Leiningen Versus The Ants
The short story "Leiningen Versus The Ants" by Carl Stephenson has no real apparent connection to the author's life. There is no real evidence that proves anything from the story is related to the author's life. The setting is "the wilds of Brazil" ("Guide" 45) The main character is Leiningen, who is a "plantation owner" ("Guide" 45) The primary conflict, difficulty, problem is between Leiningen and the Ants. The ants are destructive in numbers and are owning Leiningen's plantation. The climax or turning point occurs when Leiningen decides to
No other elements of the story were connected with the author's life. There is not enough evidence to connect Stephenson with the setting, characters, or events of the story. The story shows and explains how fire ants although are small can be very destructive. "Leiningen Versus The Ants," Literature Platinum. The story takes place in Brazil but there is no connection between Stephenson's life and the setting of the story. It also gives references to fire ants and their anatomy. It is unknown which source is more reliable. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1991. Some sources say he is "born in Indiana" (website) and others say he is born and "lived all his life in Germany" ("Guide" 45). The dates of birth and death also do not coincide. It is not known exactly where he was born but unreliable resources that tell of his birth do not point any evidence to relations to the story. There is clearly a relationship between ants and the story. There are many conflicts in where Carl Stephenson is born. conflict is resolved when Leiningen floods his plantation to wash out the Ants.
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