1.
Liu’s narration was very profound and easy
to comprehend. He carefully narrated his experience as he visited Chinatown. He
was very honest with his story. He spoke about the negatives, and the positive
things that he encountered. What seemed very significant was how he detailed
every action taken by him during his visit. His statement “I strained to make
sense of the chopped-off twangs of Cantonese coming from every direction, but
there were more tones than I Knew: my ear was inadequate; nothing was
intelligible” further affirms his actual emotions when it comes to his
experience. After reading his narration, I felt connected to his story.
2.
Liu’s use of intense sensory impressions
was an effective strategy that he used with the intent to connect with his
readers on a more personal level. These impressions made it easier for his
readers to understand his emotions on each aspect of the story.
3.
Liu’s choice of word Incongruous i.e.
absurd, explains how strange things became as he entered into the side streets
of Chinatown. When he used the word Emporium
i.e. business establishment, he explained in details of all the different
vendors that the town had. When he used the word fortified which means strengthened,
he basically expressed how he felt after his visit to Chinatown. These words all tied together to further give
meaning to Liu’s experience as he visited Chinatown.
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