Beyond the Things We Share
Emotional bonds can be visible or exist unseen. Sometimes we keep tangible keepsakes in memory of deceased loved ones to hold on to the bond that once existed, and sometimes we let go of those items, discard them, as a symbol to demonstrate the disconnection of the bond we once shared. In the story the "Red Convertible" written by Louis Erdrich, Henry, and Lyman share a special bond which is their love, care, and sense of responsibility toward each other; this is demonstrated throughout the story in the way they use their favorite toy, "The Red Convertible." I…
