Theme Of Admiration In Tim O Brien

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Tim O’Brien’s use of distinct characterization gives an insight how admiration is interpreted by different people. O’Brien’s use of phrases such as “deep brown like her hair”(216), “her white skin”(217), and “the way she always smiled”(217) reveals a positive point of view about admiration. These phrases are meant to be positive because the character Tim O’Brien is recalling a distant memory from his childhood about his girlfriend,Linda, when she was nine years old. The remarks made by O’Brien tells readers how he really feels about Linda and his admiration for her even after years later. These phrases also characterize Linda by describing what she looks like. Tim O’Brien then probes into the idea about the opposing view on admiration. O’Brien

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