Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Practice 6-D and 6-E

6-D
In "A Good Man is Hard to Find" it is evident that the characters names are metaphors. Initially the first name that comes to mind when thinking of metaphoric names is June Star. Not only do the stars shine brightest in June but the month of June is also extremely hot like a star. The book opens with the discussion of a trip to Florida, a state that is traditionally hot year round. Mr. Teagarden is the next character with a somewhat metaphoric name. He used to bring the grandmother watermelons, which ironically like his last name ,grow in gardens. His initials, E.A.T. need no explanation. He is obviously a man who likes to eat. A man named Red Sammy Butts is another person with a connection between his characteristics and his name. He is fat man who owns a barbecue restaurant.

6-E
The word "grandmother" to me means the loving and affectionate mothers of my mom and dad. While I do not get to see my father's mother that often I do enjoy my time with her when I do get the opportunity to see her. I see my other 'grandma' very often. She is very sweet and caring and is always willing to help others without seeking any reward for herself. Every birthday and holiday she manages to never forget to call me and send me a card. What makes me happiest is making her proud.

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