ENG215H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Smyths, Disneyland, Signify
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Writing about a canadian setting and location . The short story is a modrn art attuned to modern conditions. Reflectio n of a society that has no sign posts, a society that offers no goals and no answers. Common theme in all genres therefoe not unique to short story genre. Young man who is caught in a cycle of addiction. Will is offered a way out of a communiity defined by abuse/poverty/violence. Does not allow access to inner thoughts even tho 1stperson. Will moves between communities//spaces -> family/ town /village. Lack of will of coming to a decision. Help us see complexity -> texture of narrative gives cliues as why he stays. Thinks of ms. smythe while having an intimate moment with dad. Dad is central / prime figure in his life. One to one. will and his physical movements are characterized as passive. White marten == will because he can appear to be "flawless".
