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bonufazy [111]
3 years ago
5

How does the tone of "Girl" affect the advice the speaker of "girl" gives her daughter?

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kramer3 years ago
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Girl" consists of a two-page dramatic monologue in which a considered mother gives advice to her daughter, the "girl." Realizing that her daughter has reached sexual maturity, the mother tells her to be careful and never allow herself to become the "kind of woman the baker won't let near the bread."

<span>The story consists of a series of instructions (both implied and direct) meant to help the girl of the title becomes a respectable woman.The mother repeatedly tells the girl, "This is how…" while explaining how adults should behave.The mother places particular emphasis on sex, because she fears her daughter will shame her by becoming a loose woman.</span>The Mother<span> -  The mother of a preadolescent daughter, and the main speaker in the story. The mother dispenses </span>a long<span> string of advice to her daughter to teach her how to properly run a household and live respectably. The mother intermittently scolds the girl between her words of </span>wisdom<span> because she fears her daughter will adopt a life or promiscuity. At the same time, however, the mere fact that she takes the time to impart her knowledge suggests a deeper caring for the girl.</span>
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