In the poem “A Story” by Li-Young Lee, the theme of …… is explored through the relationship between a father and son. Using imagery, syntax, and diction to showcase the complicated relations,
Li makes use of imagery throughout the poem to emphasize the emotional trials of the father concerning the son. The reader is able to visualize as “The man rubs his chin, scratches his ear.” (5) in thought so he can conjure up a story for his anticipating son. This image corresponds to the more composed part of the father’s pursuing his goal to connect with his child. The tone soon switches to a more anxious feel as the father becomes distressed at the thought of failing to come up with a story that he imagines that they are already in the future and
Li makes use of imagery throughout the poem to emphasize the emotional trials of the father concerning the son. The reader is able to visualize as “The man rubs his chin, scratches his ear.” (5) in thought so he can conjure up a story for his anticipating son. This image corresponds to the more composed part of the father’s pursuing his goal to connect with his child. The tone soon switches to a more anxious feel as the father becomes distressed at the thought of failing to come up with a story that he imagines that they are already in the future and