Task 2: Reddit Story Analysis

1. Story openings& closing, story structure

 The writer begins his story by sharing his travel experience in Mexico.
 The story sequence is clearly evident. (eg: orientation, complicating action, evaluation,
resolution and coda)
 Use of question and answer. (eg: What do I owe you?)
 The ending of the story includes reflection. (eg: make a little extra time for somebody in
a jam)

2. Presentation of self & others

 present identity of himself as U.S citizen who can speak well English.
 A sunglasses Mexican guy who couldn't speak proper English. (eg: put the phone to his
friend who can speaks some English.
 portrayed kind and helpful characteristic of eye's doctor. (eg: he interrupted his family
Sunday dinner just to see the writer.)
 The young and shy doctor's daughter who is in the process of learning English.