Personally I like this short story very much because it resonates emotionally with many readers. Firstly, when there is an almond or a whole cherry in my cake, I will feel so happy. Sometimes, indeed, a tiny little thing can brighten my day. Secondly, illusions make me happy. I still remember that when I was young, when wearing my mom's skirt and high heels, I would tried to imagine myself as different characters. Thirdly and most importantly, loneliness is a universal and eternal theme, for the female in particular. Since my parents work in other provinces, I have live by myself for twelve years. When the loneliness bothers me, I will talk to my toy bunny just as what Miss Brill does to her fur. And I am eager to be accompanied especially when I am down or get sick. I think different readers will have different interpretations of this short story. For instance, maybe some students may learn that speaking ill of others will make other people cry. Therefore, I think I will use this story as my teaching material for Grade 7 to Grade 12 students. What is more, since there are a bunch of themes and symbols to explore in this story, it can also be a good required reading for students to do group presentation.
My thoughts about the comparative reading of "Miss Brill" and "The Yellow Wallpaper" along with two responses from my classmates are available on class blog. http://blogs.ubc.ca/lled4492016/2016/07/25/some-thoughts-on-miss-brill-vs-the-yellow-wallpaper/
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