Analysis Of The Old Man Isn T There Anymore By Kellie Schmitt

The piece “The Old Man Isn 't There Anymore” by Kellie Schmitt is a passage showing that nobody really knows any other culture. In the passage Schmitt response to not seeing the old man anymore is to call the cleaning-lady to see what has happened to him and why all the neighbors were sobbing. “The old man isn 't there anymore” she replied, which I guessed it was her baby Chinese way of telling me he died” (Schmitt 107). Ceremonies can be very informational about the family member and their traditions, people should get more information about who the ceremony is for. The piece uses description, style, and support through out. At the beginning of the piece Schmitt talks about how she used to always see the old man in the hallway and often exchange hello 's. Even though she did not know the old man she wanted to get flowers for the family to show her respect. She

Schmitt uses a lot of emotional appeal throughout to show the family is hurt. “The previous evening, my husband Gregg had seen our neighbors crying in the hallway. We’d wondered if the old grandpa, the one with the buzz-cut hair, had died (Schmitt107). She also uses formal writing to get her point a crossed on what happened to the family. “I deflected the offer, using the words I had learned for “don’t want to bother you.” I was aware that the Chinese often extended invites just to be polite. It was my job to refuse. Still, they insisted and insisted, which made me wonder if they were seriously asking me to attend grandpa’s funeral. When they mentioned that it would mean a lot to the deceased, I wavered. And when they told me that everyone who attends will also live a long life, I finally agreed” (Schmitt 110). Schmitt uses all of the families feelings, and how they feel about her coming to funeral to show that they wanted her to come and it would have meant a lot to the