Short Story : Never Let Me Go

I feel that this novel was written in a way for Kathy to process what had happened in her early childhood life as a child at Hailsham and then works towards building an understanding of her life as a carer and a future donor. Kathy also writes from the perspective that the audience knows what she is talking about in terms of not defining what carers and donors are which is a cue Ishiguro gives that lets the reader understand her perspective. In the moments when Kathy was talking about her time at Hailsham, Ishiguro would have Kathy talk in a way that was trying to clarify what she already knew. For example, on page 19 Kathy said, “Miss Geraldine was everyone’s favorite. She was gentle, soft-spoken, and always comforted you when you needed it, even when you’d done something bad, or been told off by another guardian.” Ishiguro provides these details through Kathy to explain how the life that these children experienced at schools such as Hailsham was something that only the people who have been through it can truly

The first character we meet is Ruth Younger. Ruth is a hardworking mother who has had a

Though the clones comprehend they will never retain normality, it does not prevent them from imagining ordinary lives, which readers recognize through the character of Ruth. Of each of the characters presented throughout the novel, Ruth, more than each of them, wishes to reconcile her identity. Similar to many other clones at the cottages, Ruth expresses her desire for an alternative fate by mimicking the human mannerisms of the characters they see on the television. Extensively, she takes that longing and extends it into her resolve to search for her ‘possible’ or her human equivalent. Though she expresses her knowledge that clones are modeled on “trash”, she maintains the dream that her possible works in an office rather than on the streets

Every human has a path meant for them to follow through life, as hard as one can try there is no escaping it completely. In Kazuo Ishiguros novel Never Let Me Go the advances in science medical allows people to create clones of themselves to harvest vital organs from when they are needed. The novel follows the main character Kathy H from her time at Hailsham to the Cottages and becoming a carer for those who are donating. Kathy and the other characters are all clones. She narrates from her point of view through her stories which are mainly about her and her best friends Tommy and Ruth.

The idea of moving on is presented in this section by Ruth who suggests how the students of Hailsham are gradually growing up and moving on from their Hailsham days, except from Kathy. This brings us on to another theme which is the idea of friendship and relationships; Kathy and Ruth begin to fight when Kathy mentions odd mannerisms in Ruth and Tommy’s relationship, such as the way she slaps his elbow when saying goodbye. Whilst arguing, we see that Ruth and Kathy’s friendship has become more distant that previously at Hailsham, as Ruth and Kathy do not get on as well as they used to and have more disagreements. One explanation for this could be the fact that Ruth seems to alter her personality and behaviour in order to fit in and attempt to be popular, this is shown by the fact that she mimics the veterans at the cottages. Ruth’s mimicking may also be explained by the clones’ lack of proper adult role models when growing up; the clones form behavioural habits and learn how to act from copying characters in television programmes and students older than them. This suggests to us the theme of family, or rather lack of it in the clones’ case, and how we learn from our parents and relatives around

As a matter of fact the two girls never really came out. So, they would invite their favorite pair of twins; Carissa and James, but

Although memories tend to fade with the flow of time, there are specific moments in one’s life that set the standard for personality and in character of a human being. In “Never Let Me Go”, fiction novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro portrays the maturity of a growing clone named Kathy, manufactured for the donations of her organs to real human beings. Throughout her lifespan, Kathy’s core memories took place from her exclusive boarding school, called Hailsham, to hospitals and her career as a “carer” to help those prepare for their donations. The memories fused both times of joy and sadness together to prove Kathy, a clone, could not only lead a normal life,

Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never Let Me Go centers the main character, Kathy, and her journey through her unique life. Kathy grew up at a place called Hailsham; she and her fellow classmates are all clones, but for most of the story are unaware. They are clones with the sole purpose of one day donating their organs to people who are their “possibles,” the people after whom they are modeled. Kathy becomes a carer, someone who delays their donations by volunteering to assist others in their donation process. By being a carer, Kathy witness two of her closest friends, Tommy and Ruth, go through the completion of their donations. In 2010, Mark Romanek adapted the novel into a movie. In the movie, Romanek uses certain cinematographic techniques to capture the

Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, Never Let Me Go, centers on the search for who we are and our purpose through inquisitiveness and self-expression. The novel is an enthralling depiction of humans who are being stripped of their identity and labeled as mere replicas. After an unnamed war during the 1950s, there was an urgent need to procure a remedy for a widespread disease. The innovative progression in genetic engineering spurred the development of the first human clones. Through the concept of clones, Ishiguro presents an intensified view of humanity’s greatest challenge: finding meaning in one’s existence.

You learn a lot about what it is like being made to be a donor your life and what it is like being a cancer patient. All the ups and down Anna and Kate go through was interesting to read as I understand more about what this novel is about relating back to today’s

Kathy’s narration makes ethical dilemma of using the clones as organ donors more relatable to humans. Through Kathy, Ishiguro introduces the “students” as humans, not revealing that they are clones until far into the narrative, allowing the readers connect to individual characters. Before they are identified as clones, we see the strong emotions and personalities of each character: Kathy’s kindness to Tommy, Laura as the “CLOWN of the grouP’ (PG), and Ruth as the alpha female.

The Story begins with Kathy, a carrier, talking about looking after the donors. She has been a carrier for almost twelve years at the time of narration, and she often reminisces about her time spent at Hailsham.

If the only future a clone has is death, forming a strong connection with someone will only make the end harder. On the other hand, sex is not frowned upon. The students cannot reproduce, which leaves very little risks from happening. However, sex is an intimate act of love and can lead to attachments that can end up hurting someone. When we are introduced to the rumors heard in the cottages, we hear about Deferrals. Deferrals could supposedly prolong two student’s donations if they could prove that they were in love. In the end, we find out that deferrals don’t exist, and there was “no truth in the rumour” (258). The attachment does not necessarily have to be romantic or intimate. Ruth and Kathy hold a close friendship, which has gone through some rough patches over time. However, when Kathy becomes her carer, letting Ruth go was a hard thing. When Ruth was dying, Kathy “pulled up a chair and sat with [Ruth’s] hand in both of [Kathy’s], squeezing whenever another flood of pain made her twist away from [Kathy]” (236). Ruth’s organs will help out someone in need, but does the end really justify the

Most people dream to have a great future, fall in love, get married, have a family, but most importantly have a wonderful life. What if your life had been planned out for you and the sole purpose of your existence was to donate your vital organs? Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, Never Let Me Go is a tragic love story between two human clones that fall in love before they know what love truly is. The clones are raised until adulthood in Hailsham, a boarding school for clones, to later become organ donors. They are trained to become nurses or “carers” to take care of “donors” as they recover after organs have been removed. The clones are involuntary forced to donate all their vital organs until death or until they “complete.” Kathy H. and Tommy are two clones whose love journey began when they were children within the walls of Hailsham. The two friends became close and confided in each other about everything. In time their friendship became into something more; however, Kathy and Tommy would find themselves in a love triangle. Before they moved to the cottages, where they learned to live among normal humans, Ruth, who was Kathy and Tommy’s friend, dated Tommy, but Tommy and Kathy loved each other. Their love would face many obstacles, but their love always found its way back to each other. In the end, with hope to buy their love some time, they find Madame to obtain a deferral but are faced with the devastating truth and would be forced to face their fate.

Ruth friend of Kathy. Also went to Hailsham. Bossy, controlling but in the end shows regret for being so controlling. Admits to keeping Kathy and Tommy apart, feels remorse.