ABNSC parts 3-5

This section of reading was different because the form varied quite a bit, as we talked about in class. I was really interested by the section titled “riddle” where he writes “Brothers and sisters I have none/ But that man's father is my father's son” (208). The Next section titled “that man's father is my father's son” delves further into Flynn's relationship with Jonathan, but I think that the riddle is a good representation of the entire book.

I think the letters that Flynn includes from his father are effective as a form of story telling. I think it illustrates the fact that he is trying to interact with him but he is pushing him away and even avoiding the homeless shelter because his father will be there. I think unanswered letters are a good way to represent this. It's one way communication.

I don't think the script form is as effective in this memoir. I think it uses this form to try to get away with more scene setting and description, but I think the description works better when it is slipped in and not so blatantly obvious. I feel like I'm watching the story unfold at times because I'm caught up in the language, this rough format distracts me from that. It's not something I would like to use in my own work.