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Examples of structural analysis

TextCondensed meaning unitsSubthemeThemeMain theme
The appreciation of myself was destroyed already at the beginning of my sickness … and the value… my own value. Because they did not see me as competent. They saw only my illness. So, this has been awfully hard. And there is still frustration in not getting this kind of recognition.Self-worthBeing a valuable player and not only being the injured one.Being the MVPBalancing between being the MVP and passing the ball in a match against pain
I was so incredibly fortunate; he is a great guy, a great doctor and, and… he supports me in the next step.Someone fights with youBeing able to pass the ball when you have toPassing the ballBalancing between being the MVP and passing the ball in a match against pain
  • MVP, most valuable player.