Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Book Cover Selection
The third book down in the list is without a doubt has the best cover! It depicts an eerie atmosphere that is present throughout the novel. The child's eyes in the picture (Ben), show how sinister and dark the story will turn out to be. It represents a sinister side of society because they do not accept Ben as an equal because he is different. "...and he grasped her hands and pulled himself up and stood grunting and roaring with triumph. Four months old. . .He was like an angry, hostile little troll". (Lessing, 56). This quote depicts those differences, as does the picture, in a brutal manner. The boy's crazed hair and blue skin also show his differences, something he will have to live with throughout his life. Maybe his differences in appearances and personality are due to a mental illness or physical disorder, or could he possibly be a hobgobline of some sort? This book cover arises this question, and it is a fantastic way to capture the reader's attention and especially there imagination.
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You make a good point, when I first saw this cover I thought it was making Ben a monster. I did not realize that it could just be the portrayal of what society and the rest of his family saw in him. It also does show how he is different from the rest of his family, which like you mentioned, could be the outcome of a physical disorder or mental illness.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very valid point made by you. This cover does show Ben as hectic and crazy, just like he is in the story. It was a nice job to point out the differences as well.
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