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1 Literary Criticism Joey Bittner Mrs. Pinkerton
JOHN IRVING Literary Criticism Joey Bittner Mrs. Pinkerton

2 Background info Born in New Hampshire on March 2, 1942 Dyslexic
Failed at first but persevered The World According to Garp is his most popular writing Complains about Reagan in book which was written during the Reagan presidency Moved to Canada to avoid draft for Vietnam much like Wheelright in the book

3 Faith “…He is the reason I believe in God; I am a Christian because of Owen Meany (Irving 1).” Irving was a evangelistic Christian with a outgoing perspective of the Gospel. Was a faith filled person all his life and really reflects in everyone of his writing. Speaks of tragedy and how faith will pull you out

4 Owen Meany A “wrecked voice” however pure looking with skin like a “pearl.” (Irving 4) (7). Strange boy who killed narrator’s mother. “I am God’s instrument” (Irving 90). Works tirelessly to be sent to Vietnam Dies by a grenade at an airport. Saw when he was going to die

5 Summary Owen kills John’s mother by a bat
Owen becomes valedictorian in HS while John struggles Owen gets expelled for fake ID’s and vandalism They both go to University of New Hampshire They save children at an airport by jumping on a grenade. Owen died. John moved to Canada


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