![]() ![]() There are three different stories in the novel beautifully woven together that are actually interrelated – the stories of how strange connections that life place ahead of us influence our destiny. “The tale is a refutation of nihilism, a rallying cry of free will and a tribute to the power of expiation” (Alleva). The use of sarcasm and dark humor is evident throughout the novel. The story is told by an omniscient narrator that unfolds in four time zones (Alleva).Most of the scenes are described in the light of the protagonist Stanley’s thoughts and actions and the historical scenes are narrated like fables. ![]() In the novel, Holes, Sachar deals with numerous issues that children face namely, obesity, bullying and racial discrimination. ![]()
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