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Unbroken revolves around the live of Louis Zamperini who is now well-known and admired for his heroic actions. In the beginning of Unbroken, it is easy for the reader to wonder why the Zamperini is so revered, but I still greatly admire Louis. Louis grows up a wild child: stealing whatever he can see andContinue reading “Louis Zamperini’s Actions”

Do you approve or disapprove of the main character’s views or actions, reactions and treatment of other characters/animals/etc.?  Well yes and no. Huck fled his father because he beat him and locked Huck in the cabin that he was squatting in. Huck was practically immune to the beatings before he left but what really got him wasContinue reading “Huckleberry…”

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is about an eleven year old girl named Francie and her life in Brooklyn, New York in 1912. The first paragraph of the book describes Brooklyn as “serene” which I thought was a unusual word to describe any borough of New York but especially Brooklyn. To beContinue reading “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”

The vivid imagery present throughout The Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West makes for the text to be easily related to multiple grotesque illustrations and visual depictions. This can be observed through pieces of art created in reality that relate to the novel, as well as a painting by one of the characters inContinue reading “The Day of the Locust”

“If you’re in trouble or hurt or need–go to the poor people. They’re the only ones that’ll help–the only ones” (479). I believe this quote embodies one of the most important themes in Grapes of Wrath: the importance of supporting others in difficult times. When the Joads find work at the peach picking camp, MaContinue reading “Grapes of Wrath Quote”

A particular quote that stuck to me that I think might be important in the novel is “Love is the enemy. Yes…the poets continually and sometimes willfully mistake love. Love is the old slaughterer. Love is not blind. Love is a cannibal with extremely acute vision. Love is insectile; it is always hungry.” because wheneverContinue reading “Short Blog #5 (Christine)”

So far in the book, a lot happened. The main character, Arnie, finds this old car sitting in a front lawn of someone’s house while out driving with his best friend, Dennis. The two walk up to the front door after a bit of arguing over whether to bug the person living at the houseContinue reading “Short Blog #4 (Christine)”

In The Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West, the author’s view of the world seems very negative and critical. This artwork represents West’s view of the world in many ways. The author uses dark humor and a bitter tone throughout the novel, and the colors in this painting reflect this. The colors are veryContinue reading “The Day of the Locust Artwork”

I decided to read unbroken for the book choice and I am super excited to read it. I have seen the film but have heard so many times that the book is much better than the movie. This book is about a man who rises from the ashes and takes all his pain from aContinue reading “Book Choice”

I would have to say my favorite character was Jim Casy. From the begining of the novel, discovering his religious struggle and decisions, he became easy to relate with. He is the Christ-like figure and is very supportive. Through out the novel Casy demonstrates admirable traits when he expresses his opinions and stands up forContinue reading “Favorite Character in Grapes of Wrath”