In the book Sarah’s Key written by Tatiana de Rosnay, the author creates a somber story revolving around the lives of Sarah Starzinsky and Julia (last name unknown). Character, Sarah is forced away from her home along with her mother and father. When the French policemen take her and her family she is forced to keep her brother safe and lock him in a small cupboard. Sarah reassures herself throughout the entire beginning of the book that her brother will be okay with enough air, water, and a flashlight. She is determined to escape from the French who’ve captured her, and soon enough be back to retrieve her brother.
Another element of the story is second protagonist, Julia. Julia moved from America to France with her husband and daughter. Her husband’s family grew up in the apartment that Julia is going to be living in. Julia is not yet sure if she will enjoy the alternate lifestyle in store for her, but with the reassurance of her husband she finds that maybe it will not be so difficult after all. So far, the story has also told the reader about Julia’s daughter. Her daughter, Zoe is an intriguing and mature young girl who is so far not anxious to living in the part of France where the apartment is located. Julia’s husband, Betrand grew up in France and when he and Julia met and eventually got married they had lived in a different part of the area. The change from place to place has been difficult for everyone- not including Betrand. We are not yet sure of what the connection between Julia and Sarah is yet, but because of the long history in Julia’s newly found home there is bound to be some sort of link.
Alessandra,
ReplyDeleteGreat job summarizing the plot, characters, and issues that are depicted in your book so far. Your book sounds different from any other book. Great job.
Alessandra, Great job summarizing the beginnig of your book. It sounds like a very interesting book and it does really sound different than any other book we are reading at this moment.
ReplyDeleteReally nice job. I am very surprised by your main character. In most of the books, it talks about how the characters want to stay together as a family no matter what. In yours the main character chooses to lock her own brother away and hopes to find him later on. You really drew my attention into this story. NICE JOB!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteGood work! I like your entry.I think you could answered the blog question a little fuller. But you still depicted the characters and the story well. Good job!
Alessandra, nice summarization! This might be a stretch, but I predict that Bertrand's grandmother is actually Sarah, or her house was once Sarah's and that is how they're connected! Just a thought, but you tell me, YOU'RE the one who saw the movie...
ReplyDeleteGood job! I read Sarah's Key before, and I made some of the same inferences that you did. I think Sarah's love for her brother is admirable and a big motivation for her. It also shows that tragedy really does bring families closer together. It is the same in my book, Liesel constantly remembers her family and misses them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alessandra. Good work summarizing the text. Now tell me what you are thinking. What do you observe, predict, and connect with?
ReplyDelete4.5/5 points.