1. This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff
Wolff uses his imagination as a way of escaping the various hardships he faces while living with a single mother, specifically during his time in Salt Lake City. ... Wolff over exaggerates to his uncle in Paris about his living conditions, which shows his audience his desire for emotional stability. ... Wolff recollects these moments as a way to create an emotional connection with his audience who may be facing hardships with their family life, through this connection Wolff aims to inspire them into not giving up but to keep persevering for a better life. ... Although Wolff lived an unstable ...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate