Literature Circle/Non-Fiction Article blog

Both my Book Things Not Seen and the article “Loneliness in Teens” both have the topic of loneliness in them. My EQ were asking, “Does this article have true loneliness coping mechanisms that relate to Bobby’s actions in the book?” After reading the article I did find some connections In the article I found two coping methods that relate to Bobby’s actions. One were, “Cyberpsychology.” Cyberpsychology is using the internet as a coping method,for the brain. Bobby slightly hints to this by his action on researching constantly to occupy himself. The second reason were that creating social interactions with people can help stop the loneliness. Bobby does a lot by talking to his parents for advice and talking to Alicia for help with things and as a friend to communicate with. Both of these methods are things Bobby did to occupy himself of isolation. Which is relating to the article and its information.

Both the author of Things Not Seen and the author of “ Loneliness in Teens” are both writing on the topic of loneliness. They both give it in the perspective of teenagers and going through change. However, the authors give their own POV’s the idea and change in their own idea. For instance, the author of “Loneliness in Teens”, he or she gave the ideas of the teen feeling unappreciated and not being understood. Also giving ways to prevent the feelings of isolation and being shunned. For example, the author gave a way to prevent the teen to not feel as unsocial by doing this, “Smile at others and make solid friendships, reminding your teen that one good friend is as valuable as several casual buddies. You can also talk to your teen when she's feeling lonely -- knowing that she has someone to talk to can make her feel less isolated from the world.” This is going in the position of helping your teen and rehabilitating them to being apart of society once more.

The author of Things Not Seen does not deeply go into the topic of loneliness as the author of the article does. Andrew Clements, the author of Things Not Seen implements the topic of loneliness but doesn't go as in depth. Bobby, the main character of Things Not Seen, has the feeling of isolation from society. He must stay home and talk to anyone in order to keep his invisibility a secret and to keep him safe. This caused him to feel trapped and feel lonely. However, later in the book he find a friend to be with and gets more parental guidance. Creating an end to him being alone. In summary, Bobby had only a slight situation of loneliness. Then, the author ended it soon.

Clements, Andrew. Things not seen. New York: Puffin , 2006. Print.

Ireland, Kay. "Loneliness In Teenagers." LIVESTRONG.COM. Leaf Group, 16 Aug. 2013. Web. 12 May 2017.