The Gardener
by Rudyard Kipling

The Gardener: Style 1 key example

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

Kipling's style in "The Gardener" is simple, straightforward, and swift. This is noticeable in his choice to keep the narrator from dwelling on either the funny or the sad bits of the narrative. The story moves quickly, and the reader has an experience that mirrors that of a parent who feels that their child grew up too quickly. More specifically, Kipling's pace exemplifies Helen's sense that something good slipped away from her too fast. Kipling nevertheless takes the time to be playful with his language and expertly uses colloquial diction to echo various characters' chatter through the narration. The story may be sad, but it still contains a number of light and funny moments.