One of my favorite quotes in this book was said by Oskar's mom. It goes, "Dad sometimes missed the forest for the trees". This quote can have multiple meanings and it leaves the reader deep in thought. I assumed it meant that he likes to catch the detail of the picture, rather than take a glance at the overall image. In other words, missed the big picture of it all. This reminded me of a song called 'The bigger picture' by Stornoway. This song basically explains what it means to see the bigger picture.What are some other meanings that it could possibly have?
Oskar and his dad don't have much interaction in this book before he died, but we are starting learn more about him as the book progresses. One thing the is clear to see is the fact that him and his dad had a very special bond. His dad always made up these "hints" and Oskar would have to guess the location and go find the next hint. They were so meticulous that Oskar even had to pay attention to the word choice in his father's sentences, or he might miss an important clue. Everything his dad did was important, because everything he did always has a purpose. For example, Oskar found and envelope with "black" written on it , so he took it to the craft shop to find out what was so special about black. The "color expert" was able to explain to Oskar that normally it's difficult to write the word of one color with the opposite actual color. His dad had wrote the work "bleck" in red pen. When Oskar was searching through the pen test books, he happened to see his dad's name and he knew that he had been there. I really like this idea. It's such a fun way to get to know someone instead of just flat out listing their life. On page 52, Oskar even says "Every time I left our apartment to go searching for the lock, I became a little lighter, because I was getting closer to Dad. But I also became a little heavier, because I was getting farther from mom". What are some other books with a really good father-son relationship that you know of?
So far, I think this book has many great qualities. Although it's a bit confusing, because of the many different writing patterns that the author has, it's a good book. At the moment, the book doesn't target a specific reader, but I would teenager and up.
Oskar and his dad don't have much interaction in this book before he died, but we are starting learn more about him as the book progresses. One thing the is clear to see is the fact that him and his dad had a very special bond. His dad always made up these "hints" and Oskar would have to guess the location and go find the next hint. They were so meticulous that Oskar even had to pay attention to the word choice in his father's sentences, or he might miss an important clue. Everything his dad did was important, because everything he did always has a purpose. For example, Oskar found and envelope with "black" written on it , so he took it to the craft shop to find out what was so special about black. The "color expert" was able to explain to Oskar that normally it's difficult to write the word of one color with the opposite actual color. His dad had wrote the work "bleck" in red pen. When Oskar was searching through the pen test books, he happened to see his dad's name and he knew that he had been there. I really like this idea. It's such a fun way to get to know someone instead of just flat out listing their life. On page 52, Oskar even says "Every time I left our apartment to go searching for the lock, I became a little lighter, because I was getting closer to Dad. But I also became a little heavier, because I was getting farther from mom". What are some other books with a really good father-son relationship that you know of?So far, I think this book has many great qualities. Although it's a bit confusing, because of the many different writing patterns that the author has, it's a good book. At the moment, the book doesn't target a specific reader, but I would teenager and up.
Does Oskar think about random inventions all the time? If so, why does he do that? Also yes I believe Oskar's invention for crying in your pillow is a good idea. I think is a clever invention. This could be a good invention because if someone cry's then when they stop crying they don't have to worry about their tears.
ReplyDeleteI feel kinda bad, because when you commented on this, the post was not complete. I decided that the drain of tears was irrelevant to the point that I wanted to get across, so I removed it :(
DeleteYour book sounds very intriguing! I like how it's a story related to a big thing in history, and it makes you think that events like the book that could have possibly happened. I also really like that quote. Depending on how Oskar interprets that can potentially change his whole perspective on his deceased father. That in itself is really interesting to me. I agree with your idea of what it meant. I think Osker is just a little different considering he probably didn't have the most normal life growing up knowing his father died, maybe that's why he thinks so out of the box. Perhaps the tear drain would be a cool invention, but it does not really seem realistic. It's great that he is being innovative, but maybe he should start on a smaller scale, like an absorbent pillow?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that your comment doesn't make that much sense anymore, because I revised a lot since you commented!
DeleteI really like the quote you mentioned , " Dad sometimes missed the forrest for the trees." I agree with what you said about havin multiple meanings. I had to stop reading and think about what it meant to me. I also really agree with what Oskar said when he was talking about searching for the lock, " Everytime I left our apartment to go searching for the lock, I became a little lighter because I was getting closer to Dad. But I also became a little heavier because I was getting farther away from Mom." It is so easy to get caught up in something like Oskar's dad locket. Did Oskar care more about that then his Mom? Was there tension between them because of this?
ReplyDeleteOskar spent more time with his Dad than his Mom and they were basically two peas in a pod. I feel lke when his dad died, him and his mom became more distant because they never really had a close bond to begin with. I don't think he cared about the lock more than his mom, but he really missed his dad. He wanted answers so he had to align his priorities in a way that suits him.
DeleteI really like the quote that was dicussed!! I really enjoy reading quotes and trying to interpret the different meanings. I havent read this book however, i seen the movie and really loved it! I like how it had a deeper meaning and made you think.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read certain quotes in this book I always interpret new meanings for them and it makes reading so much better!
DeleteThis book sounds awesome! I want to read it! I think there is movie on this book, Ido not know though. The quote, "Dad sometimes missed the forest for the trees," I have to disagree with you. Before I continued to read after the quote, my first thought was that his Dad cared more about the little things. You said the Oskar and his dad had a good connection, so I was thinking that Oskar is a tree, and the father really loves the trees in his life. I do not since I did not read the book, but that is how I picture it.
ReplyDeleteThere is a movie! It leaves out so many details though. Caring about the little things is definitely one of the meanings it is suppose to have. Going off of context clues and the rest of the book, Oskar has nothing to do with being a tree. You didn't read it though, so good guess!
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