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For the first short essay on Narration and Point of view, there are two options. For either question, you must discuss two of the readings assigned so far.
Does the narrator ever address you? What is the effect of this? Consider how this might play into the larger themes or issues of the readings from this week.
OR
What is the impact of having the narrator of a story be a character? How does this impact the meaning of the readings from this week?
- Use MLA Format
- Only use information from the readings (and the textbook as needed)
- Cite the readings
- Include in-text citations
- Be specific
- Your essay should be roughly 2 pages
- The stories are 'jesus shaves" by David Sedaris, "The INTERPRETER of maladies" by Jhumpa lahiri , The cask of amontillado" by Edgar allan poe, A & P by john updike, " HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS" BY eRNEST HEMINGHWAY, and lusus naturae by margaret atwood.
- due april 7th, 4pm
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
Surname 1
Student’s Name:
Professor’s Name:
Course Title:
Due Date:
Option 2
Jesus shaves by David Sedaris is a story about the author's experience with his classmates
when they tried explaining to a Moroccan girl the meaning of Easter. Sedaris and his classmates
know Easter, however; they lack the right words to explain to the Moroccan girl d ue to the
language barrier. Moreover, Sedaris is quick to disapprove the myth of Easter bells given by one
of the characters as according to him it is not reasonable (Sedaris, Pg.3). The fact the author of
the story is one of the characters makes the story interesting and easy to believe. This is because
the involvement of the author as a character shows that the story can be based on real-lif...
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