Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.

Question

So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.

“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.

“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”

“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”

Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”

Patrick was speechless.

“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”

Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.

Write a paragraph explaining the structure of the story and how the structure contributes to the meaning of the story.this is what i have to write about

Answer 1

The structure of the story follows a linear narrative, starting with Patrick's routine commute to work and leading up to the conversation with Andrew. The tension in the story arises from the revelation that Patrick is from Emoryville, the very town that Andrew despises. This tension is build up gradually through the boys' friendly conversation about their interests, creating a sense of irony and dramatic irony for the reader. The structure ultimately contributes to the meaning of the story by highlighting the theme of prejudice and how preconceived notions about others can blind us from seeing the true worth and connections we can have with people, regardless of where they come from. The structure also underscores the importance of communication and honesty in relationships, as Patrick's hesitation to reveal his hometown ultimately leads to a missed opportunity for understanding and connection with Andrew.