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= **Reading Log: Classical Novel Slip** =

This paragraph example is just analzying conflict in one chapter. You need to analyze the entire novel using 3 literary elements. To analyze using a literary element, discuss what role that element plays in the novel. Here in my pargraph, you see that conflict in this chaper engages the reader and helps you create a connection to the characters. The conflict is so tense in this chapter you can feel it oozing off the page.Scott Westerfield has chosen to escalate the internal conflict inside Tally for several reasons.One reason is to engage the reader’s attention, so he or she will keep reading.But, another, deeper reason, is to propel the story into a highly emotional charged warfare.One of Westerfield’s main points is that allowing our insecurities and the need to be beautiful to override our logic can prevent true happiness.By escalating the turmoil, Westerfield brings to light the dangers of desiring beauty no matter the cost. With this theme a deeper connection with Tally is created.Previously, I was more willing to side with Shay and more in tune with Shay’s ideals.But now witnessing the conflict inside Tally,I feel eager to understand and hear her story.There is more to Tally than I had first suspected.There is a goodness in her that perhaps even Shay lacks.Sure it seemed Shay was more willing to be an individual, but now in light of this conflict, I feel Shay is just more willing to please David than she is to be true to herself.It seems Tally genuinely wants to discover who she is and what she truly wants without being persuaded by others.
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Because of this connection to Tally,I care more about what happens to Tally and this conflict acts as the springing board for the next stage in Tally’s life:will she become a pretty; will she turn in the Smoke; will she confess to Shay.All these questions are derived from this conflict. Masterfully, Scott Westerfield has created a series of conflicts to engage the reader, give his message, create a connection to the characters, and propel the plot further.