The author is not the articulate type and even admitted in his book that he hates writing. I'm sure there was a ghost writer or a zealous editor has put a lot of work into turning the author's raw notes into this book. There are some chapters that skirt the edge of good writing, but most of it is simply a play-by-play account of what happened. I can't imagine what it would have been like without the ghost writer however in any case, this completely doesn't matter because the account itself is so compelling. But still that thing has somehow been shielded by the splendid level of the story.
The Bird Artist Howard Norman is the author of the highly regarded novel THE NORTHERN LIGHTS (1987). In Norman’s second novel THE BIRD ARTIST, Fabian Vas lives in the remote village of Witless Bay, Newfoundland. As the narrator of the novel, the reader is presented with the matter-of-fact world that Vas inhabits. Because of the harshness of the environment, there is a toughness required of the citizens of Witless Bay. The terrain punishes anyone who is weak of body and/or of spirit.
I didn’t realize how accurate and interesting a historical piece of fiction could be. I was attached to the novel until I finally finished it. I believe I was so engrossed in this novel because it showed the emotional and more human sides of the generals who lead the American Civil War. I have read plenty of biographies and historical documentations about the men and events, but it was never so detailed and personal. The purpose of God and Generals was to provide the story of the battles by telling the emotional stories of the men who fought in it.
In the memoir And No Birds Sang by Farley Mowat, we follow a young Farley Mowat in his time serving in the Canadian Military during WWII. It is a deeply haunting account that gives the reader a unique perspective on the horrors of war and the psychological toll it takes on someone serving. Coming from his own experience as a soldier in WWII, Mowat delves into the terrifying realities of combat, exploring the themes of fear, loss, and endurance. Through vivid and poetic text, Mowat invites the reader into his world, painting a picture of chaos and devastation. This almost reminds the reader that the memoir is not just simply a recounting of events, but rather an in-depth exploration of the emotional and psychological effects of war.
Tracey Lindberg’s novel Birdie is narratively constructed in a contorting and poetic manner yet illustrates the seriousness of violence experience by Indigenous females. The novel is about a young Cree woman Bernice Meetoos (Birdie) recalling her devasting past and visionary journey to places she has lived and the search for home and family. Lindberg captures Bernice’s internal therapeutic journey to recover from childhood traumas of incest, sexual abuse, and social dysfunctions. She also presents Bernice’s self-determination to achieve a standard of good health and well-being. The narrative presents Bernice for the most part lying in bed and reflecting on her dark life in the form of dreams.
Avelina Proshak Ms. Watson English 9 / Block 4 28 February 2023 Birds and Doodle. In his short story, “The Scarlet Ibis” author Hames Hurst uses birds as a symbol for Doodle’s current emotions by showing Doodle’s fear of being left alone and not being protected. Doodle, the narrator's brother, was born with a rare disease; however, instead of dying as a baby he ended up growing up with his family. Nevertheless, Doodle was weak and fragile and the use of birds as symbols helps us understand Doodle’s current emotions.
Secondly, the author included so much detail in the book. The generals in the war switched. The author emphasized this a lot. She made it sound absolutely awful. It was mentioned, rarely, that switching generals was a good thing.
The thing is, in this novel, you are able to learn so much more about the behind the scenes stuff that the news never shows us and just even more in depth details that aren't exposed. To conclude, I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that is trying to learn about the history of terrorism and more behind the scenes details while at the same time I would suggest this to an older audience because the violence and detail of the book could possibly not be suitable for the
Kevin Powers’ The Yellow Birds depicts the war in Iraq through the eyes of the novel’s 21-year-old narrator, Private John Bartle. The novel focuses heavily on Bartle’s relationship with his best friend, 18-year-old Private Daniel “Murph” Murphy, who, sadly, is brutally killed in Iraq. The novel does not follow a chronological order but instead highlights the events of the war (before, during, and after the war) nonchronologically. The traumatic events that Bartle witnesses or experiences happen during the war; however, it is not until Bartle arrives home that he experiences the full force of the consequences of the traumas and develops posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-war hallucinations; he also struggles to adapt to civilian
The United States Department of Veteran’s Affairs estimates that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder effects 20% of Iraqi War Veterans. The Yellow Birds is a war novel based in fictional Al Tafar, Iraq. It follows the stories of the two young men, 18 year old Private Daniel Murphy and 21 year old Private John Bartle, through their turmoil before and after being deployed. At one point in the novel, Private Murphy becomes intrigued with a medic serving their squadron. This medic represents home for Private Murphy.
Nat Hawkins ended up protecting his family and fighting for his life as well as theirs in the tragic story “The Birds”. In the story Nat and his family have a little pre-war cottage they reside in. Everything suddenly takes a turn for the worst when birds start attacking them during the night. Nat proceeds to board up all the windows and doors before the next nightfall. Nat lied to his children for the following reasons: they had to stay calm,they were too young to understand, their job as parents to protect them.
Owen Saltzman-Amigone Ms. Poon Social Studies 5/9/23 D Block Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was what was known as a true Renaissance man. He is known as an artistic genius, scientific innovator, with seemingly endless creativity. But what fueled his passion and inspired his groundbreaking work? Dive into the life and legacy of this remarkable person in history to uncover the secrets behind his incredible influence and legacy. The Italian Renaissance was a period of great cultural and artistic growth in Italy from the 14th to the 16th centuries, it played a significant role in shaping Leonardo da Vinci's artistic and scientific abilities.
Adapting a literary work into a visual medium presents a unique challenge for filmmakers, requiring them to translate the essence of the original source while leveraging the cinematic language to engage the audience. Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds" masterfully captures the central themes of Daphne du Maurier's short story, particularly in key scenes that evoke fear, suspense, and the unpredictable power of nature. By examining Hitchcock's representation of two pivotal moments from du Maurier's narrative, we can gain insight into his use of cinematic techniques to craft the viewer's perspective and reinforce the story's underlying themes. In du Maurier's story, the attack on the farmhouse serves as a turning point in the narrative, marking
Some will argue that this makes the novel good, others will say the opposite. Furthermore, the carelessness Patrick shows about his violent crimes is disturbing. He talks about stabbing a child at the zoo the same way he talks about his skincare routine. All of this information shows how bad the violence is. Another huge problem in the book is the violent misogyny and the way it is repeatedly sexualized.
Humans do not control war, rather, war controls humans. In less then ten words, the reader understands that The Yellow Birds is not a glorified memoir of a soldier’s accounts in Iraq. Bartley is not a hero, and Powers never destines him to be one. As Bartley, the main character of the novel, confesses, the American soldiers “were not destined at all” (Powers, ch. 1). Bartley is the war’s prey.
