Thursday, February 12, 2009
Taximan Story
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1. What is the irony of the story?
The irony of the story is that on the surface his attitude towards the young generations was very bad, and he was speaking very badly of the teenagers. However, in reality, he depends on them for a living, and that is the only reason why he likes them, because he brings a source of income for him.
2.What are the themes raised in the story?
The main themes raised in the story are regarding rebellious youth in this times. Parents are losing control over their children, and this story also touches on the weakening link between children and parents, and is a strong remainder for families to bond together in times of need.
3. How realistic is the story?
The story is quite realistic as the author effectively captures the rebellious children from a third-person point of view. However, about the taxi driver slapping the daughter in front of the public is kind of unrealistic. Although the taxi driver was angry, but I believe that the taxi driver would be so daring as to show the public that he is such a harsh father. I believe that many people in this situation would feel very embarrassed.
4. What do you think of the taximan? Do you feel sympathy for him?
I think of the taximan as a father who is outspoken and very harsh. The taximan should not have beat his daughter up as it is not entirely her fault. A partial amount of blame should be put on the parents. If the parents had counselled her or approached her when she started showing signs of mixing with bad company, the girl would not be in this state.
5. Do you agree with this lamenting.
I agree partially with his comments. He is too overreactive, and he complains too much. Frankly speaking, I was getting irritated with his continual complaining. However, I do agree with some of his views, especially with his point of rebellious youth who do not listen to their parents' instructions.
6. What about the other characters in the story? Do you fell sympathy for them?
This part is a joke. I feel sympathy for the female passenger as she had to bear the continual lamenting and blabbering of the taxi driver.
Back to the serious part. I feel that Lay Choo and her parents are at fault. Lay Choo should be blamed for mixing with bad company and her parents are to be blamed for not taking care of her properly and counselling her when she started showing signs of mixing with bad company.
I feel sympathy with Lay Choo as she had to be beaten up by her dad.
ending
9:49 PM
