*HTML**FONT SIZE=3 PTSIZE=10* Often, two different stories have very much in common. Two authors with completely *BR* different styles often write very similar stories. Tobias Wolff’s “Powder” and Leslie Norris’ *BR* “Shaving” have many similarities. They are comparable in their themes, plot and relationships.*BR* The best example of a theme that "Shaving" and "Powder" share, is that change is necessary *BR* for a more mature and happy life. In “Shaving," Barry has …showed first 75 words of 715 total…

…showed last 75 words of 715 total…characters. These two relationships greatly changed throughout the story. *BR* In conclusion, “Shaving” and “Powder” are very similar stories. Their themes,*BR* characters, and relationships make these two stories have a lot in common. These stories are a good example of two stories taking place in a differenent location that share similar messages. When the reader reads stories, he should always be on the lookout for similarities, even if they are unexpected.*BR* *BR* */HTML*