Example #1. Note this example is
paying attention to narrative point of view:
- In
Helaman 6:1-9, we learn of the inner thoughts of a man, which are centered
on the way that his community is decaying or has already decayed. We also
learn of his feelings, which are very sober and worried because of this
decaying of his community. Then, the narrative shifts to this man's
actual spoken words in verses 7-9. Because of the previous narrative
on his thoughts and feelings, we understand why he is saying what he is saying.
Example #2. Note this example is
paying attention to plot:
- In
Helaman 6, we learn more about a man who is trying his best to repair the
damages in his broken community. We see how this man is looked down
on and attacked by his peers, who believe that everything is alright and that
nothing needs to change.
Example #3. Note this example is
paying attention to character:
- In
Helaman 6, we learn of a good man trying to do his duty and yet suffering for
it. We also learn of this man’s struggles trying to help his
community, and we see how these struggles shape his life and who he is.
I commented in Allyson J’s post titled “Homeless but Hopeful”
and related some of what she posted to the Book of Mormon.
I also think Keegan B's post about him thinking about the inner thoughts of those at the funeral goes along well with Example #1.
ReplyDeleteI like your comments on Allyson's post, especially about the homeless guy. It is easier to avoid them than it is to look at them, but they can change our lives because of the way they handle their situation, like you said. I really like that insight.