istic structure. The structure is evident in a narration divided into
third of which contains what can be considered the climax of Sal's, and
friendship. The first two parts record Sal's slow development of
Dean, while part Four, culminates in Sal's growing fear of him - almost
without much hyperbole. Along the road of this growing friendship and
relationship, we are provided with a geographical movement that appears to
they progress. The men's relations are intimately connected to their
movements. As these geographical ranges increase, so does the range and
At the beginning of the story, Dean seems to be primarily on the
Sal's experience. Yet ironically, this appears to be the innocent section
whereas by the time the third part comes into play, Sal begins to confront
weaknesses. Sal takes custodianship of Dean and his growing alcoholism,
embodies more consistently as the story progresses. By taking ownership of
problems, Sal changes from being an admirer of Dean to his protector, or
This is the pivotal part of the story because Sal assumes responsibility
to as Dean's burdensome existence. Later in this part as Sal undergoes a
experiences that he was not privy to previously, he stands of in defense of
begins to understand him as he defends him before a jury of his former
difficult to ascertain the consequences of Sal's blushing, but he has
that will alter the way he views the world for the rest of his life.
Lastly, On the Road through its use of characterization successfully
lessons the young people prefer to be tau
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