Personal Response for "two Words"
Essay by review • February 16, 2011 • Essay • 352 Words (2 Pages) • 1,394 Views
I enjoy this short story mainly because I like how the author has a good use of words; I believe the original story would be even more lucrative and smooth, as this story is translated. A snippet that illustrates the author's fine word play is, "Virgin breast" as it describes purity that is purer then Virgin Mary's, (.) Another snippet is "Mirage of water" which is ironic and cool because she is actually looking at the sea. Also this story has a grim and different society compared to our society. For example, Women in her society seem to be mere slaves of men. Women do not seem to be valuable, as most women become either "a prostitute or a shoe peddler" " , (.) (This is because of status quo in her society). As a result of the status quo. This short story is narrated in an excellent manor that I feel as if I am right there beside Belisa in the identical place and identical time. I think it is a very illustrative story mainly due to the right use of the words. I consider this story a Magical Realism short story, (.)this is a short story that explores the reality of a different time and in a different society as of ours. as it is a short story that explores the reality of a different time and in a different society as of ours. Also being a Latin American piece of literature it is most likely a Magic Realism short story. I think an important symbol in the story the author tries to express is that women of even the lowest stature can gain respect and can be strong in a male prominent society. In this case this story is about a girl that didn't know words until she is 14 could became one of the most influential and powerful women in her country, through determination and being ambitious. Besides being a motivational story only for women, it is a captivating story about how determination can get you out of any trouble and help accomplish dreams.
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