Now it's your turn to write! Write a report about how the class built a model of their town. In your report, explain each step the
students took. Write about how each step helped the students reach their goal.

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.