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chapter 1:I think the striking technique is a unique approach. I thought it showed how Juliette does not trust people and is a tiny bit nuttso;)
I liked how the author writes in this technique in the beginning because for one if she hadn't it might have been slightly boring inside of Juliette's mind. But instead she made intriguing and also gave us clues to Juliette's past. Overall I loved the author's choice and the first chapter!!! (and the whole book:)
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I think the striking technique is a unique approach. I thought it showed how Juliette does not trust people and is a tiny bit nuttso;)
I liked how the author writes in this technique in ..."
The nuttso part is so true - it shows that she is losing her hold on reality and that she has an awareness of what is going on but she choses to ignore it, or she realises what people are thinking as apposed to what they are saying. Nice answer and thanks for joining in the discussion!
*smiles* thanks:) and no problem! haha i read this a few months ago so tomorrow i'm going to reread it so i can be more into the discussions!
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I am so happy because I finally reserved the book at the library and it has now arrived so I can get this weekend and after reading the other couple of books I borrowed I can start it.
I had to go through a lot till i found this book
First I found like 5 e-book copies on epubbud but none of them worked on my e-reader so then I went searching through bookshops and none of them for some silly reason had them in stock so then I searched through all the libraries I am a member of till I found one copy which I reserved
I just started the book today. I was not sure how I'd feel about the strike through technique, but once I got past the first couple pages, I liked it. I think that she counts everything in an attempt to stay sane, which is an interesting juxtaposition with the strike throughs, since that makes her seem a little crazy.Only three chapters in, but already hooked :-)
OOH :) Start reading this today!
I just started reading this last night! I'm 6 chapters in but already hooked! I like the strikethrough technique and how she rambles sometimes and counts lots of things. I think it shows us how her mind is operating, especially after being locked up with no human contact for so long.
Chapter 1:
The author uses
the striking technqiuealot during the first chapter.For example, the quote: "You're getting a
cellmateroomate...We hope you rot to death in this placeFor good behaviour," they said to me."#1 What is the effect of this technique on the reader, and what insights does it give you into the way the narrator thinks?
#2 Is it significant about they way she gains insights or is it referring to her state of mind (fragile/broken/shattered)?
#3 You'll notice that this information given in the crossed out areas is important - why do you think, out of all the techniques available, the author chose this one?
Chapter 2:
Read this quote/quote collaboration:
"I'm wearing dead cotton on my limbs and a blush of roses on my face...I catch the rose petals as they fall from my cheeks...I blink and bottle my breaths."
#1: What is the effect of the imagery used? And the fact that all the things the narrator compares to are so very different from the stark sterile environment she is in. Does this make her situation more real? Or does it add to the dream-like, hazy aspect of her thoughts?
#2: What is the effect on you, the reader, when the narrator is constantly counting things? Do you think she does this for a reason (keep sanity in check/to keep track of days, etc.)? Or do you think it is purely habit?
#3: What is your first impression of the new guy? How is this impression brought across?
Chapter 3:
Read this quote:
"We don't have much time. We have to hurry." (Narrator)
"Wait, what?" (Guy) "But there's no light- we can't even see where we're going-"
"Quickly. Take the hem of my shirt." (Narrator)
#1: What is the effect of the fact the narrator's sentences are distinct and short, whereas the guy's are all over the place, full of energy and clearly show his character?
#2: Why do you think the narrator chooses to help him (the guy)?
#3: "The world has not broken him yet. Such freedom in ignorance." What are your thoughts on this quote?