1. Explain each of the letters of the SOAPS stone acronym in your own words. Begin with "S"...tell me what it stands for and what it means. IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND EACH LETTER

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.