Blog Response #10
Each novel has a setting or multiple settings. How does your author create images of the setting? If you had to describe the time/place of when your novel takes place, how would you do this? Does the author use the setting to help develop the plot in your book? What particular images does the author create that are memorable? Is there a particular scene you can visualize, and why is this image so vivid? **In response to the blogs, try to make connections with your novel's setting. How is your setting similar to that of other books?
In my novel Night the author Elie Wiesel uses description words to show the reader what the living conditions were in the concentration camps. If I had to describe the setting in the book I would do it the same way that Elie does because it helps the reader understand how bad it actually was. Elie uses the setting to develop the plot in the book Night. An image and scene that Elie created was when he invaded the privacy of Idek and a polish girl. Later Idek called him out, ordered him to lay in a crate on his stomach, and whipped him twenty five times to the point where he passed out. This image was so vivid because it showed how normal it was for prisoners in the concentration camps were treated. Elie also created many other vivid pictures with the living conditions, running, and being in the cattle cars throughout the book as well.
ReplyDeleteOur books are both about WWII and the Holocaust. My book also describes the environment of the concentration camp and the living conditions. It also provides a few statistics to really nail in the head of the reader the reality of the holocaust. The scene you described is horrific, and I can imagine it too, just from reading your description. There was a part in my book where Witold is walking into the camp, and they randomly beat a Jewish Rabbi for no reason. It showed, like you said, just how badly the people in these camps were treated regularly.
DeleteConsidering the book you read took place during the holocaust, it sounds like it very accurately describes the conditions of concentration camps during this time. Concentration camps were nasty places to be, and the horrible conditions unfortunately destroyed the lives of people held in captivity by the Nazis. The Holocaust was a horrible time period, and "Night" By Elie Wiesel truly captures the story during that time.
DeleteMy book is simular because it talks about how one girl is being treated by her peers, really showing how cruel people can be.
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ReplyDeleteIn my book A Rebel in Auschwitz, a lot of scenes are described. I figured this book would be more statistical rather than story telling, but a lot of the death camp was described. I think this really helped me understand what Witold was seeing and experiencing, even though he will never be able to tell his full story. If I had to describe the scenes, I would call it dark with the lingering feeling of something looming over the camp. Whether that looming feeling is from the SS guards, Kapos, or death, the feeling lingers for me every time the author describes the crematorium or literally any part of Auschwitz. I do think that the descriptions do not necessarily move the plot forward, but they give good context. You want to know what the world around the people you're reading about looks like. That is one of the most important parts of a book to me. You understand how big the camp is, especially when they start to expand it because of the increasing number of Soviet POWs. You get an understanding of the gates, the electric fences that kept the prisoners in. I think the most vivid images I could see were the sections of the book where Witold is in the hospital, even though it was only a select few scenes. I can imagine how packed it is, the heat from so many people, and the sounds of coughing or sickly moaning from Typhus outbreaks. I can also imagine it doesn't smell very great in there, though the author never described that sense regarding the hospital, I don't think.
ReplyDeleteMy book Return with Honor by Scott O'Grady is similar to your book in the way both authors portray the scene. Scott uses key details of his surroundings but also uses his emotions to give a full picture of what the scene was like which I think is very interesting.
DeleteMy book was extremely descriptive as well, not just iin the scenes but also in the characters. almost so that it became more of a difficult read. your book sounds like a fun read though!
DeleteIn Woodlawn, the author creates strong images by describing the school, football field, and the tension during school integration in the 1970s. The story takes place in Birmingham, Alabama, during a time of racism and conflict. The setting is important because it helps develop the plot and shows why the football team coming together matters so much. One scene I can clearly picture is the football games because the author describes the crowd, pressure, and emotions really well. I can also imagine the tense atmosphere at the school when students first integrate. The setting is similar to other historical fiction books because it shows people overcoming challenges and learning to work together.
ReplyDeleteThe way the author describes the school and football games makes it easy to picture what is happening. I also think the setting is important because it shows how difficult school integration was during that time. The football scenes sound interesting because of all the pressure and emotions from the crowd and players. The setting in your book is similar to The Elephant Run because both books take place during difficult times and shows characters how to overcome challenges.
DeleteThe book I read does a great job at describing the same things that you bring up your book did a great job at describing. I read "Ignite your grit" and it brings up multiple/many different scenarios in which people can use grit to better themselves. He goes in detail with the idea of grit, just like the author of your book describes scenes with great detail as well.
DeleteIn the book "Deep Water" by Watt Key he creates images about the Alabama coast through detailed decriptions of the top and bottom of the ocean and oil rig they are on. The book tkes place in the Gulf shores about 30 miles from land. this setting is important to the plot because the main characters must survive out in the ocean against the weather and animals. one memorable image that he created was when the sharkes found the main characters floating in the ocean. he decribed what the sharks looked like and what they were doing.
ReplyDeleteThe way the author describes the ocean and the oil rig makes the story feel real. The scene sounds very scary and easy to picture because of the details that the author used used. The setting in your book is similar to The Elephant Run because both books have dangerous settings where the characters are trying to survive. In Elephant Run, the jungle and war are dangerous, and in Deep Water, the ocean and sharks are also dangerous. So both settings make the story more interesting.
DeleteIn Elephant Run, Roland Smith uses images of the setting by describing the jungle, elephants, and the plantation. The story takes place in Burma during World War II, and the setting feels both cool and dangerous. Roland also makes it easy to picture the hot weather, thick jungle, and the soldiers taking over the plantation. The setting helps the plot because the war changes everything for the kids. The jungle and elephants also help the kids survive and escape. One scene I could clearly picture was the elephant run. I could imagine the elephants running through the jungle while everyone was trying to escape. It was easy to visualize because of the details the author used. Another scene was when Nick first arrives at the plantation and sees the elephants for the first time. The setting felt real and showed how different his life had become.
ReplyDeleteMy book Return with Honor by Scott O'Grady shares some similar settings. Scott landed in a forest-like area in Bosnia after being shot down. He describes some of the same feelings Roland Smith describes, both about the physical surroundings as well as the feelings both characters were feeling.
Deletemy books hideout feels similar because my setting is in the woods which isnt quite the jungle and my characters are fighting for survival like how people were trying to survive the war
Deletethis book looks very interesting to read
DeleteThis book connects to my book from the fact of it being interesting and dangerous. My book is interesting because its based on a 15 year old in the MLB and dangerous because of his age and inexperienced at playing ball himself.
DeleteIn the book Return with Honor, Scott does an amazing job of describing the scene with tons of details. As he's in Bosnia, he describes the dense vegetation and his surroundings such as the trees and the type of vegetation beneath him. He does an amazing job of describing how he interacts with the environment around him as well, and allows you to paint a picture in your head of what the scene looks like. Although both books are different, I feel like Elie Wiesel and Scott share the same traits with their writing of using their emotions to also give you the full picture of the scene. Scott describes both his mental and physical status throughout the book, and gives you a taste of the adrenaline he was feeling throughout his time surviving in enemy territory. I won't forget the scene of what he saw as he was parachuting down from the sky. Seeing the remains of his jet his the surface, the smoke residue from where he got hit, the trucks on the highway in front of him.
ReplyDeletein my book the author also described many scenes with tons of detail
Deletein my book the author also pictures every scene with lots of details
DeleteAndrew Carbajal does an amazing job at describing different scenes present in the book. He goes into great detail with his experiences while being deployed in Iraq. The scene he describes is extremely scary. I couldn't even imagine the amount of PTSD you would have after witnessing others get killed around you. Not only does he do a great job at describing his military experiences though, he also does a great job at describing the different ways in which all kinds of people can ultilize grit to better themselves. Grit is an extremely powerful thing that can help people achieve their goals, and it is also something that has helped me achieve some of my own personal goals. Carbajal describes multiple different stories in which teachers, content creators, and students used grit to overcome challenges. I really enjoyed how the book was written like this, and it made the book a very interesting read.
ReplyDeleteIn By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Dead, Julie Anne Peters creates the setting by describing everything through Daelyn’s emotions, which makes the world around her feel lonely and depressing. The story takes place in modern times, mostly at school, at home, and online, but even normal places seem dark because of how isolated she feels. The setting helps develop the plot because the bullying at school and her lack of connection with others are big reasons why she struggles so much. One image that stood out to me was Daelyn sitting alone while everyone around her seemed happy and connected, because it really showed how invisible she felt. I could also clearly picture the scenes with Santana because his kindness brought a little hope into the story, which made those moments feel more vivid and emotional.
ReplyDeleteI like how you pointed out that even normal places feel depressing because of Daelyn’s emotions. Your example of her feeling invisible around other people really helps show how isolated she is throughout the story.
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DeleteI read the book Night by Elie Wiesel, and Elie also describes the setting and things happening throughout the book through his emotions which create vivid pictures that were memorable as I read the book.
DeleteIn my book Somewhere in the darkness, the author also uses the setting to show what the characters emotions are
DeleteIn my book We Were LIars the author also describes the setting through the main characters point of view.
Deletein the book Fahrenheit 451 its also through the main characters emotions and mind making everything seem lonely and dark
DeleteIn Somewhere in the Darkness, Walter Dean Myers uses the setting to help readers picture the story and understand the characters’ feelings. The novel takes place in cities, on highways, and in small motels during Jimmy and his father’s road trip. Myers describes dark streets, crowded neighborhoods, and long drives at night, which makes the story feel serious and sometimes dangerous. The setting helps the plot because Jimmy is always moving from place to place while trying to learn the truth about his father. One image that stands out is when Jimmy is riding in the car at night looking at the lights outside because it shows how lonely he feels. The dark setting matches the mood of the story and makes you feel the tension.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained how the dark setting matches the mood of the story. The nighttime driving scenes and constant traveling sound similar to the tense atmosphere in Catching Fire
DeleteMy book, The Road also has a very dark mood but usually uses the weather to intensify the feelings that accompany it
Deletethat seems similar to my book with the dark setting and high tension.
DeleteMy book also had a dark setting through the book making it seem more serious.
Deletethis kinda repersents my book too
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ReplyDeleteIn Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins creates strong images of the setting by describing the rich Capitol and the poor districts in a lot of detail. The story takes place in the future country of Panem, where the Capitol controls the districts through fear and the Hunger Games. The setting helps develop the plot because the unfair treatment of the districts leads to rebellion, and the arena creates danger and tension throughout the book. One memorable image is the clock-shaped arena with different deadly sections. I could clearly picture scenes like the poisonous fog because the descriptions are vivid and intense. The setting reminds me of other dystopian books because the government has too much control and the characters are forced to survive in dangerous situations.
ReplyDeleteour book has something in common the setting in my book the setting also develops the plot
DeleteThis book sounds very relatable to some countries today, where they use fear to control the people of the country.
DeleteOur books relate because of the scene in your book and in my book the gas chambers. They both have cruel things going on and they aren't right.
DeleteIn my book The Court of Frost and Starlight, the classes are also portrayed. Even though the city of Velaris is "perfect" there is still poor people. There are poor people, and then there are the High lords and ladies who are absolutely loaded.
DeleteIn The Silence of the Lambs, Thomas Harris develops the setting through vivid descriptions. Whether he's describing something as mundane as Clarice Starling's room, or something as unsettling as Dr. Hannibal Lecter's cell, he doesn't hold back his descriptions. One specific scene that has stuck with me was when Clarice was searching through a storage unit and found a severed head in a jar. Harris's description really made me feel the claustrophobia of being in the confines of the cluttered storage unit, and even more so the immense eeriness that filled the space upon finding the head. Expanding from that however, Thomas Harris has done an amazing job at making every setting in the book feel unnerving. Every scene in the book has such a gritty and dark vibe, and it is due to Harris's amazing way of describing the setting as well as all other facets of the book.
ReplyDeleteIn the book Night Elie Wiesel also develops a setting through detailed descriptions. The heads in the jar and crowded room are similar to the concentration camp barracks and the dead people that the prisoners had to run over.
Deletemy book might not be very similar but i like to think of the camp in my book like a containment camp only letting them out during the day to work and then forced to go back in at night and it sets this thought by the description of what the camp actually is.
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DeleteIn old yeller the author makes clear images of the setting by using lots of details about the Texas frontier. The story takes place in the late 1800s in a rural area where families had to work hard and survive on their own. The setting helps the plot because the wilderness causes many problems and dangers for Travis and his family. Some memorable images are the small cabin, the open land, and old yeller fighting off wild animals to protect everyone. One scene I can clearly picture is when old yeller fights the wolf.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained what its like in the wilderness for your main character in the book. I also liked how you talked about the challenges they faced.
DeleteIn my book Adrift by Paul Griffin he does a good job of describing all the small details to help the reader visualize what is happening in the book. He described the inside of the boat so well that I could picture exactly what it looked like. The setting in the book is the entire plot for the book being that they are stranded in the middle of the ocean so he did use the setting to carry the plot on. One image that I can remember very well is when Dri and John are fighting, the detail that went into that paragraph made me visualize exactly what cabinet John hit his head on and where all of his blood was going on the boat.
ReplyDeleteCormac Mccarthy uses alot of metaphors and connections to explain their situation and hardships in The Road much more than the settings, most notably in the very beginning of the book, the man describes the boy as a son of god, meaning that he is the last pure innocent thing on their barren and desolate planet and that he should preserve it.
ReplyDeleteI like the way that the author in your booj describe the son of God.
DeleteIn my book Night by Elie Wiesel, the author makes it feel very real by using very strong descriptive words. He makes it so you can picture what the camps were like along with what happened to the people. If i had to create the time and place of this book i would not change anything and keep it like how Elie has it. He did it so well and made it easy to picture what they all went through. He uses the setting to help develop the plot by describing the different camps in great detail and what the soldiers did the the prisoners. One image i can picture very vividly is when they were getting transported in cattle cars. I can picture this because of the detail he used to describe the scene. What made it easy to picture was how jammed packed everyone was in there and how they would fight over a piece of bread. They would all also try and get a spot by a window.
ReplyDeleteI am reading the same book and i would have to agree with you on how you wouldn't change anything and keep it the way Elie had it. Elie did a great job on explaining all of the different problems and challenge's.
DeleteI also have a book about WWII, the Holocaust. Except my book is about a Polish soldier who willingly submit himself into Auschwitz. It's super interesting to see all of the different true stories during the Holocaust of very real people. The author of my book did a good job at describing Auschwitz and other surroundings. It gave a deeper understanding of what this camp actually was like, how horrible it was.
DeleteIn Night, Elie Wiesel uses strong details to help readers picture the setting. The book takes place during the Holocaust in places like Sighet and concentration camps such as Auschwitz. The settings are dark, cold, and crowded, which helps show how terrible life was for the prisoners. The setting helps develop the plot because every new place Elie goes becomes harder and more dangerous. One image is when Elie first sees the fires at Auschwitz. That scene is memorable because Wiesel describes the smoke, darkness, and fear so clearly. Another strong scene is the prisoners marching through the snow while freezing and starving
ReplyDeleteThe scene where he first saw the fires was sure one that stuck out. I couldn't imagine having to witness any of the things that they saw and went through
DeleteThe way you are describing it being dark and cold reminds me a lot of my book. Being stranded in the ocean I would also describe as being dark and cold especially during the night time.
DeleteMy book also uses alot of details about daily life to connect the reader more the story and also built the plot in a way that is less boring than just talking about their situation.
DeleteYour description of the harsh, dangerous settings in Night connects to Be Not Far From Me because both books use their environments to show how much the characters are pushed to their limits. Just like Elie faces cold, darkness, and fear, Ashley has to survive the brutal wilderness of the Smoky Mountains with no help and no way out. Both settings make the characters’ struggles feel real and intense, and the vivid scenes stick with you long after reading.
DeleteIn hideout, watt key sets the image of a swamp or like a lake where Sam rides his boat on and where he found Davey. my books setting is modern era in the south and it takes place in the woods on a swamp. The author uses the setting to develop the plot because its on a swamp and in the woods where davey is hiding and he was found by sam while sam was driving his boat around to explore. A scene the author creates that is so memorable and that i can visualize is the old shack davey was in, not in the best shape with plants growing over and sam walking in and the floor boards creeking.
ReplyDeleteIn Hideout, your swamp setting connects to his book because both stories use wild, isolated nature to shape everything the characters do. Just like Ashley is trapped in the mountains, Sam and Davey are hidden away in the southern swamp, where the woods, water, and quiet make it easy to disappear. Your scene of the old shack with creaking boards and plants growing over it matches the vivid, detailed scenes he talked about, showing how both authors use setting to make the story feel real and intense.
Deleteyour book is very similar to wildlife with how the buildings look like there being taken back by nature
DeleteIn the book We Were Liars the author creates detailed descriptions of the Sinclair families private island. The author describes the island with bright beaches, elegant houses, crashing waves, and warm sudden air. It makes the scene seem beautiful and peaceful. If I had to describe this setting I would say its wealthy and isolated. This setting helps develop the plot because of the isolation that it talks about. A scene that is very imaginable is when the 4 liars would hangout all summer.
ReplyDeleteSound like a great image to read about and sounds interesting that would be a very strong development for the story it sound like just the way the island is described.
DeleteThe setting is similar to my book If he had been with me because both settings create emotional moments in the story. In If he had been with me the small town and everyday places like schools and neighborhoods feel isolated at times just like the private island.
DeleteI can connect this to with my book because both authors use the setting to build mystery and tension. In my book, The Teacher, the school feels secretive and uncomfortable, just like the island in We Were Liars feels isolated. Both settings help make the plot more intense.
DeleteIn my book The Maze Runner the author describes the maze almost as some sort of containment camp and said that these giant walls close every night with a giant boom from each set of doors. The walls covered in thick ivy, the most memorable part of it so far is when the walls close but your on the other side of those walls they are meant to keep the ones that are inside safe and what's on the outside away from the camp this is the most memorable to me because i couldn't imagine being on the other side facing something that could very well take my life.
ReplyDeletemy book the compound is like that as well just a different setting, your characters are trapped in the maze and mine are confined in their bunker.
Deletejust like a home can be a wall, an internal sanctuary from the outside world. just like as many of the short stories in my own book the hiding place from a lot of fear and death is inside a home.
Deletethis relates to my book The grand escape because the hole book is about an POW camp and the people trying to escape
DeleteIn Be Not Far From Me, the author makes the Smoky Mountain wilderness feel super real by using sharp details about the trees, mud, cold, and sounds, and the whole story depends on Ashley being lost in this harsh, modern‑day Tennessee setting. The woods shape the plot because every danger she faces injury, hunger, weather comes straight from the environment. One of the most vivid images is when she wakes up alone after the party and realizes she’s completely lost, and another is her slipping into the freezing creek, which you can picture because of the strong sensory details. The setting connects to other survival books like Hatchet, where nature isn’t just a place but the main thing the character has to fight
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like it would be a very good and interesting read. Lots of things you said really pop out to me and make it interseting.
Deletemy book wildlife is very similar with how decriptive they are with the nature around them
DeleteIn Baseball Genius, the author creates strong images of the setting by describing both Jalen’s normal life and the world of professional baseball. The story mostly takes place in New York around baseball stadiums, locker rooms, and Jalen’s home. The author shows a big difference between Jalen’s struggles at home and the exciting baseball environment. The setting helps develop the plot because Jalen’s ability to predict pitches becomes very important in professional baseball. Being around the team creates pressure, excitement, and conflict throughout the story. One scene I could clearly picture was when Jalen visits the Yankees stadium for the first time because the author describes how huge and exciting it feels. The setting is similar to other sports novels because it focuses on competition, pressure, and chasing dreams. Like many sports books, the setting helps show the challenges the main character faces while trying to succeed.
ReplyDeleteIn If He Had Been with Me, Laura Nowlin creates images of the setting through details and everyday places. The story takes place in a small town during high school which makes it feel realistic and relatable. The setting helps develop the plot by matching Autumn’s emotions especially during sad or tense moments. One memorable image is Autumn and Finn spending time together as kids in their neighborhood because it feels nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteThe settings provided in my book, The Court of Frost and Starlight are also great at supporting the moods portrayed and help make each scene more memorable.
DeleteI can connect to your book with mine because both of our authors make normal places feel more meaningful by connecting them to important relationships and emotional moments.
DeleteI can also connect my book to yours because my author makes the setting feel very normal and is always talking about relationships whether they're romantic or just friendships.
Deletein the book Fahrenheit 451 the setting is mostly in the main characters head, his perception is very dark, he looks deep into the colors of the night and day, his eyes always filled with the flames of the fire he makes and hes spacing out alot lost in thought of all the conflicting problems in his world and id describe it as a semi future, not to far off from ours because there tech advancements aren't to far off, we could all burn books and watch tv all day, it seems like a more traditional family style but with no kids with the wife staying home. so far i haven't seen the setting being used that much but he views things with lots of detail describing how he feels and what he sees and so far the scene i can see was him watching the house he just found books in burn up into flames
ReplyDeletethe dark feeling of your book and mine is similar and our characters are also alike becuase mine zones out all the time as well
DeleteSarah Maas does a great job describing the setting that is meant to be portrayed. Throughout all of her books, it was like I was watching a movie which shows that she did a fantastic job with her descriptors. This is a Fantasy novel, so there isn’t actually a specific time stated. I imagine the book taking place in the old days like maybe 17 or 1800’s but it is very advanced. It just doesn’t seem futuristicv so that’s why I think its more in the past. Along with that the characters kind of talk like they did back then also. The description of the environment is very clear. The destruction after the war and look of the buildings are described with great detail, specifically “The Rainbow” This is where the lower classed families live. There are different galleries in the area and those are also described with great detail.
ReplyDeleteI can relate this to Nazi Hunters because the author also uses strong details to help readers picture the setting. Even though Nazi Hunters is nonfiction, I could clearly imagine post World War II Europe and places like Argentina where Nazis hid.
Deletein The Compound, the author creates a dark and depressing setting as the main characters are all confined in an underground bunker somewhere in the united states. If i had to guess the story takes place in todays modern world. the main character's main struggle is dealing with his mind and trusting his family through it. the biggest scene i could picture was when eli began to lose trust in reality and doubt his father putting him in the bunker. overall this book has a dark and dystopian feeling to it due to the surroundings of the characters.
ReplyDeleteIn my book, The Haunting by Natasha Preston conveys a dark plot, as well as it isn't the same where yours is located in an underground bunker. My book is located in a dark, haunted school. Penny, the main character in my book, has to deal with all the murders, of whom she has a suspicion of who the killer is, but she doesn't fully know. She thinks that everything or something is following her like an uneasy feeling. Overall, I think your book would be a great read.
DeleteYour description of the dark setting in The Compound connects to Nazi Hunters because both settings create suspense. In Nazi Hunters, investigators searched through dangerous places after World War II while trying to capture Nazis in hiding.
DeleteIn my book The Teacher by Freida McFadden, she creates the setting by making the teachers lounge and offices feel tense and secretive. The story takes place in a modern day high school where the adults seem stressed and suspicious, which adds to the mystery of the book. The setting helps develop the plot because many important conversations and secrets are shared in the school. One memorable image is the uncomfortable atmosphere during meetings between teachers, where everyone seems to be hiding something. I could clearly visualize the scenes in the teachers offices because the author describes the silence, nervous emotions, and awkward conversations in a very vivid way that makes the reader feel like they are expierencing the tension.
ReplyDeleteThe book i am reading If He Had Been with Me is similar because both authors use schools and tense emotions to help develop the plot. The high school setting also feels emotional and sometimes uncomfortable because of the relationships between the characters.
DeleteI am reading The Haunting by Natasha Preston, my book is also a mystery. Penny the main character is trying to discover who is killing everyone secretly.
DeleteI read the book the Way I used to be, and there were lots of secrets in my book as well. Throughout her entire high school career my character lives as someone she is not because of a few lies she created in freshman year. My author also did well at making awkward scenes understandable and more comprehendable.
DeleteIn Never Caught, the author combines detailed historical facts, vivid descriptions, and the emotional reality of slavery to portray the setting in a dark and realistic way. The time and places that were described in the book were Philadelphia and Mount Vernon. Philadelphia is described as a bustling city, and it is a symbol of hope because slaves can become free in Philadelphia. Mount Vernon is the opposite; it is a farm plantation, and the setting there is beautiful and wealthy on the surface, but hidden under that are the harsh conditions for the slaves. Both settings create the plot because they represent freedom and captivity for the main character. One image I felt I was able to imagine was when Ona was dressing Martha Washington. The author described it in a way that made me imagine an elegant room full of luxury, with a woman in beautiful clothes being dressed by another woman in more worn-down clothes. He detailed it all in a way that showed the vast difference between enslavement and wealth
ReplyDeleteIn The Haunting by Natasha Preston, she creates the setting through dark descriptions, suspenseful details, and isolated locations that make the reader feel uneasy. The novel mainly takes place at an old, haunted school during a theater program. It is dark and very mysterious. Natasha uses details like dim hallways, creaking floors, empty dressing rooms, flickering lights, and strange noises to help readers picture the setting clearly. Over the course of the book, Penny, the main character, meets many new people, including her ex-boyfriend Nash. Nash's father was a serial killer at one time. During this time of the book, mysterious killings are happening exactly like the same murders that Nash's father had committed. I think one of the worst scenes was Ruby's death backstage. Penny walks over to the portable toilets and opens the door to a bloody Ruby falling out and plopping on the floor face-first. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to see this. Penny later had to go to the police to tell them about the murder. The setting in The Haunting is similar to settings in other horror and mystery novels because it uses isolation, darkness, and old buildings to create suspense. Overall, this creepy setting makes the book so memorable and fun to read.
ReplyDeleteMy book has the complete opposite feel to it. Even at times when you didn't know what was going to happen next the overall feeling of the book was still positive and a normal setting.
DeleteIn Nazi Hunters, the author creates strong images of the setting by describing Europe during and after World War II. Many scenes take place in destroyed cities, crowded courtrooms, and secret hideouts where former Nazis tried to escape justice. I would describe the setting as dark, tense, and dangerous because it happens during a time when people were recovering from the war while investigators searched for war criminals. The setting helps develop the plot because the chaos after the war made it difficult to track down Nazis who had fled to places like Argentina and other countries. One memorable image is when hunters searched for Adolf Eichmann in Argentina, imagining him living a normal life while hiding his past crimes. That scene is vivid because it shows the contrast between his quiet life and the horrible actions he committed during the Holocaust.
ReplyDeletei can relate this to my book The Grand Escape. mine also took place in europe. mine main place was a camp in the first world war in an POW camp. I thought of the camps as dark and creepy and always raining.
Deletethe depth of the abilities this author has for descriptive work is absolutely stunning which is what i adore about older novels. one section that really stuck out to me was in the last story. paris in absolute chaotic ruin having already survived a major war but now fights an internal battle between the government and a massive group of rebels. it is somehow rather easy to describe a state of active ruin when most never will see such horrors. because you just think of what the opposite of normality is. the reason it really stuck out to me is because it scarily reminded me of Night. or how in Night the chaos was controlled, the death and carnage was quiet and terrifying. in The King in Yellow it was insane, people dying shots fired left and rights as the city burns and all you can breathe in is the smoke.
ReplyDeleteIn The Grand Escape, Neal Bascomb creates strong images of the German prison camp, Holzminden, during World War I by describing the cold, crowded camp, dark tunnels, and strict guards. The setting helps build suspense because the prisoners must secretly plan their escape while avoiding detection. One memorable image is the prisoners digging the tunnel at night in silence. Another vivid scene is when they finally crawl out of the tunnel and run into the night for freedom, making readers feel the excitement and danger of the escape.
ReplyDeleteI like how you explained the suspense in the setting and how it helped the escape scenes feel more intense. The dark tunnels and prison camp sound really vivid and easy to picture. In Night, the setting is also very dark and emotional because the camps and harsh conditions make the reader feel the fear and suffering the prisoners went through.
Deletein the book wildlife my author use descriptive terms to describe the prairie and how the buildings are run down and unkept in north Dakota to show how rural the area is compared to the main characters home in new york, the most memorable setting is the main characters grandparent farm where the house is run down with the front steps broken and the barn leaning with a spruce windbreak along the one side
ReplyDeleteThe author makes the book seem like it's taking place in the 2000's because of the descriptors she uses. The main character is a teenage girl with regular problems that most teenage girls deal with. Boy problems and problems regarding school are a big part of the book. They all have phones and text eachother so that's also a big giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy book also takes place in the 2000's from what I can understand, I think that this was understood from me by the verbiage and clothing that they were wearing. I think that my book is also similar to yours in the fact that my character is dealing with normal teenage issues and lots of boy problems. My characters do have phones but they do not text much.
DeleteIn the book the way I used to be, amber smith uses many forms of figurative language to get the description of her setting across. When Eden is at Josh's house she refers to each room a little bit differently describing the way the decorations looked on the wall, the bed looked,, and the color of the ceiling with a "lightning strike" crack across the ceiling. She also worked well to describe the playground that they went to one night, and the way that the wood steps and bridge looked and how it creaked. I would describe this book as taking place in the 2000's or 2010's and in a small town in the middle of an upper/midwestern state as it is cold and snowy. My author does not directly assist the plot with the setting however it does help to understand when they are talking about my main characters rape. One image or scene that is memorable for me is when she is talking about her rape and describing how it happened where and what led up to it.
ReplyDeleteMy author describes the book very well and I can just feel all of the moments in my life that I have actually been to this place and it really helps me understand the setting and brings back many memories. It makes me very sad that its over and all because it brings back all of my wrestling memories. I can just remember me standing on the podium disappointed because I didn't win a state title it really bothered me and the book gave me many flashbacks
ReplyDeleteI like how you connected the setting of the book to your own life and memories. It shows how strong the author’s descriptions are if they can bring back real emotions and experiences for you. Even though your book is different from mine, I can relate because the setting in Night also creates really emotional and vivid images that stay in your mind long after reading.
Deletein The House of My Mother by Shari Franke the setting feels tense because the family home seems perfect online but is actually stressful and controlling. the story takes place in Utah during the family’s time on social media. The setting helps the plot by showing how trapped shari feels in her own home. one image is the family pretending to be happy for videos while hiding their real problems. this setting is similar to other books about difficult families because the home affects the characters emotions and choices.
ReplyDeleteIn the book Night, the setting is one of the most important parts of the story because it helps show how terrible life was during the Holocaust. Elie Wiesel uses dark and detailed descriptions of places like the ghettos, cattle cars, and concentration camps to create strong images in the reader’s mind. I can clearly picture the cold camps, the smoke in the air, and the prisoners marching for miles in the snow because the author describes everything in such a harsh and realistic way. One scene that really stands out is when Elie first arrives at Auschwitz and sees the flames and smoke coming from the crematories. That image is vivid because it is shocking and changes the entire mood of the book. The setting also helps develop the plot because every new camp or place shows how much the characters are suffering and changing. Compared to other books about war or survival, the setting in Night feels especially powerful because it is based on real events and shows how cruel humans can be.
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