Friendship

Nuel Ukah · Post by **Nuel Ukah** » 21 Sep 2019, 18:06

HeatherEi wrote: ↑02 Sep 2019, 12:51 I agree, without the help of his friends, Emmy, and his pets, Will wouldn't have been able to make it. I definitely think we need to be surrounded by the right people in life to succeed.

Very true. We don't just need friends, we need the right friends.

Syson Dolph · Post by **Syson Dolph** » 22 Sep 2019, 11:18

Though some betray true friendship, having an acquiescence who watches out, warns, advises and so on is tend I cherish as one has another with whom to relate.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 22 Sep 2019, 13:34

Nuel Ukah wrote: ↑21 Sep 2019, 18:06
HeatherEi wrote: ↑02 Sep 2019, 12:51 I agree, without the help of his friends, Emmy, and his pets, Will wouldn't have been able to make it. I definitely think we need to be surrounded by the right people in life to succeed.
Very true. We don't just need friends, we need the right friends.

Will showed this by sticking to Peter and avoiding the Game Keepers crowd.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 22 Sep 2019, 13:36

Syson Dolph wrote: ↑22 Sep 2019, 11:18 Though some betray true friendship, having an acquiescence who watches out, warns, advises and so on is tend I cherish as one has another with whom to relate.

A ron Wesley to Harry Potter...or a Peter to Will.

Connie Otwani · Post by **Connie Otwani** » 23 Sep 2019, 05:09

Not having any superhero powers, his friend's support and help got him moving and winning.

And yeah, in real life, good friends give us a support system that launch us from our shells.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 23 Sep 2019, 05:15

Cotwani wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 05:09 Not having any superhero powers, his friend's support and help got him moving and winning.

And yeah, in real life, good friends give us a support system that launch us from our shells.

In the story we saw the overwhelming odds that were stacked against Will and the only reason he succeed was his friends who stood by him the entire time.

Wyland · Post by **Wyland** » 23 Sep 2019, 06:25

Just like in life, Will had to rely on some memorable characters like Emmy to make it through on his mission. Sometimes you need people who are close to you both physically and spiritually to make it in life.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 23 Sep 2019, 11:34

Wyland wrote: ↑23 Sep 2019, 06:25 Just like in life, Will had to rely on some memorable characters like Emmy to make it through on his mission. Sometimes you need people who are close to you both physically and spiritually to make it in life.

Like that he was normal, a relatable character who wanted and needed friends to help him along the way.

Mouricia Allen · Post by **Mouricia Allen** » 23 Sep 2019, 19:21

Friendship is very important all around. We see where it helps character building as well as it compliments the philosophy that no man is an island.

María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda · 23 Sep 2019, 19:50

Sometimes pets can be the best of friends and the most loyal. I know some people don't find this connection but I'm glad this book showcases this and how much we can learn from animals.

chelhack · Post by **chelhack** » 23 Sep 2019, 23:59

I feel that this shows with bonding as friends and working together they were able to change things for the better so it is bigger than just any one person

A G Darr · Post by **A G Darr** » 24 Sep 2019, 18:53

Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑06 Sep 2019, 08:08
HeatherEi wrote: ↑02 Sep 2019, 12:51 I agree, without the help of his friends, Emmy, and his pets, Will wouldn't have been able to make it. I definitely think we need to be surrounded by the right people in life to succeed.
I agree; in order to be successful or accomplished something people generally need some help along the way. I am sure Will wouldn't have had as much success had he been doing everything himself.

Friendship is an important way to help a story move along. It also helps Will to grow as a person.

Kro92813 · Post by **Kro92813** » 24 Sep 2019, 21:18

I don't think will could have accomplished his tasks without his friends. First of all he would have to be a superhuman! Secondly, he physically would not have been able to complete his task because he NEEDED his Echo to get into Olam Shone. I also mirror everyone elses statements about how in real life we do need friendship. I love the saying that no (wo)man is an island.

Inkroverts · Post by **Inkroverts** » 24 Sep 2019, 21:39

I like stories that allow other characters to help the protagonist, instead of just the protagonist himself doing all the hard work.

I suddenly have an idea: wouldn't it be a cool story to have the villain help the protagonist at one point?

Kro92813 · Post by **Kro92813** » 24 Sep 2019, 21:50

Inkroverts wrote: ↑24 Sep 2019, 21:39 I like stories that allow other characters to help the protagonist, instead of just the protagonist himself doing all the hard work.

I suddenly have an idea: wouldn't it be a cool story to have the villain help the protagonist at one point?

He kind of does in this book! Valerian pretends to be the good guy and actually guides Will and helps him a handful of times throughout the book in order to put up a good guy facade