CLOCKWORK

Author's Note: I did this essay on the book, Clockwork. And particularly on the main character Karl.

In Clockwork, Karl comes off as a no good slacker, but in the end he changes into a 'on task' kind of guy.

For example, he was suppose to make a piece of clockwork to show the village, but he didn't get it done. When he was yelled at for not finishing the job, he just made up excuses.

Karl made it seem like it didn't matter to him, but as you read further in the book you realize that it really got to him. He felt horrible and wanted to die because it felt like he let everyone down.

The catalyst is when Dr. Kalmenius comes and grants Karl one wish. With Karl feeling horrible, he wishes for a wonderful piece of clockwork. Sir Ironsoul (the piece of clockwork Karl wished for)was a wonderful piece full of danger.

Now Karl has Sir Ironsoul to present to everyone, he realizes there was no need for the suicidal thoughts. He notices that to get through life in a happy way, to try to look at the bright side of things. Karl ends up being pleased that Dr. Kalmenius came and helped him figure this out.

I think that Karl influenced the younger kids, in the village, that they aren't going to get very far in life if they don’t try.