Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, is a book about three people, Kathy, Tommy and Ruth, who were raised so that when they reach a certain age, they will donate their vital organs. They were raised for this and only for this. Growing up in these conditions, and knowing those awful things their whole lives, really shaped each individual character differently.
Kathy changed the most when she left her boarding school and finally went out into the real world. At her boarding school, Hailsham, she was outspoken. She even spoke up for Tommy when no one would. But now that she is no longer in Hailsham, she seems lost. People not from Hailsham are just so different. She can't adapt, no matter how hard she tries. It just seems wrong.
Tommy is similar to Kathy in the sense that he is finding it hard to adapt. But unlike Kathy, he doesn't see why he has to adapt, he doesn't see why he should have to change. He wants everything to stay as it was, he doesn't see why he shouldn't. I think this is brave of Tommy to think like, especially since he is under so much pressure to change. Tommy doesn't bend to pressure, and that is something that I admire greatly.
Ruth's view on things vary greatly from both Kathy's and Tommy's views. Ruth desperately wants to fit in, she desperately wants people to like her. She doesn't want people to think that she's weird or abnormal. She is so obsessed with her image that she thinks that not only does she have to change, so does everybody that is close to her. There is no other way. Adapt or die.
While everyone is this book is changing, I wonder why they're changing. Is it because they want to fit in? Or do they just want to escape the fact they are abnormal? They were made to die. Maybe they just want to forget that. I don't blame them.
Eleni Broadwell 811
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really interesting. I like how you compare and contrast the characters.
If you have this book still, can I borrow it? I really like how it sounds, and I would like to read it. I like how you expand the characters of Kathy, Tommy, and Ruth equally. It makes this blogpost easy to follow and me want to go to the library. :D
ReplyDeleteYou can borrow it! I actually just finished it.
DeleteThis post was really interesting. The idea that you left us with was thought provoking and I really liked the character comparison
ReplyDeleteI really loved the way you kind of started a conversation with the reader, which is a result of the tone you adapted. And the end too, leaves room for discussion to further the ideas you brought up in your story. Amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to read the book. I like how you compared the characters' opinions and showed how they define their personalities. You stick to the book, which is something I should try to improve on. It's literal, straightforward, and easy to understand. I also liked how unbiased you are when talking about the characters.
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I like how easy to read this post is to read you really explain the characters to the reader so they think they know what you are talking about. I also like how question the book. Good job :D
ReplyDelete-Emily Ourzdine
I really liked this reading response and just because of your fantastic writing, I'm going to nominate you for All Star Mentors. What I like is how you compare each characters by their personalities. Your opinions were strong and the message was said clearly.
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