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Weekly Log #7 - A Long Way Gone
Prompt: Write about what you learned by reading the book
Pages read this week: 26
Pages read in total: 218
2/11 /2019
After finishing up the last chapters of this book by Ishmael Beah, I would like to share some of the things that I had learned. My first point is that many people, me especially, take the time we get to spend with our families for granted. Although this most likely has to do with our safe and privileged lifestyles, appreciation is still an important trait to have and expressed. Family is something that could be taken from us at any given time by factors such as politics, finances, or in Ishmael’s case, war. The second thing that I learned is that kids are vulnerable towards outside influences and therefore should be surrounded by a positive environment from early on. This is because, as seen by Ishmael who was 9-12 of age at the time, children who lose their families and friends forever, spectate gruesome slaughters, and are forced into combat become traumatized and permanently lose characteristics, like innocence, that kids should usually have. The last thing that I learned from “A Long Way Gone” is that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Even for Ishmael Beah, whose situation seemed so hopeless, life eventually turned up. He was adopted by a wealthy family in New York and grew up with the education to become a successful author.
Prompt: Write about what you learned by reading the book
Pages read this week: 26
Pages read in total: 218
2/11 /2019
After finishing up the last chapters of this book by Ishmael Beah, I would like to share some of the things that I had learned. My first point is that many people, me especially, take the time we get to spend with our families for granted. Although this most likely has to do with our safe and privileged lifestyles, appreciation is still an important trait to have and expressed. Family is something that could be taken from us at any given time by factors such as politics, finances, or in Ishmael’s case, war. The second thing that I learned is that kids are vulnerable towards outside influences and therefore should be surrounded by a positive environment from early on. This is because, as seen by Ishmael who was 9-12 of age at the time, children who lose their families and friends forever, spectate gruesome slaughters, and are forced into combat become traumatized and permanently lose characteristics, like innocence, that kids should usually have. The last thing that I learned from “A Long Way Gone” is that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Even for Ishmael Beah, whose situation seemed so hopeless, life eventually turned up. He was adopted by a wealthy family in New York and grew up with the education to become a successful author.
Weekly Log #7 - A Long Way Gone
Prompt: Does this story remind you of other books you have read, movies you have seen, or experiences you have had? Describe the similarities.
Pages read this week: 14
Pages read in total: 192
2/15/2019
Ishmael Beah’s narration described in “A Long Way Gone”, reminds of a movie I had watched in the past called “Saving Private Ryan” starring Tom Hanks. My connection is based on the common theme of traveling throughout a land engulfed by war all while simultaneously searching for a separate party. In the film, Tom Hanks searches for a private named Ryan whereas in “A Long Way Gone”, Ishmael is searching for his family. In both journeys, brutal fighting and suffering is experienced. Allies and friends are also lost to the protagonist in both “Saving Private Ryan” and “A Long Way Gone”. One significant difference separating the stories is that Ishmael Beah survives at the end whereas Tom Hanks unfortunately does not.
Prompt: Does this story remind you of other books you have read, movies you have seen, or experiences you have had? Describe the similarities.
Pages read this week: 14
Pages read in total: 192
2/15/2019
Ishmael Beah’s narration described in “A Long Way Gone”, reminds of a movie I had watched in the past called “Saving Private Ryan” starring Tom Hanks. My connection is based on the common theme of traveling throughout a land engulfed by war all while simultaneously searching for a separate party. In the film, Tom Hanks searches for a private named Ryan whereas in “A Long Way Gone”, Ishmael is searching for his family. In both journeys, brutal fighting and suffering is experienced. Allies and friends are also lost to the protagonist in both “Saving Private Ryan” and “A Long Way Gone”. One significant difference separating the stories is that Ishmael Beah survives at the end whereas Tom Hanks unfortunately does not.
Weekly Log #6 - A Long Way Gone
Prompt: Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.
Pages read this week:12
Pages read in total:178
2/8/2019
When asked which character in "A Long Way Gone" I would like to have as a friend, there is no surprise that I would choose Ishmael Beah himself. Due to the book being a biography of his past memories in his perspective, we learn the most about who he is and how he thinks. Assuming that his stories and his experiences are true, I find his character traits ones suitable to make a great friend. His traits of courage, kindness, and perseverance are the ones that made me decide that he would make likable friend. Even after he "fought" with one of his friends, he included that he felt bad after, meaning that he isn't one to hold grudges. In addition, his courage and perseverance, even in times of desperation, can positivity affect the people around him. I would like to have Ishmael Beah as a friend because he is just a positive individual whom I believe can influence those around him for the better.
Prompt: Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.
Pages read this week:12
Pages read in total:178
2/8/2019
When asked which character in "A Long Way Gone" I would like to have as a friend, there is no surprise that I would choose Ishmael Beah himself. Due to the book being a biography of his past memories in his perspective, we learn the most about who he is and how he thinks. Assuming that his stories and his experiences are true, I find his character traits ones suitable to make a great friend. His traits of courage, kindness, and perseverance are the ones that made me decide that he would make likable friend. Even after he "fought" with one of his friends, he included that he felt bad after, meaning that he isn't one to hold grudges. In addition, his courage and perseverance, even in times of desperation, can positivity affect the people around him. I would like to have Ishmael Beah as a friend because he is just a positive individual whom I believe can influence those around him for the better.
Weekly Log #5 - A long Way Gone
Prompt: A personal reflection about why you loved/disliked the book (and why)
Pages read this week: 15
Pages read in total: 166
2/28/2019
I love this book because reading it made me realize how thankful/grateful I should be with my current life. Reflecting on my life, I find that stress is mostly limited to school assignments and social relationships. In comparison to slaughters and starvation, my problems really seem minimal. In other words, I love this book because of the way it opens my eyes about the privileges that I have and therefore makes my life seem brighter even in times where I fail a test or lose a friend. "A Long Way Gone" reminds me to appreciate life because it could be so much worse. I could be getting chased by blood-thirsty rebels!
Prompt: A personal reflection about why you loved/disliked the book (and why)
Pages read this week: 15
Pages read in total: 166
2/28/2019
I love this book because reading it made me realize how thankful/grateful I should be with my current life. Reflecting on my life, I find that stress is mostly limited to school assignments and social relationships. In comparison to slaughters and starvation, my problems really seem minimal. In other words, I love this book because of the way it opens my eyes about the privileges that I have and therefore makes my life seem brighter even in times where I fail a test or lose a friend. "A Long Way Gone" reminds me to appreciate life because it could be so much worse. I could be getting chased by blood-thirsty rebels!
Weekly Log #4 - A long Way Gone
Prompt: Try to relate with a character’s experiences, thoughts, actions, etc
Pages read this week: 38
Pages read in total:151
2/15/2019
Due to the revolutionary war happening around his home, there is no way I can truly relate to anything of the physical experiences that he had to go through. However, though vague, I can draw some connections mentally. Although I have never feared for my life, I have experienced the thoughts that accompany being away from family. When I was younger, I had gotten lost during a vacation at a beach somewhere in Cancun. Being alone and not knowing where my family was, I felt scared and sad, similarly to how Ishmael did. Adding on, in the same way that Ishmael had in the story, I walked around in an attempt to find them, only that I eventually got help and found my family and Ishmael didn't.
Prompt: Try to relate with a character’s experiences, thoughts, actions, etc
Pages read this week: 38
Pages read in total:151
2/15/2019
Due to the revolutionary war happening around his home, there is no way I can truly relate to anything of the physical experiences that he had to go through. However, though vague, I can draw some connections mentally. Although I have never feared for my life, I have experienced the thoughts that accompany being away from family. When I was younger, I had gotten lost during a vacation at a beach somewhere in Cancun. Being alone and not knowing where my family was, I felt scared and sad, similarly to how Ishmael did. Adding on, in the same way that Ishmael had in the story, I walked around in an attempt to find them, only that I eventually got help and found my family and Ishmael didn't.
Weekly Log #3 - A long Way Gone
Prompt: Pick 10 words from this weeks reading, ideally ones you don't know. Define them, then put them all in one sentence.
Pages read this week: 65
Pages read in total: 113
2/7/2019
1.) Commence - to begin or start
2.) Cassava - a root vegetable
3.) Adage - a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
4.) Reggae - a music genre originated in Jamaica
5.) Subsequent - coming after something in time, following
6.) Congealed - having become semisolid (usually after cooling)
7.) Vigilance - state of keeping watch for possible danger or difficulties
8.) Cackle - make a harsh sound while laughing
9.) Soukous - style of popular African music characterized by contrasting guitar melodies
10.) Disconsolate - without comfort, unhappy
Long after the purge had commenced, the disconsolate, vigilant, but ultimately injured man with a cassava in his congealed blood covered hand, subsequently let out a short cackle after hearing reggae and soukous music from his old radio.
Prompt: Pick 10 words from this weeks reading, ideally ones you don't know. Define them, then put them all in one sentence.
Pages read this week: 65
Pages read in total: 113
2/7/2019
1.) Commence - to begin or start
2.) Cassava - a root vegetable
3.) Adage - a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
4.) Reggae - a music genre originated in Jamaica
5.) Subsequent - coming after something in time, following
6.) Congealed - having become semisolid (usually after cooling)
7.) Vigilance - state of keeping watch for possible danger or difficulties
8.) Cackle - make a harsh sound while laughing
9.) Soukous - style of popular African music characterized by contrasting guitar melodies
10.) Disconsolate - without comfort, unhappy
Long after the purge had commenced, the disconsolate, vigilant, but ultimately injured man with a cassava in his congealed blood covered hand, subsequently let out a short cackle after hearing reggae and soukous music from his old radio.
Weekly Log #2 - A long Way Gone
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title
Pages read: 22
1/10/2019
After the second week of reading his non-fiction adventure of Ishmael Beah, the question of the importance of the title comes to mind. A long Way Gone has a really direct meaning in the fact that Ishmael travels so far from home from the start of the book to the end of it while trying to escape and unfortunately getting involved in the war. However I think that A long Way Gone can also serve as a more interpretable and internal meaning as well. It could imply that Ishmael had changed so much as a result from the war. In other words, Ishmael's old self was "a long way gone" due to the war which left permanent scars on his life.
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title
Pages read: 22
1/10/2019
After the second week of reading his non-fiction adventure of Ishmael Beah, the question of the importance of the title comes to mind. A long Way Gone has a really direct meaning in the fact that Ishmael travels so far from home from the start of the book to the end of it while trying to escape and unfortunately getting involved in the war. However I think that A long Way Gone can also serve as a more interpretable and internal meaning as well. It could imply that Ishmael had changed so much as a result from the war. In other words, Ishmael's old self was "a long way gone" due to the war which left permanent scars on his life.
Weekly Log #1 - A Long Way Gone
Prompt: Compare and/or Contrast the text to your life
12/19/2018
This week I finished three chapters to reach 26 pages of the book, A Long Way Gone. Within the first few pages, I had already followed Ishmael Beah through some very disturbing events. Due to Ishmael living in an area where war is physically present, It is no wonder why his lifestyle is that much more different than my life here in the United States. The biggest difference is obviously safety. Ishmael’s situation in Sierra Leone is so dangerous that many of his family and friends were killed so early on in the story. Here in South Riding, most of us take safety for granted and have never been put into a situation where our lives were jeopardized. School is also a subject of contrast. Ishmael had to pay for school enrollment and did not even go due to his father refusing to pay his tuition. In the United States, children are required by law to attend school up until a certain age.
Prompt: Compare and/or Contrast the text to your life
12/19/2018
This week I finished three chapters to reach 26 pages of the book, A Long Way Gone. Within the first few pages, I had already followed Ishmael Beah through some very disturbing events. Due to Ishmael living in an area where war is physically present, It is no wonder why his lifestyle is that much more different than my life here in the United States. The biggest difference is obviously safety. Ishmael’s situation in Sierra Leone is so dangerous that many of his family and friends were killed so early on in the story. Here in South Riding, most of us take safety for granted and have never been put into a situation where our lives were jeopardized. School is also a subject of contrast. Ishmael had to pay for school enrollment and did not even go due to his father refusing to pay his tuition. In the United States, children are required by law to attend school up until a certain age.
New Book Update!
12/18/2018
Hey guys I am back to report that I finished Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O'Malley and am now moving on to experience a chilling non-fiction book by Ishmael Beah, A Long Way Gone. The story follows around twelve year old Ishmael Beal and includes all of the gruesome memories he experienced during the violent rebellion in Sierra Leone. I think those who have troubles getting into non-fictional books due to lack of enjoyment would find reading this book interesting as it is about a really engaging topic, blood-filled war. I also want to include that the real-life aspect and the fact that this actually happened makes this book that much more fascinating. With a total of 218 pages, I would estimate A Long Way Gone to take me 3-4 weeks to wrap up. That is all I have for now so good bye and see you guys soon!
12/18/2018
Hey guys I am back to report that I finished Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O'Malley and am now moving on to experience a chilling non-fiction book by Ishmael Beah, A Long Way Gone. The story follows around twelve year old Ishmael Beal and includes all of the gruesome memories he experienced during the violent rebellion in Sierra Leone. I think those who have troubles getting into non-fictional books due to lack of enjoyment would find reading this book interesting as it is about a really engaging topic, blood-filled war. I also want to include that the real-life aspect and the fact that this actually happened makes this book that much more fascinating. With a total of 218 pages, I would estimate A Long Way Gone to take me 3-4 weeks to wrap up. That is all I have for now so good bye and see you guys soon!
Weekly Log #2 - Lost at Sea
12/13/2018
Prompt: What’s up with the setting? What does it do for the book?
Pages read: 90
After reading 90 pages of Lost at Sea this week, I realized and want to share the significance of the setting. In this book, Raleigh is traveling alongside three other teenagers in a long road trip back home to Canada. The long car ride in a way can symbolize a teenager’s life. During that awkward period of a human’s life, they can still be searching for a purpose in life and feel empty going through their everyday activities. Like being in a car, teens can also feel restricted and bored. In other words, the setting of a car fills the book with deep metaphors to their main characters who are teenagers.
12/13/2018
Prompt: What’s up with the setting? What does it do for the book?
Pages read: 90
After reading 90 pages of Lost at Sea this week, I realized and want to share the significance of the setting. In this book, Raleigh is traveling alongside three other teenagers in a long road trip back home to Canada. The long car ride in a way can symbolize a teenager’s life. During that awkward period of a human’s life, they can still be searching for a purpose in life and feel empty going through their everyday activities. Like being in a car, teens can also feel restricted and bored. In other words, the setting of a car fills the book with deep metaphors to their main characters who are teenagers.
Weekly Log #1 - Lost At Sea
12/7/2018
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title, point of view
Pages Read: 99
The title, Lost at Sea, is significant because it has a deeper metaphorical meaning. The main character, Raleigh, finds herself confused in finding out who she is and what her place is in the world. The "sea" part successfully represents the idea of life and the entire title together implies that Raleigh is currently lost in life. The fact that the graphic novel is written in Raleigh's own point of view is important because it allows us readers to experience the events from the perspective of Raleigh. This makes it easier to understand and maybe even relate to the things Raleigh is going through.
12/7/2018
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title, point of view
Pages Read: 99
The title, Lost at Sea, is significant because it has a deeper metaphorical meaning. The main character, Raleigh, finds herself confused in finding out who she is and what her place is in the world. The "sea" part successfully represents the idea of life and the entire title together implies that Raleigh is currently lost in life. The fact that the graphic novel is written in Raleigh's own point of view is important because it allows us readers to experience the events from the perspective of Raleigh. This makes it easier to understand and maybe even relate to the things Raleigh is going through.
New Book Update!
12/3/2018
Hello everyone! Today i am happy to announce that I have decided to read Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel, Lost at Sea, after finishing up Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, last week. The comic book follows a shy girl named Raleigh on her awkward road trip as she is attempting to get a grasp on her transitioning/changing life. The book can easily interest people like me who are on the verge of becoming adults as it made to be relatable for teenagers. The 189 paged book will probably take me about 1-2 weeks to complete.
12/3/2018
Hello everyone! Today i am happy to announce that I have decided to read Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novel, Lost at Sea, after finishing up Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game, last week. The comic book follows a shy girl named Raleigh on her awkward road trip as she is attempting to get a grasp on her transitioning/changing life. The book can easily interest people like me who are on the verge of becoming adults as it made to be relatable for teenagers. The 189 paged book will probably take me about 1-2 weeks to complete.
Weekly Log #6 - Ender's Game
11/29/2018
Prompt: Create a Tree Map of all the characters in the book.
I read 25 pages this week and reached the end of the novel.
11/29/2018
Prompt: Create a Tree Map of all the characters in the book.
I read 25 pages this week and reached the end of the novel.
Weekly Log #5 - Ender's game
11/26/2018
Prompt: Write a poem inspired by the book or a character
30 pages this week
People grow up fearing the buggers
But others grow up with hate
There is no sympathy for the invaders
Why should there be? With all the human soldiers they ate?
Leaders are found early
And followed till of age
The reason is obvious really
Its to prevent their future rampage!
Mazer Rackham fended them off the first time
Now Ender Wiggin has to too
Make the Buggers pay for their crime
Kill the bugs like we do with our shoe!
11/26/2018
Prompt: Write a poem inspired by the book or a character
30 pages this week
People grow up fearing the buggers
But others grow up with hate
There is no sympathy for the invaders
Why should there be? With all the human soldiers they ate?
Leaders are found early
And followed till of age
The reason is obvious really
Its to prevent their future rampage!
Mazer Rackham fended them off the first time
Now Ender Wiggin has to too
Make the Buggers pay for their crime
Kill the bugs like we do with our shoe!
Weekly Log #4 - Ender's Game
11/16/2018
Prompt: Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.
On the fourth week of this journey of reading Ender’s Game, I have reach page 270. For this weekly blog, I want to point out which character I would want to be friends with and my explanation as for why. Despite him no doubt being dangerous, as he has now killed two people, I would still choose to be friends with Ender Wiggin. This is because, we as readers view the story from his perspective and understand that he is only defending himself against bullies and that he really hates hurting other people. The book even states that he cried and said “I didn’t want to hurt him!’ when discussing his incident with Bonzo, a bully at battle school (213). As a result, I can infer that he is truly a warm-hearted individual who only wants peace and good relationships but is just forced into unfortunate situations. In addition, everyone who reads the book knows that Ender is an extremely talented intellectual who always finds ways to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against him. With such qualities, I believe that he could serve as a responsible/reliable friend as well as someone to look up to. I would like to have Ender Wiggin from Ender’s Game as a friend because he is kind-hearted, reliable, and a great role model.
11/16/2018
Prompt: Explain why you would like to have one of the characters as a friend.
On the fourth week of this journey of reading Ender’s Game, I have reach page 270. For this weekly blog, I want to point out which character I would want to be friends with and my explanation as for why. Despite him no doubt being dangerous, as he has now killed two people, I would still choose to be friends with Ender Wiggin. This is because, we as readers view the story from his perspective and understand that he is only defending himself against bullies and that he really hates hurting other people. The book even states that he cried and said “I didn’t want to hurt him!’ when discussing his incident with Bonzo, a bully at battle school (213). As a result, I can infer that he is truly a warm-hearted individual who only wants peace and good relationships but is just forced into unfortunate situations. In addition, everyone who reads the book knows that Ender is an extremely talented intellectual who always finds ways to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against him. With such qualities, I believe that he could serve as a responsible/reliable friend as well as someone to look up to. I would like to have Ender Wiggin from Ender’s Game as a friend because he is kind-hearted, reliable, and a great role model.
Weekly Log #3 - Ender's Game
11/8/2018
Prompt: Would your novel be different if the main character was of the opposite gender/race/religion/socio-economic background?
After reading 92 pages total this week to reach chapter twelve on page 200, I am back for my third weekly log on Ender’s Game. For this week I want to focus on whether I as a reader would think that the novel would “be different” if Ender, the main character, was different in race or gender. Now I honestly believe that the book would not change because Ender himself was not chosen to fulfill this great mission based on his gender or race. Instead, he was chosen by the international fleet and Colonel Graff at the start of the novel solely due to his outstanding intelligence and qualified personality. In addition, battle school has already been exposed to have enrolled females, such as Petra, and people of various races in people like Bonzo, Han Tzu, and Alai. As a result, it can be confirmed that Battle School, in which Ender currently attends, does not take factors like gender and ethnicity into account when determining whether or not to grant candidates with opportunities to become successful in the international fleet.
11/8/2018
Prompt: Would your novel be different if the main character was of the opposite gender/race/religion/socio-economic background?
After reading 92 pages total this week to reach chapter twelve on page 200, I am back for my third weekly log on Ender’s Game. For this week I want to focus on whether I as a reader would think that the novel would “be different” if Ender, the main character, was different in race or gender. Now I honestly believe that the book would not change because Ender himself was not chosen to fulfill this great mission based on his gender or race. Instead, he was chosen by the international fleet and Colonel Graff at the start of the novel solely due to his outstanding intelligence and qualified personality. In addition, battle school has already been exposed to have enrolled females, such as Petra, and people of various races in people like Bonzo, Han Tzu, and Alai. As a result, it can be confirmed that Battle School, in which Ender currently attends, does not take factors like gender and ethnicity into account when determining whether or not to grant candidates with opportunities to become successful in the international fleet.
Weekly Log #2 - Ender's Game
11/2/2018
Prompt: Describe a minor character/person in the book who had major importance. Explain
This week I have reached page 107 of the book. With my new and old understanding of the novel, one minor character who I have noticed to have a major importance in the plot is Valentine, Ender’s older sister. Valentine is important because of her influence on Ender. Due to her kind and caring personality, she was able to grow very close and develop a strong personal bond with her little brother despite everyone else despising his illegal existence as a third child. Because of the special relationship that they share, Ender revealed that her protection was the biggest reason for him even participating in battle school to begin with. This is proved in the book when Ender says “the only reason i’m here is so that a bugger won’t shoot out Valentine’s eye” (93). In other words, without Valentine’s character, Ender would not even have bothered to accept Graff’s invitation to battle school which implies that his journey would have stop in chapter one, leaving him to stay getting bullied by his classmates and brother. Valentine is important as she is essential to the books plot by serving as Ender’s incentive to succeed in battle school and eventually saving humanity from the invading buggers.
11/2/2018
Prompt: Describe a minor character/person in the book who had major importance. Explain
This week I have reached page 107 of the book. With my new and old understanding of the novel, one minor character who I have noticed to have a major importance in the plot is Valentine, Ender’s older sister. Valentine is important because of her influence on Ender. Due to her kind and caring personality, she was able to grow very close and develop a strong personal bond with her little brother despite everyone else despising his illegal existence as a third child. Because of the special relationship that they share, Ender revealed that her protection was the biggest reason for him even participating in battle school to begin with. This is proved in the book when Ender says “the only reason i’m here is so that a bugger won’t shoot out Valentine’s eye” (93). In other words, without Valentine’s character, Ender would not even have bothered to accept Graff’s invitation to battle school which implies that his journey would have stop in chapter one, leaving him to stay getting bullied by his classmates and brother. Valentine is important as she is essential to the books plot by serving as Ender’s incentive to succeed in battle school and eventually saving humanity from the invading buggers.
Weekly Log #1 - Ender’s Game
10/25/2018
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title, point of view
So far, while immersing myself in this amazing science fiction world created by Orson Scott Card, I can not help but notice the significant inferences that can be made due to its title. From the very first 30 to 40 pages or so of the book, it is made clear that Andrew, otherwise known as Ender, is not like his peers. He is different in terms of birth order (third child = shamed upon), intelligence, and most importantly, personality. Him being bullied because he is the third child of a family that lives in a society where families are expected to only house two is pretty straightforward. Ender being mentally advanced compared to his brother and classmates and therefore getting exclusively selected to attend “battle school” to be a future commander of the international fleet is also straightforward. However, Ender’s serious personality, displayed by his thoughts which we as readers are exposed to due to the book being told in his point of view is what has a connection to the title. Although the word “game” is generally supposed to mean an activity that is simple, fun, and carefree, because Ender is different, the word “game” in the title, “Ender’s Game” has a different connotation. Unlike the definition of games for other kids, for Ender, the game that he is playing is extremely complicated (we are talking space battle strategies), definitely not fun (he is going to a school that will prepare him for the “game” for 10 years without any breaks), and super stressful (the outcome determines the existence of humanity).
10/25/2018
Prompt: Explore the significance of the title, point of view
So far, while immersing myself in this amazing science fiction world created by Orson Scott Card, I can not help but notice the significant inferences that can be made due to its title. From the very first 30 to 40 pages or so of the book, it is made clear that Andrew, otherwise known as Ender, is not like his peers. He is different in terms of birth order (third child = shamed upon), intelligence, and most importantly, personality. Him being bullied because he is the third child of a family that lives in a society where families are expected to only house two is pretty straightforward. Ender being mentally advanced compared to his brother and classmates and therefore getting exclusively selected to attend “battle school” to be a future commander of the international fleet is also straightforward. However, Ender’s serious personality, displayed by his thoughts which we as readers are exposed to due to the book being told in his point of view is what has a connection to the title. Although the word “game” is generally supposed to mean an activity that is simple, fun, and carefree, because Ender is different, the word “game” in the title, “Ender’s Game” has a different connotation. Unlike the definition of games for other kids, for Ender, the game that he is playing is extremely complicated (we are talking space battle strategies), definitely not fun (he is going to a school that will prepare him for the “game” for 10 years without any breaks), and super stressful (the outcome determines the existence of humanity).
New Book Update!
10/23/2018
Hi everyone! I am excited to announce that I will be taking on Orson Scott Card's Novel, Ender's Game as my very first book for the independent reading project. The book is based on defeating an invasive alien species that they refer to as "buggers" which is pretty epic if you are someone who has interest in futuristic content like myself. This science fiction book has 324 pages and looks like it will take me about three to four weeks to finish.
10/23/2018
Hi everyone! I am excited to announce that I will be taking on Orson Scott Card's Novel, Ender's Game as my very first book for the independent reading project. The book is based on defeating an invasive alien species that they refer to as "buggers" which is pretty epic if you are someone who has interest in futuristic content like myself. This science fiction book has 324 pages and looks like it will take me about three to four weeks to finish.