english
...of the novels is similar even though the exact locations are not identical. Since both novels are set in a chaotic time period where racism is evident and the community is run down and hectic, it is only fitting that the themes of violence, prejudice and hatred are similar in both novels. Both novels have rebels and rioters that contribute to the violence and it is a result of hatred and prejudice in the land. The characters are not linked to the violence, they are mere bystanders. Both areas in the novel are led by a prejudice leader that has conflict with the black community. The leader and the community have a central conflict, which begins excessive violence and dramatic period. In ‘Guerrillas’, the killing of a guerrilla up rises the community to fight against the government and in ’A Bend in the River’, the killing of a youth guard stirred up trouble. Violence in both novels begins with a single death related incident, where a sense of connection is experienced in a violent, though tragic manner. With similar central conflicts, it is understandable to say that both novels have similar plots and storylines. Both novels begin calm and peaceful, but slowly builds up into violence, and tragedy. The central conflict is the climax of both novels, where all action slowly falls and hits the reader with a shocking ending. In ‘Guerrillas’, Jane is murdered by Bryant and Jimmy, and Roche decides to go back to England. While in ‘A Bend in the River’, Metty is killed by flying gunfire and Salim decides he should start over again and move somewhere else. Both endings end with the death of a character and another character’s reaction to the situation. To accompany the central conflict, a character’s life or position ends up in jeopardy in both novels. In ’Guerrillas’, it is Jimmy Ahmed and in ‘A Bend in the River’ it is Raymond who gets hung up to dry. Although by the end of novel, the outcome of both characters is not completed, a sense of connection in fates of both characters and storyline is evident. Even though the characters are from different cultural background, a sense of connection is still apparent. ‘Guerrillas’ is based upon the African and Chinese community while ‘A Bend in the River’ focuses on the African and Muslim community. The protagonist, Jane (‘Guerrillas’) and Salim, are connected by their thoughts and ability to analyze situations in many perspectives. Jimmy (‘Guerrillas’) and Raymond were related by their high position in society and how their life or position is jeopardized by the central conflict. The protagonists, Jane and Salim are two complicated characters. Although the similar, they do have significant differences. Jane is a more negative type person while Salim is positive. Both characters are thoughtful but Jane is only caring when she is in the mood or she concerned by the situation. Both protagonists are rather quiet people who keep to themselves but numerous opinions are their friends and others. Their opinions are only voiced when they feel is needed. Even though one is female and the other is male, both characters hold a sense of similarity that is beyond the exterior, but in their personalities and way of thinking. Two minor characters, Jimmy and Raymond are two individuals with high position related to the government. Both are connected to the president or leader in someway. As both novels move on, both characters life and position is in danger due to rising conflicts and problems. Their outcomes may seem deserving, because they are arrogant individuals that are disliked by other characters in the novels. These two are connected by their positions and their roles in their respective novels. Together with the characters and themes, a sense of connection is experienced with the literary devices. This can be expected because both novels are written by the same author and Naipaul loves to incorporate foreshadowing. In ‘Guerrillas’, foreshadowing is used heavily. As said before, Naipaul overloads a small observation with a great amount of meaning, and this is shown in the foreshadowing. The protagonists seem to acquire this minor problem that Naipaul has, because they do exact same thing at times. The way Naipaul describes the characters in each novel, gives the reader a feeling that the character is going to do something. Many times, Naipaul describes Bryant (‘Guerrillas’) as in evil child with aggression and dislike for everyone. This foreshadows future incidents of violence with this child. In ‘A Bend in the River’,...