The train station for example is set between two fields or sort of hilly valleys. One side of the station is brown and very dry, while another is very green, full of trees, and full of color (Mays 591/593). This area represents the two options Jig must face. The side that is full of color represents life. In this case it would be the unborn child’s life. The other side is the dry and dull side that represents death in this case if Jig decides to have the abortion the baby would die. Jig is the one who has to ultimately make the decision. This is why she is the one to see the sides of the train station. The train station also represents that the couple is at a crossroad in their relationship. For example this is shown in the story when Jig asks the American man if he will still love her if she has the abortion (Mays 592). This quote is showing that the couple does not truly know if the baby would affect their relationship or
The train station for example is set between two fields or sort of hilly valleys. One side of the station is brown and very dry, while another is very green, full of trees, and full of color (Mays 591/593). This area represents the two options Jig must face. The side that is full of color represents life. In this case it would be the unborn child’s life. The other side is the dry and dull side that represents death in this case if Jig decides to have the abortion the baby would die. Jig is the one who has to ultimately make the decision. This is why she is the one to see the sides of the train station. The train station also represents that the couple is at a crossroad in their relationship. For example this is shown in the story when Jig asks the American man if he will still love her if she has the abortion (Mays 592). This quote is showing that the couple does not truly know if the baby would affect their relationship or