Ajay Rai Discussion 13

I’ve selected “Snow White” from the Brothers Grimm to contrast Raymond Carver’s writing style with. Raymond Carver keeps things simple and straightforward while narrating stories. However, the Brothers Grimm employ more intricate and conventional fairy tale vocabulary, particularly in “Snow White.” Carver expresses facts and feelings in an honest and clear manner. “I remained with my eyes closed. I was at home. I was aware of that. However, I didn’t have a sense of being inside anything (Carver). Furthermore, the Brothers Grimm’s use of evocative language to describe their literature creates a sense of enchantment. “Once upon a time, in the middle of winter when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at a window sewing” (Grimm). Grimm is using words to create a beautiful scene in the reader’s mind, setting a magical atmosphere in the story.