Analysis on Birthday

Theme

1.social issue

- The marriage is by the elders. In this story the progtagonist's grandmother had plan an arranged marriage for her. Her grandmother find a not such an old man named Uncle Teng. At that era, most women whose aged same as progtagonist had already married and already have children.The progtagonist also desired to get marry and have child of her own.this can be seen on first two paragraphs of the short story.

2.racial community

-''RED HAIRED'' is a commonly things for people that period of time to addressed the English men as an indication of european's hair colour.








Character 

1.SHE

-the progtagonist of the story.
-25 years old
-maiden
-round character
-hokkien desent



2.grandmother

-flat character
-symbol of authority
-the most senior character
-protagonist's grandmother

Plot

Exposition

The protagonist was staring outside from the window. She was looking at the baby who's mother was giving him a bath, when grandmother called her from the ground floor.


Rising Action

Grandmother introduced her to Uncle Teng. She had arranged her marriage with him. After a while, she got up, do the dishes. Then, went to her room and tidied herself. After that, Grandmother asked her to call C.B.


Climax

During the dinner time, the protagonist was very concerned about the cockroach. Because of that, she spilled the curry on Uncle Teng's trouser.


Falling Action

The protagonist cleaned up the mess and at the same time, being scolded by Grandmother. Then, Grandmother did not allowed her to eat dinner.


Resolution

After the incident, the protagonist went to her room. Grandmother then entered her room and called her as a "clumsy bitch".