I've read Shiloh several times, but I didn't mind an excuse to read it again. It's one of my favorite short stories of all time, right up there with Good Man is Hard to Find, The Lottery and The Monkey's Paw. Hmm, I wonder if it says anything about me that most of my favorite short stories are written by women.
What I get from Shiloh is female empowerment. When I was going through a divorce, I got it out to read it again and it really resonated with me at that time. Mainly because my ex was so much like Leroy. I even named my dog Shiloh after this short story. I feel that it's really Norma Jean's story and I find it interesting that Mason chose to to tell it through Leroy's POV. I think that choice made it more effective.
