The song "Asleep" by The Smiths has a certain significance to Charlie, primarily because it can be used to easily describe his situation thus far in the novel. Charlie may also have a connection with the song, relating the lyrics to his life. The song discusses being asleep which could be interpreted as an escape from reality. Charlie encounters problems in his life and dislikes highschool and wishes to sleep, to dream happily, to escape the pain of reality. Once he escapes from reality, he wishes not to be awakened nor interrupted so as to enjoy the relief which he strongly desires. Charlie does not want to awaken on his own accord as he will have to face the impending problems in his life.
Lastly, the song discusses the desire for another world better than the one of the present. Charlie would, given his problems and circumstances, probably want an escape into an entirely different world, one where there is no pain or suffering but happiness and joy for all.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Letter 1, August 25, 3/13/12
Dear Charlie,
Sorry about your problem, bro. First time I have ever heard from you and that is a pretty depressing story. I know a few people who have lost a close person relatively early in their life and the one thing every one of them have come to accept is that life keeps moving, regardless of whatever problems you may encounter. You just have to pick up the pieces and keep on truckin'.
I enjoy how you described the school day and situation at home, which reminds me, it is true that everyone has problems at home. People have more severe problems than others, in fact, I know two people that got kicked out of their homes (one twice and has not seen his parents since, as he tells me though even to this day I am still doubtful he is 100% serious), lots more people are still facing other problems like parents who are not the absolute best at caring for their children. Back to the description, it was surreal and engaged me in your story but did not let me get so far involved because you told it all from your point of view.
Life will always get better, even if those higher parts may not be what you expect, they always turn up eventually. I've gotta go, chat ya later, cheer up, too.
Anon
Sorry about your problem, bro. First time I have ever heard from you and that is a pretty depressing story. I know a few people who have lost a close person relatively early in their life and the one thing every one of them have come to accept is that life keeps moving, regardless of whatever problems you may encounter. You just have to pick up the pieces and keep on truckin'.
I enjoy how you described the school day and situation at home, which reminds me, it is true that everyone has problems at home. People have more severe problems than others, in fact, I know two people that got kicked out of their homes (one twice and has not seen his parents since, as he tells me though even to this day I am still doubtful he is 100% serious), lots more people are still facing other problems like parents who are not the absolute best at caring for their children. Back to the description, it was surreal and engaged me in your story but did not let me get so far involved because you told it all from your point of view.
Life will always get better, even if those higher parts may not be what you expect, they always turn up eventually. I've gotta go, chat ya later, cheer up, too.
Anon
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