Tom Piazza’s Technique This essay is a precise and concise examination of Tom Piazza’s technique in Chapter 13. I will explain why his view point shifts from a ground level point of view to an omniscient unlimited point of view as he begins to describe the scenery of the Dome and the why he states “you cant construct a sequential narrative; the parts don’t fit together” (2435 of 5862,Chapter 13). Throughout the narrative, Tom Piazza switches views to show how Hurricane Katrina affected everyone no matter you are race, gender, social economic status (SES) group. Chapter 13 takes place around the Convention Center, “a large modern complex just uptown from the French Quarter” just up the Mississippi River. The Convention Center was used to house those who could not evacuate but due to the overflow of people and lack of supplies at the Superdome. Piazza described the Superdome as a “center point of civic pride”. Piazza then goes on to describing the area where the Superdome is now, telling the readers about the history that was paved over to make parking lots,
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The following page states that depression was a common factor in all the mixed-matched characters and the whole demeanor of the city. “No more than Job saw God and Satan, make their wager at his expense” could the city see the news coverage, wich lead to a bunch on confusion . “ All you could hear and smell were the echoes and the stench of everyone around you. Your own clothes itchy and sore, no basic toiletries to take care of the basic fundamental everyday
The following page states that depression was a common factor in all the mixed-matched characters and the whole demeanor of the city. “No more than Job saw God and Satan, make their wager at his expense” could the city see the news coverage, wich lead to a bunch on confusion . “ All you could hear and smell were the echoes and the stench of everyone around you. Your own clothes itchy and sore, no basic toiletries to take care of the basic fundamental everyday