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9. The Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe argues that „any good story, any good novel, should have a message“. Identify at least two works that have a clear message and suggest how this message is conveyed. Carla, Kira and Lisa. Introduction. The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald
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9. The Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe argues that „any good story, any good novel, should have a message“. Identify at least two works that have a clear message and suggest how this message is conveyed. • Carla, Kira and Lisa
Introduction • The Great Gatsby • By F. Scott Fitzgerald • Publication: 10th of April 1925 • 127 hours Between a rock and a hard place • By Aron Ralston • Publication: 7th of September 2004
Introduction paragraph • Mahatma Gandhi once said: „My life is my message This can be related to the two novels „The Great Gatsby“ written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and „127 hours“ by Aron Ralston. • Both authors try to convey the message that humans often persue a wrong lifestyle and undesirable, selfish attitude towards life.
Topic sentences for Great Gatsby • 1. In the Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald critizes his characters for the lack of human morality in the society of the 192‘s. • 2. In the Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald conveys his message by using symbols and leitmotifs which are reoccuring thorughout the entire novel.
Topic Sentences for 127 Hours • In 127 Hours, Aron Ralsten critizes his own inconsiderate behavior towards friends and family. • 2. In 127 hours, Aron Ralsten also conveys his message by using symbols and leitmotifs which are reoccuring thorughout the entire novel.
Conclusion • In both novels, the authors use different approaches of conveying a certain message towards the reader. However the undesirable and selfish attitude of their protagonists towards life is a shared theme in both works.