Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán

Teacher: Mrs. Digna Colindres

Students: Heydi Paola Mejia Escoto

Class: Introduction to Literary Studies

Section: “U”
Analysis of the Story The Girls In Their Summer Dresses by Irwin Shaw

▪ Stream of Consciousness: Stream of consciousness is a narrative technique that presents the

inner thoughts and feelings of a character in a continuous, unbroken flow. In this passage, we get
insight into Michael's inner thoughts as he reflects on his attraction to other women and his
relationship with Frances. His thoughts flow seamlessly as he contemplates his feelings.
▪ Alliteration: Alliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in
close proximity. While this passage doesn't contain prominent examples of alliteration, it does have
some instances of repeated sounds, such as "She's not so pretty, anyway," where the "s" sound is
repeated.
▪ Apostrophe: Apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an absent person, an
abstract concept, or an inanimate object. In this passage, there is an example of apostrophe when
Frances says, "Let me arrange a program." She is speaking to Michael, but it's a form of indirect
address to the concept of planning their day.
▪ Diction: Diction refers to the author's choice of words and language style. The author uses casual
and conversational diction throughout the passage to convey the characters' thoughts and dialogue,
making it feel natural and relatable.
▪ Allegory: Allegory is a narrative in which characters and events symbolize deeper, abstract meanings
or moral lessons. While this passage doesn't contain explicit allegorical elements, the conversation
between Michael and Frances can symbolize the complexities and challenges of a romantic
relationship.
▪ Allusion: Allusion is a reference to another literary work, historical event, or cultural reference. This
passage doesn't contain direct allusions to external sources, but it does refer to the characters' past
experiences, such as when Michael and Frances reminisce about their early encounters.
▪ Metonymy: Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another
closely related word or phrase. There isn't a clear example of metonymy in this passage, but it's
possible to interpret some phrases symbolically, such as when Frances talks about "a planned
Sunday in New York for a young couple with money to throw away." Here, "money to throw away"
could be interpreted metonymically for their ability to enjoy leisure activities.