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Pensive - McEwan is reflecting on various, highly complex, concepts such as truth, the ability to atone and the extent of an individuals control over their own fate and that of others through the writing and reflections of Briony Tallis.
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It is about and aristocratic family. There are 2 daughters, Ceclilia (Kiera Knightly) and Briony (Saoirse Ronan). Cecilia falls in love with the gardener Robbie (James McAvoy) and they form a secret relationship. Briony finds out about this and almost becomes jealous and confused. She even falsely accuses him of raping one of her friends. Robbie is then sent to war with Cecilia in tears. Cecilia becomes angry with Briony.After many years pass, Briony becomes a nurse at a hospital, and one day decides to go to Cecilia and Robbie to apologize for causing the two lovers to be separated by this lie she told. At the end we find out that Briony becomes a successful book writer, ironically, and wrote a book called "Atonement" about a young girl who sees somthing she is to young to understand and lies about it, causing a chain of unfortunate events. We also find out that Robbie died of a desiese in war and Cecilia drowned in a subway station (water pipe broke). Also we find that the scene in which Briony apologizes to Robbie and Cecilia was all made up for her book and never happened. Because Briony felt very sorry for what she had done, in her book she wrote that Robbie and Cecilia survived and lived a happy life together. Briony gave them there happiness that they so much wanted and deserved, hence the name "Atonement" which means to make up for ones sins or lies. Next time try Wikipedia or IMDb.
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∙ 9y agoThe tone of Atonement by Ian McEwan is dark and very dramatic. It deals with understanding and responding to the need for atonement.
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∙ 14y agoThere are some things that can never be fixed or repaired, even if you spend a lifetime trying.
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What is a synonym for atonement?
deprive, fine, lose, forfeit would all work nicely
Use the word atonement in a sentence?
the captain hada an atonement whipping zachaiah
What is another word for atonement?
propitiation reconciliation redeemed
What does the name Ian mean in English?
Ian is a Hawaiian name cause it has Ian it means hawaii
What part of speech is tone?
The part of speech for 'tone' depends on how it is used. Examples: She will tone her arms by lifting weights. (tone = verb) Please describe the tone of the play. (tone = noun)
What is the 2001 novel by Ian McEwan?
The novel by Ian McEwan published in 2001 is "Atonement."
Who wrote atonement?
"Atonement" is a novel written by Ian McEwan in 2001. It was made into an award winning film in 2007.
Keira knightley and James mcavoy brought which ian mcewan novel to life?
Atonement
Who was Ian McEwan?
McEwan is a famouse auther that wrote manny novels and sope operas,he is verry famouse for the move made inspiered by his novel named atonement.
How many pages does Days of Atonement have?
Days of Atonement, written by James Wallace Birch, has 316 pages.
What are the symbols in 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan?
several symbols are the broken vase, the amo bar, lola's red hair, and the play "the trials of Arabella"
What is Ian McEwan's birthday?
Ian McEwan was born on June 21, 1948.
When was Ian McEwan born?
Ian McEwan was born on June 21, 1948.
How old is Ian McEwan?
Ian McEwan is 63 years old (birthdate: June 21, 1948).
What are the similarities between atonement by Ian McEwan and Disgrace by J.M Coetezee?
They are both well written contemporary novels by superb novelists who have won and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. (Disgrace won it, while McEwan won it for Amsterdam.) They have also both been made into movies.
Which book is best (appropriate) for 9th grade book report essay--To the Lighthouse (Virginia Woolf) OR Atonement (Ian McEwan) OR Jane Austen's Emma OR Northanger Abbey And because of what idea of the book?
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In which book does a jar of pickled peaches get buried?
"Atonement" by Ian McEwan. In the novel, a character named Briony Tallis buries a jar of pickled peaches as a form of penance for a misdeed she committed.
