The Messenger - text response
How does Markus Zusak convey his ‘message’ to the reader?
Markus Zusak portrays his message to audience by demonstrating the ability and potential of an ordinary man called Ed Kennedy, while also showing the concepts of a variety of specific themes and writing techniques displayed throughout the novel. Markus uses the theme of identify showing the importance of the novel and the power of an ordinary man.
Throughout the novel, Markus Zusak is able to show the message through the identify of Ed Kennedy. A strong example of this is shown in part one page 41 the quote of “You're a dead man. I hear his voice again, and I see the words on my face when I get back in the cab in the rearview mirror. It makes me think of my life, my nonexistent accomplishments and my overall abilities in incompetence. A dead man, I think. He's not far wrong”. Ed is frightened and figures out that he doesn't really amount to much and doesn't seen himself with many prospects or possibilities in his life. Ed has no confidence, no goals and no ambition in
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It's what she was thinking, I'm sure. I like being Jimmy”. Ed wonders what would it be like to be jimmy, being love and wanted. Milla allows Ed to see clearly what brings him joy and happiness, putting things into perspective in Jimmy's view. Ed sees the beauty and positives in other people rather than see the negatives in himself. Ed finally starts feeling that he is a true messenger, he has transformed into a courageous and loving human, setting him up for a new life. The old Ed Kennedy is nearly shredded away.
To conclude, Markus conveys his message to reader by successfully using Ed Kennedy to finding his true identity and show his growth from the beginning to the end of the novel. Ed is now much capable to achieve, complete his life's purpose and succeed beyond expectations. He's a different Ed Kennedy, a new Ed Kennedy.
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