Mockingjay By Suzanne Collins

In the story, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, we meet a venturing protagonist with aspiration for "going the distance." Throughout the book, the overarching metaphor of flying is somewhat reminiscent of the many lost dreams of today's youth.

The half-mockingbird, half-bluejay is faced with difficulties of settling down in a world that is different from him. Collins' stark thematic elements constrast the concurrent "Failure to Launch" individuals, while subtly giving them hope.

Though the simple story held vivid detail, I felt that the environment restricted the development of the tale. Perhaps a different perspective would offer more incite into the character, as I struggle to understand the emotions and ideological conflicts that a fowl faces from day to day.