He's What Happens When He Wears Red Hoodie

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Generally, the reader can infer that the narrator of the story describes two opposite views and tries to dominate the differences. The narrator is a white female that comes from a wealthy family. At least that's what the reader can infer. The narrator is shocked to see someone of his origin in the subway as she takes an interest in his appearance. She says he has the face of a “mugger.” The way he takes in his surroundings with a cautious eyes. Here the author of the narration sets the story to highlight the differences between these two characters.

For example, she specifies in pointing out the differences in clothes. She wears a fur coat while he wears red hoodie. By the use of imagery, and the reader can take in the event that is taking

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