Alex Rider Snakehead Sparknotes

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I am reading Alex Rider: Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz and I am currently on page 383. In the events prior to the current state of the plot line, teenage spy and M16 agent, Alex, returns back from outer space after his most recent mission, which then results in Alex consequently having peace of mind after prolonged periods of intensive stress ; However, Alex’s situation takes a turn of events as the Australian agency, ASIS, requires him to take part in their latest operation codenamed Snakehead. In brief, Alex, along with his renowned godfather, Ash, must disguise themselves under the identities of Afghan refugees while simultaneously gathering intel on how the Snakehead, a southeastern gang, smuggles illegal immigrants into the borders of …show more content…

In this particular case, the plot is satisfying particularly due to the presentation and buildup of suspense throughout the book and also due to the usage of foreshadowing of future events. In detail, Anthony Horowitz’s use a particular presentation of suspense in the manner of building up one’s urge to read more and then releasing the demand in a series of decisive events. In other words, Anthony Horowitz builds up such urgency in the reader by first presenting events that do not reveal many details other than the environment and the character actions, which leads to the reader wanting more action. In an example, such style is used when Alex first meets the Aussies at the barbecue. The Australians, who are SAS recruits, invite Alex to an afternoon barbecue at a beach after Alex meets up with ASIS. The men, however, act strangely during the gathering and command Alex to perform bizarre acts that one would simply not think of. Furthermore, the crew landed on a restricted military operation zone, which is off limits for non-military personnel. Secondly, the same style is brought about when Alex explores the cargo ship of Scorpia entirely by himself with only his thoughts and statements. And lastly, such suspense is built up when Alex is formulating a plan to escape the snakehead hospital alone and with no M16 assistance. Evidently, by describing the character's thoughts and environment, Horowitz creates a sense of urgency and vagueness within the reader that wants the full truth of the situation. Correspondingly, Horowitz releases the urgency that is built up within the reader by disposing of the vagueness in a series of petrifying events. In this situation, Horowitz releases the suspense that is built up within the barbecue scene by allowing the area

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