Hangover By Jennifer Pashley Analysis
My all semester favorite story was Hangovers by Jennifer Pashley because it is really short. In fact, the author does not tell a tale, but describes different types of hangover ranging from common sensory experiences to contemplations of deep sadness. At the same time, the author engages the reader with everyday situations when reporting each type of hangover. Ultimately, my interpretation is that the author expanded the meaning of the word 'hangover' in order to associate this word with several other sufferings of daily life. I liked the story because it reminded me of the great hangovers I already had. Pashley (2014) presented the following form of hangover: "Some hangovers last for years, in the backs of minivans, in the waiting room at
a courthouse, a thousand dollars bail in your pocket, the bailiff, joining you outside for a cigarette" (p. 1). Even without drinking a drop of alcohol, a day-to-day suffering can be called a hangover (Pashley, 2014, p. 1).
a courthouse, a thousand dollars bail in your pocket, the bailiff, joining you outside for a cigarette" (p. 1). Even without drinking a drop of alcohol, a day-to-day suffering can be called a hangover (Pashley, 2014, p. 1).