After reading, The Only Alien on the Planet, my views have changed on people. I have realized that some friends, like Caulder and Ginny, in the book would be willing to do anything to help Smitty in his situation. They didn't give up on him even if he never talked to them, because they knew Smitty was acting like that for a reason. Another view of mine that has changed is on how people act to one another. It has taught me that just because a person acts a certain way to you, like Smitty not talking to anyone, can be much more serious than you think. It can be a small problem, such as a personal issue, or it can tie to a more broader problem like Smitty's, where he was threatened and controled by his older brother. The thing about this book that have fascinated me is the character Smitty. From the very moment Ginny meets Smitty in class, you can tell that he is going to be an interesting person himself. Ginny even describes Smitty in a fascinating way, taking note of every one of his features. It even turns out that Smitty has a very complex history to him which leads to why he acts like he does to one another. Throughout the book, you learn about all the things that Smitty has gone through as Ginny and Caulder dig deeper into his past. One of the things that peaked my interest was the relationship between Smitty and his brother. You would think Smitty wouldn't fear about telling someone about what his brother did to him because he was so far away, but it shows just how terrified Smitty is of his brother and his actions. The main conflict in The Only Alien on the Planet is the dangerous relationship between Smitty and his brother. After you learn about Smitty's past near the middle of the book, you realize how dangerous of a s... ... middle of paper ... ...and I share is her strong curiosity. I say this because even though all the times Ginny wanted to give up on Smitty's past, she still kept going because she truly cared for Smitty and wanted to know what really caused him to act this way. The differences Ginny and I have are her toughness and her ability to state her opinions and to stand her ground. I say this because throughout the book, Ginny experiences a lot of events that she couldn't tell to any of her brothers or parents because they were either too busy or they didn't understand. Which is why she ended up keeping all her emotions and thoughts bottled up until the very end. Her ability to state her opinions and stand her ground is a difference between us, because I am very afraid to speak my opinion. I end up either not stating my opinion or thoughts on anything because I am afraid of being wrong or judged.
The diverse alternation of point of views also provides the story an effective way to reach out to readers and be felt. The characterisation is effectively done and applied as Sam, Grace, and the other supporting characters play individual, crucial roles in the course of the story. All the elements of a typical young adult novel, consisting of a gap-filled relationship between children and parents, emotion-driven teenagers, and a unique conflict that makes the book distinct from fellow novels, combined with the dangerous consequences of the challenges the couple encounter, make the book different from all other of the same genre. The plot unfolds slowly giving readers enough time to adjust and anticipate the heavy conflict when it arises. It has gotten us so hooked but the only thing we could possibly dislike about it was the slow pace of plot. The anticipation was too much to handle and we were practically buzzing and bouncing to know how the story turns out as we read. It builds the anticipation, excitement, thrill, sadness, grief, loss, and longing in such an effective way to entice and hook readers further into the world of Sam and
This novel allows the reader to gain many different point of views from narrators within the 34 items in the book. Strange Objects depicts a variety of issues in a perceptive manner, promptly delivering Steven Messenger’s and other characters’ mental states, their character traits and the links between them. In Strange Objects it is clear to see that this novel deserves the awards that it has won, as it is a novel that has an effective way of combining different elements, summoning discussion and analysis of the many aspects within it, and engaging the audience by doing
The book had a few characters that I liked, but a lot of characters that I disliked. For example Yasmine was a character that I disliked. I didn’t like her because she brought pain to Paige’s life. Yasmine and Paige were best friends for months in Sixth grade. They were constantly doing fun activities together, like having sleepovers or planning each other’s birthday parties, but all that was ruined by a mistake Yasmine made. Paige and Yasmine were at a school dance, when
My overall opinion of this book is good I really liked it and recommend it to anyone. It is a good book to read and it keep you interested throughout the whole book.
I really enjoyed this book because it was not a story about the middle of the Second World War. Instead it was right before, when things were not as bad, but they were bad enough. It helped me understand how people lived before the hatred grew and how families were torn apart right from the beginning. Likewise, it gave me hope to see that not everything was destroyed and that some people were able to escape. I would recommend this book more for boys but for girls as well, between the ages of 13-15. Even though Karl’s age throughout the book is 14-17, the novel was written more for my age group. Once again this was an amazing book that I could not put down, and I am sure many others were not able to either.
...classroom is his world and he attempts to make the best of it. The narrator likes Miss Ferenczi. He doesn't just want to listen to her. He produces evidences in her favor. He makes up stories of his own. At one point, he consults the dictionary and finds “gryphon” defined as a “fabulous beast.” He misinterprets the word fabulous, and he believes in the existence of the beast. Tommy's character stands for the small part of unaltered society that is still willing to accept the extraordinary aspects of life.
The type of narration, the plot’s rising action, and the overall imprint that is left on the reader, pushes this book above and beyond. Whaley creates a picture for the reader by using third- person omniscient point of view. This method helps the reader better understand the main characters. The rising action development was extremely easy to follow. The descriptions of the characters and the background information helps explained how the story was laid out. Also, the author seemed like he wanted the reader to realize the purpose of the three-way friendship. It represented how a relationship allows everyone to learn from their flaws and unwarranted decisions from other’s reactions. This book is truly unique, from the composure to the character’s
This book has many strong characters who you are going to emphasize while there will be others who are dis-likable. The way characters in the book are given action, I never would have imagined what one has said or ever done. During my readings, I never noticed that this book Mrs. Stockett wrote was fiction due to the part that everything seemed believable during the time of the events. Even when I read from the viewpoints of the League ladies suchlike Miss Hilly, to the maids who work for them people. Though, The Help, could have veered into violent representation, Mrs. Stockett does not take it there by giving life intimacy along with inter household connections.
had a shocking ending and was a fantastic book. The main point in this book
Starting the book is about the most painful thing (almost as painful as a head on collision with a semi on the highway.) Never the less once the characters become more apparent, and a type of plot is reveled, things get more interesting. It doesn’t take to long to get into the book, and learn something interesting about the characters. All of them have something in common which is a brilliant way to bring all of them together. Addie is the mother of the Bundren family and wife to Anse. She is on her deathbed, and the characters all revolve around this each reacting in a different way. Darl is the most level headed about the situation (at first), Jewel is more horse, Dewey is rather devastated, Anus is rather insensitive, and so on.
Alexie begins the essay by telling the audience some background information about himself and his family. He tells of how they lived on an Indian Reservation and survived on “a combination of irregular paychecks, hope, fear and government surplus food.” (Page 1, para. 1) Right from the start, Alexie grabs the emotions of his audience. Alexie then goes on to talk of his father and how because of his love for his father, he developed a love for reading. “My father loved books, and since I loved my father with an aching devotion, I decided to love books as well.” (Page 1, para. 2) He talks of how he taught himself to read and that because of the books he began to thirst for more knowledge. Alexie says that once he learned to read, he began to advance quickly in his schooling. However, because of his thirst for knowledge, he got into much trouble. “A smart Indian was a dangerous person, widely feared and ridiculed by Indians and non-Indians alike.” (Page 2, para. 6) This statement is one of the most powerful statements in the entire essay. The reason for this being that Alexie knows that trouble will come but he was not going to let it ...
I found the book to be easy, exciting reading because the story line was very realistic and easily relatable. This book flowed for me to a point when, at times, it was difficult to put down. Several scenes pleasantly caught me off guard and some were extremely hilarious, namely, the visit to Martha Oldcrow. I found myself really fond of the char...
2) What is the main conflict in the book? Is it external or internal? How is this conflict resolved throughout the course of the book?
Her womanhood cloaks any ambitions, as Cecily is written off as an overdramatic young girl, who makes up fantasies. Her diary, which holds the “wonderful secrets” of her life, is not a collection of delusions, but an accurate description of her daily doings. When Miss Prism suggests that Cecily just rely on her memory, Cecily counters that “it [memory] usually chronicles the things that have never happened, and couldn’t possibly have happened” (57-58). Cecily recognizes the minds power to play tricks on the subconscious. Only someone with astute awareness and critical intelligence can utilize such metacognition. More so, Cecily believes that “Memory is responsible for nearly all the three-volume novels that Mudie sends us,” meaning she does not see their worth (58). When Miss Prism challenges Cecily on her opinion by saying that she wrote a three-volume novel herself, she says “Did you really Miss Prism? How wonderfully clever you are!” defaulting into the societal perception of her as a guileless girl (58). Cecily’s view of her diary becomes important when analyzing the relationship between her and
2. The main conflict of this story is a result of the family's financial status. Father's greed, low income, and Pyotr's frustration are key points to the main conflict. The conflict has plagued Pyotr most, the hallucination of abandoning his family is the main conflict in the story.