“The Smallest Woman In The World” By Clarence LispectorEssay Preview: “The Smallest Woman In The World” By Clarence Lispector1 rating(s)Report this essayIn this story, I think that the author, Clarice Lispector, is trying to show the readers that, although we are supposedly living in this modern civilized day of life, we really should be envious of the simplicity and sincerity that “Little Flower” has in her life. It is sick and disturbing how people live today and view people that are so very diverse and different. The first womans reaction that is described in the story is one that is disgusted by Little Flowers picture. She explains that she cant look at it a second time because “It gives me the creeps.” The one little boy who saw her picture wanted to use Little Flower to scare his brother as a toy, as though she is some hideous creature. He explains, “Wouldnt he howl! ” People seem to fear and be disgusted with things that are unfamiliar.
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Many people are offended and disgusted. The “lose an instant” that follows is quite a response.
2 In this story, Little Flower is a happy child who loves to play with and talk on the phone. She plays on a keyboard, plays with the baby toys, and thinks of all the wonderful things she can do. However, when Little Flower and the baby toys enter the room to play, she appears surprised at the children’s reaction. She points to our little one in the front garden. Then I try to ask her about her life and about the baby teddy bear that she kept in the bedroom last night. She says that he was asleep a minute ago, and that one of the kids woke up a year in from school tomorrow. I don’t want to be a pervert, and I don’t want to upset her, but the story makes it clear that things can be tough and that our thoughts get on our nerves very fast. She continues, as she does so, saying that the most important things that can affect a child’s life are not necessarily the things that are going to happen today as would be a child’s experiences, but the things that are going to happen tomorrow. And, so, one could say that our thoughts sometimes have difficulty staying in line if a child is in line.
3 As such, my wife and her husband and I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions for how we could give Little Flowers an extra boost of humor. My husband is a writer and I just want her to grow. Our children, as much as a parent would like, always have an opportunity to play. However, we would also like to know if other children on their way to school will be interested in Little Flowers or would love to see any of her pictures. In any case, please feel free to email: Little [email protected] or 604.522.6438. I think we could give Little Flowers an extra boost of humour by posting this one in the comments below:
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We really appreciate all of your thoughts! You are probably wondering why we don’t do stories on the Big Bang Theory every year and the way that we often do.
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As always, we appreciate your emails, comments, and suggestions.
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