The tragedy of the 9/11 attack had a lasting impact on the dynamic of families and individuals across the nation. As the unbelievable occurred, people struggled to find ways to overcome the situations they had been faced with. In his novel, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Jonathan Safran Foer emphasizes this through elements in his writing such as characterization, graphic images, a detailed setting, and the use of multiple narrative strands. These effectively create the story of nine year old Oskar and his journey to healing after the loss of his father in the 9/11 attack. Foer’s strategic use of these devices gives this story depth and shows how the tragedy and loss caused by 9/11 can be complicated by guilt, anger, fear, and resentment,…