viernes, 23 de marzo de 2012

Comparison Novel Project (4)

http://prezi.com/zjvv5qwhsftk/theme-of-uglies-by-scott-westerfield/

Theme Discussion Novel Project (3)

My Partner, Willy Bergman, and I sat down and had a long and interesting discussion on the theme of our book, "Uglies" by Scott Westerfield. We came up with two themes that had already an origin based on our independent thoughts and reading of the book. I stood with my former decision, even after sharing and comparing ideas and notes. I decided that what I thought was the theme of the book is accepting yourself no matter what. Willy thought that the theme was that you cant let anione trick you into thinking that you dont matter. It is an important theme as well, since it shows to the reader the importance of self value.

We had a long talk and at the end, we decided that the most important theme was accepting yourself no matter what. First of all, to think you matter you have to accept yourself, so this one won like being a first step. Second of all, it is the most presented point in the book and we interpreted it as the stongest message that the author tried to send.

Universal Theme Examples (1.5)

Novel Project (Uglies)

1. Man vs. Man: This is war; FDR against The British Guy
2. Man vs. Nature: Tarzan
3. Man vs. Society: iRobot
4. Man vs. Himself: Agent Salt
5. Man vs. Supernatural: Hancock
6. Family is important: "Bajo el Mismo Techo (This is life; I think)
7. Humans have the Same Needs: The Pursuit of Happiness
8. Sacrifices bring rewards: Mission Without Permission
9. Death is Part of the Life Cycle: Narnia and Prince Caspian
10. Love Conquers All: The Holiday
11. Overcoming Adversity: Ant Bully
12. Friendship depends on Sacrifice: This is War, Dug´s sacrifice

Theme and Why (2.5)

Novel Project (Uglies)

In my opinion, the theme of this book is caring about yourself, accepting yourself no matter what. Tally and Shay showed something very important throughout the book, the one wanted to change and be pretty while the other didnt care what others thought and just wanted to adventure the lands, break the rules and enjoy her life. Later, David appears and shows looks dont matter.

I think what most shocked Tally and caused her to be so obssesed with the surgery was the fact that she was pretty behind the rest of her friends and she just wanted to meet up with them again. That, other with the impulse of society, I think is the main reason for her obsession. I think this is the theme of the book because this is what the book is about. It shows the life of a young girl in a society into which everyone is born ugly and later transformed pretty. Tally and Shay´s ability to overllok and toggle that no matter what is what the author is trying to communicate to the reader.

Notes of Book Theme (Novel Project 2.0)

Clues of Theme: (Uglies)

- Tally desperate of growing up to get surgery and become pretty
-  Despites herself, thinks is SOO ugly
- Author making reference strongly to surgery and Tally´s urge to change into pretty
- Authors introduction to Sha so close to the surgery and how she changes Tally
- The way that te author enfacieses that there is no being prettty and ugly, just the samewhere  David lives
- Importance of being pretty in that ilustrated world

domingo, 4 de marzo de 2012

Things to Improve in Writing

- Using Transitional Words
- Run on Sentences
- Repeating words through paragraphs
- spelling
- Redundant explanations