The article I chose was called, "Little Boy Pink". It was about a boy whose mother was concerned about him cross dressing and liking girly things. But later she finds that she has nothing to be concerned about. Through out this article the author uses many strategies. The main one I will be focusing on is Characterization. The author describes many qualities about the little boy. She describes the boy as wearing gilry clothes and picking out girly items at the store such as pink sheets. She also goes into detail about how the boy likes to be in the kitchen, just like the girls. All these characteristics help make the authors point or argument.
I choose this article because it was one that kept me interested and brought back a memory of my childhood. I am a big sister and loved to dress up my little brother and put make up on him.
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Heidi,
ReplyDeleteMake sure you stick to present tense; you write, "The article I chose was called, "Little Boy Pink". It was . . " but this should be "is" called" and "It is" . . etc.
Characterization is an interesting choice that is a bit more specific than description. I think you're right. She also characterizes behavior, asserting that gender-bending at a young age is a harmless, creative, even expected act and avoids demonizing the behavior.