Juxtaposition In Danticat's Krik Krak

Juxtaposition in Krik Krak The word strong is defined as, having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding task. But what if being strong could be used as something other than a physical trait? When someone is emotionally and mentally strong, that person takes all the bad experiences and pushes them away in order to continue their daily lives. But when is it enough? When does someone stop pushing? The characters Danticat has written on Krik Krak display the true meaning of strong people as they endure all the horrible things Haiti has to offer. In the book Krik Krak, a series of short stories, the author Danticat utilizes juxtaposition to create strong characters that in return create an overall optimistic mood throughout the book. The three strong characters that leave the reader feeling optimistic are a boy, a prostitute, and a maid. The first short story, “Children of the sea”, Talks about the romantic relationship between a girl, who lives in a war zone, and …show more content…
The book, “Krik Krak”, contains a series of short stories, where the author , Danticat , uses juxtaposition to express the life’s of people in Haiti. The characters display powerful and strong behaviors which in return create an overall optimistic mood for the reader. Some readers could argue that running away from the danger, becoming a prostitute , and being a maid are signs of giving up and people not caring anymore. But in reality, you have to take into consideration what those people have gone through in their lives to be in that position. So next time you see someone selling themselves on the street or you hear of someone committing suicide, take a moment to think. Think about the pain that brought them to that point and how strong they are for dealing with it. Wish them the best , because you never know how your positive words can affect someone’s