Journal #8

I think putting a "book" within a book is an interesting literary element. It gives the effect of a new story while continuing the original one. In Alan Paton's case he even begins the two stories the same. What i like about it is that instead of a completely new story , the main character is entwined with Kumalo from the original story. For me this makes the book more interesting because it gives you something to think about and connect what you're reading to.