Station 11 Plot

When Briony was thirteen, she does not understand what she sees in the library that night until she matures (Matthews.) Briony walks in on her sister and Robbie, her innocence and her age show by misinterpreting what she sees and turns it into an attack, until she matures and understands the relationship between the two more. Briony has innocent motives, she is young and does not understand what she sees and the connection between what happened at the fountain, the letter and in the library. (Rooney.) She speculates her sister is in danger from Robbie and that it is her place to step in and say something because her sister can not. Ceelia feels like she should move on from her family, but then again, she doesn't want to leave them, but once they take Briony’s side on accusing Robbie, she becomes more mature and cuts her ties with them. (Finney.) Ceelia doesn't want to leave her family, she wants to be wanted by them and so she won’t move on. When Briony accuses Robbie, Ceelia realizes that her family will take her side on even the most serious matters. She decides that it's time for her to cut ties and move on with her life without her family. Robbie matures greatly in the span of five years. When he is coming home from serving in the war, he does not stop to think about his own life or plans. He tries to save a young mother and child by laying on them. It takes a

However, many obstacles stand in the way of their escape, Bellingham continues to treat them cruelly, and they are both haunted by the past that they shared in Chains. Curzon has survived a full winter as a soldier in Valley Forge, and that has hardened him, allowing them to outwit Bellingham and go on the run again. The book ends with the two friends, their bond stronger than ever now, on the search for Isabel’s sister Ruth. Forge ends on a cliffhanger, to be continued in the third book in the series, Ashes, which was released on October 4th,

In Emily St. John Mandel’s novel, Station Eleven, a terrifyingly powerful virus called the “Georgia Flu” sweeps across the world taking out almost every victim it touches. A team of musicians, actors, and backstage members make their way across a pandemic stricken land while hunting, performing, and surviving. They call themselves the “Traveling Symphony”. They’ve been traveling since nearly the beginning of the pandemic, finding and losing members as they go. Throughout the novel, there are several plot lines which run in different directions throughout different time periods, but one consistent theme that ties each twisting plot together throughout the entire novel is that “survival is insufficient”, a quote adopted from Star Trek.

About a week later, thing was out of usual. The sun was didn’t come out, they bird wasn’t squeezing anymore, James wife was in a bad mood and James didn’t feel like reading his favorite book. The cloud was very dark, James see people in a hurry to read the newspaper like never before. People gather in group and they read the important thing in the newspaper out loud so the mob of people gather around could hear. “James called his wife honey could

“Other faces peered in from the sides of her eyes−her father and mother, and Charles, and Adam, and Samuel Hamilton, and then Aron, and she could see Cal smiling at her. He didn’t have to speak. The glint of his eyes said, ‘You missed something. They had something and you missed it.’” (554) Upon Aron’s visit to the brothel, Cathy is horrified after seeing his disgust of what she has become. Everything hurt more than it ever had, and she, in turn, plots to end her miserable life. Before she kills herself, Cathy decides to write her will stating that Aron will inherit everything she owns, and tells the sheriff to check Joe Valery’s fingerprints. Although Joe is an extremely minor character, Cal’s decision to show Aron their mother ultimately leads to his death as well. Cathy then commits suicide using the small bottle of poison that always hung from her neck. Lee works up the courage to open the envelope, and discovers that Aron was killed in the army. He is completely distraught and is sure that it is not his right to tell Adam his son is dead. (593) The first major event that occurs as a direct result of Cal taking Aron to see their mother is Aron enrolling in the Army. After being so disgusted that his mother is a prostitute Aron simply no longer has the will to live. This ultimately leads to

My personal feelings don't matter I have to speak with Arthur and simply hope that our conversation doesn't end with both of us becoming covered in cuts and bruises. During my life I have seen many trends from cowboy hats to bell-bottoms come and go, and I have found that a tie, coat, trousers, vest, white undershirt, and black leather dress shoes never go out of style. Once I finish getting dressed I kiss Morgan goodbye and start walking over to our bedroom door. “I'll probably swing by your office later today, but until then goodbye madame mayor.” “Jason you know I hate it when you call me that.” “Oh, but you're so cut when you're angry.” “My beloved before you leave promise me two things.” “What do you ask of me Mrs. McCartney do you want me to climb the highest mountain and tell the gods how beautiful my wife is?” “No that’s not good enough how about I buy you the biggest diamond I can find or get the birds to sing a special song to you every morning?” “Do you always have to be such a smartass romantic?” “Ya.” “Now what were you going to say?” “Promise me you won't let Arthur piss you off, and remember we have to go and meet the Lawson family who have officially decided to move to Avalon Meadows.” “Well you know what they say nothing says this is a good place to raise your kids like a bloody nose and black eye.” “Jason promise me.” “I can promise you that I will remember to go speak to the Lawson family, but Arthur knows how to push my buttons if anyone can piss me off its him.” “I can accept that just make sure you protect that gorgeous face of

Furthermore the relationship between Connor and Lizzie bloomed, and they set off on a journey through secrets that got exposed and love that is cherished. Lizzie’s determined to understand Connor of all his lies and betrayals. Lizzie understands that forgiving Connor will help him feel less guilt for lying. Kindness is one of Lizzie’s best traits that she has, because she took Connors dog Verlaine in to care for while Connor could not. All of these traits are evidence that their relationship will continue after book has ended. In that, Lizzie becomes a stronger person and opens her heart to Connor. Although their relationship had its ups and downs, in the end Lizzie’s fondness for Connor is so strong that she will wait for him to

I look over at Caleb and see that he is unconscious, with blood rolling down his forehead from a shard of glass that hit him when the back windows exploded. Suddenly I hear a loud scream. Sirens, making a noise so blood curdling, like a symphony of women screaming at the top of their lungs. It reminds me of that day when I was eight, except this time it’s my brother who I am hoping is okay, not Tina, who I knew wasn’t going to make it.

-While watching a production of King Lear at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto Jeevan watches as the actor playing Lear, Arthur Leander, has a heart attack.

****"Someone Named Eva" - Written from Eva's point of view, not all event's below are from the actual book**** Late Fall of 1943 Dear Momma, Today I saw the fence. Elsbeth and I were having a picnic in the woods, when I heard the a voice other than hers. It was someone singing a beautiful Czech song, it was refreshing to hear the voice of my past. I began to run, run past Elsbeth, running to the precious voice I longed to be yours.

Lily was led to August, May, and June who make Virgin Mary Honey in Tiburon, South Carolina. Lily became attached to the three sister and began to have a mother-daughter like relationship with August. Lily soon opened up to August about what had happened to her mother and found out that August had known her mother and known about her. Lily knew what her mother was like and her questions were finally answered. Lily finally had become whole. The love she lacked with her father now she had with someone who was not even related to her or even of the same race. Lily has fallen in love with Zach and realized it when she said, “I was crying, I realized, for Zach" (Kidd,128). Lily had changed because of the love that now filled her and her atmosphere. Lily become religious staying with the sisters. Lily and the sisters attended church in their barn every Sunday, but they worshiped the Virgin Mary. This helped Lily grow throughout the story by giving her a belief system. Not only did Agust give her a religious outlet, but she gave her a hobby as well. August showed Lily how to be a beekeeper and what being one entailed. This gave Lily a reason to want to wake up in the morning. Lily had realized she was loved and knew it when she thought about, "No one had ever asked me this before. What did I love?” (Kidd, 128). Between the love and the faith that grew inside Lily, she no longer seeked every answer

When Laurel begins her first year at West Mesa High school, she thinks it will be a fresh start; away from the pity, the laconic yet amiss attempts to console her, the hushed whispers, etcetera. Even though West Mesa is a sojourn from her old life, she is practically bereft of true happiness. Despite this, Laurel manages to make some friends: Hannah, Natalie, Patrick, and Kristen, and she discovers her crush/future boyfriend, Sky. She lives in alternate homes: one week with her divorced father, another with her Jesus-loving Aunt Amy. Laurel's mother is out of the picture- she ran off to California. But no matter how much she tries to live a carefree life, the truth is inescapable: her older sister, May, is dead. In Laurel's eyes, May was

I picture my hand stroking Teddy's hair, grasping a bow poised above my cello, interlaced with Adam's and then I squeeze” [234]. This is Mia’s last hope to do anything with herself she is exhausted. Reviewing all she has left to live for with Adam by her side give her enough strength to open up her eyes and finish her life out. By Mia continuing her life she is sacrificing going to heaven with her parents.

The main characters of this novel are Mason, Aries, Clementine, and Michael. These characters all have different experiences, their determination and resourcefulness provide little glimpses of hope in their otherwise troubled existence. Aries has the characteristics of a brave and calm person. I know this because in the novel on page 13 it states, “The bus lurched, rising up over the top of something and then crashed back to the ground. People fell forward in their seats. There were screams as several people slammed about in different directions”. Mason is a very serene person. I know this because, on page 3 it had started, “Twenty minutes later Mason arrived at Royal Hospital. They wouldn't let him drive. His car was back

But then something surprising happened. One night, Vic was right at the edge of their town, and the next he was East. Sure enough, Vic didn’t have any of attentions of stopping to chat, not right then anyway. After traveling all of the west coast, Vic was making his way to the East. The anxiousness ate his family alive, although they were glad that he was safe. They weren’t as worried this time, considering they endured nearly