https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg en-us 2022-05-04 15:07:33 UTC 2025-11-02 15:25:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918584 The structure of the story is very straight forward and makes it easy to understand what is going on. The resolution at the end gives us closure.]]> 2022-05-20 12:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918584 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918899 The elements of the story tells the reader of the background of the situation. Things such as how, where, and why the girl end up where she did. It affects the reading of the story as it captures the readers emotional attachment to the story more and more. ]]> 2022-05-20 12:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918899 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918917 This story builds upon the climax for majority of the story; the element of rising action takes up most of the story before leading to the climax/falling action of saving the girl. This affects the reading of the story because through the rising action, the author gets very deep in each element so it gets the reader to understand the sadness/seriousness of the situation and how all of that "build-up" leads to the resolution.]]> 2022-05-20 12:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192918917 15650631 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920599 The rising action, followed by the climax, creates a quick shift in mood, despite the climax being somewhat predictable. The climax was more tame than most, but was still saddening and impactful.]]> 2022-05-20 12:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920599 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920741 With this story being told in 1st person it influence the readers emotional response to the story by giving us a perspective of watching the news just as Rolf's wife did.]]> 2022-05-20 12:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920741 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920754 The lack of a satisfying climax and resolution affects the stories mood and leaves the reader uneasy. When Rolf removes the tire from around the girl, the reader is instantly aware of what is going to happen. ]]> 2022-05-20 12:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192920754 14638812 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921011 The use of Flashback by Rolf when he is trying to help Azucena directly translates the the theme of this story that when you take the time to learn about others you will find that you are not very different and can make connections with others even though your circumstances are different.]]> 2022-05-20 12:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921011 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921246 The story is told through the eyes of the wife of the reporter who is trying to save the stranded girl. She is watching him on TV and is only able to see his facial expressions and body movements to gauge what he is feeling. And yet, she is able to understand him perfectly, as the emotion he feels in trying to help this dying child has its own magnitude, and this sort of outsider perspective we get as the reader helps encapsulate how much compassion Rolf, the reporter/husband, had during these moments, even during the time we had to accept that he couldn't do anything and was resigned to watching the girl die. ]]> 2022-05-20 12:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921246 17886601 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921815 Because the story is in first person, we get to see the development of emotion between the reporter and the girl. From the exposition to the resolution, through the eyes of the wife, we get to see how emotionally attached they become, which makes it feel as though we are watching the events unfold through ourselves.]]> 2022-05-20 12:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192921815 1554016 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192922247 The use of flashbacks helps the reader to establish a connection between Rolf and Azucena and makes them more romantically connected. Rolf sees himself as Azucena and then he wants to rescue her, but eventually must give up.
A shift in mood occured when Rolf eventually gave up on rescuing Azucena, when his mood went from excited to dreadful ,when he knew that the girl wouldn't be rescued.]]> 2022-05-20 12:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192922247 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192922444 The build up to the climax helps give more of an emotional response.]]> 2022-05-20 12:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192922444 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192923013 The outside perspective from Rolf's wife gives the reader multiples views of the story. As she tells the story to the reader, that connection between the reader and character helps with the realism. ]]> 2022-05-20 12:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192923013 15529072 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192923104 The point of view being placed in the reporters wife allows readers to understand what he is typically like and helps to view the shift in his approach to the situation.]]> 2022-05-20 12:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192923104 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192926051 The flashback helps connect Rolf and Azucena. After he shares his past with her they connect by being both stuck in life even if it's in a different way. ]]> 2022-05-20 12:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192926051 15618521 https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192927988 The use of flashbacks connect to how Rolf views Azucena. He connects her to his past memories, and portrays their similarities. It shows that Rolf will never leave the girl until she gets help.]]> 2022-05-20 12:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/1747769/8xn0hgr2e4f1dnrg/wish/2192927988