Brideau Narrate Lydia's Story

What is Brideau’s main point, and where in the essay is it indicated?

The main point Brideau was trying to get across was not only to express how horrifying and devastating hurricanes like “Katrina” and “Rita” where, but also to show how much strength and courage it takes to push through these moments. I think she was trying to use Lydia’s story to let people know to always push forward through everything life throws at you. This story can be inspiring because it shows that if you push through the hard times, strength and determination can take you a long way in life. Brideau explains her main point in the last paragraph where she explains what her story means to her.

2) What is the primary point of view from which Brideau narrates “Lydia’s Story”? What impact does that point of view have on you as a reader?

It was told in third person, and impacted the story by giving a more detailed explanation, making the story more imaginative.

3) How does Brideau make her narrative “come alive”? Make a list of words she uses to describe the setting and the characters. How do they appeal to readers’ emotions?

Brideau made her character come alive by showing us the horror of the situation, but also showing us the strength and determination it took for her to survive. She used words like terrified, hungry, and pain to express horror but also using words like hope, determination, and proud to show the other side of things. This made the readers emotionally connected because we have all been through bad times, and this put things into perspective of how to look at those bad times.

Literacy: A