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I picked this piece because i feel it best described the characters mood in my book, Please Ignore Vera Dietz. Vera, the main character in my book has a lot going on in her life at the moment and has really always had something going on. She lives a crazy life that consist of going to school and maintaining a full time job and good grades. Her mother left her a few years back and her bestfriend, Charlie, just recently died also. I think she has a hard time dealing with his death because she feels she could have prevented it so she gives herself a hard time.
This musical piece starts with a very upbeat pace and then begins to slow down and then it tends to get really dramatic. Which is how Vera lives her life each day. She begins each day with a clear mind and keeps strong about Charlie and her mother. Throughout the day though while she is at work and has more time to just sit and think Charlie wont stop popping up in her mind. She feels as if he is comstantly randomly popping up, which causes Vera to break down and become emotional. This musical piece also shows how sad Vera can be at times really well but she continues to make it through the day. I feel like this piece does a really good job of expressing the main characters mood and story.
Stevie, your blog speaks to me in many ways. Your insight into the mind of Vera is in every way spot on. I mean Vera is a working girl dealing with life, and what do we have here? Oh yes, our very own Garfield's hostess running straight A's (I can only assume)at CCHS. I'm sure that while you're reading this book you're coMstantly reminded of your own life, and the signifance Vera's character development. This book seems to touch base with many (like bucket loads) of teenagers attending our school. Thank you Stevie, for this blog.
ReplyDelete[starts slow clap] Stevie, this is just pure genius. The way you articulated what the main character was going through; gold. The song, after listening to it, was just how you described it, so kudos for that too. All in all, just a fantastic and thought provoking entry. Bravo, Bravo.
ReplyDeletestevie, i just love your description of the music and how it realates to book. it is very strong connection and it gives an excellent idea of the mood of both the book and the musical piece. i would have liked more details for a thoruogh understanding, but overall i give you two thumbs up! well done
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