College English 12A Final Exam
During our time spent in college english we have read a multitude of novels, each alluding to hard hitting themes such as: betrayal, rebellion, the fight for freedom, personal growth, sins and our own vices. Each novel impacting us, and echoing throughout us whether or not we’re aware of its presence. The aforementioned themes are companions to lessons that are immensely applicable to each of us as we take the leap into the new world and lifestyle of becoming independent adults. During my experience with college english I personally read three novels: 1984 by George Orwell, Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, and Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.
These three novels surrounded themselves in many themes, both explicitly explained, and those lying beneath the surface. Of these themes four are pronounced the most: dystopian, rebellion, the ongoing battle for freedom, and personal growth. Dystopian settings are always strife with grief and government chaos, This can be shown in 1984 (Orwell) with the mere presence of Big Brother looming over their shoulders like Moros*, waiting for a single slip up to strike. In Left Behind (LaHaye & …show more content…
In 1984 (Orwell) we watch as Winston begins to open up to people, realizing that shifting through life is not living, merely being alive. In Left Behind we observe as Rayford Steele confronts his sins and accepts them, yet using them to motivate him to further grow as a person to reach new heights. Finally in Steelheart we take notice of how in beginning the main character has only ambition, yet no goal, becoming over confident and naive, resulting in him learning the world is not as it seems and plans are necessary for success. We are shown that through personal folly we must surpass ourselves and our sins to truly improve and
During our time spent in college english we have read a multitude of novels, each alluding to hard hitting themes such as: betrayal, rebellion, the fight for freedom, personal growth, sins and our own vices. Each novel impacting us, and echoing throughout us whether or not we’re aware of its presence. The aforementioned themes are companions to lessons that are immensely applicable to each of us as we take the leap into the new world and lifestyle of becoming independent adults. During my experience with college english I personally read three novels: 1984 by George Orwell, Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, and Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson.
These three novels surrounded themselves in many themes, both explicitly explained, and those lying beneath the surface. Of these themes four are pronounced the most: dystopian, rebellion, the ongoing battle for freedom, and personal growth. Dystopian settings are always strife with grief and government chaos, This can be shown in 1984 (Orwell) with the mere presence of Big Brother looming over their shoulders like Moros*, waiting for a single slip up to strike. In Left Behind (LaHaye & …show more content…
In 1984 (Orwell) we watch as Winston begins to open up to people, realizing that shifting through life is not living, merely being alive. In Left Behind we observe as Rayford Steele confronts his sins and accepts them, yet using them to motivate him to further grow as a person to reach new heights. Finally in Steelheart we take notice of how in beginning the main character has only ambition, yet no goal, becoming over confident and naive, resulting in him learning the world is not as it seems and plans are necessary for success. We are shown that through personal folly we must surpass ourselves and our sins to truly improve and