Think of a short story that you've read that has meant something to you. It can be one of the short stories from this unit or on
e that you've read on your own. Think about why you like the story you have chosen. Then, compare and contrast the short story to other stories you've read. Explain what makes the story you chose stand out more than other stories. Did the point of view make the story particularly appealing to you? Did the characters or the setting draw you in? Was the writing style inviting and approachable? What was it about the story's message and ideas that interested you?
The Doll is the short story that I have read and it left an everlasting impact on my mind. The story was impactful and the reader can visualize every situation. The best thing in the story was the sacrifice that mother does for the sake of their children wishes. The characters in the story did justice to their part and every thing was perfectly done. The main idea of the story was the sacrifice that a single mother does in order to fulfill the wishes of her children and do not let them feel that their father is dead.
Explanation:
The story was based on a true story and it appeal the reader with suspense every situation. The reader can visualize the situation and feels like they are watching a movie or a live screenplay. The story revolves around a single mother and the difficulties she face in upbringing her children.
For example, “the old house” is a noun phrase. It is a phrase that describes and presents the noun “house.” “Fell down slowly” is a verb phrase, because it describes and presents the past tense verb “fell.” There are other phrases too, such as prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and so on
