Who are the main characters in the novel? do you like them? Why or
why not? What is special about them? What do they reveal about the
universal human experience?
The main character in this novel is a man named Bill, a triffid expert that fortunately avoids becoming blind. To me, he’s a likeable character. He thinks logically, does not let situations fade his judgments, and he successfully uses his prior knowledge of triffids for the “survivors’” well-being.
In addition, his personality and reactions to the new display of ideas from the sociologist in the University building is quite humane. He feels unaccustomed to, reluctant to accepting the inconvenient truth of the need to accept new social customs, beliefs, and way of life. Like any other real human would, he was somewhat anxious to carry the responsibilities of being a part of the “new beginning.” Although he’s quite likeable, I disagree in some decisions he makes. He chooses to go with the community rather than running off with Josella which would have been much more manageable and efficient. After all, the community only made Bill suffer weeks of hard labor after which he found that the community had been disbanded.
The thing that separates Bill from the rest of the survivors is that he has something other than survival on his mind. He mentions that he, unlike all those he met, had a new-found link or a
relationship with Josella. In other words, he had something to build on from the downfall of man unlike others who were down in despair. This is another part of Bill that I like. While most people are dumbfounded that the world that they knew had been destroyed in one night, Bill does not despair. He thinks of the 
future somewhat positively and focuses on getting in touch with Josella ASAP. Furthermore, he expresses how lonely and lifeless he felt when he was alone, searching for companionship. The text vividly portrayed Bill’s gratitude of finding Susan. I can see myself within Bill’s loneliness during my darkest times. Bill reveals that even if the constant desire for personal gain is brought into reality, nothing in life can be felt worth while without relationships to share them with.
why not? What is special about them? What do they reveal about the
universal human experience?
The main character in this novel is a man named Bill, a triffid expert that fortunately avoids becoming blind. To me, he’s a likeable character. He thinks logically, does not let situations fade his judgments, and he successfully uses his prior knowledge of triffids for the “survivors’” well-being.
In addition, his personality and reactions to the new display of ideas from the sociologist in the University building is quite humane. He feels unaccustomed to, reluctant to accepting the inconvenient truth of the need to accept new social customs, beliefs, and way of life. Like any other real human would, he was somewhat anxious to carry the responsibilities of being a part of the “new beginning.” Although he’s quite likeable, I disagree in some decisions he makes. He chooses to go with the community rather than running off with Josella which would have been much more manageable and efficient. After all, the community only made Bill suffer weeks of hard labor after which he found that the community had been disbanded.The thing that separates Bill from the rest of the survivors is that he has something other than survival on his mind. He mentions that he, unlike all those he met, had a new-found link or a
relationship with Josella. In other words, he had something to build on from the downfall of man unlike others who were down in despair. This is another part of Bill that I like. While most people are dumbfounded that the world that they knew had been destroyed in one night, Bill does not despair. He thinks of the 
future somewhat positively and focuses on getting in touch with Josella ASAP. Furthermore, he expresses how lonely and lifeless he felt when he was alone, searching for companionship. The text vividly portrayed Bill’s gratitude of finding Susan. I can see myself within Bill’s loneliness during my darkest times. Bill reveals that even if the constant desire for personal gain is brought into reality, nothing in life can be felt worth while without relationships to share them with.
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Nice. Another fantastic blog... I can't really add much because your answer to the question is so thoughful. If I were to make one comment, I would ask you to consider why the author created his characters, especially the protagonist, the way they are.
Brian Again
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