Louise Erdrich

The Red Convertible In the short story “ The Red Convertible," Louise Erdrich illustrates how brotherly love is transformed by the effects of war. The changes in Henry affect Henry’s characteristics, Lyman’s character and, Henry 's relationship with Lyman. Erdrich achieves this through the use of imagery, diction, and symbolism. Henry used to be childlike, caring, and spontaneous. This changes after he comes back a different person molded by the effects of war .“ Hop on in, says Henry. So…

the case for the story The Leap by author Louise Erdrich, which is about the tragic past of a former trapeze artist told in her daughter’s point of view and all the different obstacles that she overcame in life. With the use of clear and effective characterization, adding suspense that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat with the use of foreshadowing and by using effective literary devices used to make the story more engaging author Louise Erdrich has written a stunning story…

‘The Red Convertible’ by Louise Erdrich. Erdrich uses various stylist devices to bring this short story to life. In order to vividly describe events in the story, the author has incorporated significant similes to describe events that occur. The story is one of a bond of friendship between two brothers who purchase a red convertible, “… the first one in the reservation” (Erdrich 1). Their friendship is described as an adventure which starts by buying the red convertible. Erdrich explores the…

thing happens with James Baldwin and Louise Erdrich. In the two stories about brothers, Louise Erdrich "The Red Convertible." and James Baldwin "Sony Blues" use settings and symbol to bring out the differences between the characters. You can understand a little…

In the story “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich we come across the question of why Lyman pushed this beloved car into the river. Lyman appears to have pushed the car because of the memories he recalled every time he looked at it. The memories of all the good times he had with Henry but also those of the bad, and of his last night with his brother. When Lyman and Henry first bought the car together they took a road trip that forged new memories full of laughs and happy times. One of the…

Symbolism is a literary device used to develop the meaning of a specific situation or object. Often, symbolism represents a concept that hints toward a certain outcome or result. In the short story “The Red Convertible”, by Louise Erdrich, the car works as a symbol for the relationship between protagonists Lyman and Henry, symbolizing their youth and freedom, the breakdown of their relationship , and trauma over a once-pleasant life. The car is first presented as a symbol to the story when…

Some of the best stories are written in a truly heartbreaking way, using the deepest themes. Louise Erdrich took her time with “The Red Convertible” first published in 1984. The story takes place in 1974 on a Chippewa Native American reservation in North Dakota. It follows the story of two brothers, Stephan and Marty, as they face hardships and change. The characters and plot brings discomfort and sadness, it’s written in a way that the reader sympathizes and shares emotions with the main…

the readers would think the title means. It consists of heartbreak and desire; betrayal and new friendships; and culture that leads the characters to have differences with one another. Sure, there was a little baby-making in the-- making, but Louise Erdrich made it mean so much more than that which is why I enjoyed this story. The characters are split up into three families which are: The Kashpaw’s, The Larmantine’s, and The Morrissey's. As said, there wasn’t really a main character in the book…

It was very hard to decide which four author’s I wanted to write about. I narrowed it down by the unique and special traits they each have. My four authors I picked to write about are Anthony Burgess, Louise Erdrich, Lorraine Hansberry, and Helen Keller. All of the authors come from different backgrounds and have very interesting poems, and unique trades in their life. Out of the four authors I picked, I only knew one of the four and decided to choose three other authors with totally different…

A Broken Puzzle “Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change” (Shelley). The two stories “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich and “The Brothers” by Lysley Tenorio demonstrates that a sudden change can turn a lifetime of memories into betrayals, In “The Red Convertible,” the brothers Henry and Lyman has a strong bond filled with amusement and adoration but disintegrates as a result of an unexpected event that happens to Henry. In comparison, in “The Brothers,” the…