Monday, November 19, 2007

Analytical Response, a. - Story Map


1. HOUSE
"Tuesday was about typical."
The story begins at the grandparent's house, where the four grandchildren were dropped off because their mother's would not take care of them.
2.CAR
"Here comes Burton and his bastardmobile."
Burton takes the children to the store. He becomes embarrassed by what others think of him and his grandchildren.
3. READING
"It was time somebody taught them something about something."
Burton wants to help his grandchildren. He asks them if they knew anything about religion, and they had no clue what religion was. Burton decides to read them the Bible and teach them.
4. TREE
"Burton, everything worth doing hurts like hell."
Burton asks advice and realizes he needs to change himself in order to change his grandchildren. This is a moment of grace for Burton because he is told to clean his act up.
5. HOUSE
"Time for a change, I guess."
Burton cleans up his yard and house for the children. The grandchildren finally feel at home. The process of cleaning symbolizes the clean up and change Burton had to to internally first.

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