For these readings we were asked to pay close attention to the place. In Gopnik's piece his place is in Eurpoe, while Joyce's piece is in America. What makes these places stand out is the attention to detail the authors have to them. Gopnik's childhood in winter is played out scene by scene. Each scene consists of an event with vivid detail. It even goes as far as to describe the chipping paint of the carousel. Joyce's piece takes place right before summer and skipping school. The details shape the story because you feel like you are a part of it. I really enjoyed reading both of these pieces.