'I Want To Stay Under My Old Blanket'

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The right words From the beginning of the story there is an emotional element introduced as the refugee in the story Cartwheel is moved abroad by war. “Then came the war and Auntie didn’t call me cartwheel anymore”. Initially the tone of the story was sad and overwhelming for Cartwheel.“The food was strange. The animals and plants were strange. Even the wind felt strange.” Cartwheels blanket is the one thing that makes her feel safe through this transition as it symbolizes what is familiar to her. “I wanted to stay under my old blanket forever”. Cartwheel meets a girl in the park who teaches her new words and this changes the emotional element of the story . “Now my new blanket is just as comfortable as my old blanket”.( Kobald, 2014). This story helps the character to identify who she is as she now has two blankets that are just as comfortable as each other. This story is believable and clear in its presentation and deeply touching. Tunnell and Jacobs (2008).
Precise vocabulary As this story is short in length the vocabulary is precise and effective as the story is conveyed through simple and straightforward language. The language is direct and there are pronouns used such as …show more content…
There is no need for the author to elaborate when the feelings and the mood of the book is written so precisely. “Next time we went to the park. I looked for the girl. She wasn’t there.”Unexpected insights These insights exist within the text as the story goes from a cold and lonely feeling to a happier place. “Soon they didn’t sound so cold anymore. They started to sound warm and soft. I was weaving a new blanket.” (Kobald, 2014). This refers to Cartwheel’s language development. The story ending with “ I will always be me”, leaving the reader feeling connected to the joy of the characters discovery of herself. Tunnell and Jacobs

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