In Kanner's article she writes about how men are expected to maintain this macho fazade. "The kinder gentler image of men is losing momentum- (162). Such is the case with society today, men have been forced away from being sensitive and caring according to Kanner and instead, " A cigar and Martini may be the new symbols to reach those who are starting to reject white wine and Perrier" (162). Kanner uses a more formal non-fictional writing technique from a first person perspective and is filled with examples and scientific facts to establish her idea and delineate that idea to the reader. Also, Kanner establishes a very monotonous and serious tone, almost as if she was waving one finger at the reader in attempt to punish the reader for being part of a society that created this problem.
The use of these literary techniques helps to give a solid foundation to the theme. By using different tones and perspectives, the theme of gender roles in today's society takes a new shape and argument in each piece. Upon reading "X: A Fabulous Child's Tale," Gould supports the theme with a simple story line structure, a condescending tone, and a narrative perspective. In this piece the author tells the story of a prototypical child, not raised in the fundamental nurturing ways that you or I were raised; but instead, X is raised to live the lifestyle of both a boy and a girl. As the story develops we the reader uncover much controversy is being raised by neighboring children's parents because their little boy is now playing with dolls like X, or the little girls are now wearing checkered overalls like X. The children's parents decide they want X's true gender unmasked to see whether or not X is confused by living the type of lifestyle that it seems to be so happy li!.
ving. The story concludes in the office of a team of therapists analyzing X. When all the tests are complete the doctors conclude that X is not insane or abnormal, but rather the contrary, ""Young X," said the other Xpert, frowning, "is just about the least mixed up child we've ever examined!"" (Pg.
