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Structure Fragmented
Non Linear – flashbacks, significant events, linked by symbols, memory is important
Very significant opening – linked to the end
Cyclical – linked by the symbol of seeds
The primer with typographical variation sets the tone through contrast and connotation
The lines from the Primer used as title headings
The four seasons and the botanical aberration (the marigolds not blossoming in spring)
Carefully woven incidents (illustrating singular and important characteristics of the
characters) to develop the characters.
Foregrounding the insignificant and unsavory details and backgrounding the significant
Focused on the how and not on the why
The season and the content may stand in contrast at times.
The transition in time and space is indicated through the use of double spacing
Italics are used to designate the speech of the characters like Pauline
Blues songs and a hymn are used to convey the implicit and internal ideas (desires) of the
characters
Direct speech in used in significant places especially to capture the African American speech
and community mannerisms
The letter written by Soaphead church is an abstract reflection on the idea of beauty and
destiny.