Blog #7

"Kidnapper Bell" written by Jim Pascoe and "City of Commerce" written by Neal Pollack captivate the reader's imagination with detailed descriptions of the land and surroundings. Anyone who has ever seen the L.A. River or has driven on the I-5 freeway can practically picture themselves there. Both writers set significant landmarks indicating the city of Los Angeles, but also incorporate fashion, culture, and life styles. The knowledge both writers have of this area leads me to believe they are familiar with Los Angeles or have once lived there. Though, Pascoe's story which takes place in China Town and at the L.A. River does not distinguish Los Angeles, China Towns are in most major cities and rivers are literally everywhere. However, Pollack's story does by giving a time reference to traffic on the I-5 freeway, glamorous hotels with gold trim, and the protagonist's struggle as an actor.