Wanting Mor By Karen Bass: Literary Analysis

Graffiti Knight a historical fiction, by Karen Bass, illustrates hardships the protagonists faces, while they survive in confrontational circumstances in the city remains of Leipzig subsequently an aftermath of the extensive bombing, they rebel against Soviets, as Wilm is finally learning to find his voice. Correspondingly, Wanting Mor, by Rukhsana Khan, offers how the protagonist, Jameela, manages to live in difficult & unaccepted environments, additionally after being abandoned by her father, she is always looking for a loving family. Identically both novels; based of global issues, offer how the protagonists dealt with difficult circumstances, such as poverty, war aftermaths, family losses and abusive and drunk family members. While both

Its outstanding how descriptions and writing styles have the greatest significance when reading a novel. No doubt Graffiti Knight developed plenty of fast-paced plots with heaps of jaw-dropping and unexpected twists, that kept the reader engaged, however, what matters most in the end is how the words are displayed. Essentially, Bass does an exceptional job, vividly describing portrayed emotions of the characters, breathtaking action scenes as well as rebellious adventures of the protagonists. In addition, Bass’s writing has a great significance, with the deep thought. For example, ”Crazy is playing at being behind enemy lines but never sabotaging the enemy if you get the chance.” Whereas in Wanting Mor, Khans writing lacked in emotional detail of characters, as its focus was kept on the incredible difficulties of life in Afghanistan. Furthermore, Bass

Genuinely the characters in Graffiti Knight, are very dynamic and relatable for students and their development plays an essential role throughout the plotline. In fact, Bass created a new divergent reading experience that I will never forget, as these characters tend to become more closely attached to us through their unique personalities and character developments. For example, the quite convincing protagonists were characters with depth and meaning. It included of the brotherly relationship Wilm had with his sister Anneliese, or the fatherly relation with the bizarre, but lighthearted and very bright character Otto, as well as the uncertain and weak relation Wilm, had with his father, which was deep and impactful. These relationships were not built in a day, but they gradually evolved to by following kind gratitudes or unfriendly disputes. For example, Otto States to Wilm ”Building is much more satisfying than destroying”. Secondly, when characters are put in similar circumstances, they tend to react distinctive, which can result in different situations. Nonetheless, when Jameela put in a difficult situation she didn't want to be apart of, she did what was told, while Wilm rebelled against it, in hope of freedom. This is what differentiates the characters from one another, not how the society interprets who they are, but it is their choices that define them.