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Jonathan Livingston Seagull a story

Themes self-perfection, self-sacrifice and individuality. This is a story about a certain Seagull, Jonathan Livingston, who aims not to be the ordinary, but to be extraordinary. He is not satisfied with his restricted normal life and aims higher. The novel's theme takes form as a seagull learning about life and flight, but is really about self-perfection and self-sacrifice. Jonathan Livingston Seagull encourages individuality and conviction; without these, one cannot overcome hardships and t20

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull a story

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    1. Jonathan Livingston Seagull a story By: Richard Bach ISBN 0-380-01286-3

    2. Themes self-perfection, self-sacrifice and individuality This is a story about a certain Seagull, Jonathan Livingston, who aims not to be the ordinary, but to be extraordinary. He is not satisfied with his restricted normal life and aims higher. The novel’s theme takes form as a seagull learning about life and flight, but is really about self-perfection and self-sacrifice. Jonathan Livingston Seagull encourages individuality and conviction; without these, one cannot overcome hardships and transcend a simply physical existence. The book's suggest that if one does what he likes and ignores everything else, he will be fulfilled and transcend even death with few problems. One can apply the themes to various life situations.

    3. Key Passage The Elder of the Council bashing Jonathan : “…one day, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, you shall learn that irresponsibility does not pay. Life is the unknown and the unknowable, except that we are put into this world to eat, to stay alive as long we possibly can.” Jonathan raising voice against the Council : “Who is more responsible than a gull who finds and follows meaning, a higher purpose for life? For a thousand years we have scrabbled after fish heads, but now we have a reason to live - to learn, to discover, to be free!”

    4. Value of Text This book is a good choice read for any type of audience. The book is simple enough for the most immature young adult, but at the same time dense enough to satisfy more mature readers. Also, the main character, Jonathan, is a bird and therefore not a member of any established religion can be related to any circumstances. The books message seek out values around which to build a life.

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