Oskar Quotes
Thematic Topic #1: Identity
Quote: “Inventor, jewelry designer, jewelry fabricator, amateur entomologist, Francophile, vegan, origamist, pacifist, percussionist, amateur astronomer, computer consultant, amateur archeologist, collector.” (pg.99)
Explanation: Oskar’s business card lists many different titles and six objects he picks or collects. Oskar’s identity is elucidated by his determination, hobbies and interests. Each item he recorded has a convenient but small part of his life. Oskar is a remarkable distinct individual because the way he distinguishes himself is so subtle. The way he sees life and can describe his own passion in such a detailed and broad way is eye-opening, this is what displays Oskar’s true character.
Thematic Topic #2: Family
Quote: “Mom and Dad put one in the crib so they could hear me crying, and sometimes, instead of coming to the crib, Dad would just talk into it, which would help me get to sleep. (pg.102)
Explanation: Oskar's correspondence to his family alters after the catastrophic loss …show more content…
Oskar is dedicated to finding the lock of the key because he doesn’t want his Dad’s tragedy to be a secret or a mystery. The journey was never about the key; it was about making peace with his father's memory, learning to accept that emotional intangibles have an influence on his life. The support Oskar has received has helped calm the situation of his Dad.
Thematic Topic #5: Connection
Quote: “I don’t believe in god, but i believe that things are extremely complicated, and her looking over me was as complicated as anything ever could be. But it was incredibly simple. In my life, she was my mom, and I was her
Quote: “Inventor, jewelry designer, jewelry fabricator, amateur entomologist, Francophile, vegan, origamist, pacifist, percussionist, amateur astronomer, computer consultant, amateur archeologist, collector.” (pg.99)
Explanation: Oskar’s business card lists many different titles and six objects he picks or collects. Oskar’s identity is elucidated by his determination, hobbies and interests. Each item he recorded has a convenient but small part of his life. Oskar is a remarkable distinct individual because the way he distinguishes himself is so subtle. The way he sees life and can describe his own passion in such a detailed and broad way is eye-opening, this is what displays Oskar’s true character.
Thematic Topic #2: Family
Quote: “Mom and Dad put one in the crib so they could hear me crying, and sometimes, instead of coming to the crib, Dad would just talk into it, which would help me get to sleep. (pg.102)
Explanation: Oskar's correspondence to his family alters after the catastrophic loss …show more content…
Oskar is dedicated to finding the lock of the key because he doesn’t want his Dad’s tragedy to be a secret or a mystery. The journey was never about the key; it was about making peace with his father's memory, learning to accept that emotional intangibles have an influence on his life. The support Oskar has received has helped calm the situation of his Dad.
Thematic Topic #5: Connection
Quote: “I don’t believe in god, but i believe that things are extremely complicated, and her looking over me was as complicated as anything ever could be. But it was incredibly simple. In my life, she was my mom, and I was her