Journal 1:
Marie-Laure and Walter Pfenning are relatively close in age, and are on opposite ends of the nazi war. The story tells the story from both perspectives, from two children from the same the same town which makes this an interesting read. Werner reminds me of my sister because I would remember she was obviously more literate and she could figure out problems or come up with ideas faster than I could, and I, like Werner’s brothers, I would just play along and ask lots of naive questions. After reading the chapter where there is a flashback to Werner's childhood, when he is eight, I automatically compared him to the kids I babysit, whatever they hear, or see, they think is true and don't question it because they don’t have the knowledge to. Marie-Laure is like a loyal colonel , she gets knocked down, quite literally, but also figuratively life knocks Marie-Laure down; yet she never backs down from a challenge. …show more content…
Both Werner and Marie-Laure are extremely resourceful when solving problems and dealing with life's struggles. They keep a cool head in stressful, dangerous, and frightening situations. I think that this book is very relatable to my childhood, and each character I can see my personality in.
Journal 2:
The bombings of Marie-Laure's and Werner's city is tragic, I felt like I was with them through every detail, as I mentioned in my first journal, Marie-Laure and Werner show superior strength even in the most stressful situations; Marie-Laure and her father flee France in hopes of a safer
Marie-Laure and Walter Pfenning are relatively close in age, and are on opposite ends of the nazi war. The story tells the story from both perspectives, from two children from the same the same town which makes this an interesting read. Werner reminds me of my sister because I would remember she was obviously more literate and she could figure out problems or come up with ideas faster than I could, and I, like Werner’s brothers, I would just play along and ask lots of naive questions. After reading the chapter where there is a flashback to Werner's childhood, when he is eight, I automatically compared him to the kids I babysit, whatever they hear, or see, they think is true and don't question it because they don’t have the knowledge to. Marie-Laure is like a loyal colonel , she gets knocked down, quite literally, but also figuratively life knocks Marie-Laure down; yet she never backs down from a challenge. …show more content…
Both Werner and Marie-Laure are extremely resourceful when solving problems and dealing with life's struggles. They keep a cool head in stressful, dangerous, and frightening situations. I think that this book is very relatable to my childhood, and each character I can see my personality in.
Journal 2:
The bombings of Marie-Laure's and Werner's city is tragic, I felt like I was with them through every detail, as I mentioned in my first journal, Marie-Laure and Werner show superior strength even in the most stressful situations; Marie-Laure and her father flee France in hopes of a safer