Literary Devices In Speak, The Continent, AndThe Art Of Resilience?

William F. Halsey explains, "All problems become smaller if you don't dodge them but confront them." This shows that facing a difficulty face to face will help it go away. In Speak, mute Melinda was unable to overcome her struggle since she attempted to “dodge” the truth. However, when Melinda finally spoke out about what happened to her, she immediately felt better about the struggle she was dealing with. The main theme of the novel and ancillary texts is overcoming obstacles. This theme is expressed through the conflict, symbolism, and foreshadowing throughout the texts. Laurie Halse Anderson’s use of literary elements in Speak, as well as the devices in the article, “The Art of Resilience” and the poem “If” help the common theme of overcoming obstacles throughout a time of growth and change evolve throughout the story.

In Markus Zusak’s, The Book Thief, adversity is an important factor in shaping character. Liesel, Max, Rosa and Hans Hubermann all face hardships that help their character develop.The Book Thief is set in Germany during the time of WW2 when Hitler, the Fuhrer, rose to power. This was a hard time for Rosa and Hans because of their struggle to raise a foster child. It was also tough for Liesel because she had to get accustomed to a new place with different rules, but out of everyone, Max definitely faced a lot of problems.

In the 1999 book, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, the story of a young, high school student is told from the point of view of the main character, Melinda. Due to an act of violence against her during a summer party, Melinda is blamed for calling the cops; which ultimately, ended the party. Melinda is ostracized for the situation, and leads to her isolation from others. By using figurative language, character development and character resolution, Laurie Halse Anderson develops the theme of isolation and the effect it has on the character. First of all, the author uses figurative language to portray the theme of isolation.

Over the course of one’s life, it is inevitable to encounter bumps in the road. Some might be small, and some might be big. The response to these “bumps” is the development of individuals all around us. Some difficulties in our life help us realize our true hidden potential, whereas some problems help us understand life as a whole, these make us the people we are today. Living and understanding the disputes symbolise who we are. For instance, in Mark Zusak's book, The Book Thief, the reader gets an understanding of how certain conflicts create attributes in the characters and how it can symbolise an individual. The author manipulates symbolism, and conflicts to develop Liesel from a young powerless child to a woman who represents strength,

In the novel “The Kite Runner” by Khalen Hasseini, one conflict that helps portray the key theme of redemption is Amir’s internal conflict due to the experiences he has had throughout his life. The key theme of redemption is understood by Amir’s experiences which include; his mother dying when giving birth to him, the rape of Hassan, moving to america, and the death of Hassan. Amir’s internal conflict is powered by his experiences.

Symbolism is an effective technique that is used to establish the central theme of perseverance. Symbolism is the use of ideas or objects to represent something more than its original meaning. In Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, Melinda’s tree project is used to represent her growth at the end of the book. “The bark is rough. I try to make it look as if initials were carved in it a long time ago. One of the lower branches is sick… that branch better drop soon so it doesn’t kill the whole thing” (Anderson 196). Throughout the book, Melinda’s art project symbolizes the trauma that she experienced and her survival. Melinda is isolating herself by refusing to talk, and she is ignored by her friends. Her troubles are reflected in her art project as she struggles with her tree. When she is able to learn and move past her experiences her project begins to form and she is able to complete it. Symbolism is also used in “The Art of Resilience,” the author explains the reality of resilience and its tendency not to be easy. “Resilient people don’t walk between the raindrops; they have scars to show for their experience” (Marano 1). The article uses raindrops to symbolize the troubles in life. Hardships are inevitable and one has to persevere. These experiences should be used to grow and evolve rather than excuses to stop. It is survival of hard times that build resilience and can make a person excel in life. Both texts describe that hardships in life are unavoidable. One

Sometimes it is seen as admirable to be born with certain qualities that are positively shown throughout a person’s lifetime. However, this is not always the case; some people must gain these traits through the trials and tribulations of life. Whether the characteristic is present since birth or is later adopted, it is still exceptionally important that the attribute is eventually manifested. These two opposing situations are exhibited through the antagonists in Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 novel, The Kite Runner. All through Hassan’s life, his courage was always present and never faltered; on the other hand, Amir lacked this bravery until he was a grown man after many years of maturing.

Rape can cause severe depression, self-harm, exceedingly low self-esteem, major trauma and even suicide. The outcomes of rape are appalling and hard to forget especially to a young victim. An instant thought that comes to mind when you hear about a rapist is jail. Rapists should live their sorrowful lives in jail and suffer the consequences of their shameful actions. Some rapists however don’t get caught and end up roaming around the streets in desperate search for their next insubstantial victim. This is exactly what the book Speak

Hosseini show that struggle lead to self-discovery through his characterization of his one of his book’s protagonists, Miriam. In her childhood, Miriam is a naive little girl who, despite her emotionally unstable mother and her neglectful father, shines with the bright optimism of a thousand radiant suns.

To begin with, In the stories “ Father” by Alice Walker and “ The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini demonstrate the Journey each person took and the conflict experience through those journeys, which caused tension by not spending time

Philosophy, one of the most open and free studies men or women can explore and master. It’s moral dilemmas and ideals are used extensively across the multi-cultural spectrum to express freedom and redemption to all. One such form of expression, unbounded by ignorance and restrictions, is literature. The author of the book The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini, excellently uses his mastery of the art of literature to express the philosophical ideas of redemption through the uses of imagery, excellent and heart-tugging storytelling, and consistent use of flashbacks. He does so to express that everyone has the inalienable right to redeem themselves and be “good” again, regardless of past hardships.

Have you ever heard about the great survivor? In the novel “Mud City“written by Deborah Ellis there is a remarkable character named Shauzia who was able to survive throughout the many obstacles she faced. She was able to face them with a lot of hardships. Surviving is not a pain-free,neither is it effortless,It takes a lot of determination and hard work.. It is to live especially in spite of danger or hardship. Well the remarkable character Shauzia experienced great obstacles such as the food riot, prison, and almost getting kidnapped.

In the story, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini demonstrates the influence of our response to crisis on our lives. The character Amir watched his closest friend get brutally harassed and he did absolutely nothing to stop the abuse or to help his friend. He was a coward by Baba’s definition “A boy who won’t stand up for himself becomes a man who can’t stand up to anything.” At the time that Hassan needed him the most, he was not there to help him the way Hassan always stood up for him. This action that Amir took began to haunt him from that day.

Khaled Hosseini, the author of The Kite Runner, has a writing style unique to him in a way that the majority of his sentences are short and non-complex. Although there are numerous words in Farsi, most are explained right away to limit confusion. “‘You look khoshteep’, Baba said. Handsome” ( Hosseini 166). Hosseini incorporates an abundance of figurative language in his book, an example of this is repetition. The line, “There is a way to be good again” is said several times throughout the book to show its significance in the novel (Hosseini 2). Figurative language is extremely important because it adds a meaning and value that is much stronger than saying it differently.

‘All I saw was the blue kite. All I smelled was victory. Salvation. Redemption’. Good morning Ms Hatton and peers. We have all faced challenges throughout our life, but it is how we endure and face these challenges that shapes and demonstrates our character. In the text The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, we see Amir, A young Afghani man struggle with guilt and identity as he grows emotionally and physically, challenged by those around him. Hosseini uses a multitude of language forms and features to investigate and explore the concept of challenge and endurance, and how forgiveness can free someone.