Monthly Archives: February 2013

I believe the road, in this novel, represents a sort of freedom for Sal. He leaves New York with a plan to visit different cities and explore. He keeps this in mind while he is hitchhiking, and even though a … Continue reading →

I do agree Dean Moriarty is the center of this novel. The reason being because Sal has a huge interest in him in many differences in comparison with himself. According to Sal’s deep detailing of this novel, Dean’s behavior and lifestyle … Continue reading →

What does “the road” represent in this novel? Analyze “the road” as a symbol, and explain what it means at various points in the text. I think it represents a personal quest for understanding, belonging and finding his inner self … Continue reading →

1)  I agree that Dean Morairty is the center of the novel because Sal is interested in Dean’s life and how he strives for do better and be better in life even though he is conning his way through. Dean … Continue reading →

So far in the novel I believe that “the road” represents freedom from escaping daily life routines and finally living  adventures from Sal’s point of view, “…I would be strange and ragged and like the prophet that has walked across … Continue reading →

The book On the Road, Dean Moriraty has carried out a good entrance in the beginning of the book. I feel, Dean is the center of this novel because the author, Jack Kerouac describes him more than the main character, … Continue reading →

           I think that so far Dean Moriarty does seem to be the center of this novel. There are 3-4 chapters where the Sal doesn’t really mention him and instead he just talks about his journey to Denver and all the … Continue reading →

The moment Sal walks through the “Denver colored section, wishing I were a Negro”, can mean that he feels that people of color have it easier than non colored people.  Sal also mentions “feeling that the best that the white … Continue reading →

How does the text approach the controversial subject of homosexuality? Is it clearly advocating for the acceptance of homosexuality? Is there some underlying homophobia within the text? If so,where? Do you think these instances simply serve as character development, or … Continue reading →