In this Chapter, Sophie's secret is revealed and I was surprised how soon in the story it happened.
I wonder if Alan feels any guilt for the pain and suffering he has caused Sophie. John Wender seems like a very gracious and kind man. He could of so easily of got angry at David and blamed him for everything, but he doesn't and tries to find the best solution to protect them all. David's loyalty to Sophie is really shown by how he asks Mrs. Wender if he can come with them. I find it very interesting how David can read her thoughts and knows how her words can't begin to describe her feelings. David is trapped in his society with nowhere to escape.
The only person left who can understand his feelings is Uncle Axel. Uncle Axel has seen the world outside Waknuk. He seems to be the only normal person with a logical mind around. I wonder how the "black coasts" that he refers to were made. I find it interesting how he describes the different islands he has been to. This quote is very interesting, "But what's more worrying is that most of them..... whatever is wrong with them - think that their type is the true pattern of the Old People, and anything else is a Deviation." This has caused people to wonder and question beleifs and whether they have any "real evidence" about the "true image". This chapter tells us that the definitions of Man is NOT from the bible but from Nicholson's Repentances (written after the Tribulation). Did he know he was in the true image, or did he just think he was?
So nobody really knows what is the true image. They may think think they know but there is no proof!
The only person left who can understand his feelings is Uncle Axel. Uncle Axel has seen the world outside Waknuk. He seems to be the only normal person with a logical mind around. I wonder how the "black coasts" that he refers to were made. I find it interesting how he describes the different islands he has been to. This quote is very interesting, "But what's more worrying is that most of them..... whatever is wrong with them - think that their type is the true pattern of the Old People, and anything else is a Deviation." This has caused people to wonder and question beleifs and whether they have any "real evidence" about the "true image". This chapter tells us that the definitions of Man is NOT from the bible but from Nicholson's Repentances (written after the Tribulation). Did he know he was in the true image, or did he just think he was?
So nobody really knows what is the true image. They may think think they know but there is no proof!
Good summary I like the exclamation points and bold letters, you reall got into it but one thing her name is SOPHIA
ReplyDeleteGreat response dude. Some tight personal connections in their, just remember to make some predictions, aight? Stay chill dawg
ReplyDeleteNice job Rach! I really like Mr. and Mrs. Wender too! I think you put a lot of thought into it.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts! Could you imagine how nervous David must have been when he had to face Sophie's dad?
ReplyDeletePS - Uncle Axel definitely has some pretty deep thoughts - perhaps some foreshadowing?