Nea plays the stereotypical role of a young child, who believes she can change situations that are out of her control, looking for the power of Naga to save her sister Sourdi from any “danger” that comes her way. However, through the obstacles that her and her sister encounter, she comes to learn that true strength is realizing that you cannot always help or “save” someone; true strength is recognizing your own weaknesses and limitations as well. May-Lee Chai beautifully illustrates Nea as she transitions
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Thomas Legend 351 Snake Lane Chicago, IL 54587 Dear Mr Legend, I am writing on behalf of Nea Vigil regarding the position of a Veterinarian position at Chicago Animal Hospital. She was my neighbour for five years. I watched Nea grow up to be a helpful, and responsible young lady. She also showed all neighbourhood that she has a caring quality. Everyone in our neighbourhood loved Nea with her personality that they were there for her no matter what. Nea is a very caring and protective person
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Reading Response #2 After reading “Saving Sourdi” and to define Nea, the little sister, I can say she is a static character. From the beginning to the end she stayed in the same state of mind. I found her hilarious. There were some things she would say for example, “ I should have fought harder then. I should have stabbed this man, too.” It’s as if she has no filter, no emotions towards people outside of her family. She loves her sister, and has a very difficult time accepting she wont always be
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Sometimes stories are not all they appear to be, unless someone deeply analyzes them. That is the beauty of a well-written story with hidden knowledge and secret meanings beneath the words. Reading Saving Sourdi, by May-Lee Chai, the character of the protagonist Nea seems to be a static character because she appears at first to not change her behavior or attitude. However, upon further analyzing she proves to be a dynamic character who maintains her personality while undergoing a dramatic shift
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May-Lee Chai’s “Saving Sourdi,” 181-94 Background / Back-Story Places and events alluded to (you may wish to look up the following terms): Cambodia (183-84) Angkor Wat (194) the Naga (194) Phnom Penh Pol Pot the Khmer Rouge—1975-1979 Choeung Ek “the Killing Fields” Consider numerous references throughout the story to bones, fields, barbed wire Consider the images in Nea’s two dreams: 186, 191 Plot Sequence: The scenes are mostly chronological with a peripheral flashback
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As the hot day of August were approaching, the attack suddenly ceased. Yet the stillness made the nerves in town worse. No one knew why the yankees were silent as the newspaper had suspended publication after the siege began and rumours were spreaded. Scarlet, mad to hear news from Tara, still tried to wear a brave look on her face. Thirty days had passed since the siege started but it seemed a life time to her. Peachee Creek, Deccatur, Ezra church and Utoy Creek had been names of pleasant places
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Literary Element: Character Title: Saving Sourdi (May-Lee Chai) Character and Saving Sourdi The short story Saving Sourdi by May-Lee Chai is an interesting story in how the characters play completely different roles. Nea, the narrator and Sourdi’s sister, is the main protagonist in the story as she and her sister grow up from children into adults. Although they grow up together, their characters develop differently, and Nea falls behind, maturity-wise, while Sourdi continuously matures. This is
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Literary Element: Setting Title: Saving Sourdi (May-Lee Chai) Setting and Saving Sourdi The story Saving Sourdi took place in the United States after their family had moved there while the girls were at a very young age. Sourdi’s family operated a bar in South Dakota, where the story opens with a recollection of Nea’s first saving of her sister, Sourdi. The setting of the bar plays a key role in developing the protective characteristics of Nea; the bar causes situations to arise where she feels
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Question #4 Pg. 115, Describe the Fowler family before Franks murder. How does the murder affect Matt? Writing Activity I: Killings The Fowler family seemed like the typical all American family. Matt although a protective father often remembers being fearful that his children would get hurt all through there childhood. He recalls memories of being on edge about them drowning in the pond near their house or falling out of a high oak tree all three of his children would climb. Matt always kept
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Alida Lamagna 2/12/12 Literature and Composition Turner Nea: Saving Sourdi Character Analysis “Saving Sourdi” by May-Lee Chai, discusses a classic plot of the metamorphosis from childhood to adulthood. In her story, the two main characters Sourdi and Nea develop in stark contrast to one another. Nea, the younger sister, has difficulty growing up and maturing as her own life, as well as her sister’s life, progresses. Her naivety, aggression, and anxiety influence her decisions throughout the
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