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What story elements (character, plot, mood, conflict, theme, etc.) are present in this book to make it "young adult"? What intrigued you the most about this book? What will you remember most about this book?
Heroine 2
Do you believe in 100 years, this novel will be considered a "classic"? Will it stand the test of time and be something that students will be reading in an English class of the future? Why or why not?
"Heroine" is young adult because it features young adults and is relatable. While the main conflict might not be as relatable, the minor conflicts are fro example the inner conflict Mickey always seems to have and the fighting with Carolina, her best friend, and arguing with her parents. What intrigued me the most about this book is that Mickey is constantly arguing and justifying her actions to herself. She knows its wrong somewhere in her mind, but there is another part of her that saying that its to good to let go of and its a constant struggle. I will remember a lot about this book, it has quickly became one of my favorite books. One thing it the book that just really stood out to me and that i will remember is the almost complete lack of emotion Mickey had when her friends died. She immediately checks for a pulse and she doesn't find one and her thoughts are frantic but there is no real emotional feeling to it.
ReplyDeleteI agree completely. I thought it was interesting how the author made it evident to the reader that Mickey wasn't okay, but she kept telling herself that she was. There was a lot of self-conflict in this book which kept the reader intrigued. Great response!
DeleteI also agree. The constant internal struggle throughout the book was constantly brought up, and even continued through Mickey's recovery. I also thought Mickey was a little too emotionless at times, but I wonder if that's the author's way of saying that the drugs did make her feel something and that's why she stayed an addict until she was caught.
DeleteHeroine contains multiple elements that make it fit into the young adult category. The main characters are all teens. Needless to say, their conflicts are juvenile as well. 'High school drama' is definitely featured in this book, which is relatable to almost all teens. Also, softball makes up a big portion of Mickey's life. Sports are also relatable topics for a lot of kids as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat intrigued me most about this book is how dedicated Mickey is to healing and staying clean right after her injury, then how her motivation fades as she slips deeper into her addiction. I thought it was interesting how the author could simulate this process in a way that makes sense to the reader and was believable.
I will definitely remember a lot about this book. However, something that stood out to me was how much Mickey was willing to risk just to get another high. As the book continued, her mindset completely changed from the way she was prior to her accident. She stole medications from people that needed them, lied to her closest friends and family members about where she was and what she was doing, sold her mother's wedding ring, and pretended that her best friend got an abortion. She author really made it obvious that Mickey wasn't scared of anything, she just wanted drugs.
I agree, her stealing her moms ring to sell it, stealing other peoples medication, and her lying to her friends is why I will remember this book too. It was also interesting how the author made the book so relatable to teens today.
DeleteI couldnt of said it better! What definitely stood out for me and something I will not forget is when she was looking through her dads girlfriends belonging to find some of her old stash and how desperate she was.
DeleteI completely agree. what mickey did definitely stood out to me and like you said the length she was willing to go to just to get the drugs.
DeleteHeroine is young adult because it has some teenagers in it doing things they shouldn't be doing. Some kids may not be able to relate to the conflict in the book but it shows how Mickey handled her situation. With Carolina handling injuries of her own, Mickey and Carolina both handled it differently. Carolinas parents never let her take or rely on the pain medication prescribed by her doctor. And Mickeys parents allowed her to use the pain meds but never thought it would go to the extent that it ended up going. What intrigued me the most about the book was how Mickey handled situations like going through with-drawl and might not being able to play softball for her senior year because of her injury. What I will remember most about the book is that if you aren't careful enough you could get addicted to some medications.
ReplyDeleteI think there are many elements in this book that make it young adult. First, almost all of the characters are teens minus some of the parents and doctors. Second, this book is focused on the point of view of an athlete and high-schooler which makes it more easy to understand for athletes or teens reading the book. The whole concept of drugs in the book also makes it young adult in my opinion because drugs are something that the current young adult generation is seeing more and more of and being taught about in programs like DARE.
ReplyDeleteWhat intrigued me at first when I saw this book was softball. I have played softball for many years and I thought it might be relatable. In the end I was able to relate to softball and many other things in her life except drugs. I think the idea of a female hero from the title also intrigued me.
I think what I will remember most from this book is how different Mickey could be or trying to convince herself that she wasn't and addict, that she was doing it to get over her injury. She told herself this over and over and until the end she never truly realized how wrong she had been. I will also remember how Mickey's personality almost seemed different between her new friend groups.
I agree that softball was an intriguing part of the book. I also played softball for quite a few years, and I could probably relate to the story on a different level than somebody who has never played softball/baseball before. I also agree that Mickey's personality seemed to change with her different friend groups, and I wonder if there was a factor to that besides the drugs.
DeleteWhat intrigued me most about Heroine is how in the very first few pages of the book it told you about how Mickeys best friends died and then it just flashed back into how her addiction started. At first I was very confused but I also wanted to know how she got to that point and why she would just leave them dead in her friends basement I just couldnt stop reading until I knew and it really got me into the book.
ReplyDeleteI consider this novel young adult just because the story is told from a teen's point of view and includes the topic of addiction. You could see these stages where Mickey thought she was adding a bit to her prescription, to when she knew what she was doing was wrong but still justified it, to eventually accepting the fact that she was depending far too much on the drugs and was suffering from it. I was very interested in how Mickey developed as an addict, but the recovery after the climax is what sparked some extra interest. One of the characters Mickey hated, Devra, would eventually become one of her biggest allies in recovering. The ending also makes you wonder if Josie was more relatable to Mickey than Carolina, with how they act towards each other. I liked how lukewarm the ending was, but I wish it was expanded upon more.
ReplyDeleteMickey being a teenager in high school is something that gives this book the label of being contemporary young adult lit. What intrigued me the most about this book is how quickly her addiction came on, but how hard it was to recover from. I will remember this book because of her internal struggles with trying to balance everything, and losing her friends because of it. I had two family members of mine overdose on the same night, because of heroin. This book really helped open my eyes to the world of addiction and even helped me find a sense of closure after the loss of my family members.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that it centers around young adults and it is very relatable for young adults. The topics the author chose to write about were very heavy but also very relatable. Drug addiction is a very big issue in society, especially with young adults whether it is widely talked about or not. Many teens can relate because they have had people close to them overdose. I think what intrigued me the most is the fact that no matter what justification Mickey had for herself, it was still a wrong thing to be doing and she knew that. I will remember that addiction can happen in the blink of an eye and before you realize it, it is already too late and you are too far gone. I admire the fact that she was able to pull herself out of it but I don't think she would've been able to if her friends had not died. I honestly don't think she would've realized how deep she was and I don't think she would have wanted to stop even if she did realize. It is crazy to me how someone can think like that and That is what I will remember.
ReplyDeleteI think what makes this book relatable to young adults is probably the age group the book centers around and the interests mickey has like softball. But I also think that the topic is what really makes this book young adult is the topic, drug addiction can be a very sensitive topic to talk and write about and I think that older generations are ashamed to talk about it and tend to push it aside but; addiction is very much a real problem that seems to be hidden I the dark because people are afraid to talk about it. What I will remember most about this book is definitely mickeys thought process and the how she was willing to steal and lie about thigs to the people she cares about most. what intrigued me most about this book was mickeys mindset and what she cared about most is where she's going to get the drugs and how desperate she was to get them.
ReplyDeletethe characters and plot were a big part in making this book young adult. The characters made it young adult because they were young adults and because of the topics they talked about. The plot made it young adult because addiction and drug use is a young adult topic. The book did a very good job at describing how easily addiction to happen to even the least exected.
ReplyDeleteWhat made this book "young adult" were the characters and conflicts. Luther and Mickey's "relationship", the drug addictions, high school, pressure to succeed, and divorce. Those are topics that young adults face and the characters portrayed it very well.
ReplyDeleteThere are many elements that made this book 'young adult'. The characters are all young adults/teens, that participate in young adult activities, like high school, sports, etc. They also talk about drugs and addiction, which is relatable to many young adults, whether they have experienced it personally or had a friend/loved one battle addiction.
ReplyDeleteWhat I will remember about this book is how Mickey sort of justified her reasoning for doing drugs throughout the book. And throughout most of the book, the author almost made the reader believe that it was okay, too. I will also remember how the risks went up as Mickey wanted more drugs. She was willing to risk everything so that she could have another high, and that's crazy to me.
I think that the characters in this book make it young adult. Them being teenagers and Mickey being on the softball team makes it very relatable to teenagers today. Almost all teenagers I know are part of a club or a team. It also talks about drug abuse and I'm pretty sure that everyone in todays society knows someone who was affected by drugs in one way or another.
ReplyDeleteA thing that I will remember from this book is that Mickey was a teenager just like all the people in this class. I will also remember she had a reason for doing drugs. She used drugs to numb the pain that she felt starting with oxy and ending with heroin. Josie did drugs because she was bored and had nothing else to do. I will remember everyone has a reason and that you don't know what everyone is going through.
i think the charcters and the conflict make this young adult. I am on the swim team and i can relate to mickey about feeling the pressure of having to do well. It makes it young adult becauses she's going threw some many things, like a huge car accident that most of us cannot relate to. Also the confilct makes it young adult. It covers drug addiction which is one of todays real life problems and it show what it like for someone who does have a drug addiction and it think that why its young adult lit
ReplyDeleteThere are many elements that make Heroine a good example of a young adult novel. For instance, the book stresses the pressure Mickey is under to be well and compete in softball, while healing from the car accident. The book does well in showing Mickey's emotions about being concerned only about herself. She continuously makes excuses for herself on why she is not an addict. However, when she is cleared as recovered from her injury, she is forced to face that she truly is an addict. From there, the story spirals into further destruction to her life. These conflicts made the novel very relatable to teens today. What intrigued me most about this book is how devastating it was to see Mickey spiral out of control on drugs and just how easy it was to do so. She had so much going for her, and now, her legacy will be as an extremely talented softball player that became a drug addict and didn't finish strong with her team, which had been her only wish. What I will remember most about this book is how cold and cruel the drug world is. Truly, Mickey's druggie friends were not people who really cared about her. It was every man for himself/herself and their only worry was about getting their next "fix."
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