Sugar And Sugar Setting Analysis

The setting of this story is not specified explicitly, all that is communicated is "back in the days when everyone was old and stupid or young and foolish and me and sugar were the only ones just right. . ." The setting shows that in that time there was certainly a separation of classes so to speak, and the financial differences contribute to the overall theme of the children coming to a realization that the democracy that they live in is an unequal one. That in order for it to be truly ruled fait, they would all need an equal playing field which was not the case in their society.

The setting characterizes all of the characters very accurately. The time in which they live brings out their true characterization. The society in which they live urges Miss Moore to teach them an important lesson. The setting amplifies Sylvia's outlook on society; as well as ignites a prominent observance from Sugar. All of the Children's characterizations are magnified through the setting and situation they are in.

The dialect throughout this story is shown through the communication of the characters. The demeanor of Sugar and Sylvia changes from witty and childish to something a little more serious after entering into the toy store and seeing things they could never afford. This is where Bambara really starts to develop her plot, as the change is clearly seen in the characters' dialect. These small …show more content…
It can be seen through the vocal expressions of the characters that they are not altogether polite or well-mannered, but rather harsh and brutish to one another. Mrs.Moore is characterized by her devotion to the children and her will to teach them valuable life lessons, although the children may not see it that way. The narrarator is characterized by her resistance to authority and her inquisitive spirit. The dialect however, changes as the theme becomes more