Comments by Student Kristina Warren Most recent public comments by Student Kristina Warren https://nowcomment.com/users/94034 The speaker seems almost envious of what this old couple has found and kept alive even after 50 years. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418391 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418391 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:23:27 -0400 Them walking with slow steps shows that because they have already done much with their lives, they are in no rush to be anywhere. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418382 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418382 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:16:12 -0400 I agree, telling how the woman is wearing a traditionally Latina piece of clothing confirms that they are locals. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418380 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266111?scroll_to=2418380 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:13:23 -0400 By showing the worry from the man contrasts the way the girl reacts as well considering the decision is about her. She wants to avoid that conversation by finding distractions in the scenery and using alcohol as a distraction as well. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417192 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417192 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:24:02 -0400 I agree, showing the contrast of the bright white distant compared to the dull and boring surroundings shows her envy of escaping to somewhere else. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417187 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417187 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:12:20 -0400 Throughout this story the female character is referred to as girl while the male is referred to as a man. https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/266110?scroll_to=2417186 Given that they are both drinking they are both of an adult age, so referring to her as girl may be a way of showing that she is either to naïve or immature to make adult life decisions Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:10:11 -0400