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The First Day Edward P Jones Analysis

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In “ The First Day”, Edward P. Jones uses abstract diction, metaphor and imagery to convey a respectful and caring tone. When the mother sees the teacher and talk Jones writes “... The higher up on the scale of respectability a person is - and teachers are rather high up in her eyes- the less liable to let them push her around.” The author writes “ the scale of respectability” which does not have a physical existence which displays that the daughter knows the mother is threatened by her lack of knowledge which shows that the daughter is respectful and caring towards the mother and her feelings. Later on when the mother and daughter left the building when they were told the daughter couldn't attend Seaton Elementary school Jones writes “...

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