The Wind Is Southerly: Me At Sxsw Analysis

Response to The Wind is Southerly: Me at SXSW In The Wind is Southerly: Me at SXSW by Sean Arnold, the narrator provides a detailed experience at the SXSW that he went to. From the readers’ perspective, the purpose of the essay is to describe a typical event at the SXSW, but however, it is opaque and perplexing as the story progresses further into the climax. Arnold implements both descriptive scenarios and humor to make his essay sound more interesting, and I was captivated by unexpected twists and turns from the events that occurred to him. There is an abundance of dialogues that seem vague but effective. Perhaps Arnold can develop and truncate those dialogues so that they can fit in the story better. There are too many repetitions within …show more content…
The story does not start off with the major location of the plot, but it commences with how the narrator and his boyfriend, Linh, met. This scenario gives the readers an insight into how the narrator established a close relationship with the minor character and how they ended up in a park where they spent time in silence. What is effective in the plot is the progression of the story that gradually builds up to the climax. The climax ultimately reveals why the park became a significant memory to the narrator and his boyfriend and why they developed a strong spiritual connection with it. The speaker’s voice sounds nostalgic and enthusiastic towards the subject matter and the scenarios that the narrator unravels. The details for both the characters and the park are also vivid and descriptive enough for the audience to concoct a clear image of where and how the story takes place. However, the writer must focus on the main narrator because the park and his perspective will eventually reflect each other, and the audience needs to acknowledge why the park become important to him and his relationship. Moreover, the lack of dialogues makes the story stale and uninteresting. Perhaps the narrator can include some other voices to support his story and make the scenarios more engaging and