13 Reasons to die
13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher is an amazing and touching story about one girl who was subject to the harsh realities of being a teenager. From the beginning of the novel, the story is being told from Clay Jensen’s point of view. This helped to give some context and background knowledge to the plot, other than from Hannah’ viewpoint. Although it switches narrators throughout, we have the opportunity to get to know the characters through Hannah’s eyes.
Though suicide notes are common for those who commit suicide, Hannah Baker decided to make thirteen audio notes of the thirteen people that she says contributed to her decision. In this case, the thirteen reasons are more of an organized principle that she uses to arrive at making sense of the chaos and drama that goes on in her life. Instead of just one main reason, the author provides several elements that could lead to suicide in any one.
While dealing with these difficult topics, it was refreshing to read a novel that focuses on all aspects of being a teenager and the many signs that we as teachers and friends must look out for. I feel that this is a great novel to teach in a high school classroom and it should be recognized more for the real life issues that are portrayed. I would teach it in my classroom and focus mainly on the signs of bullying and suicide, and the effects that administrators or teachers have on students.
Though suicide notes are common for those who commit suicide, Hannah Baker decided to make thirteen audio notes of the thirteen people that she says contributed to her decision. In this case, the thirteen reasons are more of an organized principle that she uses to arrive at making sense of the chaos and drama that goes on in her life. Instead of just one main reason, the author provides several elements that could lead to suicide in any one.
While dealing with these difficult topics, it was refreshing to read a novel that focuses on all aspects of being a teenager and the many signs that we as teachers and friends must look out for. I feel that this is a great novel to teach in a high school classroom and it should be recognized more for the real life issues that are portrayed. I would teach it in my classroom and focus mainly on the signs of bullying and suicide, and the effects that administrators or teachers have on students.
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