Sunday, December 15, 2013

Fire by Kristin Cashore- CTQ 2 #2

Have you ever been afraid of yourself because your the exact same image as someone or something you dont want to become? In Fire by Kristin Cashore, the main character Fire us the only human monster remaining in the world of Dells. She has the unique ability to control minds of others. Although, she's capable of helping the prince's save the kingdom, she's too afraid to become the monster her father was. In the text the characters point of views are addressed by the author which is the narrator. However, I feel like certain perspectives from characters are missing in the story.
One character who I think perspective is missing is Fire. "Cansrel pulled a knife from his belt and advanced on the dog... dont hurt it him, father please! Can't you feel that he didn't mean it?" (Cashore 53) In this part of the text Fire has a flashback of her father beating her dog. The author should've added Fire's POV to this part of the text because It would explain/help the reader understand how much her father has affected her. It would also make this oart of the text more descriptive. "We're not lovers anymore, she thought to him. This is the thing I needed to tell you. The closer you get to me the harder you pull, and your grip is too tight. You hurt me with it. You love me so much you've forgotten how to be my friend. I love my friend. We're through as lovers. Do you understand? "( Cashore 251-252). This part of the text would be great to add Archer's POV because the author doesn't really show you Archer's thoughts about what Fire said like it would if she gave Archer's POV. I feel like it would've been more intense and would intrigue the reader more. "We'll say our goodbyes now. You must go down and tell the prince I'm coming". This is where Fire volunteers to go with the prince to kill the king. This would be a great part of the text for Fire and Archer's POV because it would give the reader a better explanation why she decides to sacrifice her life and leave the person she loves (Archer). It would also give the readers a view of Archer's thoughts.
Throughout the story Fire begins to  reveal herself to what she's capable of. Although the author doesn't give characters perspectives she does do a good job in describing it and helping the reader comprehend the text as much as she can. Now off to reading... will their plan to kill the king work or will it fail??

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  1. I really like this blog. You used good evidence and supported it really well. You expanded on your ideas too and had a nice structure.

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