...Control or lack thereof is an abstract concept that can be manifested in many ways, shapes, and forms. It can be viewed generally as having authority over others, or in Three Day Road, a type of mental stability and composure. In Joseph Boyden’s novel, the concept of Windigos, a type of cannibalistic psychopath, clearly portray the negative consequences that result from losing one’s sanity, restraint and identity. One of the main characters, Elijah Weesageechak, clearly portrays the characteristic irrationality, recklessness and general insanity of Windigos. The repercussions of this loss of sanity, identity, restraint, eventually demonstrate that losing control of one’s self will ultimately lead to personal degradation, as well as significant...
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...My theme for this ISP will be character change through joseph boyden’s novel “Three Day Road” In the novel Boyden utilizes Elijah and his closet friend Xavier as they experince an adjustment in both of their identites. Boyden splendidly figures out different stragiers to survive through a devasting war. In the novel he says “Do what you have to survive” ( Boyden 20). Plainly boyden utilizes the war as a case of how and why one may encounter an adjustment in their character. In spite of the fact that they apperar to be at changed degrees, Elijah and Xavier both experience an adjustment in personalities. All through the novel, Elijah figures out how to change characters for the more awful. He embraces numerous psychopathic qualities because...
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...Throughout history, every single hero, or leader possessed the same defining quality that proves their worth. They were powerful in many areas of their life. These people had the confidence and power within themselves. They were above and well respected by others. These people were able to control their emotions in the face of adversity. To be a true leader, one needs the perfect amount of power. The lack of power opens the possibility of weakness while an abundance of power will overcome one’s self. In Joseph Boyden’s “Three Day Road”, Elijah is a powerful character who only wants to be a hero in the eyes of other people. Elijah’s lust for control shows that overwhelming power inevitably corrupts people. Elijah’s lack of fear and self-confident...
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