Class Discussions on Narratives

1,) The similarities of all our blog posts was that seem to all lie within the idea that the main point of Lydia's story was made apparent in the final paragraph/conclusion. We all agree that the story incorporated both first person point of view, and third person point of view as Lydia explained her account of the affects of "the two storms" Brideau made it come alive by using descriptive language of the situation. We agree that the audience was towards health professionals, and the tone suited the audience because she described her observations in a professional way.

2.) In regards to chapter 2, Brideau took into account her audience, who she was writing to, and her purpose for writing the story. The tone could be considered a first person narrative, and the genre is an essay published in a magazine. This was all discussed in chapter 2, as means for rhetorical situations, therefore relating. I.e. she took into account her audience in relation to her purpose which affected her tone thus influencing her to use Lydia's story in the context of the health care field.

3.) Some everyday narratives:

• Coming home from school with a pleasant surprise of a B on a math test you thought you bombed. 
• The car that suddenly tried to pass you as you began merging into the left lane. 
• The phone call that rudely interrupted the nap you took in celebration of your first class being over. 
• The customer you encountered at your job that was just significantly elated to share their own personal stories with you...or vent about the poor service...
• The recount of the quiz you actually didn't have to take. 

4.) Discussion summary: Throughout the day we unknowingly narrate personal stories about out own experiences that occur as or after it's happened. They may also include the purpose of why we did said activity. 

5.) I watched two videos: Tanner Williams on coming out in high school in a very conservative community, and Rosie O'Donnell on coming out, following many life details. 

6.) Discussion summary: Red Carpet Roxies had many people in the video interviewed to tell one narrative about how it gets better, and the "about us" page, was interesting recounting the story of how the project began. A video of Rosie O'Donnell was compelling, as it told about the many milestones she encountered in her life from her mother dying, to the many other influential people who entered her life later on. A video of a teacher was shown, who, while begin gay, the focus on the video was about helping other people, not about how she was helped. 

7.) Discussion summary "comparing narratives:" The intent of narratives is upon bringing awareness to the audience, or bringing them into the reality of a story you're telling. The media effects it in many ways. For example, each person has a different interpretation of writing, whereas in movies, some people may not be able to picture it as well as others, who may for example need the extra visual or audio help. In summary, the approach involves different rhetorical situations.