Write In 1-3 sentences which you analyze how the stories ‘the invisible red string’ by Quen law and ‘message in a bottle’ by Susan Dickinson update character types and story patterns from older stories. Explain how your analysis helped you understand the modern stories. Cite details from the stories to support your ideas
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‘The Invisible Red String’ and ‘Message in a Bottle’ both update traditional character types and story patterns by introducing modern elements such as technology and diverse cultural backgrounds. In ‘The Invisible Red String,’ the main character uses a dating app to find love, while in ‘Message in a Bottle,’ the protagonist communicates with someone from a different culture through a message sent across the ocean. These modern twists on classic storytelling techniques helped me understand the modern stories by bringing a fresh perspective on love and connection in the digital age.