The author's style and use of language are closely related to what a typical Irish 8 year old boy would sound like; "Then they teach each other sad songs and Malanchy and I leave the swings and seesaws to sit with them on the bench and sing" (24, McCourt). The author's style of writting and use of language is extremely effective because I can relate to him. Being 18, I still remember certain parts of my childhood 10 years ago. Frank, the author, makes many references to song lyrics that mean something to him. I was 8 years old when I really started listening to song lyrics and forming ideas of what singer meant. For example his mother sang "Anyone can see why I wanted your kiss, It had to be and the reason is this could it be true, someone like you could love me, love me?" (23, McCourt). Frank's mother would sing these lyrics with joy everytime his father would get a new job.
The author's word choice does not detract from the memoir. His style inhances my feelings and understanding of him. Frank is very sensitive, but in his sensitivity he added humor. He obbserved everything that was around him.
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