PLOT
The story The Body is about the narrator remembering about a childhood past time in the 1960's. As a child Gordon Lachance and his three friends decide to go on a mission to find a corpse of another child their age, Ray Brower. It had been rumoured that Ray had disappeared after going to pick berries. All four of the boys go on a two day long mission to a place called Back Harlow Road in search for his body. When they finally find the body Vern's older brother and his friends show up and begin to cause trouble. Gordon decides it is best to not claim the findings of Ray Brower's body. They all return home and split their ways.
P.o.V.
The story is told in first person narrative by Gordie. Since Gordie is telling the story of this memory the reader gets a real insight on how he was feeling and acting. Through out the story Gordie will have flash backs that the reader gets to understand certain perspectives of his life. The flashbacks tell the reader that Gordie had lost his brother and wishes to be accepted by his father and mother. His desire for his father's acceptance pushes Gordie's ambition to find the body.
CHARACTERIZATION
Gordie is the main character that narrates the story. He is a young boy that has recently lost his brother. His determination for finding the body of a boy comes from the fact that he feels his father hates him. He thinks his father loved his brother more and he cannot fill his brother's shoes. Chris Chambers is the closest to Gordie. He had been wrongly accused of stealing. His father is a drunk and his brothers are always in trouble. He plays a major role in keeping Gordie's head up. His positive thinking for Gordie allows Gordie to follow his dreams. Vern is the youngest and the odd one of the friends. Teddy is the craziest of the friends. His father showed his craziness by holding his ear up against a stove until it burnt.
SETTING
The setting in the story The Body takes place in a small town, Castle Rock, in the 1960's. The children beleive that they will never be able to get out of the town. "We're never gonna get out this town, Gordie." This makes the kids want to get to Back Harlow Road even more. They boys usually hang out in their old tree house but after hearing about the boy's body this changes. While searching for the body the boys travel along a railroad. On their journey their friendships build and they get to know eachother more and more.
THEME
The theme is solely around the thought of friendships and dedication. From their journey, the boys become much closer for spending two days together. Their friendships build with each story and talk. They learn to trust eachother and rely on eachother. Dedication is shown through their dedication to find the body. Gordie is also dedicated to being accepted by his father. After the return of the boys they want to get out of the town or get jobs. They all have high hopes and dreams.
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