In What Ways Does The Author Draw You Into The World Of The Novel? (We All Fall Down)
Robert Cormier's We All Fall Down is a compelling novel about individuals who 'fall down' in society, hence the title of the novel. The novel itself is ultimately pessimistic as it contains a negative plot. Techniques are used to compel the reader to explore the text. These techniques include the events, themes and the structure of the text.
The beginning is the most important part of the novel as it instantly draws the reader into the novel. The characters known as 'The Trashers' charge their way into a local neighbourhood home trashing everything in their path. 'The trashers went through the house leaving everything broken, they trashed everything in their path.' The responder learns that The Trashers have no mercy and are very aggressive. This compels the responder. Karen Jerome, the victim of the trashing ends up in a coma due to being pushed down the stairs. This lets the reader wonder if she will ever wake up? An important aspect that compels the reader to continue reading. Short sentences are also used to create suspense as well as violent verbs such as 'piss on the walls' and 'trashing' to interest the responder.
The Avenger in We All Fall Down is arguably the most important character in the novel because of the events created by him that compels the reader. The Avenger is a mentally unstable character who ends up killing a school bully named Vaughn Masterson. 'The bones crunched as the bullet penetrated his face.' At this moment, the event shocks the responder and the responder discovers the character of The Avenger, what he is like. The Avenger ends up killing again, this time his grandfather as he may be 'on' to his grandson about what he did to Vaughn Masterson. Cormier uses this event to keep the responder interested in his novel. The novel would lose much of its suspense without The Avenger as his character is the most interesting.
Cormier uses two important events in his novel that adds to the suspense of his novel. One of the events is the ending of the first episode of the novel when the responder discovers that Jane gave Harry Flowers the key to the house. A plot technique designed to once again persuade the reader to continue reading. The other event that Cormier uses in his novel is the ending of the second episode. Jane Jerome is kidnapped by The Avenger because he is angry at the fact that Jane is dating one of The Trashers (Buddy Walker). The Avenger constantly reminds Jane that he is '11 years old.' Jane uses the strength of her mind to escape her situation, 'An 11 year old wouldn't look at a girl's breasts.' This event creates suspense for the responder. 'He slit both of his wrists and then stabbed himself in the stomach.' Violence which is conveyed to add to the suspense of Cormier's novel. This thrilling climax effectively draws the reader into the storyline.
Cormier has effectively drawn his readers into his thrilling novel. He has spread all of his events out well. If he used all of the events at once the reader would lose interest. The themes that he has conveyed have also added to the novel. Cormier has created a novel that effectively draws the reader 'into the world.'
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Robert Cormier's We All Fall Down is a compelling novel about individuals who 'fall down' in society, hence the title of the novel. The novel itself is ultimately pessimistic as it contains a negative plot. Techniques are used to compel the reader to explore the text. These techniques include the events, themes and the structure of the text.
The beginning is the most important part of the novel as it instantly draws the reader into the novel. The characters known as 'The Trashers' charge their way into a local neighbourhood home trashing everything in their path. 'The trashers went through the house leaving everything broken, they trashed everything in their path.' The responder learns that The Trashers have no mercy and are very aggressive. This compels the responder. Karen Jerome, the victim of the trashing ends up in a coma due to being pushed down the stairs. This lets the reader wonder if she will ever wake up? An important aspect that compels the reader to continue reading. Short sentences are also used to create suspense as well as violent verbs such as 'piss on the walls' and 'trashing' to interest the responder.
The Avenger in We All Fall Down is arguably the most important character in the novel because of the events created by him that compels the reader. The Avenger is a mentally unstable character who ends up killing a school bully named Vaughn Masterson. 'The bones crunched as the bullet penetrated his face.' At this moment, the event shocks the responder and the responder discovers the character of The Avenger, what he is like. The Avenger ends up killing again, this time his grandfather as he may be 'on' to his grandson about what he did to Vaughn Masterson. Cormier uses this event to keep the responder interested in his novel. The novel would lose much of its suspense without The Avenger as his character is the most interesting.
Cormier uses two important events in his novel that adds to the suspense of his novel. One of the events is the ending of the first episode of the novel when the responder discovers that Jane gave Harry Flowers the key to the house. A plot technique designed to once again persuade the reader to continue reading. The other event that Cormier uses in his novel is the ending of the second episode. Jane Jerome is kidnapped by The Avenger because he is angry at the fact that Jane is dating one of The Trashers (Buddy Walker). The Avenger constantly reminds Jane that he is '11 years old.' Jane uses the strength of her mind to escape her situation, 'An 11 year old wouldn't look at a girl's breasts.' This event creates suspense for the responder. 'He slit both of his wrists and then stabbed himself in the stomach.' Violence which is conveyed to add to the suspense of Cormier's novel. This thrilling climax effectively draws the reader into the storyline.
Cormier has effectively drawn his readers into his thrilling novel. He has spread all of his events out well. If he used all of the events at once the reader would lose interest. The themes that he has conveyed have also added to the novel. Cormier has created a novel that effectively draws the reader 'into the world.'
I want you guys to give me some feedback. Would be greatly appreciated.
