I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001: The Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis
From Book Trigger Warnings
I Survives the Attacks if September 11, 2001: The Graphic Novel
| Author(s) | Laruen Tarshis |
|---|---|
| Published | 08/03/2021 |
| Publisher | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Genre(s) | Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Middle Grade, Historical, Childrens, Fiction, Comics |
| Age group | 8 - 12 |
Trigger Warnings
- Graphic depictions of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
- References to plane crashes
- References to the World Trade Center
- Use of violence and destruction
- Depictions of people in distress
- PTSD symptoms and trauma
- Mention of death and loss
- Discussion of terrorism and extremism
- References to emergency responders and their heroic actions
Representation
An asterisk (*) indicates that the author openly identifies with that identity.
- The protagonist, a young boy named Lucas, who experiences the events of September 11, 2001 firsthand.
- The protagonist, a young boy named Lucas, who experiences the events of September 11, 2001 firsthand.
- Emergency responders and their heroic actions during and after the attacks.
- Bystanders and citizens who are caught up in the chaos and tragedy of the day.
- Depictions of the destruction of the World Trade Center and the aftermath of the attacks.
- The sense of fear, confusion, and grief felt by individuals and communities in the wake of the tragedy.
- Themes of resilience, unity, and coming together in the face of adversity.
Tropes
- Heroic protagonist: The main character, Lucas, may exhibit bravery and courage in the face of danger.
- Coming-of-age story: Lucas may undergo personal growth and development as a result of the traumatic events of September 11, 2001.
- 9/11 as a historical backdrop: The novel may use the real-life historical events of September 11, 2001, as a backdrop for the fictional story.
- Survival narrative: The story may focus on the characters' efforts to survive and cope in the aftermath of a catastrophic event.
- Sense of community: The novel may explore how individuals and communities come together in times of crisis.
- Flashbacks: The novel may incorporate flashbacks to provide context and background information on the characters and events.
- PTSD and trauma: The characters may experience psychological repercussions from the traumatic events, such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Resilience and hope: Despite the tragedy, the novel may ultimately convey themes of resilience, hope, and rebuilding.
