SACRIFICE AND CHOICE IN GAYLE FORMAN’S IF I STAY

Author (s) : DR.K.PANCHATCHARAM, DR.N.KAMALARAJAN, MRS.K.S.MEERA

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Abstract :
Gayle Forman is a renowned American author known for her young adult fiction novels. Forman has captivated readers with her emotionally compelling stories and nuanced characters. She has authored several critically acclaimed novels, including If I Stay and Where She Went which have been adapted into successful movies. Forman’s writing often explores themes of  love, loss, grief, and self-discovery, resonating with readers of all ages. Her works have  received numerous awards and accolades. Forman continues to inspire readers with her heartfelt  storytelling and remains a prominent voice in contemporary Young Adult fiction. If I Stay is a  poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores themes of family, love, grief, and the  power of choice. It is a heart-wrenching tale of self-discovery and the complexities of life and death, with an unforgettable protagonist who must navigate her own fate.  This project deals with the way how Sacrifice and Choice explored in the novel If I Stay. The first chapter is about the introduction to American literature. It also speaks about Gayle Forman’s work and her contemporaries. The second chapter is about the style and narrative techniques used by Gayle Forman in her novels. The third Chapter speaks about the characters of If I Stay in an elaborated way. The fourth Chapter deals with the theme of Sacrifice and Choice in If I Stay. The final chapter is about the conclusion and further

Keywords : novels, love, heart.

Conference Date : 13/11/2020

Pages : 237

Paper ID : 20237