Essay on Short Stories and Poetry - 2319 Words

Short Stories and Poetry There are many different forms of writing that all fall under the name literature. These different ways to create literature are often categorized into specific genres. Some of the genres have more in common with each other than others. Two genres, the short story and the poem, share many similar aspects. Both the short story and the poem can successfully send powerful messages or tell complex stories in a very short amount of words. Both genres contain carefully manipulated language that quickly yet effectively establishes the meaning of the short story or poem. Point of view is a prominent aspect in controlling short stories and poetry. The works are thus often told in the first†¦show more content†¦Short literary works are confined to the boundaries on length according to their specific genre; they don’t have time for lengthy or slow introductions. William Faulkner’s â€Å"A Rose of Emily† (p. 443) begins immediately with a startling statement about Miss Emily’s death. Faulkner creates a first sentence that describes how â€Å"our whole town went to her funeral† (1), using of course the first person form of â€Å"we† (28, 43, 46, etc†¦) The narrator is most likely one of the townspeople who represents the point of view of the entire town. Through the use of plural first person narration, the author makes the reader feel as if though they are part of the story, grasping his or her interest more quickly. Faulkner employs this first person narration in the first sentence of his story, thus immediately capturing the reader’s attention. The reader’s engagement in the story also adds to its emotionality. By feeling as though he or she is a part of the story, the reader often feels sadness, joy and other emotions with the characters of the story. When the townspeople were â€Å"su rprised when Homer Barron†¦was gone† (46), the use of â€Å"we† (46) forces the reader to feel the same confusion and shock that the townspeople do. The first person helps to enrich the variability and appeal of the short story. 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