example of a hyperbole
"The Leaving" has its main character read "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan, a landmark feminist work.
In the story "The Leaving" by Budge Wilson, Sylvie's home is characterized by strict control and emotional distance. Her mother is overbearing and her father is absent both physically and emotionally. Sylvie earns her mother's approval through academic success, but does not receive the love and support she needs.
shes smart-"if yer as smart as the teacher claims"
In "The Leaving" by Budge Wilson, the mother's life changes significantly as her daughter leaves for university. She struggles with loneliness and a sense of emptiness, realizing her daughter's absence has left a void in her life. The mother finds solace in focusing on her own interests and hobbies, while also coming to terms with the inevitable transition of her daughter growing up and leaving home.
the death of the child
she had fans
Budge Marjorie Wilson is better known as Budge Marjorie Archibald which was her birth name. Most of all she is known as a canadian author that has written 33 books since her first book was published in 1984. She's received numerous awards for her work.
it's plain, flat and calm. (storytelling)
It is about the narrative talking about people's personality. If you find it in the textbook, you can also find a personality test at the end. It was not a bad story. It was only like 5 pages long. This is the summary of be-ers and Doers by Budge Wilson.
Budge Wilson's short story "The Leaving" follows Elizabeth, a young woman with low self-esteem who learns to believe in herself. Elizabeth learns to stand up to her husband and stand up for herself, despite living in a time when most women stayed at home and took care of their families.
The main characters in "The Metaphor" by Budge Wilson are a teenage girl named Charlotte, her best friend Joanne, and Charlotte's English teacher, Miss Hancock. The story revolves around Charlotte's struggles with her self-esteem and her changing relationship with Joanne and Miss Hancock.