When writing a short story the author has complete control over the style, the phrasing, the pace and the elements that they believe should be omitted. ‘’All About Suicide’’ is a short story written by Argentinian author Luisa Valenzuela in 1967. By using a combination of ambiguity and predisposing the readers to a specific train of thought. Valenzuela manipulates her lectures in such a way as to lead them on a false path. Furthermore, knowing the time and setting of the story is another important element to take into consideration.
The first method used by the writer to throw her readers off is the misleading title. ‘’All About Suicide’’ hints at personal suicide. This makes people believe as they start reading the story that a character
The first method used by the writer to throw her readers off is the misleading title. ‘’All About Suicide’’ hints at personal suicide. This makes people believe as they start reading the story that a character