Most recent public comments by Renee Sarreal https://nowcomment.com/users/43544 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077151 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077151 I believe reading wouldn't have such a huge impact of him if his father didn't read continuously. It truly shows the relationship between the father and the son, of how close they were. If he wasn't so affectionate, he wouldn't have been so influenced to read. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:57:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077110 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077110 He compares reading to saving his life, since this is a big comparison, how much of an impact does reading have on him? Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:51:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077076 The author's diction such as dull (the pain) and modest (about talents) makes the audience sympathetic to him as well. I believe he used these words to emphasize his insecurity, how there's almost shame in his talents since he didn't have any recognition as a child. It's very crucial that a kid gets attention from a young age. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:44:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077055 https://nowcomment.com/documents/109227?scroll_to=1077055 The rhyming scheme between prodigy and oddity was deliberate, since it stands out the most. To the readers, it emphasizes the reality of an Indian boy compared to the non-Indian boy. It draws major sympathy from the audience and makes us question if we withhold any racial barriers to people as well. Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:41:02 -0400