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"NORMAL PEOPLE"by Sally Rooney

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Parallel and a phrase

Themes

Protagonists

Setting

Plot

Author

Sally Rooney is an Irish author, poet, and essayist.She has gained recognition from both the public and critics as one of the finest writers of her generation, particularly following the release of her second novel.Born in 1991 in Castlebar, she spent her childhood in her hometown, where she continues to live and work today after studying in Dublin. She graduated from Trinity College with a degree in English literature and was recognized as one of the top scholars at the same university. She began a master's program in politics, which she did not complete, but later earned a master's degree in American literature, graduating in 2013.

Sally rooney

Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there.In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins.The two will not be able to really let go for years, despite various misunderstandings, relationships and family problems. The two characters will find themselves in the same college in Dublin, and both will have to deal with the changes of the other. The presence of each other will be essential for both of us to discover who we really are.

plot of the book

The setting of the novel Normal People by Sally Rooney plays an important role in the story, as it reflects the personal growth of the characters and the social class differences that separate them. These are the main locations:- Carricklea, Ireland- Trinity College, Dublin- Vacations and travels

Setting of the story

Marianne Sheridan is one of the central characters in Sally Rooney's novel "Normal People." She is portrayed as a complex and intelligent young woman who often feels like an outsider among her peers. Growing up in a wealthy family in a small Irish town, Marianne is academically gifted but struggles with social interactions and acceptance.

Marianne sheridan

Connell Waldron is one of the main characters in Sally Rooney's novel "Normal People." He is a high school student from a working-class background in a small town in Ireland. Connell is introspective and somewhat reserved, often grappling with his identity and social status. He is intelligent and sensitive, yet struggles with feelings of inadequacy, especially in relation to his more privileged peers.

connell waldron

communication and isolation

LOve and complicated relatioshopis

class differences

identity and personal growth

mental health

The book explores in a deep way several central themes in the lives of young adults:

themes

Normal People can be compared to Pride and Prejudice. Despite being set in different eras, both books explore complex dynamics of social class and romantic relationships, with protagonists who struggle to find a balance between their social environment and their personal feelings.

Parallel: "pride and prejudice"

-Sally Rooney

“Most people go through their whole lives, without ever really feeling that close with anyone.”

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