In the short story "Waltz of the Fat Man" by Alberto Alvaro Rios, the main literary element portrayed is setting. In the psychological aspect of setting the whole story has a sad mood to it. As in the text, "though he tried not to be, in the people's minds he was simply and irritation...he was always alone, always at the same place outside of town, by the river reeds.", you feel the desperation and sadness of the the man.
As you read the story you feel sorry for the fat man. The short story is depressing because no one likes him because he is fat even though he tries so hard for someone to notice him as a sweet guy. He is very uncomfortable in his own skin which makes him awkward and unsocial.
Reading Times:
Monday- Dry September; 28 min.
Tuesday- And of Clay We Are Created; 23 min.
Wednesday- Harrison Bergeron; 11 min.
Thursday- Waltz of the Fat Man; 18 min.
Friday- Pretty Little Secrets; 31 min.; 22 pages
Sunday- Pretty Little Secrets; 1 hour 15 min.; 57 pages
you're right. when i read this story I felt very badly for the fat man. I just wanted him to be happy:(
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