The Importance of Family Through the course of one’s lifetime, there are times when people face difficulties and are in need of assistance. In Emma Donoghue’s Room, the author uses symbolism, metaphor and personification to portray that when one faces fear, they find comfort in their relationship with their family. Throughout the passage, Donoghue uses symbolism, metaphor and personification to validate the comfort that family brings to an individual. The main character Jack complains to Ma that he “…can’t find Tooth” (Donoghue 306), the item he carried around when he was separated from Ma. Ma’s tooth symbolizes the close relationship she has with Jack. This indicates that when humans are faced with new environments that provoke fear, they
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When Jack states that “…nothing makes Ma scared. Except Old Nick maybe” (Donoghue 13). This shows how Ma is afraid of the unforeseeable future. She’s afraid of Old Nick’s unpredictable behavior and worries about Jack’s safety. She has a very close with relationship with Jack, so she is willing to do anything to protect him. She depends on Jack’s company during hardship and without him she is all alone in the Room. When Ma explains to Jack about how being scared “…is what you're feeling but brave is what you're doing” (Donoghue 116), it shows how family eases the feeling of agitation. Ma provides comfort for Jack during his hardest times and is able to resolve his feelings of uneasiness. Jack also believes in Ma’s words and trusts her wholeheartedly. The novel depicts the importance of human relationships during times of trouble. Room is a new classic novel that demonstrates that fear can be conquered by the sense of reassurance relationships provide. In today’s world, people are faced with fear and the stress of meeting unrealistic expectations. Explicitly, adolescents are influenced by the media to act, dress and look a certain way. This can pressurize them and make them afraid of not being unable to meet those expectations. Ultimately, one must not be afraid of everyday difficulties, but instead find comfort in the relationships we have built with
When Jack states that “…nothing makes Ma scared. Except Old Nick maybe” (Donoghue 13). This shows how Ma is afraid of the unforeseeable future. She’s afraid of Old Nick’s unpredictable behavior and worries about Jack’s safety. She has a very close with relationship with Jack, so she is willing to do anything to protect him. She depends on Jack’s company during hardship and without him she is all alone in the Room. When Ma explains to Jack about how being scared “…is what you're feeling but brave is what you're doing” (Donoghue 116), it shows how family eases the feeling of agitation. Ma provides comfort for Jack during his hardest times and is able to resolve his feelings of uneasiness. Jack also believes in Ma’s words and trusts her wholeheartedly. The novel depicts the importance of human relationships during times of trouble. Room is a new classic novel that demonstrates that fear can be conquered by the sense of reassurance relationships provide. In today’s world, people are faced with fear and the stress of meeting unrealistic expectations. Explicitly, adolescents are influenced by the media to act, dress and look a certain way. This can pressurize them and make them afraid of not being unable to meet those expectations. Ultimately, one must not be afraid of everyday difficulties, but instead find comfort in the relationships we have built with