Save as Many as You Ruin

This literary analysis will show how how Laura’s skills in writing a beautiful theme, developing characters throughout the book, describing the importance of setting and use of author's craft.

In the novel, we read through Richard Blanco’s childhood in Miami. Growing up in a family of Cubans is a challenge. Through his stories, he searches for identity and belonging. Blanco shares experiences, in which he finds a sense of self. He discusses the importance of being who you are no matter what. Through knowledge and experience, Richard Blanco and I have experienced “Coming of Age”. When you are in the process of this transition, you may go through some conflicts or struggles. These conflicts will most probably teach you life lessons. You will gain wisdom throughout these years, which will make you more mature.

He, obviously, is the narrator, and the person whom we see the story through. He gives us his opinions on the matters at hand, and we see the book through his viewpoint. The traits described above allow him to be such a great narrator, for he can get people to confide in him, and relay this information to the reader.

The characters are an important technique used to position the reader to see how precious the environment is. Abel is the most important character and is constructed as a boy that is passionate and cares

The point of view in the story is the third person because there is a narrator who

The book centers around an incident involving Allison Huguet and Beau Donaldson. One night, Allison was hanging out with a group of childhood friends when she was invited to a party at Beau Donaldson’s house. When the party was winding down, the friends decided to stay

At the beginning of the story, the narrator provides a brief description of himself that allows readers to reflect upon his character and morality. He introduces himself as someone who believes that

The development of characters transpire as a result of significant events in their lives. Events such as learning a new skill have the ability to transform a character’s life. Estrella in Helena Maria Viramontes’ novel Under the Feet of Jesus flourishes into an individual who once got upset over skills she did not have and was upset at the process of learning, but now understands how vital education is. Estrella was infuriated by her lack of understanding about the Perfecto’s tools and the letters on the chalkboard. She was especially agitated when the educators would not give her the answer right away The selection of detail shows the connection between two things she overcame. The tone and figurative language shows more detail about Estrella’s transformation.

I will be doing my character analysis over Enrique from Enrique’s Journey. The book follows Enrique from development from a small child of just 5 years old who was left behind in Honduras by his mother to an adult who is a responsible member of his family, as well as all the hardships that befall Enrique along his path in life.

The novel is narrated by Mattie Cook in the first person. She is only able to speak for herself. The only thoughts and feelings she displays are her own and the story is set wherever she is.

Along in with the author’s use of metaphors is the frequent use of imagery. In this reading, it is simple to envision the scenes as the different scenarios are explained and the audience can easily picture Staples in the places he is describing and also the people he comes across. Perhaps the most powerful and memorable imagery is provided in the author’s description of people’s different reactions and faces when they come into contact with him. Actions speak volumes and an immediate change of facial expression is possibly one of the

For this essay I will analyze the unnamed narrator whom is the protagonist in the story. The story opens up with the narrator describing

The narrator is a man that faces many internal and external conflicts within himself, identified as the primary conflict: man vs. man. The first-person narrator faces many internal conflicts within himself. Also, he faces external within him and his brother and their struggles. One example, in the story where we can clearly see his

Anne is figuring out the different aspects of her gender identity. She is taking on new life roles everyday. She must balance her time between being a student, friend, co-worker, lover, all the while making the transition from child to adult. She has been having trouble making the transition from childhood to adulthood. After high school she was holding on to her childhood for dear life but now is learning how to let go and move on.

The resentment within the young girl’s family is essential to the novel because one can understand the young girl better as she makes her decision.