The author, Neal Shusterman, intrinsically develops an complex character—Rowan Damisch—to parallel the brick wall of insecurity that an individual often barricade themselves from within, where the small embers of fire that one encompasses are fanned to their very notions and moralities that motivates one to remain indestructible amongst the evils of both damaging psychological and physical aspects. Rowan Damisch is an remarkable calamity waiting to unravel; the development of his individuality begins with the seed of an amiable and selfless nature which is eventually obstructed and intertwined with the psychological aspect of an untamed poison: corruption. Predominantly, the complexity of this protagonist is driven by the inclinations of following
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In regards to the text, Rowan symbolizes the archetype of a civilization; a place that is sheltered with regulations, where moral values and ethics play a key role in determining a cultivating a refined civilization. On the other hand, one of the influential characters who molds Rowan into the ambivalent figure towards the end of the novel—Honorable Scythe Goddard— symbolizes the atrocious nature of savagery within this dystopian novel. Scythe Goddard displays the psychological aspect of an untamed poison; the use of corruption which disguises the malevolence of savagery, by maliciously enjoying the thrill of murdering others for the sake of pleasure and fame. Based on the theme that has been weaved throughout the storyline delicately by the author, Neal Shusterman, the personality of Rowan is overshadowed by the values of the society that is inflicted upon him to provide guidance against the evils of humanity. Rowan diligently strives to remain above the inner psychological conflicts preventing Rowan from acting upon the “revelations” that Scythe Godard illustrated another pivotal theme of individual versus …show more content…
The concept of survival is especially intriguing within this novel as it approaches the belief of the author’s interpretation of this particular theme with great apprehension. Regarding the term of “survival of the fittest,” this particular ideology broaches the theme of this literary work through physical and psychological aspects of the characterization of Rowan Damisch. In physical terms, Rowan is forced to compete with another protagonist, Citra Terranova, for the sake of his survival during the renouncement of his apprenticeship. “‘We’re being forced to live together and forced to compete at something neither of us wants to compete over… But that still doesn't mean we cant have each other's backs.’” (Shusterman, 52) It can be evidently seen that both protagonists are not very eager to pursue their apprenticeship as junior scythes. In order to clear away a shroud of doubt, both Citra and Rowan come to a mutual agreement to help each other out in order to survive in the very clutches of the Scythedom, thus beginning their frenemy relationship. Mentally, Rowan is forced to survive by his own means by not succumbing to the poison of savagery that seems to be present everywhere. “Rowan wanted to despise all of this, but there was something about honing one’s skill, no matter the nature of that skill, that was rewarding. What he hated was the fact
In regards to the text, Rowan symbolizes the archetype of a civilization; a place that is sheltered with regulations, where moral values and ethics play a key role in determining a cultivating a refined civilization. On the other hand, one of the influential characters who molds Rowan into the ambivalent figure towards the end of the novel—Honorable Scythe Goddard— symbolizes the atrocious nature of savagery within this dystopian novel. Scythe Goddard displays the psychological aspect of an untamed poison; the use of corruption which disguises the malevolence of savagery, by maliciously enjoying the thrill of murdering others for the sake of pleasure and fame. Based on the theme that has been weaved throughout the storyline delicately by the author, Neal Shusterman, the personality of Rowan is overshadowed by the values of the society that is inflicted upon him to provide guidance against the evils of humanity. Rowan diligently strives to remain above the inner psychological conflicts preventing Rowan from acting upon the “revelations” that Scythe Godard illustrated another pivotal theme of individual versus …show more content…
The concept of survival is especially intriguing within this novel as it approaches the belief of the author’s interpretation of this particular theme with great apprehension. Regarding the term of “survival of the fittest,” this particular ideology broaches the theme of this literary work through physical and psychological aspects of the characterization of Rowan Damisch. In physical terms, Rowan is forced to compete with another protagonist, Citra Terranova, for the sake of his survival during the renouncement of his apprenticeship. “‘We’re being forced to live together and forced to compete at something neither of us wants to compete over… But that still doesn't mean we cant have each other's backs.’” (Shusterman, 52) It can be evidently seen that both protagonists are not very eager to pursue their apprenticeship as junior scythes. In order to clear away a shroud of doubt, both Citra and Rowan come to a mutual agreement to help each other out in order to survive in the very clutches of the Scythedom, thus beginning their frenemy relationship. Mentally, Rowan is forced to survive by his own means by not succumbing to the poison of savagery that seems to be present everywhere. “Rowan wanted to despise all of this, but there was something about honing one’s skill, no matter the nature of that skill, that was rewarding. What he hated was the fact