ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The war of the wall is a short story about a kid named Lou and another kid that’s point of view was told by the narrator but in that story it shows not to judge a book by its cover. the kids made some poor decisions by judging and being rude to a painter because she paints on there wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -In this short story, two youth are dismayed that an artist is creating a mural in their city neighborhood and are worried that she will ruin the wall that so many people congregate near. She doesn’t seem friendly or responsive to other’s overtures, so the boys plan to graffiti the wall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Although set in a small town, “The War of the Wall” was inspired by Bambara’s memories of growing up in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

Detailed explanation-4: -The book says, “we’ve been pitching pennies against that wall since we were little kids” (Bambara). The wall is where everyone meets, so in the the song they agree on a place to meet. The song says, “I’ll meet you halfway, right at the corner”. Most of the story takes place by the wall.

Detailed explanation-5: -Expressing yourself through art is the best way to heal from a tragedy. Ruining someone else’s hard work is never the way to resolve a conflict.