Both stories show a young man thrown into conflict, ostensibly over a girl. However, in both cases, the deepest conflict comes from the young man's encounter with life itself, and his realization that he, as an individual, is no longer willing to try to meet the unrealistic expectations of his society. No additional sources. This 3 page paper explores Ondaatje's work Running in the Family, and explores the reasons he ran away from his family and his subsequent re-discovery of his heritage. Focus is on his works and his abilities as a writer, as well as his family life.
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The writer discusses how the power of love represents a critical theme within the two books. Bibliography lists 5 sources. The stories show the blend of American cultures with a variety of others. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Enter a few keywords above to describe your term paper topic, then click search.