Comment on style/ language

As is typical of Munro’s work, the language of the story is fairly simple in style and presentation. The narration does not explicitly emphasize moments of emotion within the characters, but the portrayal of the narrative allows the reader to infer and surmise the deep emotional vicissitudes of the characters. For example, when Fiona loses all memory of Grant and forms a close, persistent bond with Aubrey, Grant must face the possibility that his relationship with his wife as he knows it may have ended. This emotional reality is inherent within the premise and presentation of the narrative, and thus the story does not necessarily have to resort to emphatic descriptions or scenic presentations of Grant’s inner turmoil.