How do I read short fiction

I never thought of reading something twice; what an interesting concept. The reading of "How Do I Read Short Fiction" instructs the reader to really digest what is being read. To think about the charactors, the plot, the very structure of what's being read. The author reveals that reading short fiction "can be difficult to understand" because it demands the writer to compress detailed thoughts and ideas. The reader is challanged to really get to know characters by what they say, to pay attention to the subplots and foils (a minor character in the story). It's almost like one should paint a picture in their mind after reading short fiction. It's not just a story, but an idea or perspective. It should challange the reader, if it's being read correctly.

Cynthia Strader