Creative writing is an art form. However, the need for consistency in creative writing is essential to the success of the underlying story. Overall, I didn't like the story. This story is quite incoherent and therefore unpleasant as a creative piece. The lesson was successful to a certain extent, especially in implementing the concept of equality in the distribution of resources. The success of this concept is illustrated by expensive toys. The most amazing toy was the “one thousand one hundred and ninety-five dollar hand-made fiberglass sailboat” (Bambara 93). The author succeeds in accentuating the depth of resource inequalities with the $35 clown who could do a somersault onto a bar. It was hilarious how many things $35 could buy in this part of the world, including a new junior bed, rent, a piano bill, among others. Another concept that is successfully highlighted in this story is that of a rotten society. . It is absurd that children use such vulgar language and descriptions. The story reflects society and the code of conduct that governs it. Throughout the story, there is a constant use of foul language, which depicts a society that does not hesitate to use foul language in front of its children. The concept of gossip is successfully developed throughout the story. The introduction to the story is full of gossip. The author's description of Miss Moore is full of gossip. This concept is consistent throughout the story since the description of individuals is given in great detail. Problems with the Story This story has many problems. First, the story tends to place more emphasis on the use of vulgar language. Apparently, the lesson that middle of paper ......te a link between the distribution of resources and housing. The author fails because the story focuses on trivial matters. For example, the author notes that Miss Moore was the only woman without a first name. However, the author does not specify whether anyone in the neighborhood wanted to ask him his full name. Much of the story is devoted to detailing individuals and their characteristics rather than creating a connection between democracy and resource distribution. For example, the author uses the first few pages of the story to give insignificant details about Miss Moore, Aunt Gretchen, and other characters like Junebug and QT. I would have expected the author to create a connection between these individuals and the central lesson of the story. .Works citedBambara, Toni Cade. The lesson. 1972. 90-95.