The Little Store

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John Smelting English 101 May 11, 2012 Prof. Kay The Little Store In the story The Little Store by Eudora Welty, the author talks about a child setting out in the world and finding out that the people you grow up with and meet leave a mark in your life. I personally agree with Welty’s observation and think a child needs to grow physically, mentally and spiritually. Going out into the world is about being true to yourself, standing on your own sometimes and learning you can be on your own. The author explains that as you get older you make a mark in peoples lives. You depart your city, town, state, or even country hoping you made some kind of impact with the people you shared your life with. Every child grows up hoping they made a good mark on people’s lives. Welty’s examination is that a child feels indelible. Which means a child feels extraordinary to everyone they come across. A Child feels this way towards their parents, neighbors, friends and any person they meet along the way. They are in this state of mind because of the memories they shared, the laughs they had and the games they played. A kid would also feel this way when an adult has interest in what the child has done or said to them, or by simply saying hello to them everyday. A child will permanently feel loved and unforgettable by their family, friends and neighbors. Another inspection by Welty is that as the character will get older he will later find out that all the people who have came in his life have made themselves indelible to him. This meaning you meet everyone for a reason and these mysterious people become known to you and leave an impression in your life. Not even realizing that one day you will look back and attach importance to those amazing memories you have. Little or big a memory will always stay in the back of your mind and help shape the adult you will soon become. Some realize
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