Analysis Of A Story By Li Young Lee

The psychological disturbances of the mind can greatly influence the relationships with your loved ones. The poem A Story by the poet Li-Young sets two characters, a father and son coexisting together when the dad reads stories to him. When the son pleas for a new story, this torments the father. As he constructs trepidations about a possible future, his anxiety conquers over, creating indecision of what story to tell next. The love and appreciation he has for his son strengthened, diminishing those negative thoughts he had derived from his anxiety. Li-Young Lee poignantly depicts the complex relationship between the father and his son using literary devices such as alternating perspectives, emotion, and word choice. At the beginning

For example, “Baba” is the word which the child uses innocently to show his admiration and close connection of their relationship. The name also demonstrates their familiarity with the relationship because humans don’t often give affectionate names to those they aren’t close with. It makes their endearing relationship more unique instead of just calling him “father” or “dad.” Subsequently, the poet also accentuates the line of the child saying “Not the same story.” The father and son simply storytelling portray the bond that exists between them and nothing can overcome it. Li-Young Lee conveys ”An earthly rather than heavenly one.” These are details that describe his growth in relationship with his son. Challenges in relationships are very common, but what's uncommon are those who defeat them. The father faced issues on coming up with a new story, and obstacles showed up. Lee wants the audience to acknowledge that after all the things we experience in our intimate relationships with others, we can always go back and apologize and appreciate one another. In brief, the father and son’s relationship continues to strive throughout rigorous