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Similarly, Xavier and Elijah from Three Day Road go through a path of losing love and friends eventually turning to enemies. To begin, Xavier and Elijah war quickly noticed by other comrades because of their hunting skills. Xavier and Elijah grew up with a native background where Xavier doesn’t see killing as an ordinary thing to do. This is seen when Xavier is being shot at for the first time. He witnesses how close it was for him to be killed, responding, “The other side wants to kill me, and I’ve never even seen their faces” (Boyden, 33). Much like Paul, Xavier share many similarities to show guilt, shame and innocence. Xavier as well as Paul, thinking for all his comrades and there service for the war. Showing how his culture has

Many times the protagonists become the victims of the story and are eventually defeated. This is the case in Joseph Boyden’s Three Day Road. The protagonist, Xavier Bird, is the victim and is eventually defeated by the powers and doings of the people that he encounters during the war, and also by the uncontrollable forces that act upon him during the course of the war. Ultimately, these two factors overpower him and lead to his emotional defeat.

Three Day Road is a book written by Joseph Boyden, Toronto, Penguin Canada 2005, 384 pages. Joseph’s maternal grandfather and his uncle both served in the First World War. The book is written about history of natives telling us about the hardships of the Frist World War. Joseph’s intent was to honor the Native soldiers who fought in the First World War because many of them did not even get noticed for their great bravery and skill. The War had its way on everyone changing people in the book Three Day Road you can see it between the friendship of Elijah and Xavier and how they both change throughout the story.

Three Day Road is a novel which deals with some sensitive subjects in Canadian history while at the same time telling two stories at once. The first one being about Xavier and Elijah, two Cree hunters who joined the Royal Canadian Army together to fight in the Great War. While the second one focuses on Niska, an older Cree woman and the aunt of Xavier. Niska's story focuses on her life in Ontario and the struggles she faced growing up near Canadian settlers. World War 1 and the aboriginals of Canada are two extremely important aspects in regards to Canadian history. Both playing a significant role in allowing Canada to become the country it is today. Author Joseph Boyden presents an accurate view of Canadian history in regards to the life of

Why do you think McCarthy has chosen not to give his characters names? How do the generic labels of “the man” and “the boy” affect the way you /readers relate to them?

This winery doesn’t take itself too seriously – on your way up the road to the “twisted” tasting room, there are wacky signs and rubber chickens in the trees. But the wine? That’s seriously good. They host concerts throughout the year, have great spots to picnic and a basket of toys on the porch, as well as a swing for the kids, so they can play as you

War can be a stressful and an intimidating experience that in one way or another ultimately changes one’s life and behavior negatively. In the novel, “Three Day Road”, by Joseph Boyden, he shows readers the destruction of the war in reference to the main characters, Xavier and Elijah. Joseph Boyden effectively illustrates the journey one goes through and the changes they encounter both physically and spiritually during the duration of the war. War changes everyone physically as well as internally and especially Elijah who within himself is pressured to change his identity, develop an unstoppable obsession with killing, and get absorbed by a drug called morphine. Elijah undergoes many changes at a fast rate that quickly transforms into

Undoubtedly, war can take a massive toll on one’s overall health. Although soldiers suffer horrific injuries during combat, their mind continues to take a beating behind the front lines. This concept is powerfully depicted in the novel Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden, where the lives of two soldiers, Xavier and Elijah, are profoundly changed forever both mentally and physically as a result of their experiences in the World War I. As the story progresses, their friendship and well-being begins to drastically deteriorate. Boyden effectively illustrates how Xavier and Elijah’s experiences on the front lines render them unable to go back to who they once were before the war.

Joseph Boyden’s Three Day Road, entails a story of two Oji-Cree Indians who are numbed by the horrors and burdens of the trench warfare encountered during WWI. Xavier and Elijah were life long best friends who grew up under Xavier’s aunt Niska, gracing them with wisdom and, raised them in the ways of old tradition as their ancestors did. Adolescent life consisted of exploring and, hunting animals in the bush and in isolation, boys quickly turned men. Once matured they would eventually enlist in the army, a decision that would signify the beginning of the nightmares to come. The hash realities and, grim scenes they experienced during war, would change them in numerous ways. Warfare uprooted

Stuart McLean told ‘‘Road Trip’’ better than the class in my opinion for many different reasons, which I will be presenting to you. To start off, in my opinion the author put in more expression while he was reading the story than the class did. While reading the class wasn’t all that enthusiastic when we were reading certain parts that were meant to be read with with expression. But when Stuart McLean read those parts he read them with expression as they were meant to be read and he got a good reaction from the audience. On that note, Mr. McLean reads he reads with confidence like he knows what he is talking about. But I find that when the class reads, we tend to read as if we’re not too sure what’s happening in the story. Also, while the class

Jack Kerouac is considered a legend in history as one of America's best and foremost Beat Generation authors. The term "Beat" or "Beatnic" refers to the spontaneous and wandering way of life for some people during the period of postwar America, that seemed to be induced by jazz and drug-induced visions. "On the Road" was one such experience of Beatnic lifestyle through the eyes and heart of Jack Kerouac. It was a time when America was rebuilding after WW I. Describing the complexity and prosperity of the postwar society was not Karouac's original intent. However, this book described it a way everyone could visualize. It contained examples and experiences of common people looking for new and exciting

     Jack Kerouac is the first to explore the world of the wandering hoboes in his novel, On the Road. He created a world that shows the lives and motivations of this culture he himself named the 'Beats.' Kerouac saw the beats as people who rebel against everything accepted to gain freedom and expression. Although he has been highly criticized for his lack of writing skills, he made a novel that is both realistic and enjoyable to read. He has a complete disregard for developed of plot or characters, yet his descriptions are incredible. Kerouac?s novel On the Road defined the post World War II generation known as the 'beats.'

     A disillusioned youth roams the country without truly establishing himself in one of the many cities he falls in love with. In doing so, he manages with the thought or presence of his best friend. What is he searching for? While journeying on the road, Sal Paradise is not searching for a home, a job, or a wife. Instead, he longs for a mental utopia offered by Dean Moriarty. This object of his brotherly love grew up in the streets of America. Through the hardships of continuously being shuffled from city to city, Dean has encompassed what is and what is not important in life. While driving back to Testament in the '49 Hudson, Dean propositions Sal through an appeal to emotion. In passing

One of my all time favorite things to do is to ride the ATV. I first started riding the ATV when I was 6 months old with my Grandpa. I started to drive when I was 4 years old with my Grandpa. Then I started driving by myself when I was ten years old. Going on an ATV trip means spending time with my family and enjoying the sights in the mountains. On my last ATV trip I had a blast. It had rained so much that there was mud puddles everywhere. During a day trip ride with my Mom, Uncle John and Aunt Carmen we came across multiple puddles of mud. My Uncle John, Aunt Carmen and I drove our ATVs thru the mud puddles and got very dirty. My Mom totally avoided the mud puddles and we were all laughing at her! The last ride of that trip my Uncle John and I went on a night ride. My Mom made me promise to not drive thru the mud puddles. {I so didn’t listen!} Uncle John and I drove thru the biggest mud puddle ever. We were completely covered in mud. My Mom was very mad at me and said she didn’t want to hear any complaining if I got sick. Guess who got sick? My Mom who got a double ear infection and I didn’t even get a sniffle.