Analysis
The story “Old Growth” by Lisa Alward follows a traditional plot structure with non-linear elements, while including narrative techniques like backstory and foreshadowing.
The characters include Gwyneth and her ex-husband Ray. The events take place mostly on an island, in several locations. The social setting explores aspects related to the relationship between ex-spouses, parent-child relationships, as well as off-grid living.
The events are described by a limited third-person narrator, who also borrows Gwyneth’s perspective. The language used by the narrator is descriptive. The story is told mostly through narration, which helps convey the main character’s subjective perspective on the events and her circumstances.
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