BRANDON AFTAB Brooms For Sale Introduction Short story

BRANDON AFTAB Brooms For Sale

Introduction Short story by Thomas Raddall Young widow with a 9 year old boy Lacked financial and labour support Decided to make extra money by selling 240 hand-made brooms to fishermen

Setting is when and where story occurs The story takes place near the coast of Nova Scotia Small farm west of La Have River Winter(January and February) Around nighttime

Characterization is the traits of certain characters Greta is described indirectly Greta, the main character is a hardworking woman Selfless, trying to raise her child while doing all farm work herself Narrator is 3 rd person Observant: simply stating her actions

Theme Main point of the story Can sometimes be summarized in one word The theme of this story is ‘hard work pays off’ Greta worked intensely to make brooms and traverse near-impossible terrain, but ends up with the money she needs

Conflict is the main problem in the story Man VS Self: Greta feels she has to take care of her child, as if everything is on her Man VS Nature: Storm is causing Greta trouble

What Drives the Story? This story is driven by two things: The conflict and Greta’s personality The storm and Greta’s characteristics synergize well, as she does not let the storm stop her from getting home Both of these things contradict each other

What Impacted Me? The part that impacted me most was when Greta was safe The narration gives off a presence of uncertainty, creating suspense Leaves the reader questioning what happens next Greta looks down at her well-deserved money and smiles

Media https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=wc. Spz 3 KMAXQ

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