Resonation of a Genre
The purpose of a genre is one that dates back all the way to Neolithic times. The Epic of Gilgamesh told the story of the great king. The Odyssey and the Iliad told us of heroes searching for redemption and glory. In the Middle Ages audiences were enthralled with tales of chivalry and trickery. King Arthur and his knights fought for truth and justice in epic ballads. Reynard the Fox entertained many with his fables of trickery and cleverness.
There are so many genres and themes that we have to question why they exist in the first place. In my opinion, all genres originate with what is now known as The Hero’s Journey. While the genre didn’t receive its official title until more modern times, all stories share …show more content…
Ender is isolated from his squadmates and forced into different armies. His squadmates don’t really consider him to be a “friend”, but rather someone who they trust and like as an authority figure. This scenario can be quite depressing and might strike a chord for some readers. Ender is pushed to the limits by those who see him as the one who will finish off the Buggers, which doesn’t bode well for his mental health. Having high expectations of someone so young can cause unintended reactions. Many young children who start school for the first time might experience the same …show more content…
More often than not, the hero will have friends by their side. They will have their Samwise Gamgee, their Samwell Tarly, a friend who will always remain by their side to carry them up any obstacles. When the protagonist has that one moment of despair, when they can’t go on any further and don’t know how to go forth, they need that one true companion to help overcome the odds. I’m lucky to have not one, but two, friends like this. Having a good friend to help can be just what people need. Take Valentine, for example. While she was unable to be physically next to Ender for most of the story, she used her influence to help him and in the end, she was able to meet with him again and followed him in his
The purpose of a genre is one that dates back all the way to Neolithic times. The Epic of Gilgamesh told the story of the great king. The Odyssey and the Iliad told us of heroes searching for redemption and glory. In the Middle Ages audiences were enthralled with tales of chivalry and trickery. King Arthur and his knights fought for truth and justice in epic ballads. Reynard the Fox entertained many with his fables of trickery and cleverness.
There are so many genres and themes that we have to question why they exist in the first place. In my opinion, all genres originate with what is now known as The Hero’s Journey. While the genre didn’t receive its official title until more modern times, all stories share …show more content…
Ender is isolated from his squadmates and forced into different armies. His squadmates don’t really consider him to be a “friend”, but rather someone who they trust and like as an authority figure. This scenario can be quite depressing and might strike a chord for some readers. Ender is pushed to the limits by those who see him as the one who will finish off the Buggers, which doesn’t bode well for his mental health. Having high expectations of someone so young can cause unintended reactions. Many young children who start school for the first time might experience the same …show more content…
More often than not, the hero will have friends by their side. They will have their Samwise Gamgee, their Samwell Tarly, a friend who will always remain by their side to carry them up any obstacles. When the protagonist has that one moment of despair, when they can’t go on any further and don’t know how to go forth, they need that one true companion to help overcome the odds. I’m lucky to have not one, but two, friends like this. Having a good friend to help can be just what people need. Take Valentine, for example. While she was unable to be physically next to Ender for most of the story, she used her influence to help him and in the end, she was able to meet with him again and followed him in his