Science fiction stories frequently have some kind of disaster andthen the reaction of human kind to that disaster. Robert O'Brienhas created two extreme characters: Ann Burden, a nurturing,kind and loving girl; and Mr Loomis a cold, distant and bitter man. The author has very cleverly made the names of the characters correspond to their personality. Ann Burden: lifting the burden of the world. Mr Loomis: looming, mysterious and sinister. These contrasting characters are the essence of this science fiction novel. Z for Zachariah, because of its characters, is the perfect example of a good science fiction novel.
We are set up with a very happy and optimistic young girl who lives in her peaceful valley. In this valley she runs her own farm and looks after all her animals. Everything Ann does, eventhe smallest of things, develops her character into the nurturing and thoughtful girl she is.
"...and then I saw it: a small, rumpled black thing - a babycrow...I watched it and it watched me, with very lovely smallblack eyes."
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If you'd lend me the suit, I could go. Loomis becomes sick and even when he is almost dead in bed there is always something sinister about this man. She plays the piano for him when he is dying in bed. For example, when he starts to boss her around and make sure she has done everything properly. Even though Ann knows this about Loomis she still takes care of him. Being an understanding person, Ann does not mind that Loomis does not trust her, but Loomis didn't want her to take the suit so she would not run away and desert him.
"As I walk I search the horizon for a trace of green. Here, the author shows Ann's character as someone who can look after and help other people. He comes in his red suit and sets up his camp.
Approximate Word count =
698
Approximate Pages =
3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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