N. Scott Momaday tells the journey of Abel in his novel House Made of Dawn. The novel introduces Abel, the main protagonist, who is running alone at the break of dawn, but the reasons for which Abel’s running is unknown and unexplained until the end of the book. Francisco, Abel’s grandfather who raises him, comes to pick up Abel returning from war and is greeted by a drunken Abel. Abel doesn’t have any family member left aside from his Francisco. Abel’s father wasn’t around, his mother died, and his brother Vidal also died. Abel is a complicated character because Abel is an alcoholic and leaves him to continuously get into troubles. The way that Abel grew up also affected the way his life was going to become later. Many themes and symbols are use throughout the book to help the reader know that something significant will be happening in Abel’s life. This paper will discuss different themes that link events and its effect in telling Abel’s story.
Running was a theme that is uses that effect in telling Abel’s story. The beginning of the story introduces Abel running. Abel is running the same race that Francisco described in his memory. When Francisco went to pick up Abel in the beginning of the story, Francisco passes by Seytokwa which reminds him the race for good hunting and harvests. Francisco describes the race in the same way in comparison to Abel’s race. Francisco was running to the point of which his body no longer feels as if it was in pain. The highlight and importance of the race was when Francisco overtaken Mariano, who was supposed to be the fast runner, and smack him with his hand. Mariano was the best and Francisco beat him; therefore, Francisco is able to put his problems with Mariano behind him. When ...
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...ogether the pieces of the story. In order to help the reader do so, the book provides many themes and symbols that explain how different themes link events and how it effects the telling of Abel’s story. Abel spoke few words in the novel because he feels that words are powerful. Abel finally understands the traditions of his grandfather running the race and can let go of the things prevent him to go beyond his past. Abel grew up without a father figure and senses the nature around him at age five during his mother’s death; therefore, he appreciate the nature and life during his childhood and does not want to assimilate into the modern world. Although the themes discuss in this paper described the effect of Abel’s story using some theme, there are many of the themes in the novel that will helps the reader know the significance that is happening in Abel’s life.
Darryl’s life is worth fighting for. “You can’t buy what I’ve got.” ‘The Castle’ directed by Rob Sitch, about one man, his family and neighbours on the verge of being homeless. Darryl Kerrigan, the “backbone of the family” won’t stand for that. Of course no one can buy what he has. He’s spent almost his entire lifetime building what he has, why should he give it up? Darryl’s way of life is simple yet filled with family values. 3 Highview Crescent is the home to Darryl, his wife Sal and their 3 children: Wayne, Steve, Tracy and Dale. (Wayne currently being in jail.) The house is made up of love, and simple family values. Darryl’s also added bits and pieces to it. He’s added on so much to the house, his own personal touch. His neighbours, also in the same bout are almost family to the Kerrigans. Jack and Farouk are another reason why Darryl’s ready to take matters into his own hands.
In the play And When We Awoke There Was Light and Light by Laura Jacqmin, she analyzes the ethical issues revolving around service in America. The main character Katie, struggles with this common ethical issue just like all other Americans when making a life decision that challenges one’s morals. Katie struggles with conflicting messages about service, not being fully committed to helping David, her pen pal from Uganda and then realizing in the end that David is more important than Harvard.
Human nature has many elements that reveal the growth and personality of a person. In Markus Zusak’s “The Book Thief”, the author successfully portrays various aspects of human nature through Hans’ conflicts that originate from the tough reality that he lives in. Elements of human nature can be seen as a result of Hans’ constant struggles with guilt, kindness, and love.
Hence, upon analyzing the story, one can conclude the certain themes that parallel through the pages. Firstly, a theme of unity and trust is present at the end of the play. This is supported by the image of the cathedral, which is a place of unity. Most importantly, the notion of equality among people is the main theme within this story. The narrator starts as a biased, idiot, who dislikes all people that are not like himself. He even at times is rude to his wife. Ironically, it takes a blind man to change the man that can literally see, to rule out the prejudices and to teach him that all men are created equal.
Another interesting aspect the reader might recognize in these stories is the theme of acceptance and integration to something either known or unknown to them. Most of these stories deal with having to change who they are or what they would become like Nilsa, the boy, and others, they have all had to choose what they wanted for there life and accept the fact that if they did not take serious measures they would not be integrated into society prosperously.
The painting Light of Hope is a realistic painting of a light house on the coast of an American shore done by contemporary artist Thomas Kinkade. Thomas Kinkade started his career with his first lithograph, and after some time he realized he was inspired to paint not for the money but from his heart. His main goal became glorifying God and spreading His light. Kinkade grew up in Placerville, California and growing up to be a big family man. Often in his paintings he leaves little symbols representing his wife and children. Over the years he has donated his earned money to different charities and is al crediting God for his ability to paint. His purpose as a painter has been and will continue to share of the light of God (Thomaskinkade).
Beryl Markham’s West with the Night is a collection of anecdotes surrounding her early life growing up as a white girl in British imperialist Africa, leading up to and through her flight across the Atlantic Ocean from East to West, which made her the first woman to do so successfully. Throughout this memoir, Markham exhibits an ache for discovery, travel, and challenge. She never stays in one place for very long and cannot bear the boredom of a stagnant lifestyle. One of the most iconic statements that Beryl Markham makes in West with the Night is:
The process of becoming an adult takes more time for children who enjoy freedom. When the kid is still young, one’s parents or guardians would not mind whatever the child does. But when one grows up, one’s hobby and attitude has to change according to one’s age. The Fall of a City is a short story written by Alden Nowlan to illustrate the forced maturation of the 11-year-old child under the influence of his relatives. It is a piece of writing full of pathos, where the protagonist ends up destroying the creation of his childish imagination because of his uncle and aunt’s judgment. Once they discovered what Teddy has been doing up in the attic, he decides to follow the course of his fate. He leaves his imaginary world, where he is the almighty king, to face the much more challenging real world. The Fall of a City is written by Alden Nowlan in order to express his vision of the transition from youth to manhood because of societal pressure, and the hardship is shown through the critique of Teddy’ uncle and aunt about their nephew’s character traits and the diverse conflicts which the protagonist faces within the story.
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Ann Rinaldi has written many books for young teenagers, she is an Award winning author who writes stories of American history and makes them become real to the readers. She has written many other books such as A Break with Charity, A Ride into Morning, and Cast two Shadows, etc. She was born in New York City on August 27, 1934. In 1979, at the age of 45, she finished her first book.
...ention given to words when Abel only speaks to his Grandfather when his life has come full circle, even though Abel has wanted to since he came home the first time after the war. The significance of Abel’s silence shows just how much weight he puts on whatever he does say, reflecting the Native American view of the importance of words.
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In this book review I represent and analyze the three themes I found the most significant in the novel.