In your lifetime, there are countless times when you show your emotions, whether it's good or not. In the book The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt, the author uses various techniques to help develop the emotions in the story. The author uses metaphors, symbolism and descriptive language to show emotions and thinking of the characters.
The author uses descriptive language to helps develop the emotion of the characters. The description “They both turned their little black eyes towards me - bulging with demonic delight-and clawed hysterically at the bars that were hardly holding them from escape.” (42). This shows the suspense and shock the character, Holling was going through. The two rats, Caliban and Sycorax in their cage staring at Holling ready to pounce. Another example, "The leaves up in the hills still had that fresh color...and they give off that green smell that mixes well with sunshine in June." (243) shows the character’s relaxed mind set. Towards the end of the novel when Holling gets …show more content…
Holling’s home known as the “Perfect House” and how it’s falling apart is an example of symbolism. “... followed by a roar and crash as the entire newly plastered ceiling fell, smashing down the top of the baby grand piano…” (131) shows how even a house that was once perfect can fall apart. The ceiling falling apart symbolizes how nothing is perfect and you have to accept it. This also ties with accepting others and their thoughts and emotion, as no one can be perfect but can improve. The author also uses the symbol “Toads, beetles, bats” (56) countless times throughout the novel. This symbol often used to express frustration and show when the conversation becomes awkward. This expresses the current thoughts of Holling and his surroundings. It’s essentially a weapon to release his anger without others around him understanding the meaning. This symbol helps the reader understand the character’s surroundings and inner
The author uses descriptive language to helps develop the emotion of the characters. The description “They both turned their little black eyes towards me - bulging with demonic delight-and clawed hysterically at the bars that were hardly holding them from escape.” (42). This shows the suspense and shock the character, Holling was going through. The two rats, Caliban and Sycorax in their cage staring at Holling ready to pounce. Another example, "The leaves up in the hills still had that fresh color...and they give off that green smell that mixes well with sunshine in June." (243) shows the character’s relaxed mind set. Towards the end of the novel when Holling gets …show more content…
Holling’s home known as the “Perfect House” and how it’s falling apart is an example of symbolism. “... followed by a roar and crash as the entire newly plastered ceiling fell, smashing down the top of the baby grand piano…” (131) shows how even a house that was once perfect can fall apart. The ceiling falling apart symbolizes how nothing is perfect and you have to accept it. This also ties with accepting others and their thoughts and emotion, as no one can be perfect but can improve. The author also uses the symbol “Toads, beetles, bats” (56) countless times throughout the novel. This symbol often used to express frustration and show when the conversation becomes awkward. This expresses the current thoughts of Holling and his surroundings. It’s essentially a weapon to release his anger without others around him understanding the meaning. This symbol helps the reader understand the character’s surroundings and inner