Usually, a short story may contain profound thoughts. Writers always convey their ideas or opinions by offering several arguments in their productions. These arguments are essential to advancing the story and defining characters. In "Aunt Mary" written by Joseph Imperiale, we might identify three arguments here.

The first argument is that children can only grow as far as their boundaries will allow them. This is supported when Joshua nearly electrocutes himself by sticking a knife into a plugged-in toaster in order to get his muffin out. At that time, Mary says: "If you need help, get me or Nonna" (Imeriale357). Obviously, Joshua is limited in his knowledge of physics. In this case, he should be told about electronic knowledge immediately to stay safe, instead of being told to get other's help. This argument is also supported when Joshua is watching television. In fact, Imperiale writes: "I flopped down...