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Chapter 4: Cast Away
Explanation and Analysis:
Proulx's style is unique in several ways. First, it ignores common grammatical features, writing sentences without pronouns that then turn into poetic fragments, like in this passage from Chapter 4 that briefly takes the aunt's perspective:
Wondered which had changed the most, place or self? It was a strong place. She shuddered. It would be better now. Leaned on the rail, looking into the dark Atlantic that snuffled at the slope of the past.
Chapter 9: The Mooring Hitch
Explanation and Analysis:
Proulx's style is unique in several ways. First, it ignores common grammatical features, writing sentences without pronouns that then turn into poetic fragments, like in this passage from Chapter 4 that briefly takes the aunt's perspective:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Wondered which had changed the most, place or self? It was a strong place. She shuddered. It would be better now. Leaned on the rail, looking into the dark Atlantic that snuffled at the slope of the past.
Chapter 11: A Breastpin of Human Hair
Explanation and Analysis:
Proulx's style is unique in several ways. First, it ignores common grammatical features, writing sentences without pronouns that then turn into poetic fragments, like in this passage from Chapter 4 that briefly takes the aunt's perspective:
Unlock with LitCharts A+Wondered which had changed the most, place or self? It was a strong place. She shuddered. It would be better now. Leaned on the rail, looking into the dark Atlantic that snuffled at the slope of the past.
