Blog 2
This blog on the book “Looking for Alaska” will discuss the
complexity of the main characters, Alaska Young, Mile Halter (aka “Pudge”) and
Miles’ roommate, Chip – focusing on what each character wants and desires.
Alaska Young – Alaska is a young, gorgeous, energetic and
troubled teen who takes the world by storm and lives by seizing the
moment. She captures the heart of Miles
Young and his heart is broken by her mysterious death. Alaska may be considered a trouble maker by
some, but she is an exciting character that encourages other people to join in
her exciting life. Alaska wants to live
life to the fullest. She wants
everything now and doesn’t consider the consequences which can cause other
people to dislike her and become jealous.
The big question of the story is whether Alaska committed
suicide or was in an accident.
Miles Halter – Miles on the other hand, is a conservative, careful
teen who doesn’t believe in taking chances, until he meets Alaska Young. Miles never fit in with his home town and he
is somewhat nerdy and unsocial. When he
starts Culver Creek Boarding School, Alaska captures his heart and his spirit
for life. His favorite poem is written
by Francios Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps”. Instead of waiting for the “Great Perhaps” he
begins to focus on life as a “Great Experience”.
Chip – Chip has been at Culver Creek Boarding School for a
long time and he is also a somewhat nerdy character. When not at school, Chip resides in his
mother’s trailer. Chip, too, wants to
experience life and he doesn’t want to end up like his mother. Chip, as well as most of the school
characters, develops a crush on Alaska and wants to find out why she died. He also is a good friend of Miles’ and the
two develop a stronger, deeper friendship, discovering who they are while
growing up.
