Holes
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Many great novels tend to metaphorically relate its text to life. Some essential ingredients that make up life are- learning and developing; interaction with other people; building friendships, learning about yourself; implicit goals and continual change. The novel Holes by Louis Sachar explores these aspects of life through the eyes of teenager Stanley Yelnats during his time at Camp Green Lake. The story examines the interactions between Stanley and other juvenile offenders that have been sent to the boot camp. It is through these interactions that Louis Sachar conveys his messages about life and living. He utilizes characterization, a theme of hope, an isolated setting, and a combination of both past and present as a tool of interpreting his perception of life. Holes is more than a story about a boot camp. The novel is a metaphor for life.
One of the messages that Louis Sachar deals with is how the setting influences life and living conditions. Set on an isolated desert, Holes depicts a story where Stanley and other misbehaved children have been sent to build character by digging holes...