In the novel, Lost Property by James Moloney, Josh Tambling comes to terms with the outcomes that friendships, comradeships and togetherness play in the lives of individuals. While juggling around major dilemmas surrounding him, Josh experiences first hand scenarios that significantly develop his understandings of relationships. He gradually discovers the significance of bonds individuals create, while acknowledging the influence of those who refuse to let go. Despite being part of a dysfunctional family, Josh notices no matter what crime is committed by a family member, none is ever left behind or overlooked. Family always comes first above anything else. While juggling his family matters with his romantic relationship, he understands the …show more content…
Michael’s consistent rejection towards his Mother and Father exposes to Josh that having a missing family member is almost parallel to having a missing piece of a jigsaw. Early in the novel, his Mother’s antics indicate that Michael needs to come home to fill the hole in her heart otherwise it’ll eventually tear it apart. She still maintains hope admitting that even after Michael left, she would “give [Michael] money if he said the right things” (p. 63), especially when he sweat talked his way into her pockets like saying “that he loved her” (p. 63) because “she was always a sucker for that line” (p. 63). Not only does his Mother express the sorrow of being parted with her son, but his Father also expresses signs of distress. Later on, Josh mentions to Michael that “[Dad] cares about you more than I do, or Hayley, or even Mum” (p. 215), allowing Michael to know that his Father still cares and thinks about him. These encounters involving Michael and his parents prove to Josh that family is like branches on a tree. They may grow in different directions but what stays the same is the root that it all started from. Josh knows that even though family members can take different pathways, the family bond within his family will forever remain …show more content…
While struggling to maintain the groundwork and strength of the relationship, Josh experiences the hurt and pain felt, when an individual’s lover decides to take a different road that once was familiar. He finds himself in a foreign state of mind when listening to his Jennings’ CD, as he believes the lyrics “Why does love hurt most when it’s gone?” (p. 241) seemed to be written “especially for [himself]” (p. 241). His reaction towards the lyrics outline the devastation that has been produced from losing Alicia. Josh’s feelings and emotion then evolve into verbal communication as he realises that “some pains are there to remind you what it feels like to be human” (p. 241). Josh further explores his emotions of losing Alicia, refusing to sing the words because he “could see them tattooed on the inside of his [eyelids]” (p. 241). Josh finally realises that it is nearly impossible to tell your mind to stop caring for someone when your heart still does. He acknowledges the logic of not being able to control everything and just accepting what has been done is
Joey was a frail child, yet he was tough. Innocently, he showed great affection toward Josh, though, Josh was not deserving of the love Joey showed. As the Depression prolonged, Stefan’s attitude worsened. Often times, Josh was the subject in which his father carried out his rage. Josh’s father was a proud man, and once the Depression hit, all of his pride was ripped away from him. Stefan stated quite often, He pulled himself up by his own bootstraps, then suddenly, his bootstraps, his thriftiness, and his industry were all pulled away from beneath
Michael was loyal and dedicated when he shocked Clyde, the guy that was trying to rob his mother. in that scene he was showing loyalty to his mother by Shocking Clyde, his mom became safe from hid gun.
“Hurt” a song originally recorded by Nine Inch Nails which portrays self-harm and heroin addiction has been covered by many great artists including Johnny cash. When Johnny cash covered this song I got a deferent message from the lyrics while he sings it, maybe it is because of his voice or how he lived his life, but when he is singing this song I get a sense that he is singing about a loved one that has passed on, growing older, and his legacy.
Also, we see how Howie’s death traumatized Josh and Joey and they carried the effects of this experience for the rest of their lives. Again, one sees how begging for food to stay alive can cause painful and emotional scars although in many instances the shame weighs down more than the physical hardships itself. Working long hours is taxing but having to sing, play a piano, and dance makes it all the more exhausting. To wrap up, even though Josh did not have many affections for his father, he later realizes how similar they are, and how much his father loves and cares for him which later prompts Josh and Joey to go home to their
As Rob’s Dad gets to hear everything that Rob was trying to hold in, from the loss of his Mom. His Dad understands and has the same problem holding back his emotions of the loss of his wife, and how it impacts Robs
All through the times of the intense expectation, overwhelming sadness, and inspiring hope in this novel comes a feeling of relief in knowing that this family will make it through the wearisome times with triumph in their faces. The relationships that the mother shares with her children and parents are what save her from despair and ruin, and these relationships are the key to any and all families emerging from the depths of darkness into the fresh air of hope and happiness.
In “Up the Coulee,” Hamlin Garland depicts what occurs when Howard McLane is away for an extended period of time and begins to neglect his family. Howard’s family members are offended by the negligence. Although his neglect causes his brother, Grant McLane, to resent him, Garland shows that part of having a family is being able to put aside negative feelings in order to resolve problems with relatives. Garland demonstrates how years apart can affect family relationships, causing neglect, resentment, and eventually, reconciliation.
Stability of place offers comfort, security, and validation. Belonging is best described as a state achieved after establishing permanence of place, which nurtures feelings of ‘home’ and leads to acceptance by others . This is reflected in Steven Herrick’s 2001 free verse novel The Simple Gift through the main protagonist Billy who has negative experiences within his home and familial context. He responds to this by seeking belonging elsewhere in an effort to find the comfort and security that ‘home’ should afford. Likewise, the 2009 film The Blind Side directed by John Lee Hancock effectively highlights the fractured connection to place that the main protagonist Michael experiences and how his “new home” with Tuohy’s allows him to feel connected.
Not all characters get a happy ending, and a particular character’s husband turned out to be someone much different than who she believed to be marrying. Through dishonesty, confusion, and chicanery, each character had a helping hand in dishing out each other’s fate, but nonetheless, the relationships that resulted in a law-binding marriage beat destiny and overcame every hardship standing in the way of love and happiness.
In Noggin, we can see the same thing with Travis. Near the end of the book, after Travis has finally given up on trying to get Cate back, he gives both himself and her a reminder about the love they used to share.“And do you remember what you said to me when you got there? Do you remember?” Cate replies by saying; “I said one of us would have to die. It would take dying to keep us apart” (Whaley 336). These quotes at the end of the book are a final reminder for Travis that they did used to be in love, but now it is over. After spending so much time thinking about her, he finally realizes that his life has permanently changed from the way it was before the
The main idea in the novel ‘Half Brother’ by Kenneth Oppel is that you have to let go of things you love, even when you don’t want to. Ben and Zan’s relationship grows closer, with the problems they are facing, it all goes down to sending Zan away in order for its happiness. Love means nothing if you don’t do good for it.
“The mother died two feet away from her daughter. Separated. They are cursed to be ghost mother and ghost daughter and will wander the grassy plains in the endless search for each other” (Sherman 87). Michael, better known as Zits, says this about the little girl killed by the Indians when he was in Gus’s body. The quote is a metaphor for Michael’s quest for a parental unit, whether it be a mother, as was stated, or a father. Zits has been an orphan for most of his life in the book Flight by Sherman Alexie. Unfortunately, this scenario is more common than people think. Native Americans such as Zits suffer from a relatively high number of orphans due to alcoholism, suicide, living conditions on reservations, and the forceful removal of Indian children from their families through US history.
This is where he fell in love with the game of football and he knows that to play in the pro league, he had to improve his education. He received educational support and it was critical since he did not develop education prior to living the the Tuohy’s. Moreover, when having a conversation with Leigh Anne Tuohy, his adopted mother, about his football decision, she replies: “It’s your life, Michael, it’s your life” (Hancock, Netter, Smith,..., 2010). Michael comes to the understanding that his identity as a Tuohy, a black male, and a football player, does not have to come with any pressures or expectations (Kim, 2017). He realizes that he is able to decide for himself who he wants to be, and chooses to attend University of Mississippi and accept his football scholarship . This is essential on his development because his choice to focus on athletics, improve his GPA, and choosing a school to attend and play football allows Michael to develop a sense of identity and
“Choose your friends wisely,” my mother told me as a child. One’s friends are a reflection of who one is. Therefore, I value honesty, loyalty, and compassion in my friendships. These qualities are valued in Chaim Potok’s novel The Chosen. He develops the unlikely friendship between Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders, two teenage boys who live very different yet similar lives. Through their growth both individually and as friends, Potok conveys that honesty, loyalty, and compassion are qualities that should be valued in all relationships, especially friendships.
The short story, "The Rich Brother," by Tobias Wolff represents the same concept that everyday people all over the world encounter. This portrays how having siblings can be an enormous part of a persons life. The rivalry between siblings is often very competitive, but at the same time similar to magnets. When they are not connected it may seem they are independent and whole, but when examined closely it is obvious they are really relying on each other to function properly. Although Pete and Donald's life are separate and completely different, they are in fact very dependent on each other.