The choice of French names and words reminds the reader of the stories' setting and helps create an irony that is echoed throughout the text. ... Desiree grew into a beautiful and gentle-hearted young woman and soon found a wealthy suitor asking for her hand. ... Desiree compares her skin color to that of Armand who is much darker than she is but he is not bothered by this inconsistency in his reasoning. ...

• Word Count: 1926
• Approx Pages: 8