Hi, need to submit a 1000 words essay on the topic The Braid By Ian C. MacMillan.Download file to see previous pages... From this research, it is clear that MacMillan ensures that the reader appreciat

Hi, need to submit a 1000 words essay on the topic The Braid By Ian C. MacMillan.

From this research, it is clear that MacMillan ensures that the reader appreciates that Adrian is achieving a growing sense of realism through his connection with Tenley. This is significant since Adrian who is on a beach for the first time he is not engulfed by a false sense of security. His perceptions here are not clouded by the absolute beauty of the ocean. Adrian is fully aware of the unknown depth and dangers that lurk beneath the surface beauty. He is also very much aware that, Tenley, a female is present. This section illustrates how closeness with humanity and family ties can serve as a clear connection to reality. It creates self, environmental and societal awareness. In this sense, it provides security and reassurance.

In conclusion, it is interesting that Adrian’s journey into self-awareness comes at a time when he is searching for a place to bury his mother’s braid. The braid itself is a symbol of connectivity, the very thing that Adrian lacks until he goes on a mission to bury the braid. He manages to evolve in much the same manner as the braid he put together. Just as the hairs come together, Adrian comes together with himself and with Tenley. This coming together of the two people on the outer fringes of society demonstrates the importance of close familial ties despite the lack of consanguinity between them. The underlying message is that they become intertwined in much the same manner as the braid and as such they can overcome shortcomings as a union rather than as a single unit.