The intention behind the author's writing in this paragraph is to explain the factors leading to differences among the editions, considering that the Grimm brothers, particularly the younger sibling, sought to modify and refine the original tales to better suit the literary audience of their time.
A significant underlying idea in "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" targets the Vietnam War and the resulting deaths. Goines employs emotional irony and satire to criticize the US Government, particularly mocking the draft system, portraying it as a farce. In contrast, "Attack the Water" reveals the struggles endured by Vietnamese people and Japanese-Americans during the era of Japanese internment camps. Both Goines and Mirikitani denounce war and seek to encourage readers to reflect critically. While Goines uses humor and ridicule to highlight human folly and urge change, Mirikitani emphasizes the harsh realities and suffering caused by war.
The three phrases that stand out are
The one stating...No life was apparent during this dry hour...The narrator conveys a sense of intense heat that leaves everything around immobile.
For the line regarding the dog"., pleading for pity, attempted to raise his tail in a wag...."The narrator appears to be observing the dog closely, allowing him to articulate the dog's emotions based on its situation.
Lastly, regarding the children"...Start what..?Begin their playtime..." the narrator depicts the setting as if aware of the children's eagerness to engage in activities.
