“”I know! There’s so much I don’t know how to play, but I could. I know I could, if someone would just show me”. (Ibbitson, The Landing 98)
This quote directly expresses the main character (Ben), and his passion/ drive to succeed in his musical studies. More, however, this quote shows the reader that Ben is feeling trapped or lonely, during his current situation in life. Ben really wants to learn how to play the violin professionally, but confusingly, he is stuck inside a small town where he has no opportunity to succeed.
I think that Ben will end up moving to Toronto in order to persue his dream! Maybe he will even be able to inspire others, just as he was inspired when he was a child.
This is a video, of footage from the TV show “ Britain’s Got Talent”. (The embed code for the video was diabled, so click on the link for veiwage). The footage contains the performance, of two Violinists, who were raised in the ghetto, and were able to show off their exiting violin skills. Ben, (The main character in my book) is also from a poor community. He loves to play the violin, and truly expressed his passion for the instrument during a recent party he went to. He felt so amazing, finally receiving appreciation, and the opportunity to express his emotions through a musical presentation.
Great job Christian. When I read your post I immediatly thought of the movie August Rush. It's about a young orphan boy who never knew his perents but goes off to find them by following the music in his heart. Similar to the book your reading he is very lonely and wants to learn to play a musical instrumenta follows what he calls "the music" to a larger city to find his parents.
ReplyDeleteHow do you think Ben would get to Toronto? Do you think he will learn to play the violin? Next time Christian try to reread your quote before posting it.
Sounds like a really good book. I liked the use of descriptive words in your post. And as the person who already posted had said, it reminded me of the movie august rush as well.
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