“Saving Sourdi” by May-Lee Chai is of a short story dealing with a complicated circumstance and the quick judgments of the protagonist, Nea. The main characters are Sourdi, the elder sister, Nea, the younger sister, and Ma, the Mother of Nea and Sourdi. Nea and Sourdi developed a unique bond when they grew up together. This short story displays both of the girl’s growth and bond that will demonstrate their different roles. The tough bonds of family will be challenged in “Saving Sourdi.” The bond between Nea and Sourdi changes as people start to develop throughout their growth. An individual can view the impact in their own opinion of how the character is role is played and the choices they make.
Nea’s protective attributes is shown early …show more content…
“Saving Sourdi” is told in Nea’s point of view. Readers will know her feelings, thoughts, and actions. Readers will learn about other characters by how Nea views and describes them. Nea sees herself as the protagonist because she continuously tries to protect her sister so she believes she is hero. Readers are not able to experience what Sourdi feels since it is shown in Nea’s perspective so it is her opinion and belief. If the story were told from a different point of view, for example, Duke’s point of view, we would have a different story as he may interpret the experience differently. If Ma told this story, the plot and the suspense would be different. Ma’s perspective of this story would be seen through the eyes of a single mother trying to adapt to the American culture and language while trying to raise two children with inadequate income. She may justify her actions regarding the arranged marriage and view it as a success before the discovery of the abuse. If Nea’s sister Sourdi were telling this story, she would not be able to bring out the action of the story. It may be depicted as a pursuit of a romance. Readers may have an easier time connecting to Sourdi than Nea if it were told in Sourd’s point of view. Readers may have had a difficult time of understanding Nea since she is
Nea’s protective attributes is shown early …show more content…
“Saving Sourdi” is told in Nea’s point of view. Readers will know her feelings, thoughts, and actions. Readers will learn about other characters by how Nea views and describes them. Nea sees herself as the protagonist because she continuously tries to protect her sister so she believes she is hero. Readers are not able to experience what Sourdi feels since it is shown in Nea’s perspective so it is her opinion and belief. If the story were told from a different point of view, for example, Duke’s point of view, we would have a different story as he may interpret the experience differently. If Ma told this story, the plot and the suspense would be different. Ma’s perspective of this story would be seen through the eyes of a single mother trying to adapt to the American culture and language while trying to raise two children with inadequate income. She may justify her actions regarding the arranged marriage and view it as a success before the discovery of the abuse. If Nea’s sister Sourdi were telling this story, she would not be able to bring out the action of the story. It may be depicted as a pursuit of a romance. Readers may have an easier time connecting to Sourdi than Nea if it were told in Sourd’s point of view. Readers may have had a difficult time of understanding Nea since she is