I really enjoy the reading and find that
the way the author writes is striking and engaging. I am drawn into the story and can really get involved. The plot and characters are fasciniating.
So far in the book, Jennifer Donnelly uses dialect specific to the setting of the story. I noticed the dialect because of the unfamiliariaty I have with some words and phrases; however it is likable because it keeps me intrigued. It also makes the story seem very real and believable. I find I am constantly engaged in the story and the conversations the characters are having. The language used such as “I’m fine Pa, I’ll be along.” (173) is different from how we speak today. Also Donnelly writes like how the characters would say words such as “et” (188) instead of ate or “Maybe you geev heem da knife when he come home, eh?” (152) This type of writing gives a better sense of what the characters are like. I find the slang they use amusing. This helps me to be more involved in the writing. I believe it is the purpose of why the author wrote the story the way she did. It makes the characters and story interesting, authentic, and realistic. So far I’m completely engrossed in the book and can’t wait to keep reading
So far in the book, Jennifer Donnelly uses dialect specific to the setting of the story. I noticed the dialect because of the unfamiliariaty I have with some words and phrases; however it is likable because it keeps me intrigued. It also makes the story seem very real and believable. I find I am constantly engaged in the story and the conversations the characters are having. The language used such as “I’m fine Pa, I’ll be along.” (173) is different from how we speak today. Also Donnelly writes like how the characters would say words such as “et” (188) instead of ate or “Maybe you geev heem da knife when he come home, eh?” (152) This type of writing gives a better sense of what the characters are like. I find the slang they use amusing. This helps me to be more involved in the writing. I believe it is the purpose of why the author wrote the story the way she did. It makes the characters and story interesting, authentic, and realistic. So far I’m completely engrossed in the book and can’t wait to keep reading
Yes, I have also noticed the some of the words that the author uses. Some people may not like it, but for me personally, I think it can make you feel more connected with the text. It allows for people to get a sense of what characters are like, and also the time period of the book. I think this is the reason that the author wrote the way she did, in order to get the readers more involved. I also like the way this books is unraveling, and it is going to get even more intense.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said about how the author writes. The use of slang and accents unfamiliar to us causes us to have a certain curiosity and interest in what we are reading. I think that the one of us who says we actually didn't read these parts a certain way would be lieing. It was clever by the author to introduce these different styles of speech and different perspectives in the book, and I'm glad she did. It interested me and made us all focus a little more.
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