JBoland Discussion Board 13

Raymond Carter’s writing style can easily be described as plain. Most notably, the way he conveys his story is simple. For example, in “Cathedral” his first-person narrative uses plain talk, using little metaphors or literary elements to convey the message. That doesn’t mean the story is without charm, his writing style communicates the awkward interactions and underlying emotions humans display. In contrast, writers such as Guy de Maupassant utilize situational irony and humor as literary devices to develop a sense of individuality. For example, in The Necklace, he utilized situational irony to emphasize the karmic results of deceit and manipulation- especially in cases of selfishness and narcissism.