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BookStudy2 #2
In my novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn the author Mark Twain portrays several tones thus far through the eyes of his young narrator. Being the naïve boy he is we see this innocent side of Huck Finn for a majority of the novel. He sees the world in a different aspect compared to his society, with all of his towns racism and judgmental beliefs; Huck forgets all of that and helps his new friend Jim, a slave, reach freedom. Huck Finn changes his mind frequently like any other typical child which indeed reflects on the interpretation readers have of him, and because of this the author is unable to focus on one specific tone of his in following chapters. Mark Twain portrays his young narrator's humour and wit from time to time which gives this novel a comical side; when Huck is speaking to or attempting to convince people they are able to catch him in a lie causing his plans to quickly fall through. Readers see the humorous side of the narrator in one chapter when Huck dresses up as a girl after being in hiding and arrives in town to speak with a woman in the town’s office where she soon discovers upon Huck’s arrival that he is a boy. “The woman kept looking at me pretty curious, and I didn’t feel a bit comfortable.” (Twain, 234) From the perspective of this story readers grasp the morals of the young boy along with the author’s use and continuing change of tone throughout this novel and because of this Huck Finns innocent ways can bring the different tones to our attention as we read.
Book Study2 #1
When reading a novel the readers must keep in mind the difference of aspects in an analysis versus a plot summary. As we write an essay or complete our literary work the words we had read earlier from our book are put into our own words and what we have grasped in the novel thus far; causing us to write more of a plot summary each time. Since an analysis is a more in-depth opinion on one's novel, the reader can write down their interpretation of the piece of writing without going into great detail and history of the book. It can be a difficult task when analyzing any novel, though in order to critically discover and pull the true meanings from the authors words and they are are able to do so by the use of syntax, symbolism, themes and even their title in general the reader learns to understand the concept of the two and use them both when it is needed.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is more than just a story about a young boy but instead it is an adventure of a child and his emotional journey in helping his friend Jim, a slave, reach freedom. The setting in the 1860's in Missouri near the Mississippi River where slavery is still acceptable and legal stands for much more throughout this story- the way to a new life for Huck and Jim. Mark Twain tells the story through a child narrator which guides readers thoughts to the truth, knowing there is no elaborating or exaggeration through the boys eyes. Although I have just begun reading the adventures I have been able to analyze the title of this novel, the narrator himself and the setting all of which opens my eyes to a deeper meaning of Huck Finn.
Book Study #5
My overall experience working with a group for the novel The Book of Negroes gave me a further understandment on the entire book. As each of us completed a chapter and turned our pages we were able to discuss and remind eachother of important details that we may have not picked up on before; being able to help with our weekly literary tasks, book studies, film review, presentation and final essay. It was more enjoyable having three other classmates reading the same novel, although at some points it was difficult trying to catch up with one another we were all able to complete our tasks and finish the novel in the end. The Book of Negroes was always a novel I had intended to read, but had never had the chance. If I would'nt have been assigned to read this novel in particular in the literary circle, I don't think I would have gotten through this entire book without the help of my group. After reading The Book of Negroes and a more in depth analysis I was able to understand and enjoy this novel all at once.
Book Study #4
There are several themes that are portrayed throughout my novel The Book of Negroes. One theme that reoccurs multiple times for the protagonist is 'seperation'. Since the beginning of the book Aminata is seperated from her friends, family and life itself, having to depend on the people she meets in each stop of her journey. Although her husband Chekura does return to her, he is sent to another plantation some time before the birth of their first son Mamadu,shortly after Mamadu's arrival he is too sold to another family by their owner Appleby Robinson. When Aminata gives up all hope she is sent to Charles Town- and seperated from her mother figure Georgia. Nevertheless her husband returns to her for one night and she becomes pregnant once more. When she arrives in New York City she gives birth to her second child who she names May. After 3 years of raising her daughter she believes this is her second chance, although May is taken from her and leaves New York with the Witherspoons- a family she was working for at the time and also finding out her long lost love Chekura had died at sea. Seperation takes a toll on Aminata and through the devestation she cannot stand to lose another thing in her life. At the end of the book Aminata is reunited with her missing daughter who is now 18 years old, and the two spend as much time with eachother during Aminata's last days; being with May until the end and dying as a free woman.
Book Study #3
In my novel The Book of Negroes there are many conflicts throughout which several characters and the protagonist Aminata come into contact with. Since the age of 11 Aminata has had her identity stolen and witnessed horrific incidents at such a young age; and now at the age of 15 she is in North Carolina working as a slave on an indigo plantation for a man by the name of Appleby Robinson. As time passes Aminata marries her love Chekura and becomes pregnant. After giving birth to her son Mamadu, she has never been happier, nevertheless her husband has been sent away to a plantation in Georgia and she soon feels like she will be raising their son alone. Aminata's life worsens when her owner Robinson sells her only son and causing her to feel helpless and depressed, refusing to work under rules; and is shortly sent away as well. This conflict portrayed in this section of the book was one of emotion for the readers and Aminata, who has had her life and family taken away from her; she does not giveup hope, she believes her son and husband will come back to her and they can begin their life together-free.
Book Study #2
In the novel the Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill there are several names that demonstrate a deeper meaning. Aminata, Chekura and Fomba are three examples. When I looked up the names of each character I realized that they had a deeper meaning then i had first expected. I began to realize Hill chose the names with specific reasoning.
Fomba is a weak man stolen from his village, taken from his family and traditions. Fomba means "no culture" which leads readers to understand why Hill picked the title of the poor elderly African. Fomba's identity was taken away, which makes sense due to the denotation of his name.
Aminata's name also carries a connection in the novel. Aminata is from African but is in the United States unvoluntarily. When in America Aminata's culture is also stolen because she is forced to refer herself as Meena. Meena means bold and strong willed which perfectly describes her personality. Meena is opinioned and mature for her age which explains Hill's decision in the label of his protagonist.
There is one name in the book that doesn't make sense whatsoever. Fanta means "beautiful day".The definition is far off from the truth. In the very beginning we see Fanta's standoff personality and as time progresses we see it worsen when Fanta murders her baby and one of a friend too.
Lawrence connects the name with characters such as Fomba and Aminata, whereas he doesn't with the name Fanta. I am unsure if Hill does the purposely or if it is just a coincedence.
Book Study #1
In English my group and I are currently reading "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill. It is a story about a young girl named Aminata who is taken by white people; branded and forced to become a slave. In the first section of the book both Aminatas parents have been killed before her eyes and she must now learn to survive as a slave and endure the pain and suffering that is thrown her way. Throughout her journey Aminata becomes stronger each day knowing of the consequences that can take place if she makes any mistakes for the road that lays ahead. I believe the title of my novel has a significant meaning. When Lawrence Hill chose this as his title he was surrounding it towards the actual historic document referred to as "The Book of Negroes"; the book in which slaves requesting permission to leave the United States and re settle in Nova Scotia wrote down their name into this one 'book'. His idea of the title did not only grab the peoples attention but did the opposite of what he believed would happen. The United States was refusing to read it making him re name it "Someone Knows My Name" but keeping the same title "The Book of Negroes" for the Canadian readers. When choosing a book to read the title of the novel is a major aspect. It can be focusing on the plot, central themes, characters/setting and offering a hint of the overall meaning of the story. The author decides on the title in order to grasp the readers attention and gain their interest for their novel, either having a negative or positive affect towards the piece. This is where the title of Lawrence Hill's "The Book of Negroes" comes into play; and where I do not believe that this title is wrong for this book for its historical meaning and story that comes along with it. Although I have only read 150 pages into this book this title adds to its importance where it is not only teaching the readers a piece of history- but we are learning about Aminata's remarkable story.