Lydia's Story Question Reponses

1. Brideau's main point of the story was to inform the readers that keeping a level headed mind and hope in an emergency situation can mean the difference between life and death. It's indicated near the end of the essay when she used a quote directly from Lydia telling of her levelheadedness and well as the very last sentance tells of her hope.
2. The primary point of view in the essay is from the view of Lydia and the situation she was in. Since it was filled with action, more so than if someone just told what they knew about the event, and lead to the reader being much more intrigued.
3. Brideau makes the narrative come alive by using many words and phrases but some of the most notable are,

• "...the whole street looked like a river, and water poured in."
• "...brown rushing water."
• "...it took three men to move it. But as the water continued to rise, the table started moving, then rocking..."
• "...water pressure was so strong  the water spurted out of the kitchen sink like a fountain."

Those words and phrases appeal to the readers emotions by drawing their attention because they knew that Lydia was in serious danger.
4. The original audience probably would have been towards those who are in health care of some sort or those looking to maintain their own well being. Her tone was fearfully triumphant. Words and phases that create that tone are, "kept her head", "She was finally able to come down from her perch. The water was up to her chin.", "Terrified of drowning..." and, "it represents the essence of hope and determination in the face of terrible adversity