Tell Me a Riddle Study Guide

Tell Me a Riddle

Tell Me a Riddle by Tillie Olsen

Tell Me A Riddle is a collection of four short stories. In "I Stand Here, Ironing," a mother recounts her worries about her eldest daughter Emily, who has trouble fitting in. "Tell Me A Riddle" follows the story of Eva and David, Russian immigrants whose 50-year marriage is falling apart. "Hey Sailor, What Ship?" follows a few days in the life of Whitey, a sailor who spends his shore leave contemplating his life and choices. Finally, "O Yes" tells the story of Carol, a young girl is disturbed by racial differences surrounding her.

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