“Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan who is best known for her novels uses strong character development and themes to convey the idea that there is a significant amount of segregation and inequality in society towards individuals who do not speak proper standard of English.  achieves this by evoking emotions and sympathy for the events her mother experienced, enabling the reader to vividly imagine the challenges and unfairness faced by those who do not adhere to standard English in American society. The narrative highlights some of the unjust events her mother endured, illustrating the hardships faced by individuals in similar situations. Additionally, Tan utilizes the overlapping message of segregation and inequality to ensure that the reader fully comprehends the significance of her story’s message.

“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger, a very well-known author, utilizes character development to convey the idea that “sometimes people will only get closer to you if they feel that they would gain something by doing so.” J.D. accomplishes this by incorporating emotions, such as when the author describes how the main character felt when the other guy asked him for a favor. Additionally, he employs narrative perspective because by us reading the story from the main character’s point of view, we gain insights into what is happening and how his friend was primarily focused on getting him to do his work.

In ‘The Namesake’ by Jhumpa Lahiri, she uses Theme/Message and character development to convey the idea that the younger generation may sometimes struggle to find their place in society. Lahiri uses the central theme of culture and language to enhance the reader’s understanding of the story. For instance, we witness Ashoke’s desire for Gogol to be called ‘Nikhil’ as his ‘Good Name,’ a request that initially strikes the school principal as peculiar. Nevertheless, as the narrative unfolds, we observe Gogol’s decision to embrace ‘Gogol’ as his preferred name, as it better reflects his identity. Lahiri also employs character development to depict Gogol’s feelings towards his ‘Good Name’ and his journey of stepping out of his comfort zone and use his name “Gogol'”

In ‘The Making of the Drum’ by Kamau Brathwaite, we can see the central idea concerning the theme of religion. The poem illustrates how the setting in the short poem mirrors the biblical event where Aaron had to sacrifice a goat for a sin offering. In a sense, the short poem attempts to demonstrate how the act of killing or sacrificing a goat can give a significant amount of hope and blessings in one’s life. This relates to the bible because it shows the significance of sacrifices and how they positively affect you.