Answer to Question #199383 in English for sisanda dlambewu

Question

Discuss the type of narration used in this story Man lands on the moon, and explain why you think the narrative style is effective in emphasizing the story's meaning.

Answer 1

"Man Lands on the Moon" by Sindiwe Magona uses the first person mode of narration. Thus, Makhulu recounts the story of a man walking on the moon from her own point of view. The first person point of view narrative style is effective in emphasizing the story's ironical title because it limits the story to the narrator's experiences and awareness of the true state of affairs. This narrative style helps build the irony in the story because the narrator, Makhulu, does not believe a man walked on the moon while it is indeed true.