The use of pictures was a huge help in making the book more interesting and they showed what it was like during the 1930’s. One aspect of the book that was exclusively charming was that at the beginning of each part there was a specific quote about the next section. One of the quotes was from a sign in a storefront window in the Great Plains at the time. His text was hard to follow at times, but over all, the sentences were clear and precise.
Which in my opinion makes it more interesting. These are some of the reasons why I like the book and reasons why you should read the book sometime in the
The book has been made to have a bigger picture with a lot of different locations move and over a hundred people. So the setting changes with the
One clear example of the realism in this work is how the author manages to reflect with accuracy how it is like to live in a farm, in contrast with living in the city. For example, Sylvia had plenty of time when
This allows the book to have a dark mood at the beginning, creating multiple conflicts, which gradually turns into a happier mood. Because of these reasons, World War 2 has changed the
At that time in the war, the social environment is also very poor. " When I looked back on my childhood, I always wondered if I'd survived. " This is a tragic childhood. It is also because of this tragic childhood, we have the honor to see this very good book.
Would you follow something without thought? In the novel, The Giver, by Lois Lowry, the community follows particular rules with no question. In the short story, “The Lottery”, by Shirley Jackson, the villagers kill a person each year without thinking. Therefore, Jackson and Lowry develop the message of people following others blindly without questioning.
Although the issues faced in the novel seem unrealistic to some aspect, as today’s technology is not as advanced, the reactions of citizens is all too real. So much like the people of today it is clear to see each protagonist
The imagery in this story really makes it feel as if it is real life. In this novel there is one certain part that uses a good amount of imagery that gives the reader the best descriptions
The setting of this book was set around
The setting portrayed within the book reflects the social and economic issues of the time period. The novel explores social classes, identity and the struggle for acceptance, which reflects the 1960s as a time of great change in society in the US.
Throughout the entire novel, the author’s use of literary devices is very clear. These literary devices, specifically similes and personification, help the reader get a better idea of the exact sounds and feelings which will allow them to know what it feels like to be there in that moment. “ I stood there, trying to think of a comeback, when suddenly, I heard a whooshing sound, like the sound you get when you open a vacuum-sealed can of peanuts. Then the brown water that had puddled up all over the field began to move. It began to run toward the back portables, like someone pulled the plug out of a giant bathtub.
First, the overall feel of the story in the movie is far different than in the book. Through the use of film techniques, such as color grading and different camera shots, the director was able to quickly establish a time frame, atmosphere, and energy in the
The novel warns society about the devastating effects totalitarianism could have on individuals. Also, since my group discussion consisted of long discussions about the meaning of the novel, the class was not able to go into as much detail about the novel’s connection to current day society, as first detailed in the TED Talk by Zeynep Tufekci. Ultimately, I found this modern-day connection to be the most interesting and I had the most to say about it. However, the class ran out of time before I was able to share my interest in this topic. I believe that being able to relate a novel written in 1949 to modern day society is powerful and truly provides important insight to the universal nature of the story.
In conclusion, by choosing a setting that reflects their own experiences and context, authors are able to write about the surroundings of the characters and the effect it has on the purpose and behaviour of the characters thereby captivating the readers’ attention. This is because the atmosphere of the story and how the surroundings of the characters are described greatly impacts the visualisation of the novel. In Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Foer exposes how the setting influences the development of the protagonists’ internal conflicts by incorporating the atmosphere and illustration of both New York City and Dresden in the novel. Ultimately, authors’ experiences form the setting of their novel which in turn influences the
