The Casual Vacancy follows the lives of eight households in the aftermath of Barry Fairbrother’s death (Foreman). Through these characters, Rowling explores the complexity of human nature and actions driven by personal bias. As a result, no character in the novel is fully likeable because of the troubling revelations made by the reader about each individual. With this, the reader may place the characters on a scale of disagreeability in comparison to the other residents. The disconcerting flaws exhibited by each character eliminate any chance for improvement in the reader’s mind (Perez). One character in particular, Krystal Weedon, lives in extremely unfortunate circumstances and evokes an amount of sympathy from the reader (Perez). Krystal …show more content…
Andrew states that in primary school, Krystal often engaged in inappropriate behavior and had to be escorted out by a teacher. He recalls that Krystal was “featured in many of the most highly colored memories of his extreme youth” (Rowling 32). Krystal’s insolence at such a young age was most likely stemmed from her mother’s lack of parenting. Terri Weedon has struggled with drug addiction all of Krystal’s life, making it impossible for her to give a sufficient amount of attention to Krystal. Because of her mother’s addictions, Krystal has witnessed many ordeals that other kids her age have not. Lack of parental guidance has often caused Krystal to act out in unconstructive ways (Foreman). In high school, Krystal has taken up most of the responsibility for her younger brother, Robbie. Krystal remarks that she was “acting as though she was the grown-up” (Rowling 519). She feels that she has a duty to protect her brother’s innocence from the troubles her mother’s lifestyle brings into their lives. Terri’s unwillingness to get clean eventually drives Krystal to take Robbie and run away from home. While in town, Krystal and Robbie become separated and Robbie drowns in the river
Fireshadow - Analytical Essay: “Throughout the novel, characters encounter challenges and setbacks, but the novel’s message is optimistic.”
When a young author from New York City decides to take a trip to the southern city of Savannah, he finds himself falling in love with the town and ends up renting an apartment. He encounters many different characters, including Danny Hansford and Jim Williams, that gives the reader a good look into the aura of Savannah. The main conflict in the book occurs when a murder happens in an old mansion located in the town. The book follows the progression of the trial and the outcome following the court’s decision.
As sentimental tone becomes evident frequently through the story, the author uses determination to display the struggles and growth that the author experiences. One of the major quotes that shows determination through a sentimental tone can be displayed as the hotel burning down where the Walls currently lived. Walls stated, “I wonder if the fire had been out to get me. I wonder if all fire was related . . . I didn’t have the answers to those questions, but what I did know was that I lived that at any moment could erupt . . . It was the sort of knowledge that kept you on your toes” (Walls 34). This excerpt explains that the author and her family struggle through life to find a decent home--that they can afford. Jeannette spills her emotions through this quote; her struggles become strengths, as she narrates her childhood. The author displays the theme of struggle and the sentimental tone when “. . . the whole family stretched out on the benches and the floor of the depot and read, with the dictionary in the middle of the room so [the] kids could look up words [they] didn't know. . .” (Walls 56). This quote really tears at the reader’s heart strings, as the family copes with their living situations. Jeannette exceeds with describing the story; adding imagery to the situation creates the sentimental tone. The idea of struggle and growth portrays the main point of the overall
dilemma of killing her mother. Something that makes me relate with her is that she is
Miranda and her family begins the struggle for survival. Throughout Chapters 4-6, Miranda faces problems at the gas station, the rise of new diseases such as the West Nile Virus (Pfeffer 80-81), more food shortages, electrical outages, and heat waves. Miranda, and especially her mother, are challenged mentally as well, which in turn grows their own character as a whole, which will be explained throughout this journal entry. The rise of new motifs and themes comes with the rise of new challenges for survival, also to be explained. “There are no more hot lunches.
wealthy and feels like she is in a unhappy marriage. In the novel, she really embraces how
Hellen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart”. Highly emotional and truly sensitive, love is the most powerful component of literature that must be felt with our hearts. Love changes all rules and regulations connecting human souls to one another. The power of the love Kellen brought to Wavy in Greenwood’s All the Ugly and Wonderful Things, liberated Wavy’s identity from the prison of family and social norms giving rise to the bravery of expressing her true
As the tale begins we immediately can sympathize with the repressive plight of the protagonist. Her romantic imagination is obvious as she describes the "hereditary estate" (Gilman, Wallpaper 170) or the "haunted house" (170) as she would like it to be. She tells us of her husband, John, who "scoffs" (170) at her romantic sentiments and is "practical to the extreme" (170). However, in a time
However, Katherina’s aggression is not limited to physical altercations and acts of independence, as she remains skilled in the art of extremely descriptive threats and clever insults towards those who dare to disrespect her. An example of her psychological
Firstly, Florence Crutchfield is the main character in this novel. She is a twelve year old orphan who is sent to her uncle's mansion to live with her great aunt and uncle, Eugenie and Thomas, and her cousin, James. James is Florence's younger cousin who is a rather delicate child. “After his sister’s death, the boy went into a long decline. (pg.25) Uncle said.” Sophia is the older sister to James, she however is dead. “The girl was in a tragic accident. (pg.6) said Mr. Graybeale, a passenger on the carriage.” Sophia is
The theme of this book is that the human capacity to adapt to and find happiness in the most difficult circumstances. Each character in the novel shows this in their way. For instance, their family is randomly taken from their home and forced to
To begin, one question that was asked during the interactive oral discussion was, “What was the theme of the Novel?” Marshall said, “Sometimes you have to risk your life for freedom.” I think that is ironic because people would try to have a better life but then again risk it like they don’t care, I added. Francesca added that “In order to get something you need; you have to pay a price.” I agree with her statement greatly.
people through the relationships of the story's main characters. The lovely and yet poisonous Beatrice, the
However, Nora does eventually realize that she has been treated like a child all her life and has been denied the right to think and act the way she wishes. When Torvald does not immediately offer to help Nora after Krogstad threatens to expose her, Nora realizes that there is a problem. By waiting until after he discovers that his social status will suffer no harm, Torvald reveals his true
The resentment within the young girl’s family is essential to the novel because one can understand the young girl better as she makes her decision.