Nao's Diary Analysis

Hi! My name’s Cliff! I’m a pretty friendly person, if I do say so myself, I promise ☺. I just want to apologize in advance for anything stupid, or pathetic that I put in this diary. I don’t really think this whole diary thing is even a good idea, but my mom thought writing down my feelings would be beneficial for my transition to high school. I doubt it, but I might as well try. Hey, these types of things aren’t cheap and my parents are trying to help. I’m not going to start off with dear diary, or journal. Frankly, I think diaries are a waste anyway, why would I want to write down feelings or things in general that I don’t want anyone knowing? I should probably end my rant about diaries and talk about something more relevant to my life? I guess its best to start off by saying I just …show more content…
Ruth has an extreme case of writers block and is unable to begin her next novel. Ruth discovers the diary on the beach, and becomes instantly attached to it. The diary conveys a sense of curiosity. The curiosity that the diary creates causes Ruth to become instantly connected and obsessed with Nao. In one specific case Oliver, Ruth’s husband, becomes furious with her obsession of Nao’s life. Eventually, Ruth discovers that Nao is able to overcome the many struggles that she deals with, with the help of her family especially her grandmother and father. Nao’s accomplishments: including returning to school in Canada and deciding not to commit suicide, allows Ruth to believe in the possibility that Nao is still alive. When Ruth’s husband Oliver asks if she’s happy with the information obtained after a long period of time and is able to add to her knowledge of Nao’s history, she responds, “Yes, I suppose I am” (401). The sense of completeness that Ruth obtains allows her to overcome her inability to write a new novel. Ultimately Nao’s life influences her to write her own