Response to Age of Earthquakes
Manas Jalihal
The Age of Earthquakes, written by Shumon Basar, is a representation of technology as an
overbearing force influencing our lives. The novel contains certain visual and literary elements to
convey the message that we are living in a constantly changing digital world and our lives are
influenced by technology. One thing I noticed in the novel, on a visual level, is that there is extensive
use of short, and concise words with a small quantity of words overall. On average, each page
contained a very small number of words, which could be intended to deliver a clear message
about the progressive movement and effects of technology. Furthermore, another thing I noticed
within the novel was the extensive use of various pictures. The intention of this could be to convey
the message of the novel in a more clear manner. Furthermore, the novel utilized various pictures to
also provide a more clear understanding about the message. Literacy wise, an element in the novel
which helped convey its message out in an efficient and clear manner was the incorporation of simple,
concise diction. This was significant as it made it easier, as a reader, to follow the events in the novel.
An interesting thing that I found in the novel is the constant reference to the element of time.
This reference was made at the beginning of the book and I found it to be the central motif of the
novel. This was interesting as it made me think about the future and the progression of technology
and allowed me to question the presence of technology in the present along with its influence and
also made me think about how the digital life of the future would be as time continues to progress.
overbearing force influencing our lives. The novel contains certain visual and literary elements to
convey the message that we are living in a constantly changing digital world and our lives are
influenced by technology. One thing I noticed in the novel, on a visual level, is that there is extensive
use of short, and concise words with a small quantity of words overall. On average, each page
contained a very small number of words, which could be intended to deliver a clear message
about the progressive movement and effects of technology. Furthermore, another thing I noticed
within the novel was the extensive use of various pictures. The intention of this could be to convey
the message of the novel in a more clear manner. Furthermore, the novel utilized various pictures to
also provide a more clear understanding about the message. Literacy wise, an element in the novel
which helped convey its message out in an efficient and clear manner was the incorporation of simple,
concise diction. This was significant as it made it easier, as a reader, to follow the events in the novel.
An interesting thing that I found in the novel is the constant reference to the element of time.
This reference was made at the beginning of the book and I found it to be the central motif of the
novel. This was interesting as it made me think about the future and the progression of technology
and allowed me to question the presence of technology in the present along with its influence and
also made me think about how the digital life of the future would be as time continues to progress.
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Manas Jalihal
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