Undedicated Decisions

(Authors note: This essay is about how the Loss of innocence can be shown in two different books and the how loss of innocence can be the same in different books.)

In every book, there are a few main themes, including a common theme called the loss of innocence. I’m going to compare how loss of innocence can be projected in two completely different books.

For instance in The Fighting Grounds by Avi there are some great examples regarding loss of innocence. Jonathan, the main character lost his innocence a few times in the book. He felt violated and scared when he was captured by the Hessians. Jonathan didn’t know if he was going to be killed or if he would be lucky enough to slip through enemy lines and gain back his freedom. Another example is when Jonathan joined the army. People were really wondering if he was capable of fighting. Deep down Jonathan knew that he made the worst decision of his life.

In comparison, The Outsiders by S.E Hinson Ponyboy was the main character who also lost his innocence. Ponyboy could not make good decisions. His life was crumbling in front of him. His friends were dying. He could do nothing to help his friends avoid death. Also, when Johnny killed Bob, Ponyboy felt as if he had to live life on the run because the cops would prosecute him.

In addition, both books were similar in describing the characters loss of innocents through a fight. Both Ponyboy and Jonathan were dragged into a bloody gruesome fight. The characters were injured and felt threatened. The characters had to grow up quickly to survive.

In addition, both books were similar in describing the characters’ loss of innocence through a fight. Both Ponyboy and Jonathan were dragged into a bloody gruesome fight. The characters were injured and felt threatened. The characters had to go up quickly to survive.

In conclusion almost every book that has the same theme, have something in common even if they are about two completely different things. The themes can be tricky to spot but if you spot it you may understand the book better.

Cause & Effect

(Authors note: This piece is about Cause and effect in the book regarding a historical fiction book called, The Fighting Grounds by Avi.)

Cause and effect relationships in novels are extremely important. If there was no cause and effect nothing would be able to happen. In the book, The Fighting Grounds by Avi, there are some prime examples of cause and effect.

For example, Jonathan is captured by the Hessians a few hours after joining the war. For Jonathan it was all downhill from there. If Jonathan wouldn’t have joined the army he would be relaxing at his house. Jonathan’s actions affected his life in a sorrowing way. In his eyes his life is over. Jonathan thinks one night he will fall asleep and not wake up because the Hessians will see no use for him and kill him. In real life every action will somehow change your future, and sometimes that action can leave your devastated.

In conclusion, Jonathan’s decision to join the army at a young age caused him discomfort. He felt his life was over, he was scared. Fortunately, Jonathan did survive by escaping from the enemy.

The eyes of a man are different

(Authors note: This is a writing piece about point of view regarding the book, “The Fighting Grounds”. How people don’t always think the same way.)

In the book The Fighting Grounds by Avi, the main character Jonathan joins the war without his dad knowing. A few hours later, Jonathan is face to face with the Hessians. A gunfight rises and the next thing Jonathan realizes is, his squad is missing. He must run if he wants to live.

Jonathan perceives his squad bailing out and ran for the hills. Jonathan also thought that his squad could have been shot. After thinking the worst Jonathan was captured by the Hessians, He woke up on the side of a tree and was surrounded by the enemy. The Hessians took him and they walked for hours before taking shelter from the rain. If it wasn’t for Jonathan’s squad, he wouldn’t be in this predicament.

Furthermore, his squad could have seen Jonathan still firing ammo down at the Hessians and thought he would stay back. Although he really didn’t want to fight, he was scared for his life.

In conclusion, Jonathan was very young when he joined the army. He thought joining the army was appropriate for him. However, the squad thought differently. Being young, Jonathan lacked wisdom and experience. In either case, each party had a different point of view as to whether it was appropriate for Jonathan to fight. If I was Jonathan, I would be infuriated with the squad for not telling me its destination. Simply, this was not called for by the squad’s bail.