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Sharon Flake Critique

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Literary Critique In the story, “Who Am I without Him” written by Sharon Flake, the author sets a relatable and realistic setting that ignites feelings that change the plot. The main settings were at the bus stop and on the bus. The actions spotted in these settings are childish which brings the story to life. This makes it more interesting in terms of how the plot changes as the narrators feelings change. The characters in the story act grown and ghetto, this may be why it makes the setting look like it’s in a tore down part of town. It shows that people act differently depending on where they live. I notice that the author uses dialect like “ain’t” and “cuz” to show contrast of how young they are but how grown the act. I also noticed striking language and actions that I hear on the everyday basis. The characters use the setting against other people in the story. When the good girl jumps of the bus to get to Raheem was out of the narrators hands but was used against her. “I couldn’t get through the bus traffic. When the bus stopped again the good girls fly out of the back door and head for their school”. “Sweet brown lips tight to her” She is clearly disadvantaged but for once, stays calm. “You know, maybe I just won’t say anything now.” This proves she is growing. …show more content…

Every time the setting changes the plot changes. The conflict changes, when she was at the bus stop with Raheem, she was calm but, when she got on the bus she got hostile. I also realized when the narrator’s feelings change the conflict changes. It’s almost like a rollercoaster (bipolar) she’s happy then she’s furious. The narrator’s mood is typically hostile, she’s always angry at something with mood swings. “Better not be here tomorrow! Wait you know what I don’t need to do that I’ll just keep it to

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