Style of writing

The style of writing in ll. 146-169 of the short story “Beautiful Things” by Kate Vine reveals interesting facts about both the narrator’s feelings and the relationship between her and Tom at this point in the story.

First of all, it is interesting to note the use of short and disjointed sentences in the narrative: “Tom is in the kitchen when I get home. I hear spices sizzling and my mouth waters. I too now taste of cigarettes” (ll. 148-149). Here, the style of writing is meant to reflect the narrator’s confused mental state. The short and disjointed sentences suggest that she does not know what to make of her current situation, and that random thoughts keep popping in to her mind. 

Secondly, it may be useful to note the style of writing in the dialogue between the characters, which feat...