Manuscript 3: Annison's Risk
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:49 am
I don't know why this thread has not been made yet, but here it is at last!
The third in the Passages series, Annison's Risk follows the journey of Maddy Nicholaivitch as she finds herself in the land of Marus. This parallels the Biblical story of Esther, as Annison prepares to marry the Palatian King Willem.
The prologue and epilogue make things even more mysterious and leave you wondering what in the world is going on. And then finding out at the end who Maddy is makes it even better. Seeing how she grows through the book - starting with an idealistic, fairytale viewpoint, and becoming a strong, courageous young girl in the real world situations she was going through - was one of my favorite parts of the story. And of course, once again, the re-telling of a familiar Bible story makes it come alive and helps you to see it with fresh eyes.
Parallels I noticed:
People:
Annison = Esther
King Willem = Ahasuerus
Lord Hector = Haman
Simet = Mordecai
Terrence and Stephen = Teresh and Bigthan
Events:
Terrence and Stephen attempting to assassinate King Willem with poison in his cup = Teresh and Bigthan seeking to "lay hands on the king."
Signing an oath of allegiance = Bowing down and giving homage to Haman
Honoring Simet with a medal, manor house, and lands = honoring Mordecai with royal robe, crown, and horse and proclaiming his praise in the streets
Followers of the Old Faith = Jews
The banquets that both Esther and Annison had for the king.
Also, is Simet's name taken from "Semite" maybe?
What do you like about the book, and what are some parallels you noticed?
The third in the Passages series, Annison's Risk follows the journey of Maddy Nicholaivitch as she finds herself in the land of Marus. This parallels the Biblical story of Esther, as Annison prepares to marry the Palatian King Willem.
The prologue and epilogue make things even more mysterious and leave you wondering what in the world is going on. And then finding out at the end who Maddy is makes it even better. Seeing how she grows through the book - starting with an idealistic, fairytale viewpoint, and becoming a strong, courageous young girl in the real world situations she was going through - was one of my favorite parts of the story. And of course, once again, the re-telling of a familiar Bible story makes it come alive and helps you to see it with fresh eyes.
Parallels I noticed:
People:
Annison = Esther
King Willem = Ahasuerus
Lord Hector = Haman
Simet = Mordecai
Terrence and Stephen = Teresh and Bigthan
Events:
Terrence and Stephen attempting to assassinate King Willem with poison in his cup = Teresh and Bigthan seeking to "lay hands on the king."
Signing an oath of allegiance = Bowing down and giving homage to Haman
Honoring Simet with a medal, manor house, and lands = honoring Mordecai with royal robe, crown, and horse and proclaiming his praise in the streets
Followers of the Old Faith = Jews
The banquets that both Esther and Annison had for the king.
Also, is Simet's name taken from "Semite" maybe?
What do you like about the book, and what are some parallels you noticed?