HELP PLEASE!!!
Can you state the aspect of style revealed in this quote so I can write a paper?
"Clyde if I could only die. That would solve all this. And I have prayed and prayed that I would lately, yes I have. For life does not mean as much to me now as when I first met you, and you loved me. Oh, those happy days! If only things were different. If only I were out of your way. It would all be so much better for me and for all of us. But I can't now, Clyde, without a penny and no way to save the name of our child, except this. Yet if it weren't for the pain and disgrace it would bring to my mother and father and all my family, I would be willing to end it all in another way. I truly would."
Ms. Sue , What I really need is more of a high school
interpretation.
What have you learned in your high school classes about aspects of style?
I'm not sure how to write it. I've learned about irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, etc.
Before you write anything, you need to decide what aspect of style is revealed in the quotation.
Did you read the explanation of the quote in this site?
http://www.novelguide.com/an-american-tragedy/top-ten-quotes
Have you read the book?
Based on the quote you provided, it seems that the aspect of style revealed in this passage is the use of emotional and dramatic language. The speaker expresses intense emotions and desperation through their words, using phrases like "if I could only die," "life does not mean as much to me now," "Oh, those happy days," and "If only things were different." They also mention praying and the pain and disgrace it would bring to their family, adding to the dramatic tone.
To support your interpretation, you can analyze the specific words and phrases used and their impact on the overall tone and message of the passage. Look for other instances of emotional language, repetition, or any other stylistic devices that contribute to the dramatic quality of the writing.
To write your paper, you can begin by introducing the quote and providing some context about the characters and the situation in which it is spoken. Then, focus on analyzing the stylistic aspects of the passage, such as the emotional and dramatic language used, and explain their significance in conveying the speaker's state of mind and their internal struggles. Be sure to provide specific examples from the quote to support your analysis.