What I Learned from Re-reading Death Row Hugger

Death Row Hugger 3 versions of 1 story in 238 words, 127 words, 67 words. Going Short by Nancy Stohlman Magic Trick: Cut It In Half pp 62-64
Going Short by Nancy Stohlman Magic Trick: Cut It In Half pp 62-64

Death Row Hugger in 238 words, 127 words, and 67 words.

by Margo

  • The sickly (jaundice) light, and the clothes that were shoved and left to die, deftly paint the situation and surroundings.
  • Once the hugger’s story of “How I Got Here,” falls way, we are able to focus solely on the inmate.
  • We glimpse the inmate “trying to enjoy” his last meal and smoke. (Is that even possible?)
  • The hug, through the inmate’s point of view, relayed to us by the hugger’s reaction. Just beautiful.
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