Comparing
Connor
Grennan, in his story, explores how a man after making a decision to explore
the world by travelling was able to discover himself and the world, where his
describes this as a unique experience. Throughout the paper I am going to bring
out the similarities and differences that appear between two separate parts of
this book found on pages six to nine and fifty two to fifty five.
At
the beginning of the text, we are introduced to a selfish man who in appearance
is an adult, but in real sense his behavior depicts that of a child. He lives a
reckless life and does not seem to have any considerations for the future.
Ironically, he talks about orphanages and his journey around the world through
his voluntary services in the orphanages will result to him being entertained.
In his perception, his willingness to volunteer will be an excuse enough for
him to take a year to have fun. This is clearly brought out in his words ''who
would dare begrudge me my year of fun after doing something like that?' (Grennan
7).
The
second part of the book on the other hand the main actor is brought out as a
very different person in comparison to the main character of the first part of
the book. In contrast to the main character of the first part of the book, he
has a better understanding of what it means to show care, love and support and
how it feels like to be responsible for another person. Through his encounter
with the orphaned children he gets help in understanding the powerful impacts
that come with promise and hope. He still held close the memories of his love
for dating women, going out and watching TV. He believes that these activities
are necessary for him, but he also understands how important and meaningful his
life would be.
Looking
at these two parts of the book, we can see how change of environment and
adaptation of new purpose could transform a person’s life. The other difference
that is clear in these two parts of the book is the writing styles that have
been used; the author of the second part of the book uses words that carry more
value and weight compared to the first part.
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