The story is told in first person narrative. First person narratives usually limit the reader to just one perspective. As we are reading the lesson, we only got Sylvia’s point t of vie and how he feels. We do not know Miss Moore’s take or the other children’s perspective. It’s not about rather it’s the truth or a lie but what Sylvia thinks and feels. First person point of view is an imperfect witness by default, because they are unable to fully see ad comprehend events in their entirety. In some cases, the narrator may give or withhold information based on his/her experience. First person point of view draws the reader into a more intimate understanding of the character. The reader gets to feel how Sylvia feels. We get an inside look into her mind. The use of Sylvia as the protagonist gave the story a real quality to it. The world as seen through the eyes of a pre-teen street-smart kid, and the realization that there was still a lot to learn in an unfair world.
The setting was in New York particularly
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Sylvia is only concerned with the here and now. The children are unaware of the prejudices and challenges they face. The climax occurs when Sylvia feels that “something weird is going on, I can feel it in my chest.” Sylvia’s awareness that sugar is right about what she stated and she is having a hard time absorbing the harsh facts of reality. Sylvia is a dynamic character. She is very stubborn and sassy. She was angry because Miss Moore exposed them to the other side of the social ladder. Miss Moore was a college educated woman who gives back to the community by assisting with children education. Not only with books but also street smarts and teaching the youth about how the world works. Her mission was to raise their awareness and teach them to recognize the social inequality. Miss Moore is a static