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Date Posted: 11:10:14 11/01/11 Tue
Author: Elaine
Subject: It's one of the most important aspects of the novel, imo. We are limited to seeing only what he sees, to understand only what he can comprehend. We experience his need to create relationships even with inanimate objects because his world is so small. It was a really effective tool, using Jack's voice to tell the story, very clever. If it were told any other way, it would not have had nearly as much impact on me. In fact, it made me feel all the more anxious for his safety!
In reply to: Lil 's message, "Room, Question #1" on 18:38:33 10/31/11 Mon


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  • What Elaine, said, plus I think it kept it from becoming just a horrifically depressing book. It also really does highlight the fact that people can adapt, thrive and essentially be happy in just about any situation, especially if it's all they know. For Jack, the freedoms and choices of the outside world were overwhelming, while for his mother the limitations of The Room were almost soul-destroying -- and we couldn't have seen that so clearly if the book had been told by the woman, rather than Jack. (NT) -- Carla, 14:14:35 11/01/11 Tue
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