As I continue through this interesting story, I have been hoping, for Homeless's sake, that he eventually finds someone who believes him. Sadly, as I reach chapter eleven and following, Homeless slowly turns into one of the most memorable characters from one of my favorite series- Lord of the Rings. Homeless turns into a sort of Smeagol character- personally conflicted, questioning reason, and actually arguing with himself. This picture displays the idea that, given the correct conditions, anyone could become somewhat insane. It seems that one's surroundings can truly attribute to their actions and attitude- even changing their personality. This is a perfect correlation with Smeagol. Smeagol was tormented and tortured by and for the ring of power. It changed him from a simple being capable of emotion and care into a single-purposed obsessed creature of unhealthy stature and endless babblings. Homeless, due to his being treated as insane and unbelievable surroundings slowly begins to go crazy, even to the point of conflict within and without. He can find no rest, for he does not know what to say or do- to himself or to others.
P.S. I commented on Travis's post.
You make an interesting comparison that I probably would not have made the connection of. I see your point in making that connection between Homeless and Sméagol. This comparison also highlights the internal struggles that Homeless faces with his unstable mental state.
ReplyDeleteSo true! I wonder if his split is a result of him meeting the devil, or is the turmoil between his old ignorant self and the new enlightened one. Or perhaps poor homeless has actually gone insane at last. I do hope our Smeagol will have a chance at redemption.
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