Analysis Of Speaker: Constance Taber Colby

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Speaker: Constance Taber Colby is an educator and educator who lived in New York City. She shows her experiences in this double-edged narrative The View from Morningside.

Occasion: This piece was published in 1978 by theJ. B. Lippincott & Co. that has its main headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We aren’t sure exactly as to when or where this piece was written.

Audience: This text was written towards people who are considering living in New York City or want to know the life in New York City. Colby herself says, “‘ But it’s just not safe here!’” and the audience can see the safety of living in New York City.

Purpose: She begins the text with Upper West Side Manhattan which is where she and family live. The goal Constance had in …show more content…

Constance is overall genuine in her story and Clara’s stance on safety is really interesting to think about. It is also conversational.

DIDLS
Diction: The phrase “ old-fashioned neighborhoods” and the title of the section “One Family’s New York” gives insight into the family life of Colby and their lives in Upper West Side of Manhattan. Prior to this she mentions the other neighborhoods that look like “armed camps or the ruined area of where the camps once stood” and this shows the contrast in what they see outside of their neighborhood and what goes on in the area around them.

Imagery: Describing the other neighborhoods as “ruined area of where the camps once stood” can paint a vivid picture for the reader. There's also the description of Clara where “she gave the New Yorker’s characteristic little shrug, palms up, head cocked to one…” This also appeals to your sight.

Details: The author chose to include the location of where she lives and her life there. She also gives us Clara’s statement “Safe? What's safe?” This is included to show the mentality this old woman is. Clara explains that nowhere is safe, she loves it in New York City and finds the memories made there worth it

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