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Themes in 'The Immortal Rules' Analysis

This document provides a summary and analysis of the novel "The Immortal Rules" by Julie Kagawa. The novel explores themes of segregation, humanity, and identity. It follows a teenage girl named Allison who becomes a vampire. Two key ideas from the novel are discussed. First, the book shows how humans are segregated and controlled by vampires, similar to real-world issues like the dehumanization of asylum seekers. Second, Allison struggles with changes to her identity and humanity after becoming a vampire, which can relate to personal experiences with major health issues or growing up. While the story is fictional, it addresses relevant themes about lack of control over circumstances and learning to accept change.

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Themes in 'The Immortal Rules' Analysis

This document provides a summary and analysis of the novel "The Immortal Rules" by Julie Kagawa. The novel explores themes of segregation, humanity, and identity. It follows a teenage girl named Allison who becomes a vampire. Two key ideas from the novel are discussed. First, the book shows how humans are segregated and controlled by vampires, similar to real-world issues like the dehumanization of asylum seekers. Second, Allison struggles with changes to her identity and humanity after becoming a vampire, which can relate to personal experiences with major health issues or growing up. While the story is fictional, it addresses relevant themes about lack of control over circumstances and learning to accept change.

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Novel Study

Body in Question
Ashley Platt- LSG 17

Novel Study
The Immortal Rules is the first book in a trilogy called Blood of Eden, by Julie
Kagawa. It follows the journey of a teenage girl, Allison Sekemoto, and her
experiences after becoming a vampire. Many themes are discussed and addressed
in the book, including humanity, valuing diversity and friendship. In this essay two
key ideas will be discussed; segregation due to situations or decisions that are out of
your control and the individual issues Allison faces whilst struggling with her
humanity.
Segregating humans due to something out of their control is a key idea discussed in
this book. In this dystopian depiction humans are forced to live like cattle under the
control of vampires and are kept separate from their captors. The vampires use the
excuse that it is for the humans protection, however Allison disagrees; Call it what
you wantYou might as well be wearing a collar around your neck (pg. 10).
Similarly this can be seen in our society when we dehumanise asylum seekers.
Justification for this segregation is that it is for the good of our country and just like in
The Immortal Rules, this is not the case. When I first read this book I did not feel that
any parts of the book related to our society. However, after thinking deeper into the
ideas and beliefs portrayed by the author I realised that segregation does occur
today. As an example segregation could happen to children who are not immunised,
this is concerning as this decision is not something they can control (NSW
Government, 2014). I only made this connection between segregation in the book
and segregation in my society after seeing this topic discussed on the news.
Personally, when I am ready to have children I would not want them to be
disadvantaged or segregated due to a decision I have made.
Julie Kagawa explores a number of compelling ideas around the theme of humanity
and portrays these through Allison and the issues she faces while coming to terms
with her physical and mental changes. In the beginning she tries to cling to her old
life, still believing that things can return to normal. Her vampire sire, Kanin, advises
her against this and instead reminds her to move on and come to terms with her new
identity. You are no longer human. You are a predator, and the sooner you accept
that, the easier this life, this existence, will become (pg.85). These changes
happening inside of her cause Allison angst and self- doubt. She questions whether
she made the right decision to become a vampire rather than die. Allison realises
that she will always be a monster, however Kanin tells her- You are a Vampire, but
what kind of monster you become is out of my hands (pg.112). Although such a
major change is not a realistic outcome in our society, the themes discussed and the
challenges Allison faces do have relevance. Initially, this connection made me think
of the changes teenagers experience during their journey to adulthood, however
after looking at the health topics we are studying. I also connected the themes to
someone experiencing a major health issue, such as leukaemia or diabetes. People

Novel Study
Body in Question
Ashley Platt- LSG 17
with these health conditions experience significant physical changes as well as
mental health stresses including self-doubt.
This book addresses some themes that are prevalent in todays society; the
connection however is not initially obvious due to social differences. Segregation
occurs both in the book and todays society, separating people based on
circumstances they cannot control. Allison understands this lack of control, lack of
power, but learns that when everything is out of your control the only thing you can
do is change is your attitude.
References
New vaccination requirements 2014, NSW Government, accessed 10 May 2015,
<[Link]
Abbott government to announce anti-vaccination parents will lose benefits 2015,Sydney
Morning Herald, accessed 10 May 2015, <[Link]
Leukaemia 2015, Leukaemia Foundation, accessed 10 May 2015,
<[Link]

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