Dragonwings 'Comprehending The Calamity': Analysis
Have you ever read, Dragonwings, by Laurence Yep? The main character, Moon Shadow disappointed with what he witness. In the other hand, the article “Comprehending the Calamity”, by Emma M. Burke. Emma Burke herself sees the outcome of the earthquake as immense destruction. Laurence Yep’s purpose is to entertain readers though our feelings by using very in depth words or by emphasizing some of the scenes in the novel. Along with, Emma M. Burke she tries to give readers information about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as a result this gives the readers detail about the scene more than telling readers her emotions.
For the most part, Moon Shadow is shocked and confused by what he is listening to and what he observed. For example, “Then they …show more content…
For instance, “Chimney on roofs, chimneys in streets, bricks and broken glass everywhere, stone steps gaping apart, wooden ones splintered, and buildings themselves at strange angle”(Burke). This scenery shows what the earthquake had done the San Francisco. “ The streets were elevated at one point several feet, and a great broken water main was flooding that section”(Burke) The quote shows that the gigantic shake caused man-made items to be destroyed.“ But the ambulance was found to be narrower than the remaining door, willing hands were lifting and turning the great stones out the way...”(Burke). The description shows how people helped with the situation. Furthermore, explanation shows what the strong, big earthquake had caused, disruption against peace.
In conclusion, the rough and enormous shake caused items to get wrecked. The heavy shake made humans suffer and die. It also caused a dismal feeling in Moon Shadow and corrupted his mind. The author of Dragonwings tries to make the story fascinating and interesting. Unlike Dragonwings in “Comprehending the Calamity” Emma Burke doesn’t want to entertain the reader but instead give them info about the 1960 S.F Earthquake. All in all, both points of views are alike and also different in some
For the most part, Moon Shadow is shocked and confused by what he is listening to and what he observed. For example, “Then they …show more content…
For instance, “Chimney on roofs, chimneys in streets, bricks and broken glass everywhere, stone steps gaping apart, wooden ones splintered, and buildings themselves at strange angle”(Burke). This scenery shows what the earthquake had done the San Francisco. “ The streets were elevated at one point several feet, and a great broken water main was flooding that section”(Burke) The quote shows that the gigantic shake caused man-made items to be destroyed.“ But the ambulance was found to be narrower than the remaining door, willing hands were lifting and turning the great stones out the way...”(Burke). The description shows how people helped with the situation. Furthermore, explanation shows what the strong, big earthquake had caused, disruption against peace.
In conclusion, the rough and enormous shake caused items to get wrecked. The heavy shake made humans suffer and die. It also caused a dismal feeling in Moon Shadow and corrupted his mind. The author of Dragonwings tries to make the story fascinating and interesting. Unlike Dragonwings in “Comprehending the Calamity” Emma Burke doesn’t want to entertain the reader but instead give them info about the 1960 S.F Earthquake. All in all, both points of views are alike and also different in some