A Satisfying Plot The best novels or stories leave the reader with satisfaction and a feeling of being content, they leave the reader in a state where he/she doesn’t have to go back to the book or question how it ends. This is the satisfaction that every reader searches for when they are reading a book, a satisfaction that is in many cases, only available in books and stories. One story that portrays this satisfaction is “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” written by Arthur Conan Doyle. This is a murder mystery story that features Sherlock Holmes, it involves a woman (Helen Stoner) whose sister died mysteriously. Helen started experiencing some of the same things her sister experienced before she died, making the woman paranoid and nervous. Seeking help; the …show more content…
The father dies from the bite of his own snake, due to Holmes lashing out at the snake and sending it back up the rope, where the stepfather was waiting for it. This gives the stepfather a taste of his own medicine, he dies the same way in which he murdered the Helen’s sister. For example, Watson states “His chin was cocked upward and his eyes were fixed in a dreadful, rigid stare at the corner of the ceiling. Round his brow he had a peculiar yellow band, with brownish speckles, which seemed to be bound tightly round his head. As we entered he made neither sound nor motion.” (Doyle, 155-156) This statement is explaining the moment of death of the stepfather, and it also reveals how the stepfather murdered, with a deadly snake. The stepfather’s death helps to leave the reader satisfied because the reader is left knowing that the stepfather cannot kill anymore, so there will be no more murders by his hand. The stepfather’s death also leaves the reader satisfied at the end because of the revenge aspect, the stepfather dies the same way in which he murdered which can leave a reader more
A good story is one that isn't demanding, that proceeds from A to B, and above all doesn't remind us of the bad times, the cardboard patches we used to wear in our shoes, the failed farms, the way people you love just up and die. It tells us instead that hard work and perseverance can overcome all obstacles; it tells lie after lie, and the happy ending is the happiest lie of all. (85)
Typically, a novel contains four basic parts: a beginning, middle, climax, and the end. The beginning sets the tone for the book and introduces the reader to the characters and the setting. The majority of the novel comes from middle where the plot takes place. The plot is what usually captures the reader’s attention and allows the reader to become mentally involved. Next, is the climax of the story. This is the point in the book where everything comes together and the reader’s attention is at the fullest. Finally, there is the end. In the end of a book, the reader is typically left asking no questions, and satisfied with the outcome of the previous events. However, in the novel The Things They Carried the setup of the book is quite different. This book is written in a genre of literature called “metafiction.” “Metafiction” is a term given to fictional story in which the author makes the reader question what is fiction and what is reality. This is very important in the setup of the Tim’s writing because it forces the reader to draw his or her own conclusion about the story. However, this is not one story at all; instead, O’Brien writes the book as if each chapter were its own short story. Although all the chapters have relation to one another, when reading the book, the reader is compelled to keep reading. It is almost as if the reader is listening to a “soldier storyteller” over a long period of time.
I think that the good novelist tries to provide his reader with vivid depictions of certain crucial and abiding patterns of human existence. This he attempts to do by reducing the chaos of human experience to artistic form. And when successful he provides the reader with a fresh vision of reality. For then through the symbolic action of his characters and plot he enables the reader to share forms of experience not immediately his own. And thus the reader is able to recognize the meaning and value of the presented experience as a whole. (Kostelanetz 10)
These help the reader become a better person and make educated life decisions, unlike popular fiction stories which give the illusion of ‘happily ever
When reading or listening, people like to become immersed into the story itself to understand everything better and grow attached so you feel what the characters feel throughout the story. After un-immersing themselves from the story a person can easily find the theme the story from the plot and conflict. All in all, there is always a point to every story, no matter if they are fiction or nonfiction, they get their message across or create entertainment for the
sets the tone for the whole book. What is the purpose of having the story
The cause and effect relationships in “The Tell-Tale heart” by Edgar Allen Poe and “The Monkeys Paw” by W.W Jacobs create a feeling of suspense. Others should care because; these stories show the reader that one should live a life without reacting on bad thoughts and greed. It also shows the reader that do something bad could be a lifelong effect. These are great stories about crime, death, and love. The characters in these stories are left with deadly secrets and a feeling of loneliness, not knowing if they will see their loved ones again, or face what they have done and move
Out of all the stories I have read in class so far, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce, has touched me most. When I first began reading the story I felt as though I was not interested, because my assumptions of what the story was going to be about were completely different than the stories actual content. As I set aside my judgment and let myself try to enjoy the story, I found myself anxiously reading to the bitter end. This story was not only interesting and unique, but also had an added twist at the end, which surprised most readers. Depending on how observant the reader is with picking up on foreshadowing and symbolic meaning, one may realize before the final sentences that Peyton Farquar was not actually escaping home but in fact hallucinating while desperately trying to escape the hangmen.
In conclusion, it is hard to grasp the true meaning of the story unless the story is read a second time because of the author's style of writing.
Throughout the play Hamlet is in constant conflict with himself. An appearance of a ghost claiming to be his father, “I am thy father’s spirit”(I.v.14) aggravates his grief, nearly causing him to commit suicide and leaving him deeply disgusted and angered. Upon speaking with his ghost-father, Hamlet learns that his uncle-stepfather killed Hamlet the King. “The serpent that did sting thy father’s life Now wears his crown”(I.v.45-46) Hamlet is beside himself and becomes obsessed with plotting and planning revenge for the death of his father.
There is something vague and unsettling about the ending of the novel. The final few paragraphs in the novel suggest the same kinds of feelings that the peak part of a jazz music piece does. The final lines of Jazz build up, but they then fade out: “Say make me, remake me. You are free to do it and I am free to let you because look, look. Look where your hands are now." (Morrison, P. 272). Joe and Violet have decided to let their past go and look towards the future, but we are supposed to learn from our past, not suppress. Endings of jazz music can be abrupt and unexpected; they can also trail off with no end, simply repeating and then fading out on a certain note. The three sets of repeated words emphasize the urgency. The reader is then left to accept the vagueness of the conclusion. Just like the music, the experience of understanding the creative production can be satisfying, mysterious and enjoyable.
... reason that Charlie is the way he is. Once he was in touch with his feelings, he can understand and progress in his life. The novel ends with Charlie forgiving his Aunt Helen, and finding the strength to move on with his life.
The suspense is created by the different characters and many mysterious setting. In this story suspense is presented in a way to keep the reader engaged in the story. The main suspense begins with Helen Stoner telling her story to Sherlock Holmes. Helen told Holmes about the mysterious and strange events that occurred. The events such as, whistling in the middle of the night, as well as her sister’s mysterious death. Doyle describing the dark bedroom that Watson spend the night in, made the reader feel the suspense as if they were in the same room. He uses descriptions such as “...This is very interesting. You can see now that it is fastened to a hook just above where the little opening for the ventilator is” as well as “Holmes as we sat together in the gathering darkness” (Conan Doyle) made the reader more engaged into the story. Foreshadowing is also created in the story to give clues that suggest events that will occur later in the story. Foreshadowing is seemed to be seen when the pole rope was connected to a ventilator and the ventilator went to the next room. The poisonous snake was the weapon used to kill the daughter, by traveling through the
...search for his identity and through the epilogue you learn that his search is not over but has become easier. Understanding that journey and understanding along the way is more important than the resolution, will allow you to understand the deeper meanings in the novel.
...ch created suspense. Mary Shelly does this many times throughout the book, which creates a struggle for the reader to put the book down.