Live like a dog, alone
1. Summary
The third person narrated short story "Live like a dog, alone" is about a woman called Miriam who has just
been picked up by a taxi, after a visit to the hospital. She is talking to the driver who has just said "Now I live
like a dog, alone" (l.1), and this is the pivotal point of the story. They talk together about life, and of how
miserable his is. She tries to cheer him up, and is at the same time considering her own life. She is divorced
from a man who left her flat broke for a young actress. However she got a job and was voted Businesswoman
of the year.
After a hurried ride through London's streets they arrive at Miriam's house and she invites the driver to come in
to have a cup of coffee – actually he asks her first, but she lets him in.
2. Miriam and her life
When reading the story you find out that the main character Miriam is an extremely caring person who needs
to make sure that everybody is happy and satisfied. There are......

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Title: Live Like A Dog
Approximate Word Count: 980
Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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