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2 Analyze how Lee's state of mind is presented. Focus on narrative techniques and use of language. (40 %)

Lösung: Point of view / Narrative situation: - Lee's state of mind is presented from a first-person point of view in the present tense, creating immediacy of narrative situation and offering direct insight into Lee's thoughts and feelings. Lee is highly stressed due to her job: - Word field "need for action", simile $\rightarrow$ showing that the emergency situation puts pressure on her that morning. - Metaphorical language, simile, climax $\rightarrow$ emphasizing the emotional and physical discomfort caused by her job. - Adjectives with negative connotation, comparative $\rightarrow$ highlighting how the psychological pressure is reflected in her looks. - Enumeration, words with negative connotation $\rightarrow$ underlining that her frustration has led to detachment. Lee feels uncomfortable during company zoom meeting: - Simile, metaphor $\rightarrow$ making it clear that she only pretends to be in a good mood. - Repetition, parallelism $\rightarrow$ stressing her frustration caused by her own conformist behavior. - Metaphors $\rightarrow$ illustrating her inner conflict not to show her feelings regarding racist behavior. Lee is critical of white superiors' and colleagues' attitude and behavior: - Reported thought, metaphor, alliteration, simile $\rightarrow$ revealing her unease with and lack of respect for her superior's insensitive behavior. - Adjectives/adverbs expressing judgement $\rightarrow$ criticizing her superior's insincerity. - Generic terms, repetition $\rightarrow$ highlighting her white colleagues' conformist behavior.