In what way do you personally relate to the young narrator in “Salvation” Similar to the narrator in “Salvation” I grew up in a christian-centric household. I also remember feeling perplexed when I never “saw” the physical embodiment of God or the Holy Trinity. Why? Refer to specific scenes or language in the story. The reason I personally relate to the narrator in “Salvation” is specifically because I attended a parochial school for the majority of my academic career and experienced virtually the exact dilemma as the story’s protagonist. Similar to the narrator’s church, there usually is a yearly ceremony in my protestant school, where we had to kneel in front of this railing of sorts and if my memory serves me, pray until we felt to lord come to us. Like the narrator, I did not see any embodiments of Christ coming down to greet me and was gravely concerned by it. During our English class discussion, I thought about that incident, and looking back on it, I too recall the memory with a sort of irony and humor because of how impressionable I was. Growing up, I tended to take things literally, so I was concerned about eternal damnation because I didn’t “see the Lord” during my ceremony. Thankfully for me, in spite of my guilt for not seeing God, I was able to talk to my mom about it and have her explain the concept of an omnipresent God.
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I can surely relate to the young narrator in “Araby” as his experiences resonate with my memories of youth. When I reflect on my younger years, I remember the overpowering emotions that would often leave me thinking about someone a lot, similar to the narrator’s fixation with Mangan’s sister. The longing to catch a glimpse of that special someone and the intense emotions that get along such moments are imprinted in my memory. Thinking back to my youthful crushes brings to mind the rollercoaster of emotions the narrator describes. The rising hopes and dreams followed by the abrupt and heartbreaking disappointments hit a familiar chord. Like the narrator, I’ve struggled with the frustration and sense of disillusionment that arises when reality fails to meet our expectations. These emotions were specifically sensitive to life’s early limitations and challenges, which often felt impossible to my young mind. The narrator’s journey in “Araby” is a bitter but also amusing reminder of my youthful struggles and growth. Through his experiences, I see my journey toward self-awareness and understanding, making the story deeply relatable and intense.
