The author of the story primarily uses the descriptive type of narration incorporating metaphorical elements. Such a hidden comparison connects the emotions of the characters with the surrounding atmosphere. For example, “evening clarity reigned over the damp green and brown diamond” (Kaida, 2010, p. 1). This allows the reader to understand that the characters are ready to overcome communicational difficulties.
The sentences are different in structure: the various length of the sentences conveys the characters’ emotions. For example, the author uses long sentences metaphorically describing the characters’ thoughts during the turning points: “the traffic light up ahead turned yellow and I caught his spirit begin to push” (Kaida, 2010, p. 3).
All the paragraphs’ size is small, sometimes including even single-sentenced ones. This structure represents the distinct division of ideas: each new paragraph starts with another thought.
The tone of the story can be called inspiring. The characters’ experience of understanding the meaning of home motivates the readers to find their place of happiness.
The author’s purpose is to convey the idea that every person should find where “the story is set” (Kaida, 2010, p. 4). Depending on different factors such as childhood experience, religion, and character traits, people formulate different views of the ‘home.’
References
Kaida, J. (2010). Understanding the Other Side of the Bar. Slow Trains Journal Publishing.