Reading “The Open Window” the narrative set the tone for the time and place in which the story was being narrated. Mr. Nuttel was visiting the home so that he could get acquainted with people who lived in the town. Written language did not convey the message Vera, 15, was playing a practical joke on Mr. Nuttel until I watched the video. In fact, her practical jokes caused Mr. Nuttel to run out of the house in pure terror. She carried her joke to another level by giving her family a farfetched story as to why Mr. Nuttel ran out of the house. Reading Sojourner Truth's “Ain’t I a Woman” imagery was translated through written language. Her message was based on freedom and social justice in which it was translated. However, the message evoked so
