2. STORY DESCRIPTION
The store is called– one decision changed my life, by AL C
This story is about a kid who’s generation was mostly a farming kind of
southern family, but he wanted to join the Air Force. His parents would
let him live in their house but he had to get a high school diploma. Al
graduated high school, went to college, and joined the Air Force. No
he’s wanting to be a hero and fight like the other airmen.
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3. EMOTIONAL RESPONSE
The author creates emotion because he makes the readers feel the bravery
of this man. He achieved this because you feel how brave this guy is for
joining the military, which is one of the hardest things you can do.
Quotes- his parents told him; “As long as you live in my house and put
your feet under my table, you WILL graduate high school.”
4. CHARACTERS
I think the character’s life compares to mine because I also want to join the
Air Force when I get older. My parents give me a lecture about having
good grades and graduating high school to be a “successful person”
5. POINT OF VIEW
The point of view is 1st person because this short story is told by Al
because it uses I.
Quotes- My “Air Force” life began with a decision that changed, and
continues to change, my life every day. He’s describing his life by his
point of view, not an unknown narrator.
6. CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS
The culture is a small rural area located in North Carolina.
Quote- “Born in a small North Carolina town, my family history was
primarily localized to the grass roots of southern living”
This culture relates to me because I also live in a small farm area.
7. COMPARE/CONTRAST
The books I’m comparing/ contrasting are
One decision changed my life by Al C.
Army Black Knights Men’s Basketball Players: Mike Krzyzewski
Similarities- these stories are similar because both main characters went
into the military
Differences-
Army Black Knights Men’s Basketball Players- mike went to the army: while
Al went to the air force
Mike was born in a pretty big city (chicago): while Al was born in a small
town in North Carolina
Mike left the army to play/coach basketball: Al stayed in the Air Force
