Civilization can be positive based off of society’s actions, and how society and citizens play a role on Oskar in Jonathan Safran Foer’s book, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”. For example, “I [Oskar] told her [Abby Black], ‘the fall play this fall is Hamlet, in case you’re interested. I’m Yorick.’” (Foer 99). In addition, later in the text, the author states, “A lot of the Blacks that I had met in those twelve weekends were there… Abby and Agnes were there” (Foer 143). Although society as a whole can be cruel at points, especially with the 9/11 terrorist attacks, individuals within society can represent the good that the world can hold. For example, Abby Black; one who refused Oskar’s request of a kiss; accepted Oskar’s invitation of the play which represented how people do show affection
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The Blacks that were present throughout the book were characterized by the author by giving Oskar that support system to keep him moving throughout the book. Without the Blacks, the whole story would change because Oskar discovered his ability to persist taught by the Blacks, going from one house to another, seeking the conclusion of his father’s death. Not only did the Blacks show affection towards Oskar, Stephen Hawking, a famous english author, physicist, and cosmologist who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Oskar’s idol, is very inspired by Oskar’s story. In fact, he is so inspired that he hand wrote a note to Oskar saying, “I’ve read every letter that you’ve sent me these past two years. In return, I’ve sent you many form letters, with the hope of one day being about to give you the proper response you deserve… I could introduce you to my colleagues, treat you to the best curry outside India, and show you just how boring the life of an astrophysicist can be” (Foer
The Blacks that were present throughout the book were characterized by the author by giving Oskar that support system to keep him moving throughout the book. Without the Blacks, the whole story would change because Oskar discovered his ability to persist taught by the Blacks, going from one house to another, seeking the conclusion of his father’s death. Not only did the Blacks show affection towards Oskar, Stephen Hawking, a famous english author, physicist, and cosmologist who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Oskar’s idol, is very inspired by Oskar’s story. In fact, he is so inspired that he hand wrote a note to Oskar saying, “I’ve read every letter that you’ve sent me these past two years. In return, I’ve sent you many form letters, with the hope of one day being about to give you the proper response you deserve… I could introduce you to my colleagues, treat you to the best curry outside India, and show you just how boring the life of an astrophysicist can be” (Foer