Point of Views:

• First person narrative – Euphemia
• Third person narrative – Marietta

The shift in voices is evidently presented through the switch in point of views. Munro is able to transition smoothly and elegantly, giving the two characters distinct dictions.

Word Choice:

• Beryl refers to her father as “Daddy”
• Marietta refers to her father as “Father”
• Marietta refers to her mother as “Mama”
• Euphemia refers to her parents as “Father and Mother”

The use of word choice describes the relationship between the characters.

Imagery:

• Munro paints a picture of the small town through imagery (see setting)