The Notebook Response

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The, “Love” people may have witnessed from movies that may cause the confusion for the hopeless romantics of the world. For instance, the characters Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoon in the novel, “The Notebook” who were both raised in different households. [favscenes1,2009]Then when they crossed into each other’s path at a local town carnival. Allie who was on a double date with her friend Sarah, while Noah was hanging out with his friend Finn. It seemed to show in Noah’s eye’s a certain glow that could sparkle in the dark, just from Finn speaking of Allie's name. Infatuated by Allie’s grace and beauty, Noah walked up to the beautiful girl and asked, “You wanna dance with me?”. Allie who seemed to be somewhat disgusted just by the appearance …show more content…
Again asked, “Now will you go out with me?”. It seemed like Allie was starting to get irritated at Noah for having ruined her fun at the carnival snarked back, “No”! Going back and forth saying “no” to each other, Noah for the final time asked, “Why not?”. Just as she did before told Noah, “I don’t know because I don’t want too”. “ Alright well you leave me no other choice then,” he says as released one hand go from the rail. Allie screamed, Noah declared for the final time, “Now I’m gonna ask you one more time, will you or will you not go out with me?”. ”God damn my hands slipping” most likely trying to get a reaction from Allie. Sarah and Finn who also added to all the commotion of this strange incident shouted, “Awe, come on go out with him honey”! Sarah yelled, “Well grab the bar you, idiot!” Noah replied “Not till she agrees”!. Allie then showed her anger and frustration in her voice, “Okay, Okay fine I’ll go out with you”. Noah who seemed to show the same emotion of frustration stated, “No don't do me any favors”. Again with great frustration being projected from her voice, “No, no I want too”. He then demanded her to ask him out and Allie yelled in anger, “I wanna go out with

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