Unbroken Title Analysis

What kind of titles leave an impression on readers? Well, most authors would say titles have to be memorable and pull the feel of the whole story into one idea in order for them to make an impression. They also have to be a symbol that the reader can ponder. In the book Unbroken, the title relates particularly to the main idea of the story. This book is about a man named Louis Zamperini who was taken to a prisoner of war camp run by the Japanese during World War II. It follows his experiences and gives details of how he overcame that conflict in his life. The title relates to the story in three poignant ways: It gives a sense of hope and faith to the reader, it is the perfect description of Louis’ condition after what he endured, and it completely connects the events of the story into one idea.

In Unbroken, Louis has a normal life before the war. It is when he is transported to the war that his life takes a massive turn. Everything goes well in training, but when he and his fellow soldiers board the “Green Hornet,” things go downhill. The plane crashes into the ocean and Louis and two other men are stranded on rafts in the Pacific. With little food and water, the men are at great risk from starvation, dehydration and sharks. After being on the raft for forty seven days, Louis and Phil, the other man that …show more content…
Titles of just one descriptive word can leave a more profound impression on a reader than a title made up of a phrase or more than one word. One word is easier to remember than multiple words and can be much more powerful. Unbroken is one of those titles. It takes Louis’ life and propels it to a level that it truly deserves. The events of his story are brought together in a perfect harmony, which makes it hard to forget. Louis’ story is one of survival, resilience, and redemption. The title clearly brings the importance of it