Friday 31 October 2014

Flash fiction

Analyze on "Sophie" by Bojan Ratkovic

In the story, "Sophie" by Bojan  Ratkovic  the theme  that stands out to me is to embrace who you are and don't allow people to create a new you. The protagonist Sophie, is wearing a new dress that her mother bought her. Her mom is trying to tell her that she is pretty, but Sophie doesn't understand because she is Sophie not pretty. They argue for quite awhile, but in the end her mother agrees with her, she is Sophie and not pretty.  The dress is pretty, but Sophie is Sophie. Therefore, as Sophie is trying to point out, she is who she is and she doesn't want anyone to change it. You should love who you are and no one should tell you anything different.

"Sophie"  demonstrates different symbols, the symbol that I think is most important in the story is the dress that she is wearing. The dress to me symbolizes that you don't need a pretty dress to make you feel better of who you are. As the story says, "“Yes, you are Sophie,” the mother says and nods. “And you’re pretty. You’re my pretty princess.” But the girl shakes her head. “No, mommy.” She points to the dress. “Pretty.” Then she points to herself. “Sophie.”". Sophie shows that the dress doesn't change who she is and she doesn't feel any different with the dress on. She's still Sophie.

The setting of the story takes place in Sophie's room in front of her mirror. It's also told when Sophie is a young girl and her mother is trying to recognize her as being pretty.  The point of view of "Sophie"  is first person.  Since it is first person, you can visualize this little girl telling her mommy how she is Sophie but not pretty. Overall, Sophie is trying to say everyone should love who they are and a pretty dress shouldn't change you are no matter who is around or where you are.

Here's a link the the story "Sophie" by Bojan Ratkovic:
http://www.everydayfiction.com/sophie-by-bojan-ratkovic/

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