Shavonne+Double+Entry+Journal

 Passage:   Illuminating with her presence,  She, although absent, "femininity trembled in every corner" 5. Inhabiting her empty bedroom, lingering with a faint scent.

Entry:

Fusako’s feminine bedroom reveals her leading position in the household. As “although [she] is absent [her] femininity [still trembles] in every corner,” this personification of “femininity trembled” displays her power in the house, as it is powerful people who make others tremble with fear. Since it is in “every corner” this shows that it is her entire room adding to the amount of power she holds. Fusako’s “empty bedroom [also lingers] a faint scent,” the personification of scent lingers in the “empty bedroom” depicts that even when she is not around her presence is always there as if she is still looking over her property. Since it is only a “faint scent” this shows that it is not to strong but more sweet and short revealing her femininity and how she is not literally present but only in spirit. Fusako’s “[presence illuminates]” the room, revealing the brightness that is felt when she is there whether it is in life or spirit adding to the dominant role she plays in the household, as it is her who brings life to the house. Although Fusako is absent, her femininity shown in her bedroom and house exposes the dominant figure she plays under her roof.