Sealed Off
“Sealed Off” “The tramcar driver drove his tram.” Thus began Zhang Ailing’s short story “Sealed Off. ... “Sealed Off” is a short story told by an omniscient narrator. ... “Sealed Off” takes place in the crowded streets of Shanghai during the latter years of the Sino-Japanese War. ... Another interesting image in the story is that of the title, “Sealed Off.” In the most basic logical meaning of the word, a reader may infer it to be that the characters are sealed off. ... This viewpoint is very clear when it is isolated, or sealed off. ... Another tool utilized in “Sealed Off” is a straightforward presentation of the characters.