The theme of friendship is shown in many cases in this novel, one of the main times is when Ishmael befriends James Scobie, even knowing that it would cause him to be bullied even more. Another time it is shown is near the end of the novel when Ishmaels friend makes plans for him and another boy from the debating team to see a movie and go over to each other’s houses in the holidays. Characters- Some of the distinguishing features about Ishmael are that he speaks like a normal teenage boy, although sometimes he uses words that most kids his age wouldn’t even know the meaning of. One of his main distinguishing features is that he is very shy and afraid to speak up or stand up for himself when confronted by Barry Bagsley, This results on him being picked on even more because the bully knows that he won’t stand up for himself of confront him. Ishmael is a bit of an outcast in the School society, he starts off having no friends but after the arrival of James Scobie and being forced into the debating team.
Jeanette Sara From Show and Tell: Scott McCloud- Language of Composition 1. McCloud’s first sixteen panels reveal a sense of both pathos and ethos because although there are no words in the first six panels, the audience can sense the fearfulness, and how the boy is hesitant and introverted as seen because he says nothing at all which shows the pathos. Yet, as the panel continues and we see how his eyes begin to light up when speaking of the toy, this sense of emotion is what develops the boy’s ethos. Later, we notice that the true narrator is actually an older version of the boy remembering his past experience. 2.
We are also shown this through how little others engage with her in group conversation and how what she says is shot down and many of the male characters in the novel mock her slightly. ‘The great composers of the past are able to do this…genius does not find its recognition quite as easily as that, Madame Azaire!’ This could be seen as the slight lack of respect that Madame Azaire has in the house hold, and how men are seen to be more intellectual then women. The character of Stephen is presented as being an observant and quiet young man who is somewhat mysterious. Throughout the first 40 pages or so of the novel, he creeps around and investigates. ‘Creep down the stairs’ – this shows a slightly concealed and eerie side to him.
Highlighted within the opening two pages, Ethan’s flaws (both physical and of character) made him quite a distinguishable character in Starkfield and whilst everyone “gave him a greeting,” his taciturnity was respected and it was only on “rare occasions” that anyone ever stopped him for a word. This, however, was not out of ill-manners on Ethan’s part; merely an inability to communicate and express himself to others, a trait that made him seemingly deeply flawed. To the new arrival at least, Ethan’s failings must have made it seem as if the man was more of a victim of himself than any other physical problem or evil twist of fate. Circumstance and fate, however, were the reason why Ethan was still in Starkfield in the first place. Harmon noted that “most of the smart ones get away [from Starkfield]” and this was indeed true for Ethan as well.
Although he was quite young to be part of the greaser’s gang, Ponyboy Curtis showed many people that he could have been one of the greatest hero’s in the novel. Ponyboy is one of the few people in the story who respected others as well as Socs and did not enjoy fighting. Throughout the story, Ponyboy ponders the question, ‘why people in both the Greaser’s and Soc’s gang enjoyed fighting’. The answers he received which were, “It’s fun” or “It’s for pride” or even “because we hate the Socs”. Ponyboy thought this was just an act of self-defence.
Because his parents have died in a car accident, Ponyboy lives with his brothers Darry and Sodapop. Darry repeatedly accuses Ponyboy of lacking common sense, but Ponyboy is a reliable youth. Throughout the novel, Ponyboy struggles with class division, violence, innocence, and familial love. He matures over the course of the novel, eventually realising the importance of friendship and the feeling of respect. Though he is only fourteen years old, he understands the way his social group functions and the role each group member plays.
While the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’ are relatable, they aren’t as close to a year eight student, due the age difference. It’s harder to understand how the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’ are feeling, as it is highly likely that none of the year eight students studying the topic ‘Contemporary Issues’ have been in the same circumstances as the characters of ‘Cinnamon Rain’. While students may not understand the circumstances of characters in ‘Cinnamon Rain’, it will be easier for them to understand the circumstances and setting Avalon is in. Avalon is cyber-bullied, and most year eight students will understand how effective cyber-bullying is at wearing down a person’s self-esteem. They will be able to understand that not everyone fits in and is ‘popular’ at school, and how some are bullied because of it.
So sit back and try to make sense of me making sense of a character that thousands of other English students have tried to make sense of. Holden is a lonesome kind of a guy, as a good amount of teenagers are in the sense that he has a hard time fitting to someone. By that I mean he doesn't really click with any other person’s personality. He just sees everyone as a friendly acquaintance(besides Jane who he likes). Throughout the story he's always just about to call someone but always makes up an excuse not to.
Although he has this restriction that he cannot help, Christopher is still clever enough to evade all barriers. In conclusion, one can see that Christopher is a very complicated child. He has a case of autism that enables him to function in the real world, thus leading to some interesting events. His math skills certainly make him quite a smart boy, if one were to pay attention enough. Christopher has a unique ability to always follow reality and never change it, and if one were to step in his shoes, they would surely be amazed by what they
If you’ve ever been lonely, isolated, or alienated you know it’s not the best feeling in the world. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger refers to the isolation of one individual, seventeen year old Holden Caulfield, from the rest of the world through tensions between the desire to observe, judge, and alienate with the need to meet, converse, and connect. Holden isolates himself personally, by alienating himself, socially, by judging the few people who are his “friends”, and mentally, by observing others actions as a way to stop being depressed, throughout the text. No matter what form it comes in, or how it comes about, isolation is a personal choice and can be broken if the individual so chooses.