Friday, April 9, 2010
Its terrible that one event can be great and memorable for one person, but terrible and dramatic for another. For instance I'm talking about the night when Rahel and Estha go to see "The Sound of Music." Both go with the excitement and anticipation for watching this new film, however things get turned around dramatically for Estha. I am horrified by the thought of the "Orangedrink Lemondrink Man." This man working at the refreshment stand, lures Estha into a trap for a free drink! ""Come and have a drink," he said. "A Free Cold Drink. Come. Come here and tell me about your grandmother." Estha went. Drawn by yellow teeth." (pg 98) A trap that the man set up so he could get pleasured by this little boy. So he could feel a physical release, while Estha had no idea what was even being done. "Easthappen Yako finished his free bottle of fizzed, lemon-flavored fear." (pg 100) Estha is now scarred, confused, and terrified mentally for what this man made him do. It makes me sick to know things like this happen every day, and I'm wondering if reading this affected you guys too? What were your feelings after you read this, how did it change your opinion of Estha's character?
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i really like your blog post sarah. its a perfect example of a post. even though i haven't read that far i am not confused at all by your post because i can reefer back to the book because you gave me quotes to look at. i like the topics you raise and the ideas you have. great job keep up the great work
hi,
I really like your post. It is what I would like to say, and you did a great job explaining the situation and your thoughts about it. It makes me very sick to think that this stuff actually happens, and it definitly made me see Estha in a different light.
I think that my opinion of Estha has changed after reading about his ordeal with the lemondrink orangedrink man. His character is starved of love from his mother and is terified that this happening to him will make Ammu love him less. He is feeling ashamed and "Alone".
I don't think my opinion of Estha changed after the ordeal, but my expectations for the rest of the book sure did. Estha was the victim and I was mortified by what happened, and what is just as bad is that he won't tell anyone what happened because he is afraid that it is his fault. Unfortunately, like the "mishap" at the police station after the funeral, these events may be far from over.
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