The Life And Crimes Of Harry Lavender Analysis

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A distinctive voice refers to someone, or something which has power and control over the responder which is able to manipulate or influence the reader. Distinctive voices are evident in the novel ‘The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender’ by Marele Day and the speech ‘I Have a Dream’ which was recited by Martin Luther King Jr in 1963. In these texts, the characters and personnel’s are brought to life through the use of dialogue, political driven voices and body language which all play a distinct role in influencing the readers. In these texts ‘The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender’ and ‘I Have a Dream’ present a distinctive voice through the use of dialogue that make the characters believable. In the novel ‘The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender’ by Marele Day, the protagonist Claudia Valentine influences the reader through the use of dialogue which makes her seem like a credential character.…show more content…
Claudia Valentine is strong and capable, evident in her encounter at the container terminal. She observed her attacker as ‘a good watch dog, trained never to let go. I sliced at the jugular and the bite relaxed long enough for men to swing the leg out of the way and run in the direction of the ship’ (Pg 75). This effectively shows the reader that women are physically and mentally capable of surviving in the world just as efficient as men, thus making her inspirational for women. In conclusion, through the use of many language techniques, characters and their experiences are brought to life which influences the reader. The characters of both texts are probable through dialogue, politically driven voices and body language. It is evident in the novel ‘The Life and Crimes of Harry Lavender’ through Claudia, the city, Harry Lavender and supporting characters such as Sally. It is also evident in the speech recited by Martin Luther King Jr, titled ‘I Have a
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