Zora Neal Hurston
Childhood is an extremely important stage in every person's life. One's personality and independence is molded through experiences in their childhood. Through diction and manipulation of point of view, Zora Neal Hurston conveys not only a plentiful and satisfying childhood within the bounds of her own home, but also a childhood restricted by fears of the outside world and the future that was a part of it. One of Hurtson's point of views that emphasizes childhood restrictions , is her as a child. Her mother does not allow them to play away from home very often, and this is seen as a restriction from a child's point of view. "Once or twice a year we might get permission to go and play at some other house." This gives the reader sympathy for the young child that wants to play away from her home more. Though it is for her own good, she uses her point of view to convey her displeasure with the rule. Another childish point of view is displayed in the following quot
This example shows her mother's point of view on the children's futures. The father's feelings towards her daughter's future is negative and pecimistic. This gives the reader a sense of unity within the young children. This quote is a good example of Hurston's mother's optimism. " This shows how abundant eggs were to the children. Hurston uses this alternative view to explain how other people think of her. Hurston's childhood was limited due to the worries of the outside world rejecting her. The next quote shows the simple and southern diction used by Hurtson. It is childish to lay around and eat eggs until full. " This shows her mind set as a group of children. Instead of saying "all of the children", she puts herself in the group. Her simplistic writing style conveys the thoughts of a child.
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