Strong ending - “We’re happy though…,but rush to each other’s side if needed.” It emphasizes the title Standard American Family and all the weird but normal feelings that do surround families. Excellent observations. The grandfather’s fall effectively illustrates how the family is bound together. I can easily visualize and feel the emotions of the story. I especially enjoyed why the narrator brought a bottle of wine (clever) and the capitalization of The Television Game (that really explains how important/essential it is to have on the game at family gatherings). Look forward to more stories.
Strong ending - “We’re happy though…,but rush to each other’s side if needed.” It emphasizes the title Standard American Family and all the weird but normal feelings that do surround families. Excellent observations. The grandfather’s fall effectively illustrates how the family is bound together. I can easily visualize and feel the emotions of the story. I especially enjoyed why the narrator brought a bottle of wine (clever) and the capitalization of The Television Game (that really explains how important/essential it is to have on the game at family gatherings). Look forward to more stories.
love this! i think anyone can relate to that nervousness but comfort with big family gatherings and your writing teleportes me back to that feeling