Language

The language of “Bangana” by CJ Hauser reflects its setting of the military industry. For this reason, though the narrator speaks plainly and directly, the choice of words related to the military sector makes the overall text more complex and challenging:

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Imagery

Visual and auditory images create the overall imagery of a narrative text. For instance, the author creates imagery from the very first lines when the protagonist’s commute to work is described:

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Similes

Similes also enhance the overall imagery, usually creating interesting associations. For instance, the holly berries bush which poisoned Alicia’s son is compared to a living person: “That holly bush next to the playground was full of 

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Repetition

Repetition is employed several times in the text, sometimes taking the form of an anaphora (repeating the same word in consecutive clauses): “Which is probably normal. Which is probably what most people would do if they 

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Symbols

Though the text is very straightforward, the author still includes in a few symbolical elements which enhance the topic of the short story.

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