Josephine Surer
Rules of the Game, is a story seen through the eyes of a young Chinese chess prodigy. The overall tone is very general since it is seen through a child's view, and therefore the description a more limited in terms of detail. The view is first person, causing the reader to relate more and empathize with Meimei. The story is written in past tense, therefore suggesting that it is a recall of a childhood memory. Plus, the story starts with "I was six when..."(497). Furthermore, the language in is very straightforward and obvious, suggesting the young age, but also the type of leading relationship she has with her family and culture. The different events described are very quick and therefore add to the subjectivity of the language.