These literary analysis worksheets for "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen will help you go in-depth on this complex short story and keep your students engaged with its many thought-provoking ambiguities. The packet includes: Background information about Elizabeth Bowen, The Blitz during World War II, and the literary influences that shape the story. 6 questions to check reading comprehension Prompts for analyzing how the story features 7 characteristics common to gothic fiction and explaining how Bowen used them to highlight the issues of her day 4 extended thinking questions about the story's big ideas 6 questions to guide students through a feminist criticism of the text Instructions for developing a found poem from the text (includes prewriting exercise and rubric) Completing all of these components will create an enriching, well-scaffolded opportunity for students to connect with "The Demon Lover" and prepare them for analyzing other short stories. However, if you don't have enough time or think a certain component would be too challenging for certain classes, you can skip it! "The Demon Lover" is a crowd-pleasing story and these resources will make an enjoyable study of it. If you don't already have a set place in your curriculum to teach "The Demon Lover," consider doing it around Halloween. It's a great way to still have fun with spooky stuff but in a challenging, age-appropriate way. Be sure to check out my other Modernist short story resources! "Araby" Literary Analysis Worksheets (James Joyce) "A Cup of Tea" Literary Analysis Worksheets (Katherine Mansfield) Related blog posts: High school English teachers can do spooky season too with this short story When student motivation is low, teach Modernist short stories Modernist short stories provide a literary analysis bootcamp Other resources you may find helpful: Character Analysis Worksheets World War I Poetry Unit Bundle Ballads of England and Scotland Resources Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook