Question

From the story “Desiree’s baby”

Answer 1

Answer:

To add figurative language to the overall story

Explanation:

“Desiree’s baby” tells the story of how an abandoned baby increased racial tension in a couple during the American Civil War. the story addresses not only racial issues, but also economic and gender roles, becoming one of the most striking short stories in American literature.

In this story, the narration is made by Madame Valmonde, who narrates the whole story in a third person in an omniscient way, allowing the reader to have access to an impartial narration that addresses several details in depth and being able to present Desiree's life complete form, full of figural language and literary and poetic elements.