The Argument
Throughout the events of Saturday, Henry encounters various situations; some are routine, while others, life-threatening. Understandably, his emotions fluctuate as he strives to cope with his experiences.
Our purpose is to track Henry's emotional peaks and troughs to reveal how the author, Ian McEwan, equates happiness with power. To the man living the American dream, power is everything. This theme permeates through the novel, as most events that affect Henry turn into a struggle for security and dominance. This website illustrates the connection between satisfaction and control that McEwan creates as Henry progresses through increasingly complex events. This digital map includes analyzes passages that link Henry's internal thoughts to his external situations. In effect, this map spatially displays Henry's mind and how he views his own standing in the struggle for power. |