Literature Analysis No. 2

FICTION ANALYSIS- The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer

1}The plot of the story revolves around the main character Beecher White who works at the national archives in Washington D.C. . He lives a very methodical and average boring life. Although while partaking in something he shouldn't be doing in a place he shouldn't be in he stumbles upon something he wasn't meant to see or know about. Making this discovery causes problems and leads himself along with people he trusts down a very puzzling and curious path.
2} The theme of the book is that when faced with an issue no matter the gravity of it you have to be sure in who you trust and how you maneuver your way through each obstacle you are face with.
3}The tone that the author has throughout the story is a mix of curiosity and uneasiness. "The book, Beecher. Where'd you find the book?"(Pg. 78)An example of curiosity that happens many times in the book. You also get a touch of uneasiness when you read this line in its full context. "You said my life was over."(Pg. 228) A line that is an example of uneasiness.  This is when Beecher is told of what he has got himself involved in. And that he needs to try to fully grasp the situation he is in. "Be careful here. You sure he is your friend?"(Pg. 235) Another example that shows curiosity and uneasiness. Beecher when faced with this vital question realizes that he has been not as safe as he should be.
4}The tone is a mix of curiosity and uneasiness. "What're you doing? Are you crazy!?" (Pg. 136) Clementines reaction when she realizes the immediate danger Beecher is in. This quote helps you understand how in an instance any Beecher's or any other can be in jeopardy. "Is this a test?" "Is that it? It's a test for me?" (Pg. 140) This quote helped me realize of how different character's in the story viewed the book that Beecher had in his possession. "Why are you fearful to show your knowledge? Is it her? Or are you uncomfortable around me?" (Pg. 143) In this situation Beecher is faced with either telling a paranoid schizophrenic the truth or lie to him. But the catch is if he tells him it can further his search and if he doesn't he'll keep going around in circles. "Reincarnation?" (Pg.146) Part in the book where Beecher is told of this outrageous idea that he is the reincarnated soul of Benedict Arnold. He is told this by Nico the paranoid schizophrenic. Up until this point Nico was being perfectly normal and lucid. Which gave me the impression that he was actually normal for that split second. Then you're quickly reminded what kind of person is. "Man, I really messed up your chin, didn't I?" (Pg. 214) After being attacked from behind and knocked unconscious Beecher is asked by Dallas a fellow archivist if he is okay. During this part in the book Beecher finds out that Dallas is in the Culper Ring. A secretive spy ring that caters to the presidency. Beecher then is told of the shear gravity of the situation he helped cause. "Why you really come here?" (Pg. 285) Beecher begins to question the motives of people he once trusted. He has to do this in order to protect himself. Although at times he becomes very careless. "Tell me what is said in the invisible ink." (Pg. 293) In order to further his search Beecher must know what was written in the dictionary. Although he roughly has an idea on what it will say. "You think someone is out there watching?" (Pg. 303) Beecher along with Clementine realize that the possibility of the fact that they're being watched the closer they get to the truth, along with the fact they're getting closer to finding a drop spot.
CHARACTERIZATION

1}In the start of the book it explains of what type of person Beecher is. How methodical and precise he is in everything he does. Such as his routine he does every morning it's the same thing and he is fine with how methodical his life is. An indirect way of showing how methodical he is, is when it gives the the visualization of how everything is laid out and put in place at his house. It also is explained of how in his methodical ways Beecher is very predictable he is when it comes to certain things. Like when he arrives to work he does the same thing over and over each day. This is noticed by his colleagues that he works with.
2} His syntax and diction doesn't change from character to character. Each character and sentence is arranged in the same matter. Which is good since there is great detail and explanations of whatever is going on with that character.
3} Beecher I would say is a dynamic character even tough he didn't start out that way. He was a very flat and boring character. But being thrust into unknown, unusual and uncomfortable situations he had to take chances. And he capitalized of those certain situations.
4}I felt like after reading the book like I had meet many people. Especially since of the detail and some background information that was given on the character's. The story would've suffered if it didn't give you that feeling.