Invisible Children By Lynda Barry Analysis

Invisible Children Several people utilize the word “narration”, but it is unfortunate that they do not have the idea of what it means. Narration is simply to give account of events informing what occurred at a particular time and place. Narratives are written for several reasons such as to explain events, to entertain, to connect with others, and to persuade others to accept a specific point of view. The sanctuary of school by Lynda Barry is a good narrative account whose effect and results of character actions can be easily spotted. The narrative is enjoyable and interesting from the start of the narrative and how the events unfold through the story. Based on Barry’s narrative account, this study argues that school programs such as music, art and after school activities should not be the initial programs cut when the country’s economy is down. Kirtley supports this position by claiming that schools are the safe havens (sanctuary or refuge) for several children with difficult life at home and those without homes turn to (59). The sanctuary of school …show more content…
She has Mrs. LeSane, Mr. Gunderson and other adequate number of art supplies. She has a specific brand of neglect in her home which allowed her to slip away and get to these great resources at school. School is Barry’s refuge; it is her shelter from neglect and hardship (Barry 1019). It is the secure and safe home Barry dream of in her drawing and painting she crafts for her teacher. School is the home where Barry is always greeted with hello and a smile. School is only the area where Barry and her brother could consider being cared for and noticed. Today, there are several children like Barry in the country. They rely on teachers, school programs and system to fill the need of family attention and values. It is unfortunate the politicians cut funding for teachers pay and school budgets. Schools and teachers are the only resources which children from neglectful families can rely on daily