In books, power and resistance are sometimes shown. Some characters have power, in which they can use it however they want. And with that power, other characters resist it. By using power and resistance, authors make very powerful plots for the story, and with it, teach many lessons. In the book, The Stolen Party by Liliana Heker, Rosaura's mother had the power near the end of the story.
Rosaura's mother really wanted to make Rosaura see that rich people only saw them as workers, not friends, but Rosaura was in denial to the truth. So, I think that she used her power to manipulate Rosaura into thinking that her mother was right. At the end of the party when Senora Ines was giving out gifts, Rosaura was so eager to get one of the gifts: a yo-yo. In the text, it said her mother became worried, which probably says that she's worried about her plan. Rosaura didn't get the yo-yo or the other gift (a bracelet), but two bills. This broke her heart, revealing the truth about rich people and showing her that her mother was right. In this part of the story, it shows that some characters have power, and would use it for their own gain.
As you can see, power and resistance are important to stories. It influences a lesson to be taught to the characters and the readers. Without power, a lesson or plot won't be able to exist in the story. Without resistance to the power, the story is just bland. Power and resistance are very important to building up a story; making the story interesting to read.
Rosaura's mother really wanted to make Rosaura see that rich people only saw them as workers, not friends, but Rosaura was in denial to the truth. So, I think that she used her power to manipulate Rosaura into thinking that her mother was right. At the end of the party when Senora Ines was giving out gifts, Rosaura was so eager to get one of the gifts: a yo-yo. In the text, it said her mother became worried, which probably says that she's worried about her plan. Rosaura didn't get the yo-yo or the other gift (a bracelet), but two bills. This broke her heart, revealing the truth about rich people and showing her that her mother was right. In this part of the story, it shows that some characters have power, and would use it for their own gain.
As you can see, power and resistance are important to stories. It influences a lesson to be taught to the characters and the readers. Without power, a lesson or plot won't be able to exist in the story. Without resistance to the power, the story is just bland. Power and resistance are very important to building up a story; making the story interesting to read.
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