"Double Exposure - Brian Caswell" Theme Analysis

"Double Exposure - Brian Caswell" Theme Analysis

In the book Double exposure, the Author, Brian Caswell elaborately created the main characters through meticulous techniques such as change in perspective, attitude and the physical setting of certain scenes or events. These methods of portraying the characters were used to draw the reader into the themes of identity, pursuit of justice and a fragile, scattered mind.

Through the precise collaboration of Cain’s attitude at varying topics the author has strung together an intricate underlying theme of his pursuit for justice. Throughout the book Cain heavily demonstrates his morals through his actions and attitude towards key events and characters. Cain is constantly endangering himself in an attempt to aid somebody who appears to be in need of assistance, whether it be a good friend or somebody he has never met Cain sticks his neck out for the little guy in hopes of evening the odds. Even Cain’s ability to fight adds to his underlying theme of justice as it gives him the power to help as well as the incentive making him a modern day knight in shining armour. Cain even uses his abilities to come to the aid of the newly befriended TJ when she is confronted by her disgruntled ex-boyfriend. This is just an example of Cain’s almost vigilante efforts to help those too weak to help themselves.

Characters are often used to depict the theme of identity through methods such as a simple change in perspective to keep the thoughts and feelings of the characters separate. This device lets the reader experience what each character thinks and feels when opposed to a scenario instead of having to be told more noticeably though external dialogue or over action. This also allows the reader to truly get inside the head of the subject and see the individual differences that make the character who he/she is. This is established through the whole book as each time a change in perspective is made it allows the reader to better grasp the thoughts and personality of the character...

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