The Accidental Tourist is a novel written by Anne Taylor originally published in 1985. She has thirteen novels published so far, and over fifty short stories written. The Accidental Tourist introduces us to main protagonist, Macon Leary, and the life changes he goes through after a “divorce”. Macon is married to Sarah for about twenty years, until she decides to end the relationship and separate. However, the divorce papers are not signed, so it was more of a mini separation. In the beginning of the book, it mentions that their son Ethan happens to die in a burger restaurant at camp, leaving his dog Edward in Macon’s possession. His death triggers the novel’s initial conflict and affects both parents individually, where Sarah feels as if Macon
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Throughout the novel we look through Macon’s eyes and who he interacts with. This also helps with Macon’s transformation and how he has no idea on who to continue a relationship with. In the beginning, he is not too fond of Muriel and even does not want to give her a call. However, over time he learns to appreciate her, and her habits. Muriel notices these effects as well, especially when Macon decides to separate with her. Overall, it is evident that Anne Taylor uses several literary techniques throughout the book. All of the literary techniques work well throughout the novel, and the story is easy to comprehend. Characterization helps introduce every character and give them a background. By using it, the reader can learn more about the character and their habits. Flashbacks help give a sense of the character’s past and the effect it continues to have on them. Setting clearly explains the situation and where each of the characters are. The style of the book is very interesting and the language is pretty casual, yet it feels very sophisticated. The Accidental Tourist takes us through Macon’s journey, and who he ends up choosing to live his life with. Macon goes through several struggles after his son passed away, to the point where his marriage falls apart. He learns to live somewhat by himself and Muriel helps along the way. In the end, Macon realizes that he belongs with Muriel and should stick with her. There are also cases of imagery, and it is easy to follow along with the
Throughout the novel we look through Macon’s eyes and who he interacts with. This also helps with Macon’s transformation and how he has no idea on who to continue a relationship with. In the beginning, he is not too fond of Muriel and even does not want to give her a call. However, over time he learns to appreciate her, and her habits. Muriel notices these effects as well, especially when Macon decides to separate with her. Overall, it is evident that Anne Taylor uses several literary techniques throughout the book. All of the literary techniques work well throughout the novel, and the story is easy to comprehend. Characterization helps introduce every character and give them a background. By using it, the reader can learn more about the character and their habits. Flashbacks help give a sense of the character’s past and the effect it continues to have on them. Setting clearly explains the situation and where each of the characters are. The style of the book is very interesting and the language is pretty casual, yet it feels very sophisticated. The Accidental Tourist takes us through Macon’s journey, and who he ends up choosing to live his life with. Macon goes through several struggles after his son passed away, to the point where his marriage falls apart. He learns to live somewhat by himself and Muriel helps along the way. In the end, Macon realizes that he belongs with Muriel and should stick with her. There are also cases of imagery, and it is easy to follow along with the