Answer to Question #312664 in English for TKS

Question

Inequality and class are two of the important themes in "Small things". Using the extract details below as a starting point. Write an essay in which you discuss the ways in which inequality and class are depicted in the novel. Focus especially on aspects of setting, as perceived by narrator.

Answer 1

Small things is written in a linear processes sequential ,each event leads to other one .the narrator begins his story with him being in love with Desiree ,he does not say who his name is but revealall his challenges good and bad. He believes in love but fails to commit his love to Desiree nor Mercedes, leaving him to spend the remaining of his life alone further leading us to the theme of loneliness being explored. he yet survive tragedy throughout his life ,18 years of imprisonment ,being homeless for years and being shot yet he dies of being beaten by bees. Hence the title small things it is amazing how his life has survive all of this challenges but yet he died from bees.