BOOK REVIEW #4; INTO THE WILD

Many great authors decide to present the main character by presenting what makes that character unique, and in some cases, idiosyncratic. The autobiography Into The Wild by Jon Krakauer has one of those stories in which the main character acts in an obscure fashion, revealing many genius qualities that cannot be seen in other novels. The novel starts out in an odd fashion. Christopher McCandless first introduces himself as Alex to an electrician named Jim. Jim is shocked as to find out that Christopher wants to head out into a national park and reside there for a few months. This statement shows Christopher displaying the quality of wonder. Although that thesis can be debatable, it is due to the fact that Christopher is willing to reside in a national park and explore the open land without human interaction that shows Christopher wondering about the natural world around him. Throughout the course of the autobiography, the reader will tend to see Christopher's obscurities come into place, actually becoming the center role of the novel as a matter of fact. The reader will then notice Christopher doing things one might think would be unconventional. This includes burning $120 worth of cash, using a microwave in an improper fashion, and becoming detached from his parents for two years. These cryptic and opaque gestures prove McCandless to be otherwise creative. One might argue this statement as well, but the fact that McCandless would go out of his way to do the unconventional, to stray away from society and to shape the world in the image he wants it to be proves that McCandless is a creative genius who strays away from being otherwise typical. Although living in the wilderness may seem exiting from one standpoint, it eventually got emotionally troublesome for McCandless. He struggled to find food for himself (this was a main issue for McCandless since the start of the novel since he didn't have the necessary tools for hunting). He writes in his journal that he is in "weak condition" and finds himself death of starvation. This shows Christopher being physically sensitive, a genius quality he displays as he shows himself struggling to survive in the wilderness. Krakauer's way of displaying wonder, creativity, and sensitivity through McCandless proves to be universal even in today's society. There are many people out there who wonder about the world around them, go out of their way and create the world around them, and maybe even react and become sensitive to the world around them. Into The Wild is a novel in which the main character displays his genius potential and makes his story and his genius qualities relatable for many generations to come.

Book Review #3, A Moveable Feast

There are plenty of authors that have came and went and attempted to prove their genius qualities through their writing. However, none will even come close to the way  Ernest Hemingway approaches his genius qualities in his novel, A Moveable Feast. In the novel, Hemingway displays his vitality, creativity, and sensitivity by navigating the reader on his personal journey across Paris. The first thing that is conspicuous in the novel is the way Hemingway adapts to Paris, not only by finding his way through the streets, but also by adapting to the people there as well. A suitable case is when Hemingway invites an acquaintance to a horse racing game and invites her to have a chat as well. His vitality in this case in point is prominent, because it shows Hemingway growing comfortable in Paris through the sights and through the people he encounters. Furthermore, Hemingway displays his creative side throughout the novel, through the remarks he creates as he writes his personal experiences in the memoir. The biggest example of this is when he describes a colleague, Scott Fitzgerald, as a "man who looked like a boy with a face between handsome and pretty." This remark ensures Hemingway's creativity as a writer because he turns a simple experience with an acquaintance and turns it into something entertaining. Finally, Hemingway also proves himself as a genius due to the fact that he displays himself as a responsive human being emotionally. In the beginning of the memoir, Hemingway finds an attractive woman in a cafe but is scared to approach her. Later in the first chapter, he expresses his regret on not approaching her. This scenario is vital to proving Hemingway's sensitivity, because it shows he is responsive to the people that surround him. These scenarios prove that he is a genius because these are the type of scenarios that me and the society surrounding me can relate to. Despite the time gap between today and Hemingway's time period, Hemingway proves that many people in society can adapt to their surrounding environment and the people that are being encountered. Society can also relate to the fact that people respond emotionally to other people, just like Hemingway showed feelings towards the girl in the cafe. Hemingway is a genius because he shows human qualities such as vitality, creativity, and sensitivity and put them into personal experiences that many people can relate too.

BOOK REVIEW #2: LORD OF THE FLIES

There are many novels that I continue to read throughout the course of time in which the characters reveal themselves as geniuses in many exceptional ways. The novel, Lord of the Flies by William Goulding is an astounding exemplar in which all the characters, in some way or another, convey themselves as remarkable genius human beings. Take the example in which a character by the name of Piggy demonstrates his physical and emotional sensitivity. Throughout the first half of the novel, Piggy constantly states that he has asthma. Along with that, he also reacts negatively to when his glasses break because of another character, Jack. When someone shows sensitivity, they react and become vulnerable around them, and Piggy is a precise example of how someone reacts to the world around them. Another prominent character that shows a genius quality is Ralph. Ralph is shown to have vitality to the novel, as he is the leader of the group in the stranded island. He conducts many meetings with the group and is shown to have illustrated an adaptation to the island. His immediate adaptation to the island and his effort to try to control the people in the island is significant to the fact that Ralph conveys a sense of vitality to the island. Finally, the rest of the characters in general show a great deal of curiosity as they explore the island. They do this as they gain insight on the island by walking around the territory and hunting and creating shelter for their own selves. But in general, this novel is a remarkable example in which every character in any way possible, reveals themselves as vital and relevant to the story by showcasing themselves as geniuses.

BOOK REVIEW #1: The Diary of Anne Frank

Ever since I was able to speak and read fluent English, I have read many novels in which the main character conveys their genius qualities. The novel, The Diary of Anne Frank, which was written by Anne Frank is one of those novels in which the main character demonstrates her ability to be a genius. The main character, Anne Frank, displays her genius qualities in a myriad of ways. A genius quality that is prominent in the novel is sensitivity. When a person displays sensitivity, they show "an openness to the world, they enrich the experience of life by making it more vivid," according to Thomas Armstrong, who wrote about the twelve qualities of genius. Anne Frank shows this quality in a negative connotation, by displaying her vulnerability to the individuals who surround her. For example, Frank states, "I'm boiling with rage... because of the horrible words, mocking looks, and accusations which are leveled at me repeatedly every day," (64). By stating this, Frank displays her vulnerability by revealing her emotions and reactions to those that surround her in her "Secret Annexe," specifically her mother. She also conveys her sensitivity in a positive way when showing effective emotions such as love. She answers her sensitivity by stating, "Surely it is a great day for every girl when she receives her first kiss? Well, then, it is just as important for me too!" (210). Her statements involving her first kiss with Peter displays the fact that Frank can show sensitivity in a positive matter as well. Through the genius qualities of Anne Frank, I learned that despite the difference in periods between the 1940s and the present day, I was able to connect through the vulnerability and happiness of Frank, despite her dangerous position in hiding from the German Nazis. Because even though she faced that type of fear in the 1940s, she still displayed the emotions and reactions adolescents today still display. So overall, I see The Diary of Anne Frank more than just an incredible historical time piece, it is a work of art that can be emotionally relatable due to the presence of sensitivity, a genius quality that is shown through the eyes of Anne Frank.

I AM A GENIUS

A person who shows genius qualities shows birth to the joy in learning, according to an article created by Thomas Armstrong. Many people show genius qualities in many different ways, one way would be the way a person shows creativity. Adolescents can prove their creativity in their surrounding environment, whether it be in school or whether it be in their personal homes. I show my creativity in school in a few ways. During my lunch period, I usually go up to the library and write on a personal journal. That personal journal usually contains small personal passages, or poems that may turn out to be potential song lyrics. Every wednesday after school, I participate in this drama club. I show my passion here because I can apply my personal feelings and observations and put them in other characters that I portray. I also display my creativity not only at home, but everywhere in my surrounding environment. I have a strong interest in amateur photography and blogging, and I use my phone to capture and edit pictures and I use tumblr as a creative outlet to post those pictures and blog. I'm also a musician, so I'm always on my guitar and my computer covering or creating new songs. This is how I prove myself as a genius, by using my natural creativity and applying it to my surrounding environment.