S.E. Hinton, the author of Tex, has manipulated the reader to feel empathy and pity towards Tex. To achieve this, S.E. Hinton has written her book in first person in Tex’s perspective, placed evident, though not necessarily self-explanatory secrecy and favouritism from those around him, and a somewhat complex social background. This book was written in 1st person from the perspective of Tex McCormick to allow the reader to see the challenges and predicaments that he faces from his point of view and see his thoughts and reactions to the situations he endures. This can, though, sometimes show a more naive side to him, in some instances - when he jumped the creek at the gravel pits (70 - 73); placed the lure in his pocket (84 - 88); glued caps on the typewriters (144 - 152). This can influence the readers to sometimes feel empathetic towards him, and other times feel annoyed at how naive he can be. Furthermore, though this idea has proved beneficial to S.E. Hinton’s idea of the story, in some cases it has also hindered her idea and placed more emphasis on his ignorance and foolishness. …show more content…
Tex grew up living a lie.
The people he thought were his family, were not, and the people he thought he knew, he no longer recognised. The man Tex grew up thinking was his father had always favoured his older brother - who turned out to only be his half-brother - Mason, and never paid all that much attention to him. Mason knew of this, but refused to tell Tex, worried it would make him feel abandoned and unloved. ‘Pop’ never told Tex that he was not his father, and his Mother never did either, which was a big surprise to Tex, as he had always remembered his Mother as a kind and honest woman who loved her husband, not one who would cheat on him. When Tex heard of this, he ran from the building and made a hasty decision to follow Lem, which nearly cost him his
life. The main character, Tex, was given a significantly complex social background in comparison to most main characters in books. Tex has been brought up thinking his ‘Pop’ was his father; has had to put up with his Mother, ‘Pop’, and Mason lying to him and keeping so many secrets hidden from him; living in poverty with not even enough money for food, the horses, and the bills; friend already having to turn to drugs to keep a roof over his family’s heads and food on the table. Mason had to make difficult decisions in order to keep both himself and Tex alive when ‘Pop’ did not return, leaving them without enough money to pay for food nor pay the bills, hence Mason was forced to make the tough decision to sell the horses. Whilst most of the audience would argue that Mason should not have done it, and that he should have sold the pickup truck instead, Mason would have had to sell the horses sooner or later. Like Mason said, “we couldn’t feed them through the winter. I wasn’t going to watch them starve to death (page 12)”. This enrages Tex when he finds out and does not see the rational side to it and blames Mason for it when there is very little he could have done differently that would have saved the horses. Furthermore, S.E Hinton has managed to manipulate the minds of her readers to feel empathetic towards her main character, even though he has a tendency to come across as irrational and daft in numerous circumstances due to her manipulative tactics.
Into the Wild by John Krakauer is a rare book in which its author freely admits his bias within the first few pages. “I won't claim to be an impartial biographer,” states Krakauer in the author’s note, and indeed he is not. Although it is not revealed in the author's note whether Krakauer's bias will be positive or negative, it can be easily inferred. Krakauer's explanation of his obsession with McCandless's story makes it evident that Into the Wild was written to persuade the reader to view him as the author does; as remarkably intelligent, driven, and spirited. This differs greatly from the opinion many people hold that McCandless was a simply a foolhardy kid in way over his head. Some even go as far as saying that his recklessness was due to an apparent death-wish. Krakauer uses a combination of ethos, logos and pathos throughout his rendition of McCandless’s story to dispute these negative outlooks while also giving readers new to this enigmatic adventure a proper introduction.
Henry's first-person narrative is the most important element of these stories. Through it he recounts the events of his life, his experiences with others, his accomplishments and troubles. The great achievement of this narrative voice is how effortlessly it reveals Henry's limited education while simultaneously demonstrating his quick intelligence, all in an entertaining and convincing fashion. Henry introduces himself by introducing his home-town of Perkinsville, New York, whereupon his woeful g...
The author skillfully uses literary techniques to convey his purpose of giving life to a man on an extraordinary path that led to his eventual demise and truthfully telling the somber story of Christopher McCandless. Krakauer enhances the story by using irony to establish Chris’s unique personality. The author also uses Characterization the give details about Chris’s lifestyle and his choices that affect his journey. Another literary element Krakauer uses is theme. The many themes in the story attract a diverse audience. Krakauer’s telling is world famous for being the truest, and most heart-felt account of Christopher McCandless’s life. The use of literary techniques including irony, characterization and theme help convey the authors purpose and enhance Into The Wild.
Last but not least, O’Connor confirms that even a short story is a multi-layer compound that on the surface may deter even the most enthusiastic reader, but when handled with more care, it conveys universal truths by means of straightforward or violent situations. She herself wished her message to appeal to the readers who, if careful enough, “(…)will come to see it as something more than an account of a family murdered on the way to Florida.”
In Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game”, he uses several literary devices to keep the reader interested. During Rainsfords journey to and through the island of General Zaroff he partakes in an adventurous journey filled with mystery, suspense, and dilemma. These devices are used to keep the reader interested throughout the story.
Mowery, Carl. “An Overview of ‘Harrison Bergeron’.” Short Stories for Students. 5. (1999): The GaleGroup. Web. 3 March. 2014.
In the novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain illustrates several traits that are common in mankind. Among these traits are those that are listed in this essay. Through characters in the story Twain shows humanity's innate courageousness. He demonstrates that individuals many times lack the ability to reason well. Also, Twain displays the selfishness pervasive in society. In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, many aspects of the human race are depicted, and it is for this reason that this story has been, and will remain, a classic for the ages.
The author wrote this story in response to a magazine company, and eventually published it into a book. He used many styles and techniques to describe the life and death of McCandless. The mood throughout the novel constantly varies with the excitement of McCandless’s adventures and the emotions caused by his disappearance. Krakauer’s ability to engage multiple senses of a reader truly makes his novel special.
“Into The Wild” by John Krakauer is a non-fiction biographical novel which is based on the life of a young man, Christopher McCandless. Many readers view Christopher’s journey as an escape from his family and his old life. The setting of a book often has a significant impact on the story itself. The various settings in the book contribute to the main characters’ actions and to the theme as a whole. This can be proven by examining the impact the setting has on the theme of young manhood, the theme of survival and the theme of independent happiness.
The effectiveness of this compacted novel is greater than those of a thousand paged. The story within this book is not entirely unfamiliar,
Empathy is imperative to teach kids from a young age in order to help them recognize mental states, such as thoughts and emotions, in themselves and others. Vital lessons, such as walking in another’s shoes or looking at a situation in their perspective, apprehends the significance of the feelings of another. Our point of view must continuously be altered, recognizing the emotions and background of the individual. We must not focus all of our attention on our self-interest. In the excerpt, Empathy, written by Stephen Dunn, we analyze the process of determining the sentiment of someone.
Stillinger, Jack, Deidre Lynch, Stephen Greenblatt, and M H. Abrams. The Norton Anthology of English Literature: Volume D. New York, N.Y: W.W. Norton & Co, 2006. Print.
To the uninitiated, the writing of Flannery O'Connor can seem at once cold and dispassionate, as well as almost absurdly stark and violent. Her short stories routinely end in horrendous, freak fatalities or, at the very least, a character's emotional devastation. Working his way through "Greenleaf," "Everything that Rises Must Converge," or "A Good Man is Hard to Find," the new reader feels an existential hollowness reminiscent of Camus' The Stranger; O'Connor's imagination appears a barren, godless plane of meaninglessness, punctuated by pockets of random, mindless cruelty.
In the fictional short story of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” the author Ambrose Bierce does a superior job of making the mind of a reader wonder. Throughout the story, the reader is able to watch and experience the hanging of a local plantation owner Peyton Farquhar. The story contains three parts that show the present, a flash back to the past, and into an altered reality of Farquhar’s “getaway.” The story of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” demonstrates the theme of how the nature of time is free-flowing. Bierce uses three elements of fiction to successfully support the story in its free flow of time. Ambrose Bierce uses the setting, point of view, and plot structure to help organize the theme and the story’s unique elements.
Mark Twain’s The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most classic American Literature Book. It consists of historical backgrounds, universality, and timelessness. But one of the most outstanding chapters of the book is chapter 27 and 28.In the two chapters, Twain’s use of the literary device – Characterization builds the character of Huckleberry Finn and show the different aspects of his character.