Does the writer give us more than Robert Shelton’s personal history?

The writer does give us more than Shelton’s personal history. We dive into a string of historical visuals laid down by the author that illustrates the history of the sugar factory and also labor workers.

Describe the narrative of this profile, the arc of the story.

We are taken through Domino’s refinery from birth to death, and also the evolution of blue collar work/workers in association with the sugar factory and how the market of goods (ie: sugar and high-fructose corn syrup) can alter the ways of living.

What do you think of the lead? Where is the nut graf?

This anecdotal lead does a great job emphasizing the size of the sugar sphinx and also to compare it to the size and remains of the Domino’s sugar refinery. As for the nut graf, I believe it is the fifth paragraph, where Shelton says, “I can never come back here again.” The reasoning why is because this opens up the story as to why Shelton can never come back there again, and exactly why Shelton has such great memories of a sugar factory that he would miss it that dearly.

What about the author’s point-of-view?

I believe the author shares sympathy with Shelton. Here is a man that lives for his work, and after twenty years he would continue to sweat through his socks and battle through the harsh New York winters. Vivian Yee made it in her best interest to cover Shelton’s history as a Domino’s worker and also dove into his personal life a bit.