Create a 2 page essay paper that discusses Looking For Alaska.The first half is about self-discovery, and can be aptly explained by Francois Rabelais’s last words, “I go to seek a Great Perhaps”

Create a 2 page essay paper that discusses Looking For Alaska.

The first half is about self-discovery, and can be aptly explained by Francois Rabelais’s last words, “I go to seek a Great Perhaps” (Green p.7). Whereas, the second half is about the coming-of-age, harsh realities of life, and learning new lessons as depicted, by Simon Bolívar’s last words ,“I ever get out of this labyrinth?" (Green p.19). Miles sees these famous last words as beacons of light, and bases his decisions on them.

Greens characterization is brilliant, and suspense is maintained throughout the story line. The fast paced narration, graphically unfolds that, there’s a constant tension amongst the main characters. Pudge leaves his home in Florida, to follow his dream of seeking a greater perhaps, and gets himself enrolled, at a school in Alabama. Where he befriends a bunch of teenagers with queer yet intriguing traits, including, Mile’s boisterous roommate Colonel (Chip), who ironically nicknamed him as “Pudge” (Green p.14), talented Japanese rapper Takumi , Gorgeous Romanian Lara and the heroine of the story, seductive , wild and sensitive yet perky, Alaska Young. This band of friends often gets into trouble for their mischievous demeanors, such as smoking and sneaking out, so there’s a mild tension sensed throughout the first half. Alaska’s mysterious self had Mild Halter mesmerized from the beginning, and she remains the object of his desire, Alaska too is subtly attracted to Miles, she believes that there’s more to life than what is known and can be experienced (Green p.54). Alaska is deeply affected by the death of her mother and holds herself responsible (Green p.80). There’s also an ongoing conflict between Pudge, his friends and their rival gang “The weekday warriors”, Pudge’s friends’ stand up for him against their hostile behavior (Green p.71), Mile’s bond of friendship and his fascination with Alaska grows stronger with time (Green