Socratic Seminar
1. Human beings as a whole have a seemingly infinite capacity for ego. Our arrogance tends to be our greatest flaw. In what ways is Wroblewski weaving the concept of ego into his novel? Which characters are impacted by their ego, and how does this concept affect the meaning of the story as a whole? What does Wroblewski have to say about the nature of people- and of the Universe?
Wroblewski weaves the concept of ego in this novel by portraying the Sawtelles as almost like god like characters who breed and train the perfect dogs. Edgar and Claude seem to be the ones that were heavily impacted by their ego, Claude always felt like he can control any situation and was immoderately reliant and overconfident in his manipulative way, while Edgar was essentially playing the role of god by continuing his father's business. This concept becomes the driving force for the story as a whole eventually lead to the death of both Claude and Edgar. Wroblewski believes the ego is an intrinsic part of human beings.
2. One of the most reliable ways to analyze a story is to consider the ways in which the protagonist undergoes a transformation. In what ways is Wroblewski revealing the concept of change or evolution within the novel so far, and to what effect? …show more content…
His father was still there. Whatever he’s wanted, he’s taken, ever since he was a child.” (261) In the second encounter with Gar , Claude sees him in the barn. Wroblewski begins to blur the lines after the death, this distortion becomes the driving force for the story as Edgar is constantly reminded about his father’s death and Claude if left to be baffled and
1. Human beings as a whole have a seemingly infinite capacity for ego. Our arrogance tends to be our greatest flaw. In what ways is Wroblewski weaving the concept of ego into his novel? Which characters are impacted by their ego, and how does this concept affect the meaning of the story as a whole? What does Wroblewski have to say about the nature of people- and of the Universe?
Wroblewski weaves the concept of ego in this novel by portraying the Sawtelles as almost like god like characters who breed and train the perfect dogs. Edgar and Claude seem to be the ones that were heavily impacted by their ego, Claude always felt like he can control any situation and was immoderately reliant and overconfident in his manipulative way, while Edgar was essentially playing the role of god by continuing his father's business. This concept becomes the driving force for the story as a whole eventually lead to the death of both Claude and Edgar. Wroblewski believes the ego is an intrinsic part of human beings.
2. One of the most reliable ways to analyze a story is to consider the ways in which the protagonist undergoes a transformation. In what ways is Wroblewski revealing the concept of change or evolution within the novel so far, and to what effect? …show more content…
His father was still there. Whatever he’s wanted, he’s taken, ever since he was a child.” (261) In the second encounter with Gar , Claude sees him in the barn. Wroblewski begins to blur the lines after the death, this distortion becomes the driving force for the story as Edgar is constantly reminded about his father’s death and Claude if left to be baffled and