On the Beach analytical paper
In the novel On The Beach, by Nevil Shute, Peter Holmes is a very intricate person. Peter is one of the few people left alive after a nuclear war in the Northern Hemisphere, which killed everyone there. The radiation is slowly drifting southwards towards Australia where he lives with his family. Even though death is near, Peter still serves in the Navy and makes life as enjoyable as possible. Peter Holmes is seen to be intricate since he is loving, is thoughtful, and is also practical. That Peter can love shows one of his many qualities. Peter knows that he and his family are going to die soon so he loves them enough to take the measures to make their last together better then expected. He got the family pills and a needle for his young daughter so that they would not have to suffer the radiation poisoning. He got into bed with Mary, mixed the drinks, and took the tablets out of the red cartons. "I've had a lovely time since we got married," she said quietly. "Thank you for everything, Peter." He drew her to him and kissed her. "I've had a grand time, too," he said. "Let's end on that." They put the tablets in their mouths, and drank. Peter knows that death by radiation poising is a very painful and unpleasant one so he
Peter is also practical in his action towards other people. When Peter is first introduced to Dwight he asked for an alcoholic drink. He learned that Americans do not drink in port. "I'd rather have it your way, if you don't mind," Peter replied. "Seven orangeades." Peter knows that he must be accepted by the crew of the submarine so he does what they are accustomed to. obtained himself and his family a way to avoid the torture of the radiation. Even during the last days he is thoughtful enough to make his wife happy. "I got you a garden seat, anyway." Peter and Mary will die soon but he still wants her to have a garden seat. He thought that she should die peacefully and happy. Peter also felt obligated to help out his friends. Peter cares for his family greatly during this time. He was always there when he said he will be. "I'll have to go before very long. I told Mary I was sorry I'd got to go on board today, but I'd be back by five." Peter is there for his family when they needed him most. He could have stayed and not gone home but he cares and loves his family enough to go and spend time with them before the end comes. Even though Peter did not know Dwight very well he still asks, "Would you care to come down to Falmouth for a couple of nights, sir?" Peter is thoughtful enough to ask someone he just met to come stay with him since Dwight is not doing anything. Peter
Some common words found in the essay are:
Peter Dwight, Thank Peter, Peter Holmes, Northern Hemisphere, Peter Mary, die soon, peter practical, death near, garden seat, peter practical comes, peter thoughtful, peter death, peter holmes, practical comes, peter cares, peter family, ,
Approximate Word count = 943
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
