Through a close study of the narrative structure, relationships and detective fiction the reader will gain a better understanding of the distinctive elements of this novel. In the book “Curious” Mark Haddon has used an interesting narrative structure to convey the effects of Christopher Boone as the distinctive narrator. A distinctive feature we see in “Curious” is the use of Narrative Digressions. Haddon has structured this novel so that about every second chapter we see a Narrative digression which throws the story into pause and in these narrative digressions he goes into unneeded subjects such as Christopher listing all of his behavioural problems Christopher says “I used to think mother and father would get divorced” this digression had followed Ed Boone stating that he wanted to leave Swindon and live somewhere else. Christopher stating all these behavioural problems shows us his thought pattern.
I found ‘The Man I killed’ to be a particularly interesting story out of this book. I feel like it really goes to the heart of why the author feels he must write and get all these feelings out. He describes the body in vivid imagery, and he returns to it later on, in “Ambush”. He says: “I want to tell her that as a little girl she was absolutely right. This is why I keep writing war stories” (131) and then he goes on to talk about
The Times They Are A Changin’ I began reading Wendell Berry’s novel Hannah Coulter with the impression that it was a tale of true love lost forever. While wandering through the numerous pages my perspective seemed to reshape itself several times. I came to the realization that there is more than one possible way to interpret this story; however, I was mainly intrigued with the emphasis of adaptation to change over time. Berry describes an intricate account of life, and the phases of which we progress through it. Entering into the story we meet the main character Hannah Steadman.
We can see the journey that Paul is on and relate it to our own which is a significant feature of the novel. In conclusion, a novel can be considered a journey which is emphasized in Goldsworthy’s rites of passage novel “Maestro”. Through Paul, we can see the journey of ignorance to realisations, adolescence to adulthood and dreams to reality, and even apply these journeys to ourselves which makes them a significant and important feature in this novel. Overall Level of Performance: ACHIEVEMENT WITH
In Winning Hearts and Minds in the War on Plagiarism” Jaschik essay was based more on reflection and personal opinions because his were on different studies by different professors on the "war on plaguarism" among students and how common plagiarizing is and the different methods used to change that. Mr. Murray begins by discusses Peter F. Drucker method of a "zero draft" and how the writer should begin counting drafts after the first draft is complete. He explains how many writers feel, that after the first draft is completed it then can be edited to say what is exactly meant. Murray explains how we need to be critical readers and when editing. He states, "[w]riters must be their own best enemy"
The quote “We’ve all had to rewrite the scripts of our lives these last few weeks” shows the physiological change felt by the characters. By this idea I think that the author is showing the change in the mentality of the characters and by saying “script” it is showing the maturity and depth of the thought Ellie is having. The change in the character makes the book more relevant to everyday life because we all will and have gone through changes that make us who we are today and will most likely alter the way we look at a situation or our outlook on life. The portrayal of the terror felt in the warzone made me think of Iraq and how they would be physiologically damaged having to think every plane; every loud noise could be death awaiting them. The setting of the book is intriguing because it is set in a place called “Hell.” This is where the 7 teenagers go to camp for the week.
But these characters were no accident. They may not seem like they have significance to the story but in reality the author strategically used them in The Great Gatsby for adding to the plot, creating new and ongoing themes, and supporting the main characters. Myrtle Wilson’s presence in the novel builds all the way until the end of the story with the climax. Myrtle’s impact on the novel has the most effect on the story out of the other minor characters. It all starts with Myrtles lies and her affair.
When Abigail was talking to Proctor she says “She is telling lies to about me! She is a cold sniveling woman, and you bend to her!”(Page 15, act one) she is basically showing her jealousy towards his wife. This stirred up the witch trials because Abigail wanted to be with Proctor and she would do just about anything. The fact that John proctor realizes all of his flaws and confesses to all of his sins is another reason why he can be considered a tragic hero. When Proctor had to go to the court to get his wife out of being accused of upholding witchcraft he eventually confess to his sins he committed.
Plot Summary Fourteen year old Celie has led a very rough life. Her mother is very sick, and when she goes to visit the doctor Celie is left alone with her father, Fonso. While the mother is gone, Fonso rapes Celie. Celie's mother dies soon after and now Fonso rapes Celie more and more often, saying "You gonna do what your mammy wouldn't" (p. 1). Celie has two children by her father, both of which he takes away right after they are born.
It makes you think about what some kids go through everyday.This book was a definite eye opener to abuse. Dave Pelzer is the main character in this book. This book is an autobiographical account about him being brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother, Catherine Roerva. Besides being horribly beaten, Dave was forced to eat his own vomit, swallow soap, ammonia, and Clorox. She was a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games that left him nearly dead.