<Story>
The season changed to winter, and it started snowing. It was cold and
Gabriel became weaker and weaker. Snow is piling and it became harder to ride
the bicycle. However he must keep going. There was a steep hill, and Jonas
tried to climb up to find some hope. It was very tough and couldn’t take his
bike because of the snow. When he reached to the top of the hill, there was a
sled and he rode the sled to downward, holding Gabriel safely. During his riding, he got sudden certainty
and delight. He could hear the music and someone’s singing. He believed they
are waiting for him and Gabriel, but he seems to be seeing an illusion….
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<Impression>
No happy end?! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Very Sad.
From the last sentence “But perhaps it was only an echo”, I could imagine Gabriel and Jonas couldn’t survive in the world. So?! Why did the story keep leading us to this sad ending? Teach us about the reality? The power of the nature? Human powerlessness? Now suddenly it reminds me about the Japanese films which often has vague ending. Hahahahah It always leave the obscure universal issue in the viewer’s heart. I have used to love this kind of films. It is definitely different type from Hollywood movie. But this ending is just like the way of the community. Something like……”realease” Nobody knows how they became and no one tells if they dead or alive at the end. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
From the last sentence “But perhaps it was only an echo”, I could imagine Gabriel and Jonas couldn’t survive in the world. So?! Why did the story keep leading us to this sad ending? Teach us about the reality? The power of the nature? Human powerlessness? Now suddenly it reminds me about the Japanese films which often has vague ending. Hahahahah It always leave the obscure universal issue in the viewer’s heart. I have used to love this kind of films. It is definitely different type from Hollywood movie. But this ending is just like the way of the community. Something like……”realease” Nobody knows how they became and no one tells if they dead or alive at the end. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I see! Lois Lowry is the patriotic writer who comes from the community!!
As conclusion, actually I really enjoyed reading this book, and thank for
EunYeong to let me have such a great experience. I hope I could increase my
vocabulary…. and wish I can continue reading. It was started from August, so we
spent 3 months. Let’s toast~!!
<My New words>
1. inadequate/adj/ ɪnˈædɪkwət/ not enough; not good enough
> his inadequate
blanket
2. perception/n/ pərˈsepʃn/ the way you notice things, especially with the senses
>a nearly forgotten perception
3. loom/v/
luːm/
to
appear as a large shape that is not clear, especially in a frightening or
threatening way
>A steep hill loomed
ahead.
4. obscure/v/
əbˈskjʊr/
to
make it difficult to see, hear or understand something
>snow obscured
the narrow road
5. stir/v/ stɜːr/ to move, or to make something move, slightly
> Gabriel stirred.
6. treacherously/adj/
ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerous,
especially when seeming safe
>the hill was treacherously
steep.
7. trudge/v/ trʌdʒ/ to walk slowly or with heavy steps, because you are tired
or carrying something
> He trudged
upward.
8. on the contrary/
used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of
the last one
>He was not less exhausted; on the contrary, his could barely move his freezing legs.
9. aware
with/ knowing or realizing something
10. certainty/n/ ˈsɜːrtnti/ a thing that is certain
>Suddenly he was aware
with certainty
and joy.
You're Welcome! Haruna~ I also appreciate to have this experience with you. I didn't know how interesting and amazing reading and sharing books with others are. I've really enjoyed finding out how we think and feel in a different way after reading the same thing. Thank you! :)
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