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Essay / Don't Look Behind You by Lois Duncan - 597
“Don't Look Behind You” is filled with suspense as Mike the Hetman attempts to kill the father. The author's use of images contributes to the story. Duncan's story could contain many elements of SOAPSTone. Duncan wrote “Don’t Look Behind You” from the perspective of a teenage girl as her life was changing dramatically. The use of suspense to create the mystery element of the story as the Corrigan goes into hiding to escape from a hitman. Don’t Look Behind You” have a speaker, an occasion, an audience, a purpose, a topic, and a tone. April Corrigan is the speaker and main character of the story. The book is written in the 1st person from April's point of view. Her words are honest and open because she tells the reader her feelings about what is happening to her. April's point of view was not restricted since you can find more than one location either mentally or verbally. Duncan wrote her book from the perspective of a teenager as she felt her left side crumble. The opportunity was to connect with young people with his writings. In the larger world, people might experience the same thing as his book. Duncan's audience is made up of young people....