Critical analysis

Critical Analysis. "My Mother Told Me" is a short story from the book entitled New Axe Handle And Other Stories written by Robina Wright. It is a narrative that depicts a Maltese Mother and daughter attempting to adjust to feel at ease as part of Australian culture. Through thematic concerns, point of view, style and other narrative structures the story demonstrates to audiences a plot of cultural conflict. The female protagonist of the story is …

…Me" deals mainly with the issue of cultural conflict and peer acceptance. Through the literary devices used by Robina Wright and the characters of Giovannia and her mother, readers are able to look into the characters lives, their beliefs and their cultural background. Readers can also decide for themselves as to where their sympathies lie in this situation or whether it is just a situation in life that has to be overcome by cultural understanding.