Comments on: The Elegance of the Hedgehog Review and Questions http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/ Integrated Synthesis of Media, Society and Behavior Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:47:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jasper http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2569 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:03:16 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2569 I have to write an in class essay on it. I really enjoyed it but it was difficult to fully understand the symbolism and beauty of each paragraph. But, that comes with wisdom, and I have only lived for a short time. I believe that a theme I could use is:

How each relationship that Renee embraces helps her live beyond the social ranks, gain the self-respect that she lost, and realize the beauty of love.

I was thinking about incorporating something about the prevention of Paloma’s suicide and how Renee helps Paloma discover the meaning of life, which is to embrace the beauty of each day, and true suffering.

Tell me what you think. (Anyone who finds this and is taking the essay NO CORYRIGHT)

]]> By: Carmine Perloff http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2554 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:54:37 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2554 Good day. Just simply would like to leave a quick statement and question where you acquired your particular blog graphics I will be setting up own blog and truly really like your graphics.

]]> By: Sue http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2516 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:39 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2516 Are these characters lives determined because of their class? Is that a question that the author wants us to look at? In other words, do the characters have free will? Renee exercises her free will in a constrained way by enjoying intellectual pursuits but she has no one with whom to discuss them. Her poverty requires her to work as a concierge, or does it? Isn’t she exercising her will by staying in this job? Without an education with a degree, she is unable to break out of her lower class mold. Does she create her own isolation or is it determined because of her station in life? Will Paloma exert her free will to find happiness in something which she is passionate, or will she continue to stagnate in a life that reminds her of a goldfish in a fishbowl?

]]> By: Marie Scott http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2470 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:01:37 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2470 I think it a timely novel, in light of the frighteningly prevalent suicide rate among young people. Perhaps it offers some insight and some answer to the phenomenon. Anything that contributes to this is worthwhile.

]]> By: Lochaber http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2442 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:42:40 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2442 I loved the film, too…………..
But I believe the author dislikes the film.
Has anyone else read the book and seen the film and can comment?

]]> By: Maria Celina http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-2002 Tue, 11 May 2010 07:43:38 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-2002 I finished reading this book just over a week ago, and I really enjoyed it. In fact, I found your blog through looking for various reviews of “The Elegance of the Hedgehog”, so I can read other peoples’ perspectives.

I mostly enjoyed the fact that the book’s morale was straight forward and beautiful: that there is a pocket of beauty in everything, and that what we dismiss as little pursuits such as proper language and grammar and the mere will to continue living are steps to attaining beauty.

]]> By: un1crom http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-1894 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:31:29 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-1894 Kim,

I agree! Especially about the rebirth and finding beauty in simple things.

i, too, was changed in reading this book!

thanks for posting!

]]> By: Kim http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-1892 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:48:48 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-1892 I think it teaches us that there’s beauty in everything and everyone – and we should try to look at things outside the blinders we wear every day.

In each person is a unique, secret being. Yet each of us neglects to see that in the vast majority of the people with whom we interact every single day.

The simplicity of life, its capacity to continue (rebirth) … perhaps that’s the significance of the camellia – how the simple things we notice can give us strength and purpose, just because they give us hope in their beauty and simplicity.

I think I’m changed after reading this book.

]]> By: un1crom http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-1250 Tue, 05 May 2009 16:33:30 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-1250 I’m not sure it’s so important that it’s Camellias. Though Camellias are frequently used in pop culture, flowers typically symbolize rebirth and nature and beauty – central themes of Hedgehog.

The title comes from one of the little girl’s profound thoughts. The idea that the hedgehog is elegant… would you normally think of hedgehogs as elegant? they are odd little creatures… like the main characters.

]]> By: Vivian Sabel http://socialmode.com/2009/04/25/the-elegance-of-the-hedgehog-review-and-questions/#comment-1249 Tue, 05 May 2009 15:51:20 +0000 http://socialmode.com/?p=1127#comment-1249 What is the symbolism of the Camellias? What is signifigance of the title in Elegance of the Hedgehog?
My book group would appreciate any insight.
Thank you, Vivian Sabel
jssabel@earthlinnk.net

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