Outside Reading

I chose to read Treasure Island. At first when I chose the book it grabbed my attention. As I started to read it, it wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be. Some parts of the book are hard to get into. They can be highly discriptive, and sometimes there isn't any action going on.

I haven't read the whole book yet, but so far the literary element that dominates the book is theme. Jim Hawkins sets out on an adventure. As he's on this adventure he is growing up and proving himself that he is a man. I am not sure if this is the dominate literary element.

The book was written in this manner because it gives the book its unique style. The theme is an interesting one so it makes me want to continue to read it. The word choice in the novel is exciting. I can picture in my head what the author is writting about because he is discriptive.

The main tone of the novel is zealous. Jim Hawkins is a genuine man. His adventures are involved and enthusiastic. At times the book can be fervent and pationate as well. I do belive that the tone shifts sometimes from chapter to chapter, but the main theme is zealous.