Bryant Hotel Conflict

This quote examines an internal conflict. Laura’s choice of completely devoting herself to her work made her sacrifice other joys in life. It reveals that Laura is a hardworking and successful person, but still isn’t satisfied. This conflict repeats itself throughout the book.Laura’s conflict here reminds me of a similar conflict this dude from Disney's Princess and the Frog. They both were so devoted to their jobs that they neglected their love life and friendships. This quote shows a change in setting. The Bryant Hotel was one of the many places that Maurice lived in. Laura and her friend Lisa see a glimpse of what Maurice’s life is actually like. The change in setting shows that Laura and Lisa were ignorant of the lifestyle many people like Maurice face. In Laugh with the Moon, the protagonist experiences a similar situation when she moves from America to Africa. Both see lifestyles that are very different from the ones they live.
This quote reveals a change in setting. Maurice is moving to another hotel, The Brooklyn Arms. The hotel is notorious for the crime and violence that took place there. The time period is significant because of the new use of crack in New York City, meaning that the rampant usage and selling of drugs there was intensified. Maurice’s …show more content…
Laura is tired of ignoring her father’s abuse toward her brother and mother. Here, she shows her strained relationship with her father and the love she has for the rest of her family. After years of ignoring her father’s abuse, Laura shows that she is tired of pretending that bad things never happen to her. In reading this passage, I see that Laura has become mentally stronger and more assertive. This reminds me of Disney’s The Secret Life of Arrietty. At the end of the movie, one of the protagonists is able to muster the courage to go through a surgery he has been avoiding after the help of his new friend. In both stories, the main character becomes more