Kumalo spends most of his time playing with his nephew, relating tales from his native land. ... There is fear in Kumalo's heart as he plods towards his room. ... Father Vincent tells Kumalo to wait. ... He lets the poor, old man speak his heart out. ... The girl tells the priest that she has had three men so far. ...
Perhaps a person is good because of their kind heart. ... What can be described as a road trip gone wrong, "A Good Man Is Hard to Find " is a tale full of irony and wit. ... She is quick to judge others though and isn't afraid to tell her family what she thinks. ... The Grandmother and Red Sam tell stories of the old days and how people aren't as decent as they used to be. ... (She wanted to tell him that he must pray. ...
They enjoyed talking to each other, and Larry promised not to tell anyone important he was the oldest. ... I got a bunch to tell about Mary Lou." ... "Mary Lou told this tale," Larry said. ... He had helped his father-in-law for several years, so he had the knowledge, but still in his heart he hated farming. ... Larry James is one among millions of elderly gentlemen, now in the nursing facilities across the United States, with stories to tell and as Larry said, "I got a lot to say and no one to listen."...
She would tell me all kinds of stories, both fairytales and also her real life experiences, having lived a hard life when she was young. ... At six, I dreamt of being a Cinderella, a fairy tale princess that lives happily ever after. ... Wipe away your tears and Po Po will tell you a story of a girl just like you.... Po Po had a big heart. ...
Wang took this scenario and worked it into a flow that made the story not only easier to follow but a better tale because of it. ... I went into The Joy Luck Club expecting a formulaic story, with old characters and plots I know by heart, what I got was a very fresh, honest perspective on an old theme. ... Maybe The Joy Luck Club had more embellishments that some thought necessary to tell the story, I felt it made an entertaining, compelling journey. ...
