In both of the  two stories, the role of family is central to each story. 

How does family play a role in "A Pair of Tickets"?

and 

How would you compare how each story was similar/different in the way story played a role in each story?

Five paragraphs, introduction should contain thesis statement

Please bring in evidence through direct quotation, brief summary, paraphrase,and in text citation with page number and authors name.