Happy Ending Analysis

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What device does almost everyone in their everyday lives use? What, to both CEO’s of million-dollar company’s and stay home moms, is useful? It is not an iPhone; it is a rubric; either in paper form or imaginary form. With a rubric, working through decisions are easier. Fair grades or critiques of activities, leaders, ideas, homework, etc. is the main use. Of course the rubric changes according to what is being graded, but the inspiration is the same. Several important, yet simple aspects of books that are crucial for making a well written piece are included; a strong opening, relatable character, plot twists, romance, conflict, and happy endings. Consisting of six sections, the rubric explicitly shows what creates a worthwhile read in my opinion. A grade is assigned to each section according to importance. …show more content…
An ending if the last portion the reader sees. Why leave them disappointed or in tears? William Victor from Creative Writing Now says this in his article about satisfying story endings, “The ending of a story or novel forms readers ' final impression of what they have read. An effective ending seals the readers ' satisfaction with your piece. It leaves them thinking and maybe talking about it long after they have finished reading.” Happy endings don’t always happen. Not every boy gets the girl, and not every girl gets a Mr. Darcy. Why conform to real life? We are all told to veer from the path and use our imagination. BBC news magazine, in their article about why we are addicted to happy endings states, “We 're always being warned not to expect happy endings to the ecological, economic and political crises that beset the world, and yet when times are grim, these upbeat conclusions abound in the stories we seek out.” A happy ending gives readers something to live for. Even if it doesn’t always happen. It gives them satisfaction and encouragement that sometimes happy endings do

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