Looking For Alaska journal entry 4

The final quarter of this book was a very enjoyable read. In this quarter of the book Miles finally gets some sense of freedom when he writes the note to Chip about Alaska suicide. He writes that he knows Alaska forgives him for everything that he did to her, and that gives him a sense of relief after a long time of trying to figure out what truly happened to Alaska. I think that “ the great perhaps” that Miles so desperately wanted, was in fact Alaska. In the end of the book Miles is a completely different person then when we first started reading. I think Alaska is the “great perhaps” because she made Miles into the person he wanted to be. Alaska got him a beautiful girlfriend, she took him out of his comfort zone and made him the person he wanted to be, making him a happier person. Before Miles had no friends and had no self motivation, now he has many great friends that he will probably be friends with for life. I know my mom has told me many times that when you go to summer camps and other things much like Culver Creek, you come back having unforgettable memories and life long friends. I think after reading this book I could see myself going to a boarding school just for the experience like miles has had in this book. When Miles leaves the note for Chip, you get this sense of feeling that you have just been through this huge adventure right along side with Miles, Chip and Takuimi. Its almost a sad feeling knowing the book is over and the adventure is over.

Corey ;)