Compare and Contrast In A Yellow Raft in Blue Water By Michael Dorris the differences and similarities between Aunt Ida and Christine added to the overall effectiveness of this work and the imagery of a braid. In order to achieve this effect, Michael Dorris uses three different points of view; Christine's, Aunt Ida's, and Rayona's. Michael Dorris also uses diction to portray characterization differences as well as similarities. Aunt Ida's characteristics differ from Christine in …showed first 75 words of 745 total…

…showed last 75 words of 745 total…things contributed to the differences between Christine and Aunt Ida that eventually lead to the overall image of a twisting braid and cohesion of the work. The image of a braid fits the lives of all three women because, unbeknownst to each one, their lives are intertwined and have similarities to the women who came before them. People have their own role to play to eventually lead to that final image of a braid. 762 words