Oskar Quotes
Thematic Topic #1: Identity
Quote: “Inventor, jewelry designer, jewelry fabricator, amateur entomologist, Francophile, vegan, origamist, pacifist, percussionist, amateur astronomer, computer consultant, amateur archeologist, collector.” (pg.99)
Explanation: Oskar’s business card lists many different titles and six objects he picks or collects. Oskar’s identity is elucidated by his determination, hobbies and interests. Each item he recorded has a convenient but small part of his life. Oskar is a remarkable distinct individual because the way he distinguishes himself is so subtle. The way he sees life and can describe his own passion in such a detailed and broad way is eye-opening, this is what displays Oskar’s true character.
Thematic Topic #2: Family
Quote: “Mom and Dad put one in the crib so they could hear me crying, and sometimes, instead of coming to the crib, Dad would just talk into it, which would help me get to sleep. (pg.102)
Explanation: Oskar's correspondence to his family alters after the catastrophic loss …show more content…
of his dad. In numerous ways, Oskar prioritizes his father's remembrance over his mother's presence, believing she is not hurt by his loss. And still he maintains to detect the want to protect his mom, to make certain she does not overthink about Oskar’s action and where Oskar has gone. This quote is a sign of that the loss of his dad has changed his life, that the realization that he is ranking death over life. Oskar still remembers when his family was perfect, this proves that Oskar’s family is currently torn but the way he feels is expressed by remembering his dad and his family as one big piece rather than just him. His childhood is what keeps him happy!
Thematic Topic #3: Loss
Quote: “Dad isn't even there!”
Explanation: Oskar feels he will be struggling with his Dad’s tragedy unless he can get away to stop others to say his dad is still here. He is not able to examine the disastrous suggestion. Though he understands that his mom is coming from a honest place he believes that his dad is gone. The heartbreak expressed is unmistakable, his Dad meant a lot to Oskar and without a tremendous inspiration to Oskar, a part of him is missing. When his mom tells him, “don't you want to be with Dad and me?” makes him a bit indignant because he knows his Dad is no longer living on the earth therefore he perceives that the only people he is living with is his mom.
Thematic Topic #4: Journey
Quote: “That night i decided that finding the lock was my ultimate raison d^etre.” (pg.69)
Explanation: Oskar decides that his ultimate reason to be living at this point in his life is to find out where the key that belonged to his father goes and what its purpose is.
Oskar is dedicated to finding the lock of the key because he doesn’t want his Dad’s tragedy to be a secret or a mystery. The journey was never about the key; it was about making peace with his father's memory, learning to accept that emotional intangibles have an influence on his life. The support Oskar has received has helped calm the situation of his Dad.
Thematic Topic #5: Connection
Quote: “I don’t believe in god, but i believe that things are extremely complicated, and her looking over me was as complicated as anything ever could be. But it was incredibly simple. In my life, she was my mom, and I was her
son.”
Explanation:When Oskar expresses his appreciation for his mother, he expresses his emotional adventure has been successful. The journey was never about the key. In some ways, Oskar chooses to take this final Expedition for the lock because it allowed him to continue a real goal rather than face the more difficult, emotional reality represented by his Mom, who still lives and who reminds him of his sadness. The connection between his mom and himself allows Oskar to realize having the answers to his Dad’s death isn’t going to change the way the terrorist attack occurred.
Quote: “Inventor, jewelry designer, jewelry fabricator, amateur entomologist, Francophile, vegan, origamist, pacifist, percussionist, amateur astronomer, computer consultant, amateur archeologist, collector.” (pg.99)
Explanation: Oskar’s business card lists many different titles and six objects he picks or collects. Oskar’s identity is elucidated by his determination, hobbies and interests. Each item he recorded has a convenient but small part of his life. Oskar is a remarkable distinct individual because the way he distinguishes himself is so subtle. The way he sees life and can describe his own passion in such a detailed and broad way is eye-opening, this is what displays Oskar’s true character.
Thematic Topic #2: Family
Quote: “Mom and Dad put one in the crib so they could hear me crying, and sometimes, instead of coming to the crib, Dad would just talk into it, which would help me get to sleep. (pg.102)
Explanation: Oskar's correspondence to his family alters after the catastrophic loss …show more content…
of his dad. In numerous ways, Oskar prioritizes his father's remembrance over his mother's presence, believing she is not hurt by his loss. And still he maintains to detect the want to protect his mom, to make certain she does not overthink about Oskar’s action and where Oskar has gone. This quote is a sign of that the loss of his dad has changed his life, that the realization that he is ranking death over life. Oskar still remembers when his family was perfect, this proves that Oskar’s family is currently torn but the way he feels is expressed by remembering his dad and his family as one big piece rather than just him. His childhood is what keeps him happy!
Thematic Topic #3: Loss
Quote: “Dad isn't even there!”
Explanation: Oskar feels he will be struggling with his Dad’s tragedy unless he can get away to stop others to say his dad is still here. He is not able to examine the disastrous suggestion. Though he understands that his mom is coming from a honest place he believes that his dad is gone. The heartbreak expressed is unmistakable, his Dad meant a lot to Oskar and without a tremendous inspiration to Oskar, a part of him is missing. When his mom tells him, “don't you want to be with Dad and me?” makes him a bit indignant because he knows his Dad is no longer living on the earth therefore he perceives that the only people he is living with is his mom.
Thematic Topic #4: Journey
Quote: “That night i decided that finding the lock was my ultimate raison d^etre.” (pg.69)
Explanation: Oskar decides that his ultimate reason to be living at this point in his life is to find out where the key that belonged to his father goes and what its purpose is.
Oskar is dedicated to finding the lock of the key because he doesn’t want his Dad’s tragedy to be a secret or a mystery. The journey was never about the key; it was about making peace with his father's memory, learning to accept that emotional intangibles have an influence on his life. The support Oskar has received has helped calm the situation of his Dad.
Thematic Topic #5: Connection
Quote: “I don’t believe in god, but i believe that things are extremely complicated, and her looking over me was as complicated as anything ever could be. But it was incredibly simple. In my life, she was my mom, and I was her
son.”
Explanation:When Oskar expresses his appreciation for his mother, he expresses his emotional adventure has been successful. The journey was never about the key. In some ways, Oskar chooses to take this final Expedition for the lock because it allowed him to continue a real goal rather than face the more difficult, emotional reality represented by his Mom, who still lives and who reminds him of his sadness. The connection between his mom and himself allows Oskar to realize having the answers to his Dad’s death isn’t going to change the way the terrorist attack occurred.