Flowers In The Attic is known to be a controversial Gothic novel written by V.C. Andrews. Andrews novel is seen that way because she touch bases on incest and child abuse.Flowers In The Attic is the first book to the many of series tieing with V.C. Andrews writing. It’s the first book that features the Dollanganger children. The dollanganger children consist of two older sibling,Cathy and Chris and two younger siblings,Carrie and Cory. Flowers In The Attic is filled with family conflicts, sibling relationships, betrayal and other delicious angst. This analysis will examine the theme, setting, plot, characterization, point of view, irony, and symbolism in V.C. Flowers In The Attic.

 

THEME

The beginning of the novel starts off as a colorful bliss for the children of Corrine (mother) and Christopher (father). The parents appear to love each other and their family so much so the people on their town referred to them as , “the dolls”.When Cathy (oldest daughter) is twelve her father dies in a car accident while traveling for work. Corrine, the wife, has no skills and no education to fall back on and is surprised to learn that Christopher has been in debt, which she must now pay for in addition to supporting her children. She decides to take them back to her family home in Virginia. When they arrive at Foxworth Hall, Corinne’s mother Olivia, a severe and religious woman, help to sneak the children into a small upstairs bedroom with an attached attic. Unfortunately the children didn’t see the hardship and difficulties and death they will soon face.

The Theme of the story first hand is hard to guess until the grandmother comes out and tell the children who exactly they are. When the grandmother finally tells the children the truth about their mother and farther its hard for them to believe that they are offspring of a mother and father who are relatives.

The theme of Flowers In The Attic is Incest.

SETTING

The setting of Flowers In The Attic takes place during the 1957 where woman were still expected to stay home and take care of the children and for the husband to make the rules.In V.C. Andrews novel the Dollanganger family lives an blissful lifestyle in Gladstone, Pennsylvania.The start of their life is colorful with cheer and excitement but once their father pass away the colorful ray that covered the dollanganger family turns to a faded grey.

Another setting in the novel Flowers In The Attic is the grandmother upstairs attic.

The attic is a cramp space where the children spend the majority of their time in. The attic walls are pale white with one window frame on the side where barely any sun come in.Lastly in the attic is dusty grey hardwood floors.

PLOT

The plot of the story is basically an domino effect.After the first incident of their father  death came living with a hateful grandmother to hearing the truth about the reason why there mother wasn’t allowed to come and visit to one of the siblings dying.The mother, Corrine trying to get into her fathers will to gain a wealthy fortune tell her children to stay hidden, but in the mix of her trying to get into good with her father , Corrine slowly forgets about her children and try to start a new life with an new husband.

A couple of minor conflicts that occurs is first the children being hidden in an upstairs abandon attic for three years.Another minor conflict that occurs with the children living with their grandmother is realizing all the time they believe mom would come back for them was a fantasy.Also they begin sneaking out the attic into the house at night and stealing money and valuables in order to try to escape.Minor conflict to occur is the death of an sibling while in their grandmother custody.The last minor conflict that arise in the Flowers In The Attic is relaxing that the powder donuts their grandmother and mother gain them had poison in them which ultimately became a major conflict when learning one final and painful truth that it was their mother and not the grandmother who had been poisoning them.

A major conflict of Flowers In The Attic is when the mother and grandmother were giving the children poison donuts that end up killing one of them.Another major conflict is the oldest children finally came to turns with what was going on and from there plan there escape. Their plan to escape was foiled when the grandmother discovered that they had a key, but they played off of her claustrophobia and escaped through the attic window.

SUMMARY

To sum up everything Flowers In The Attic is a controversial thriller genre of an novel.From the mother having kids with her uncles to the oldest son and daughter then having kids in the next series its not far fetch to say the theme is incest. Evermore so the theme and meaning of the story is that money is the root of all because there mother wanted so badly to gain money back into her life she was willing to kill her own children.

 

 

 

 

 

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Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious bite of pizza.The well known pizza places unlike Little Caesar , Hungry Howies, or even Jets are classic, but theirs a new self creation pizza place called Blaze Pizzas.I am a person who absolutely love pizza, so when i heard there was going to be a new pizza place near me I had to try it out.

Blaze pizza is location is  112 S Main St, Royal Oak right next to Leo’s Coney Island and down the street from Emagine theater.Blaze pizza is the perfect place to go after an fun night out the guys or girls.Blaze pizza is always located in the downtown royal oak area so if you enjoy the city life atmosphere blaze pizza is the perfect place to be.If you run into any problems or want to call for any reason there contact information is (248) 278-0918.

 Since Blaze is located in the heart of downtown royal oak, its atmosphere is mainly casual urban and hip type of scenery.When first entering Blaze pizza your eyes will be drawn to the written sayings on the wall such as “There Is No Wrong Way To Play”. Blaze pizza have plus 20 seating area and one long bar like table. Blaze also have patio seating for the summertime.

History of Blaze.

Blaze pizza in royal oak first open up in October on the 22nd. Blaze pizza executive chef is Bradford Kent also known as “The Pizza Whisperer”.The executive Chef of Blaze pizza created a fresh made-from-scratch dough healthful, artisanal ingredients on the assembly line.

Friendly ingredients.

From Blaze friendly Eco packaging that use packaging that is recyclable, compostable and/or made from post-consumer reclaimed materials.Further more there straws, lids and cups are made from plants and not from petroleum(common form of plastic).Which is way better than using plastic made material.

Blaze pizza is also gluten free selection of pizza for someone with an gluten allergy, that person would have to request for the sever to change there gloves and the pizza cutter they are using. Also if you have a very sensitive allergy to gluten then you many want to take into consideration that gluten free pizza dough goes inside the same huge pizza oven as non gluten free dough pizza.Furthermore blaze pizza  have a vegan selection of pizza where there traditional pizza crust is made from filtered water, unbleached flour, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and a touch of sugar and they also offer a vegan cheese option (soy-free).

Blaze pizza menu price is not five dollars like little ceases where it can feed a small family.Blaze pizza is more of an individual pizza place because there assembly line like subway is to make pizza for how that individual person would want.There price of an build your own pizza is 8 RIGHT PRICE.

Although I really love eating blaze pizza I feel there price for a build your own should be lower than 8 RIGHT PRICE.I say this because you don’t get that many slices when your pizza is done.Recently they added a lunch hour pizza for five dollars between the time of 2 pm-5 pm, so that’s a step in the right directions.Unlike many pizza places blaze bathroom is always clean and fulled with toiletries. There tables are always always clean from people dinning in.

The service of Blaze is mainly self serve. Their are no waiters and no waitress just employees behind a counter serving preparing the food.Usually theirs about 4-5 employees working to move the line fast.Out of those 4-5 workers one or two is at the beginning asking customers have you been here before and what would you like. After that theirs one person at the register and usually two people at the oven , but when its sow theirs only one person.

Service is friendly and on some days there are times were the wait is longer than 5min the most time i waited to create a pizza was 8 minutes. The wait on the weekends is longer than the weekdays because its not a weekend with tons of people out celebrating. Although blaze is downtown the wait may seem long just by looking at the line but the employees  work fast to get you in and out. Granted on a festive weekends the wait is long.

         

Had to save the best fro last! The actually pizza made at blaze pizza is DELICIOUS. I mean think about it , its your pizza where you chose what to put on it and what not to put on it.No more disagreements with your spouse, kids, or  sibling because its all yours.Blaze pizza have Delicious ingredient , but there crust is thin and there border crust poofs up a little bit.There crust is not as big as other pizza places or square shape, but its still delicious. Blaze also sells dessert. My favorite dessert is the s’more cookie. I get my warm it so the chocolate can be more melted , but they do give it to you warm temperature

 

 

Everyone has that handful of people that leave the biggest imprint on your life. Those people range from a personal family member, outside source such as teachers, coaches, or friends, and even people he or she has never met before.

One of the biggest personal influences on my life so far is my sister Cydney. Cydney was born a year before me (1997), which makes her older than me. Growing up I would always follow my big sister and try to be like her. We would always wear matching to similar outfits from when we where younger till even now where we would share our clothes. From sharing each other clothes to sharing a bedroom together for 17 years we got closer and closer each day. Also while growing up I was attached to my sister at hips. Even today our mom would say “you love your big sister” directing her comment at me.

Although we shared a room for 17 years when the time came for having separate rooms I would still go into my sister room and sleep along side her or at the end of her bed. Also since Cydney is older than me in age I’ve learned and I am still learning through her experiences about life, boys, and even school. I’ve learned so much by observing her actions and even talking to her.Cydney is one of my most trusted best friend that I’ll never lose touch with no matter how far the distance is between us or no matter how much we get caught in our own lives I promise we will always have one another. My sister and I attend the same school until her freshman year of college when she then attended Cleveland State Unversity, while I stayed home and completed my senior year. I couldn’t have wished for a better sister than the one and only sister I have now.

The second person to influence me is my very first dance teacher Mrs.Jane Wilhelm. When I first attend Ferndale middle school back in 7th grade I was given the choice to choose what my 2 electives would be. The only choices I had was dance, choir, or orchestra. Having no background knowledge of playing an instrument and not being able to sing well I was left with the choice of dance. When I first pick dance I didn’t know what to expect since I had never been introduced to the world of dance; before I step foot in Mrs.Whilhelm classroom.Mrs.Whilem is an older white lady that teachers dance to middle schools and high schoolers. Unaware of the many different dance styles such as, jazz, ballet, tap, and many more had seen the potential of a great dancer and choreography that I could be.

I am truly blessed to have ever known someone of her character. Everytime her dance class would put on a shoe she would always try and find the cheapest way for us to afford our customs. In fact, for all of the dance recitals that I have been in she will always dig into her own pockets, pay and buy 23 girls a shirt, pair of pants, or any hair accessory the class needed to wear for the show. Although Ms.whilem was my dance instructor she not only introduce me to dance, but also taught me to laugh when I fall and to never give up. She is one of the most kind-hearted ones I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and the most inspirational teacher I had ever had throughout my high school education. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t feel a sensation of peace when my feet are on a dance floor. To this day I visit Ms.whilem and see all the younger girls she is now inspiring and will always show my gratitude towards her

     

The last person to influence me the most is a dancer name Misty Copeland. Misty Copeland never knew about the world of dance like me, until the age of thirteen. Her first encounter was when she went to her local boys and girls club and after sitting on the side watching other girls and boys play she finally got the courage to join in on the fun and try dancing. From that moment on Misty had a tough journey on moving up the ladder in the dance world. Through all of her hard work and serious injuries she still came back on top and became the first African American woman principal ballet dancer with the astonishing New York’s American Ballet Theater Company.

Unlike many ballerinas, Misty Copeland decided that ballerinas should be known as much as basketball, baseball, and even football players should be. Misty Copeland is the only ballerina to endorse my a sportswear company and write her own book. Misty Copeland has inspired me to continue on in my dance journey and like Ms.whilem to never give up no matter the circumstances. I haven’t had the chance to have known Misty Copeland personally, but like a superhero, she inspires not only me but many other African American girls all over the world. Misty Copeland gives me more hope than any other dancer because of her story. Misty is not tall with blond hair and lighter skin, but because of her unique qualities, she’s more breathtaking than any other ballerina she stands next to. I may not know her now, but I know one day I will see her perform and have the pleasure of actually meeting her.

      

 

 

 

 

 

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