The And Non Fictions By William Osborne

The book is full of suspenseful moments that are sure to keep the readers on their toes. As far as theme goes, I believe that the novel’s primary overarching theme is that of man versus the wild. The wild being referred to here can be considered both natural forces as well as wild mountain men as well. The book essentially places urban life in a rural setting, and allows all chaos to ensue. Emotions of helplessness and weakness constantly influx the reader as situations arise in which they cannot do anything to assist the characters in trouble. One could argue that the definitive message and final takeaway from the book would be that as tempting and as peaceful nature can seem at first glance, it really is just as corruptive and dangerous as urban

protagonists and antagonists, the plot structure and events of the story and the way he

common themes such as brutality and violence, awareness of the change in society, and how the events of the story and the horrors in the story change the characters.

The main theme of the book is the ‘character’ of people in that time. How people bonded and rejected one another in a time of such hardship and demoralization. I think every character played a part in the

Friendship is a combination of admiration, respect, jealousy, and resentment. This is one of the biggest themes any book can tell, friendships are full of hard shops, stress, memories, and can make you a happier person. It’s always important to have a friend that knows you better than you know yourself. I think that another important theme that this novel gets across is, warfare, not only does this story take place during World War 2, but it teaches your personal warfare. Feelings of hostility, resentment, and fear dominate even what should be the most peaceful of

The various characters in the story are joined together that focus on the positives and the negatives that the audience might find it appealing. When the characters are introduced, which focusing on both the positives and negatives.

The critical question that one should think about while reading this text is, what is purpose of the novel and

is full of figurative language. Almost every device, if not all, is used to help the reader better understand the extraordinary experience that the narrator lived. One of the first things I noticed about the book was the amount of imagery that was included. Now, while imagery typically helps the reader by painting a mental picture, it seemed to have more of a hindering effect on me. I found it hard to imagine what was being described by the narrator, and the majority of the words that were being used for foreign to me. When the narrator attempted to explain his whereabouts and daily activities, I found that I was very confused. However, when I began to notice all of the similes, I quickly started to develop a better

What I obtained to be the book’s theme in many occasions was courage, specially the protagonist’s courage. Percy demonstrates courage and brave actions throughout the entire story. In the very beginning of the story, Percy, his classmates, and two teachers take a field trip to the museum. Both of the teachers are not human, but one of them is evil and wants Percy to die. The evil teacher takes Percy in the museum away from the class after some incident had happened.

Throughout the years, literature has often been used as a means to spread social critique. When it unfavorable or even dangerous to publicly speak out against the society of the time, the written word can act as a shield. Adding a mask of fiction to these novels allows the author to get their message out to the public who otherwise would not take the time for such issues. Two novels that exemplify this social critique behind a thin layer of fiction are Looking Backward by Edward Bellamy and Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Both of these novels offer a critique to certain aspects of American society during the time period, and do so in very similar ways. Each of these novels, Looking Backward and Herland, depict utopian societies in order to fully illustrate the issues that the authors see in their current society. Although the issues being addressed may be different, the way Bellamy and Gilman discuss them contain numerous parallels. Ranging from the cause of these utopian societies, to the mindset of the individuals living in them, both novels are very similar in their approach to social critique of America. Even the differences between the two are caused by common reasons. These parallels show the underlying format used by both Bellamy and Gilman that allowed them to identify the flaws in American society and offer solutions to them.

Through the study of the novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, it is clear that the concerns and issues, as well as the style and structure of a text, are what determines the reader’s involvement. In addition, the issues of the past (particularly those about war) still remain concerns today. The issues amplified within The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas include detachment in family relationships which can lead to disastrous consequences, and the withholding of information from the youthful and innocent which can create dangerous situations. Along with these, is the main issue of the

John Boyne’s novel,“ The Boy In Striped Pyjamas” illustrates the horrific implications of the Holocaust, through the perspective of a young boy called Bruno. Innocence is reflected, as he is the central protagonist. As the novel unfolds it is evident he is not aware of being in the centre of evil during this dark period in history. The novel explores Bruno's curiosity about exploration which consequently leads to him discovering a friendly source of company in a odd place, that lacks humanity. His childhood purity is oblivious of the atrocities committed by those closest to him, and the conflict provoked by his father, the commandant which is impossible to ignore.

To begin, I’ll start with the tone of the novel. I would say that the

The novel represents the amalgamation of middle-class and aristocratic society.It represents the spiritual progress which is revealed during the activities that he has on the island. The experiences that he has made him realize the connection between him and the divine belief.

The story mostly revolves around what happens to Michael Henchard. Michael Henchard is the tragic hero. The novel begins with him being a hay-trusser to the mayor of casterbridge to his terminal fall in the eyes of the society. Henchard becomes an outcast and poverty-stricken due to his unchangeable character, which is flawed despite his determination to change.