Coraline

Prompt: What are some reasons in today's world that make people feel neglected? (Coraline- Neil Gaiman)

     Many people are never completely satisfied with their lives. This causes them to solely focus on themselves in order to gain a sense of self fulfillment. Through this process many social ties are cut off, causing others to feel left out. A strong representation of this is shown in the story Coraline by Neil Gaiman. The main character Coraline feels neglected by her parents and seeks their attention.

     Many people can connect with Coraline's desire for acknowledgement. This is because people in today's world are extremely disconnected, devoting their time to other things like use of technology and constant work. Often, people will keep to themselves rather than to talk with others. This creates a life of isolation where communication ceases to exist. Instead of speaking with others, people focus their attention on things that they deem to be more important. On the other hand, this can be negative for those who seek recognition and someone to talk to.