Memoir Analysis by Addison Butler

Hook/Attention Grabber

butlera30 — 2024-10-29 16:52:32 UTC

The narrator hooks you in by telling you right at the beginning she faked her pregnancy. One of the biggest news channels in the US wants to interview her as well as many other ones trying to get the full story.

Literary Techniques

Flashback,Tone, Imagery, and Inner thoughts

Dialogue

butlera30 — 2024-10-29 17:03:35 UTC

The dialogue between the characters is highlighting a conflict and a sense of responsibility. The dynamic in the dialogue reflects common themes in family relationships, such as expectations, responsibility, and communication. Gaby's moms approach might be seen as direct and a little bit harsh, which can be a point of contention.

Flashback

butlera30 — 2024-10-29 17:16:26 UTC

In this page, Gaby is giving us a flashback to when she was in Toppenish, Washington. She goes to say that it has murals and it also has depicting scenes of the Old West. This page is a flashback because it helps to set the scene or provide historical context. The murals themselves act as visual flashbacks, connecting the past to the present by showcasing historical events and figures.

Imagery

butlera30 — 2024-10-31 02:03:29 UTC

This page uses imagery to help the reader visualize and emotionally connect with the events and feelings described. By painting a vivid picture of the scenes, the author allows the reader to "see" Gaby's fathers reappearance and feel the impact it has on her.For example, detailed descriptions of her father's actions, expressions, and the setting create a mental image that makes the experience more real.

Flashback

butlera30 — 2024-10-31 02:11:19 UTC

On this page, the flashback is used to provide context to Gaby's current situation with Jessica and her mother. By recalling past events, like Jessica's first pregnancy and her mother's reaction, Gaby helps us understand the family dynamics and the ongoing conflict. This background information is crucial as it shows why Gaby's mother is so adamant about Jessica taking responsibility for her child. This flashback also highlights the recurring pattern of Jessica's behavior and its impact on the family.

Flashback

butlera30 — 2024-10-31 02:18:36 UTC

This page uses flashback to show Jessica running off to Mexico and coming back pregnant. This gives us important background information and helps us understand why Gaby's family situation is the way it is. It explains why Gaby's mother is so insistent on Jessica taking responsibility for her child.

Forshadowing

butlera30 — 2024-10-31 02:28:32 UTC

This page describes Gaby's mom trapped in a car accident on an icy road, and her friend had died. This scene uses foreshadowing through the detailed and intense description of the accident and the dangerous conditions. By highlighting these dangerous circumstances and the tragic outcome, Gaby hints that similar dangerous or tragic events might happen later in the book.