The story begins with two young Christians contemplating the issue of unwanted pregnancy. It is ironical that these two young Christians are debating on abortion, a controversial topic that is against Christian doctrine. Furthermore, the reader is left to ponder on how comes the two engaged in premarital sex an act that is against good Christian virtue. Therefore, the “Christianity” of the two is questionable. Lane A. Dean, Jr. together with his girlfriend Sheri Fisher are at the park by the lake deep in thought over the issue. Their dark and sad mood has been predetermined by the presence of the downed tree. Lane is responsible for the pregnancy and is portrayed as caring as he does not love Sheri but is against abortion. This attribute is clearly portrayed when the narrator outlines that “one thing Lane Dane did was reassure her again that he’d go with her and be there with her,” (Wallace, 2007). The narrator focuses on Lane and this is seen when the narrator uses Lane’s thoughts throughout the narrative. The narrator further uses an inner view of Lane and the reader gets to know his opinions especially when describing Sheri. The impact of the inner view brings out the feelings and thoughts of the main character. Moreover, the information about Sheri is subjective as it is the main character’s opinion about her hence Sheri’s exact feelings and thoughts are not shared. Therefore, the narrative gives Lanes view and activities while regarding Sheri, only her activities are given. The writer does not employ direct speech hence manipulates the reader’s interpretation of the characters. For instance, in the conflict between Lane and Sheri no words are exchanged but flurries of Lane’s thoughts are shared “it was of two great and terrible armies within himself, opposed and facing each other, silent. There would be battle but no victor,” (Wallace, 2007). The thoughts suggest instead a conflict in the main character’s mind.
References
Wallace, D. F. (2007, February 5). Good People. Retrieved February 4, 2019, from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/02/05/good-people
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