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Keshawn.Ravelas

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Keshawn.Ravelas
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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A literary device used The Glass Castle is similes. Similes are used by authors to give a better understanding of certain details. For example, Jeannette uses the simile, “We were sort of like the cactus” during her time in the desert. Even though it is not stated directly, readers can determine that her family‘s living conditions were not well. Jeannette uses similes frequently throughout her novel to give a better understanding of her life.

Keshawn.Ravelas In my opinion, the similes helped me imagine her living conditions. Going back to the example, I immediately understood how dire her conditions were. This, not only helped us understand, but added depth to the scene and throughout the novel. I would have had a hard time imagining her circumstances because I had not experienced what she had. 12mo
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Keshawn.Ravelas
The Glass Castle: A Memoir | Jeannette Walls
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A potential theme for the novel is perseverance. This theme is present throughout the novel as Jeannette, the main character, and her family have to constantly move. During these “adventures” as her parents would classify it, Jeannette is faced with various challenges, mostly caused by her parents. Nevertheless, Jeannette and her family persevere and manage to stay somewhat happy. The family could separate, but—at least for now—they don‘t.

Keshawn.Ravelas Character trait - Jeannette is a round character, having a complex personality. She tells her stories in an optimistic way, making every memory seems good. An example is burning herself at age 3 or when she fell off the car. Still, I like Jeannette as a character and as I continue reading Welch, I see her growth. I chose her because of this. Jeannette and Lori are my favourite characters because they are the most vocal against their parents. 13mo
MissYaremcio Usually theme is more than one word 5.5/6 13mo
julesG @MissYaremcio You're posting your students' marks on social media? Ever heard of data protection? I don't think this is the platform for teaching experiments. 13mo
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Keshawn.Ravelas
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Continuing from my last post, the couple now found out that the dead woman was not the baby‘s mother. Another problem they encountered is that Rockton, the town they live in, didn‘t have any materials for a person to take care of a baby. Luckily, they had friend that knew how to take care of a baby. They then move to the next town to try and find the baby‘s father or family. A possible theme is to return items you do not own.

Keshawn.Ravelas The couple refuse to adopt the baby. They were told multiple times to keep the baby, but still committed to find its parents. If you like books that contain mystery, you would like this book. 2y
MissYaremcio Intersting plot! Thank you for the review Keshawn! This post was on POV and so your mark is 4/6 2y
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Keshawn.Ravelas
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The story starts off with a couple who were out camping in Rockton, Yukon. Casey and her dog, Storm, go searching for kindling when she encountered a dead body. In the body, she found a baby, unsure of its age. She then takes the baby to her campsite to nurture it and make sure it‘s healthy. After, her and her husband Dalton head back to Rockton with the dead body to investigate. In the mean time they try to find out how to take care of the baby.

Keshawn.Ravelas A potential theme for the novel is to step out if your comfort zone. If you like mystery, I think you would like this book. 2y
MissYaremcio Oh that sounds terrifying!! But good! Nicely done Keyshawn! 6/6 2y
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