Discussion: Causing Trouble

Great work! You just analyzed “Paul’s Case” using cause-effect analysis, and you learned that this is also a way to examine history, psychology, sociology, and even philosophy (Remember the chicken-egg conundrum?). Now it is your turn to try your hand at it.

1.  read the story InAnother Country” by Ernest Hemingway. carefully, then write a one or two paragraph cause-effect analysis that:
   • States the author and title of the story.
   • Identifies the key event in the story.
   • Discusses the cause(s) of the event.
   • Discusses the immediate effect(s) of the event.
   • Discusses the long-term effects(s) of the event.
   • Uses examples and quotes to support the analysis.
   • Avoids logical fallacies including:
     • Post hoc cause (Because A occurred before B, A caused B).
     • Questionable Cause (Because A and B are associated, one caused the other).
     • Reversal of cause and effect (The cause and effect stated are actually the reverse).
     • Inconsequential Cause (The cause stated is a minor cause).
   • States the theme.

     *Remember: causes and effects can be difficult to see. You must consider the following as possible sources for causes and effects:

     • Back-story
     • Psychology
     • Society
     • Environment
     • Political climate
     • Dialogue
     • Internal monologue