The work being discussed is: "Illusions - The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach.
1) Two quotations that reveal setting.
Quotation 1
“And every once in a while I watched his plane closely while passengers changed seats. Not a mark on it, no oil-drop anywhere, and he apparently flew to dodge the bugs that I had to wipe from my windshield every hour or two”. The protagonist, Richard, begins to question Don, a fellow pilot whom he has just recently come in contact with. His plane is seemingly flawless after every ride. Richard also makes note of a certain aura Don possesses. This is where the reader – and Richard – begins to see Don as a heavenly figure.
Quotation 2
“You looked lonely”, I said across the distance between us.
“So did you.”
“Don’t mean to bother you. If I’m one too many, I’ll be on my way.”
“No. I’ve been waiting for you.”
I smiled at that. “Sorry I’m late.”
This is the first conversation that takes place between Richard and Don. Richard was going about his day flying is plane above the fields below, to see another plane, landed. In his curiosity he ventures down and meets Don. Both of these characters are pilots; this conversation shows a free spirited nature that Richard possesses, demonstrating a love for new places, and new people. Richard speaks of how he rarely comes into contact with other pilots in the area so an opportunity like this is an exciting one. This also says something about Don, as Richard naturally gravitates towards him even before he knows anything of the man.
2) Four physical objects that are essential to the setting.
One - The cornfields and farmland are greatly described, taking place in Ferris – which according to my external research – is in the state of Michigan, USA. This evokes thoughts endless landscapes and a state of calm, revealing a laid back dog days of summer attitude.
Two – Both Richard and Don are pilots; so, their planes are a key physical object. They meet because of Richard’s interest in Don’s plane parked in the fields he flies over. This is the basis of their relationship.
Three – Money. Richard and Don both charge a going rate of $3.00 for ten minutes of time in the air per passenger. This isn’t much money at all, and as Richard stated, if he doesn’t fly anyone, he doesn’t eat. This shows the status of both Richard and Don, and the lifestyle that they lead. They do not have a back up plan or money saved up when times are difficult. Flying is life.
Four – The perfection and absence of any flaw from Don’s plane at any given time. This portrays Don as someone more than just any other person. One begins to relate this to the subtitle of the book “The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah”. Don is the Messiah.
1) Two quotations that reveal setting.
Quotation 1
“And every once in a while I watched his plane closely while passengers changed seats. Not a mark on it, no oil-drop anywhere, and he apparently flew to dodge the bugs that I had to wipe from my windshield every hour or two”. The protagonist, Richard, begins to question Don, a fellow pilot whom he has just recently come in contact with. His plane is seemingly flawless after every ride. Richard also makes note of a certain aura Don possesses. This is where the reader – and Richard – begins to see Don as a heavenly figure.
Quotation 2
“You looked lonely”, I said across the distance between us.
“So did you.”
“Don’t mean to bother you. If I’m one too many, I’ll be on my way.”
“No. I’ve been waiting for you.”
I smiled at that. “Sorry I’m late.”
This is the first conversation that takes place between Richard and Don. Richard was going about his day flying is plane above the fields below, to see another plane, landed. In his curiosity he ventures down and meets Don. Both of these characters are pilots; this conversation shows a free spirited nature that Richard possesses, demonstrating a love for new places, and new people. Richard speaks of how he rarely comes into contact with other pilots in the area so an opportunity like this is an exciting one. This also says something about Don, as Richard naturally gravitates towards him even before he knows anything of the man.
2) Four physical objects that are essential to the setting.
One - The cornfields and farmland are greatly described, taking place in Ferris – which according to my external research – is in the state of Michigan, USA. This evokes thoughts endless landscapes and a state of calm, revealing a laid back dog days of summer attitude.
Two – Both Richard and Don are pilots; so, their planes are a key physical object. They meet because of Richard’s interest in Don’s plane parked in the fields he flies over. This is the basis of their relationship.
Three – Money. Richard and Don both charge a going rate of $3.00 for ten minutes of time in the air per passenger. This isn’t much money at all, and as Richard stated, if he doesn’t fly anyone, he doesn’t eat. This shows the status of both Richard and Don, and the lifestyle that they lead. They do not have a back up plan or money saved up when times are difficult. Flying is life.
Four – The perfection and absence of any flaw from Don’s plane at any given time. This portrays Don as someone more than just any other person. One begins to relate this to the subtitle of the book “The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah”. Don is the Messiah.
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