Thesis Thunderdome by Ana Cristina Martinez https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0 Read the thesis statements posted here. Rank them from 1 to 5 stars: 1 star for the least strong and 5 stars for the most strong. en-us 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC 2022-04-21 13:32:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/26f2.png Prompt: anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560683 The following excerpt is from Tan Twan Eng’s novel The Gift of Rain, published in 2007. In this passage, the narrator, Philip Hutton, recounts a visit to his maternal grandfather’s home in Malaysia. Philip’s mother, who died when Philip was seven years old, was estranged from her father because he disapproved
of her marriage to an Englishman. Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how Eng uses literary elements and techniques to convey the complex feelings the narrator experiences upon visiting his mother’s childhood home, where his grandfather still resides.]]> 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560683 It is shown throughout the reading the feelings of resent of the narrator towards their grandfather and understanding of their mother’s past. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560684 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560684 The author uses imagery pertaining to all senses, unrevealing dialogue, and symbolism of the fountain -- the epicenter of the time capsule that Hutton must confront -- to convey how complex emotions are necessary in order to reach inner harmony and understanding. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560686 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560686 Utilizing tranquil imagery and slowing syntax the author reveals Philip’s dynamic thought towards his grandfather, his mother’s old home, and his complex battle with his own emotions. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560687 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560687 The author uses vivid imagery, subtle characterization, and deeply personal anecdotes to describe how Philip is more open to forgiving his grandfather for the past than he may realize. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560688 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560688 The author uses literary elements such as imagery and flashbacks to convey the narrator’s experiences as she visits her mother’s childhood home. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560691 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560691 Feelings of both anger and resentment towards his grandfather, along with feelings of remisence and emptiness from the loss of his mother, in other words, the visit seems to resurface the sadness and memories of losing his mother. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560692 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560692 By utilizing intimate conversations between Philip and Aunt Mei, beautiful imagery and depictions of nature, and the symbolic role of the fountain, the author illustrates the anger and resentment which our narrator feels, as well as the sense of peace and reconciliation which he experiences toward the conclusion of the passage. anniecristinasimon https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560693 2022-04-04 22:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/anniecristinasimon/ajyh4udpd5cy2pr0/wish/2129560693