Exploring Complex Relationships Through Literary Analysis
In the essay reflections provided, the complex relationships and dynamics between Hector & Andre, as well as Sadako, Mr. Endo, and Harry are analyzed through literary elements and techniques. The narrative delves into the emotions, conflicts, and various communication methods that reveal the intricacies of these relationships despite generational and cultural disparities. The depiction of family ties, spousal tension, and language barriers form the core of the narrative, highlighting the interplay of emotions and communication in these relationships.
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MORE ABOUT COMPLEXITY Morning Rain Essay Reflection
Similarities and differences? Eveline s Visitant timed essay Morning Rain timed essay In a well-written essay, analyze how Braddon uses literary elements and techniques to convey the complex nature of Hector and Andre s relationship. In a well-written essay, analyze how Yamamoto uses literary elements and techniques to convey the ways in which the communication among Sadako, Mr. Endo, and Harry reveals their complex relationships.
How to explore the complexity Hector & Andre s complex nature of relationship How communication among Sadako, Mr. Endo, and Harry reveals their complex relationships. Relationships: 1. Father vs. daughter 2. husband vs. wife 3. Father-in-law vs. son-in-law Sadako Hector s emotions towards Andre: admiration, jealousy, remorse Communication- related Conflicts: 1. Generation gap 2. Spousal tension 3. Language barrier (cultural) Andre s emotions towards Hector: sympathy, despise, grudge Harry Mr. Endo Method of Communication: 1. verbal; 2. non-verbal
What elements tie the three family members together despite their generational and cultural differences? Father & daughter (generation gap specific details; tone shift) tacit: always eaten in this particular way; remember privately freely and blithely appeased: rather relieved vs. always uneasy shocking: mildly surprise; agape; strained with all his might; unnecessary vigor Wife & husband (spousal tension juxtaposition in characterization) dutiful housewife: could be worse; eaten much early with ; dishes already done; baby, right on schedule inconsiderate husband: liked his eggs one way and not another; bitter experience; had to be tender Father-in-law & son-in-law (language barrier diction) Harry: tongue-tied, petered out in helpless English, Mrs. Endo: never been one for iridescent chit-chat incompatible ---Sadaka becomes the bridge between two principal men in her life; tried her best; a pleasant digestible conversation, overly ebullient monologue
Yummy Thesis from a Michelin Restaurant Appetizer Appetizer Brief Summary of the passage Desert Desert Soup Soup Depiction of the complexity Powerful verbs Entree Salad Salad Message/ purpose (why) Literary elements (how)
Possible sentence frame to introduce complexity a. Topic (work & context) + Position (your interpretation) + Rationale (evidence) b. Begin with although or despite, etc. to identify complexity by structuring your thesis around contradiction. c. *In (title of work), (author) uses (literary devices) to (accomplish, develop, illustrate, strengthen) (your interpretation). *2020 test might remove such information In *(author) s (title), (feature of text) appears (adjective); however, (same feature) is developed more (adverb) through (literary techniques or devices) revealing (interpretation.) Thesis: Through sensuous diction, incongruous characterization, and drastic tone shift, Yamamoto, in her story Morning Rain, depicts a typical family breakfast with an unexpected ending, manifesting that despite the communication challenge caused by the generational and cultural differences, love, tolerance and compromise help maintain a family bond.
