Indledning
“Son of Satan” is a short story from 1982 written by Charles Bukowski. The short story includes themes like bullying and growing up. This analysis will focus on the plot, characters, point-of-view, setting and theme and message.
The short story is about a friend group consisting of three boys: the main character, Hass and Morgan. Together they decide to beat up a boy they know, Simpson, who lives down the street.
Optimer dit sprog - Læs vores guide og scor topkarakter
Uddrag
The story is told by a limited omniscient first person narrator, which can already be seen in the first sentence . By telling the story from a first person point of view, it feels more real and attentive.
The wide access to his mind makes an impression that he is a reliable person because he is able to see things from other perspectives and to show emotions .
The story is set in the summer break and takes place in the neighbourhood, where all of the boys live. The story spans over half a day, where the late afternoon is followed by the ending of the story in the evening.
The peaceful atmosphere in the neighbourhood makes a big contrast to the rough story that unfolds and contributes with a message that nothing is as it seems.
Skriv et svar