the attitudes of his girlfriend,s parents toward a mixed marriage. This can be seen especially in the first part of the text 2. Argumentation The argumentation goes hand in hand with narration. This can be seen clearly in the econd part, especially in mothers opinions 3. Dialogues: Mothers and fathers reactions toward Gail' marriage are presented in Dialogues in last two parts of the text Structure of the whole text: The text falls into three parts: the mixed marriage of Gail and Mark, the reaction of Gail's mother toward their wedding plans, and the response of gail's father toward their wedding plan Part I(Paras. 1-4) Main idea: The mixed marriage of Gail and Mark (Two years of living together, plus racial and cultural differences, enhanced the relationship between Gail and Mark so much that they decided to marry even though they did not know what the future would hold for them as a mixed couple. Devices for developing it 1. Narration(叙事法) Through narration in the first person, the author tells the reader: To avoid the mistake made by many unhappy mixed marriages, we lived together for two years, which enhanced our love for each other so much that we decided to get married 2 In the first person(第一人称) Through his narrative the writer. a black man tells the reader his mixed marriage For example Para 1: Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. During our two years together we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know understand, and respect each Para 2: Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. Gail sometimes.. and was Part II( Paras. 5-9) Main idea: The reaction of Gail's mother to the mixed marriage. She reaffirmed that Mark color was not the problem. Her biggest worry was that Gail might be marrying Mark for the ame wro asons as she had) Devices for developing it 1. Argumentation One of the common ways to present arguments is first to reject some ideas and then present some other ideas. Gail's mother used this method to ask her daughter to make sure that mark was her right lifelong partner 1)Present original idea: To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2)Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law.(Para. 7)the attitudes of his girlfriend’s parents toward a mixed marriage. This can be seen especially in the first part of the text. 2. Argumentation: The argumentation goes hand in hand with narration. This can be seen clearly in the second part, especially in mother’s opinions. 3. Dialogues: Mother’s and father’s reactions toward Gail’ marriage are presented in Dialogues in last two parts of the text. Structure of the whole text: The text falls into three parts: the mixed marriage of Gail and Mark, the reaction of Gail’s mother toward their wedding plans, and the response of Gail’s father toward their wedding plan. Part I (Paras. 1-4) Main idea:The mixed marriage of Gail and Mark. (Two years of living together, plus racial and cultural differences, enhanced the relationship between Gail and Mark so much that they decided to marry even though they did not know what the future would hold for them as a mixed couple.) Devices for developing it: 1. Narration (叙事法) Through narration in the first person, the author tells the reader: To avoid the mistake made by many unhappy mixed marriages, we lived together for two years, which enhanced our love for each other so much that we decided to get married. 2. In the first person.(第一人称) Through his narrative, the writer, a black man, tells the reader his mixed marriage. For example: Para. 1: Gail and I imagined a quiet wedding. During our two years together we had experienced the usual ups and downs of a couple learning to know, understand, and respect each other. … Para. 2: Our racial and cultural differences enhanced our relationship and taught us a great deal about tolerance, compromise, and being open with each other. Gail sometimes … and I was… Part II (Paras. 5-9) Main idea: The reaction of Gail’s mother to the mixed marriage. ( She reaffirmed that Mark’s color was not the problem. Her biggest worry was that Gail might be marrying Mark for the same wrong reasons as she had). Devices for developing it: 1. Argumentation One of the common ways to present arguments is first to reject some ideas and then present some other ideas. Gail’s mother used this method to ask her daughter to make sure that Mark was her right lifelong partner. 1) Present original idea : To start with I must admit that at first I harbored reservations about a mixed marriage, prejudices you might even call them. (Para. 7) 2) Reject the idea: But when I met Mark I found him a charming and intelligent young guy. Any mother would be proud to have him for a son-in-law. (Para. 7)