After reading A Seperate Peace and Prep, one may conclude that these novels represent a rather accurate portrayl of teen life experiences. In both stories, the main characters, Lee and Gene, are muddling through the harsh struggles of adolescence. They both battle with youth and are searching to find themselves. There is a certain aura of innocence that exists in these two teenagers, and they eventually develop an open mind about the world. Lee is a fourteen year old girl and Gene is a seventeen year old boy.
Ralph is less narrow minded than he used to be, and see’s past piggy’s physical attributes and respects the fact that piggy, however physically impaired he is, is clever, and he acknowledges that and looks beyond himself now. This shows a change in the tone of the novel, as we see how Ralph has outgrown the thought of wanting to have fun on this island, and the excitement of no adults, it becomes more realistic and raw as he soon understands the ‘wearisomeness of life’ he has taken the role of an adult and it is no longer his desire to be the boy who stood on his head when he was happy, because he has a greater understanding of life. Golding’s intentions of the adaption Ralph has had to undertake are
Though like other stories the protagonist conquers his/her obstacle, the endings are usually “happy endings.” This story is different by the fact that it does not have a happy ending. Though Trevor recognizes his goal and is fixated on it, many complications arise throughout the story. As usual Trevor (the protagonist) conquers the obstacles and the story goes in his favor. Even though Trevor did get his way, it still wasn’t a happy ending. This is nothing but a sad story of a teenage boy gone from good to bad, who leads other kids into his “revenge” against the higher class.
In the novel, Finney comes back to school so certain of himself “with such health,” he keeps doing things he shouldn’t be doing, which makes him believe he is still eligible to participate in the war (Knowles 104). Just like Finney, Neil in the movie is so sure and proud of himself for preforming in the play that he uses one of his soliloquies to direct an apology towards his dad; this makes his dad even madder (Dead Poets’ Society). Since Neil and Finney are both courageous and “most innocent of all” the characters, it’s harder to face the reality that’s in front of them, like how Neil can’t comprehend his dads firm answer, and how Finney won’t believe he is actually cripples (Telgen). Furthermore, Finney, who is brave, suggests jumping off the tree with Gene. Although Gene almost falls off, Finney catches him and saves Gene’s life, but he “practically lost it” too (Knowles 33).
The excerpt form Henry James’ story, “The Pupil,” describes three characters who all share a deep relationship. The author uses elements of diction, tone, and point of view to convey the influence of each character. These elements coincide with each other to show that the young boy is innocent and unknowing, willing to take orders at no questions; the cunning and extravagant Mrs. Morgan Moreen who seem to be the recipient of wealth because she doesn’t mention her rise to riches; and Pemberton appears to be playing the role of a nerdy, unpopular kid who wants to ask the popular girl out on a date. All of these characters, through being describe by such elements, had a definite factor in their relationship between them, which is without a doubt a game of big man on campus. Firstly, in this excerpt, the author seems to categorize each character
Not So SuperBad Sweetly absurd, Crude and awkward, Superbad is almost a typical teen movie, reminding me a bit of the American Pie films because of the simple plot and juvenile humour. However, compared to other teen movies the film is much more intelligently written than others of its genre, and this shines through in the characters. Superbad follows three high school seniors as they go on a long night of self-discovery, ending in drunken declarations of love between best friends with unrealistic yet entertaining events happening in between. The over weight Seth, played by Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) is foul-mouthed and impulsive, Evan, his best friend, played by Michael Cera is a more gentle and shy, almost to the point of being invisible,
The book depicted Chris McCandless as moody, sensitive, smart, hardworking, persuasive, determined, and very resourceful; these qualities are evident from very young age. The book also painted a picture of a young man at odds with his family and conflicted by the opportunities his upper middle-class status has afforded him. He was acutely aware of those who were less fortunate them himself, and he attempted to know that world and to encourage his peers to know that world. Though McCandless seemed to value the friendships and relationships he built after embarking on his journey, this was inconsistent with his ability to sever all ties with those with whom he had previous lifelong relationships. McCandless also struggled with his desire to go to and exist in the Alaska wilderness, and the reality that he might not
Sad. I became the prized student – anxious and eager to learn. Too eager, too anxious – an imitative and unoriginal pupil.” Richard has been always a paradigm in the class because of his academic achievement. He is considered a “scholarship boy” who is smart and good studying but only listens obediently. Although he is eager to learn, he never questions because of his lack of confidence.
Another example is when Dimmesdale is returning home. We can see a dramatic change in his personality which was once shy and depressed to where he would, “He overcame every obstacle with a tireless activeness that surprised him” (225). Although, this change bring out the evil in him that was once hidden. When an old man had congratulated him or his accomplishments, “Dimmesdale could barely keep himself from shouting blasphemies at this excellent and gray-haired deacon” (227).When he sees a beautiful young girl he thinks to himself, “He could destroy her innocence with just one wicked look and develop her lust with only a word”
It was a reflex, a “survival of the fittest” reaction that Gene did out of anger, fear, and confusion. He is already the “odd one out” and Finny seems to be his only real friend. This secret would destroy Gene’s rekindled friendship with Finny that has reached a happy, placid level. Gene recalls, “I shoved my foot against the rung of his chair and kicked,” (145). He loses himself in his emotions, but he struggles to control himself while “evolving the right way” (125) in order to survive.