Literature offers a variety of genres to each type of reader. It is important to bear in mind that when teenagers can pick which literature texts read, their interests may function as condition to choose what literature genre they will read. Some adolescents may choose science fiction as their favorite literature genre. As Bucher and Manning point out, “Science Fiction books allow readers to enter imaginative worlds that are full of endless possibilities. Young adults also enjoy escaping to the strange worlds of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction refers to all nonrealistic fiction including fantasy, science fiction, and horror” (page 56). Science fiction books may describe an alternative Earth society that is not under our rules of nature. …show more content…
By creating a fictional story that is true-to-life, realistic fiction helps young adults explore socially significant themes and events, empathize with others, and examine complex human interactions” (page 87). Contemporary realistic fiction includes, thus, themes that are easily find in young adults’ daily life, such as overcoming fears and accepting responsibilities, understanding families, divorce, and adoption, or developing and mature, among others. Bridge to Terabithia, a novel written by Katherine Paterson, is a great example of realistic fiction, as it includes themes such as friendship, family, and death. What is more, it describes a normal countryside society of the United States. The Giver and Bridge to Terabithia describe, therefore, different communities that are under different set of rules. The Giver’s submissive society differ strongly from The Bridge to Terabithia’s society, which is characterized by the freedom its inhabitants …show more content…
Bridge to Terabithia describes the lives of a traditional society located in the countryside of the United States of America. The members of this society have to follow certain rules, but they do not interfere in their personal interests. For instance, Jess, the main character of this novel, struggles against his family’s prejudices of him wishing to become an artist. “He would like to show his drawings to his dad, but he didn’t dare. When he was in first grade, he had told his dad that he wanted to be an artist when he grew up. He’d thought his dad would be pleased. He wasn’t. (…) Bunch of old ladies turning my only son into some kind of a…” (page 12). This quote shows how Jess’s dad follows the typical stereotypes that society has built. Jess’s father does not want his son to become an artist because that is not what men do. It is inacceptable for him and therefore, he blames the educational system for Jess’ interests’ development. However, Jess continues drawing secretly: he hides under his bed sheets and does not mention the topic in front of his family. Jess is aware that his family members are the ones that do not accept his passionate interest, but his music teacher does. This means that if someone can appreciate his art, others may as well. Thus, Jess is free to pursue his dreams. Another way in which the society is not highly demanded is regarding family
Many people have optimistic views in their life, however there is a fine line between being optimistic and being ignorant of consequences people face for their actions (or inactions).The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver is a novel about an American family and their journey on a mission trip into the Congo, in contrast, All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy is a novel about John Grady and his journey into adulthood as he runs away to Mexico. Despite the superficially differences of the two novels the authors show that people’s expectations are often romanticized and due to this can have grave consequences. The Reader can observe this through the expectations of Nathan Peirce and John Grady, the change in setting and the characters’
Attending this event cleared my ignorance. Non-fiction author and memoirist, Yarrott Benz, spoke with passion about his work, The Bone Bridge, which is a story that he said he believed no one would be able to relate to. At the event, I was drawn to the themes, figurative language, style of writing- the memoir- Benz spoke of and about. At the end of his presentation, he also supplied tips for writing in the genre and he mentions he will be writing the novel
In contrast, in the book The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Lori, Jeannette’s older sister became an artist. It was her childhood dream and she pursed it to the end. In contrast to my approach, Lori avidly strived to be an artist despite what others would say. “‘I’m only telling you this because I love you,” he said, (Lori’s father) “ And I don’t want to see you hurt’”
How To Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster, is a book that teaches adolescence how to read and comprehend literature. Foster’s purpose for writing this book was to help adolescents become better readers. Foster also wants to show that literature is not just a story, though it is also a learning experience to help us in life. He teaches us that “Every Trip is a Quest”, Vampires do exist, “It’s All Political”, and much more. After reading this book, readers should understand more about literature and how to connect stories to other stories and real life.
Many situations in life make your mind set stronger in difficult challenges. Having hope for the better can make a person stronger to achieve for the best. Showing bravery , hope and courage had helped Amari get freedom that she desired. Expressing the history in the book shows challenges that people had gone through in the past.
Kendrick Mullen 3/6/23 St. Augustine Of Canterbury 7W Literary Analysis of Bridge to Terabithia ”Grief is forever. It doesn't go away; it becomes a part of you, step for step, breath by breath. ”-Jandy Nelson. This is an exemplification of what happens in the story Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Patterson.
Fiction offers the reader a wide range of life lesson that brings issues we encounter today. Fiction also helps
William Faulkner’s Acceptance Speech, performed at the Noble Banquet at the City Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, December 10, 1950. “He is immortal, not because he alone… has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul… the writer’s, duty is to write about these things.” In his speech, Faulkner summarizes the duty of a poet, a writer, of man, not just entertain readers, but remind them of the hardships humanity has endured, and display this to a sense of pride, compassion, and glory. Thus brings us to Jeannette Walls’ and Annie Dillard’s novel The Glass Castle & An American Childhood.
Whether visual, written, or performance, art is a form of expression that can help individuals find themselves and where they are meant to be in this intimidating world. Barry was not forming art for the primary reason to please others; she did it for herself. Not only did she come to know herself through art, but she also acquired some information to function in the world surrounding her. Art acts as a form of self-expression and in some cases, such as Barry’s, a type of therapy. Works Cited Barry, Lynda.
Every book has a point or a certain power that affects different kinds of readers everywhere, regardless of age or opinions. One book that affects teenagers and young adult readers was written by J.D Salinger. The Catcher in the rye has mesmerized the hearts of young adult readers across the country for its coming to age story about a young teen trying to find himself in this world. It 's overall message has sparked love from readers everywhere
English First Semester Final Essay To many readers, the most enjoyable stories are the ones that take place without sorrow, and betrayal. While these are both tragic topics, some pieces of literature are fantastic, while still broaching topics that may be harmful to the characters themselves. In the novel Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, the play A Midsummer’s Night Dream by William Shakespeare, and the novella The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, all contain examples of the these specific topics. These pieces of literature all share common themes of family, magic, and betrayal.
This quote providing evidence to the idea that this career was the choice of his mother’s rather than his own. At this point, he realizes his parents beliefs are now in act that could potentially affect his own future and what he does later on. He now second guesses the morals and values he has grown up with, seeing the difference in elements between the
In the book, Speak, written by Lauren Halse Anderson, different parts of the story can both be correlated and contrasted to events at Glen A. Wilson High School and my own personal experiences. The setting of Merryweather High, the people involved in the story, and Melinda, herself, all can be related to what I have encountered in my life. However, as much as they may be similar, there are also vast amounts of differences. As much as Merryweather High is a typical high school setting, here at Glen A. Wilson, it is both typical and not at the same time. Also, the characters involved in such a story can be compared to those I have met in my life, yet, I have seen some of these made-up personalities only in books or movies.
The book also portrays themes on the importance of love, betrayal and guilt. Most of the themes tie in with one another to come to prove the same point. Relationships are due to affect someone’s virtue and disposition in their
Family and Friendship are also main aspects of Taylor’s life, along with other main characters in the story, namely Jonah. As these are big themes of the characters lives, they become themes of the novel. The author of Jellicoe Road uses themes to build her characters. This is shown through not only plot but through language. Marchetta uses simple language techniques in a clever way that allows the most intricate characterisations.