Reeve (author) creates an effective character called Shrike in this novel with many different emotion and feelings. in some cases he is an emotionless, raging beast. and in other cases he is careful of the emotions of others. an example of his heartlessness is when he chases Tom and Hester through Airhaven but in other cases he is interpreted to be caring for his friends, like when he agrees to help Tom and Hester get back to London. his fierce side is displayed when he says: “I work for the lord mayor and he has sent me to kill you!” this perfectly shows his carelessness to others. this comment puts the reader on the edge of their seat, terrified with what will happen next. this will interest the reader about the feelings of shrike as the character in that situation and the big decision that he has stated. also knowing the heartlessness it takes to take for him to commence with his objective.

his appearance is portrayed to be scary with his claws, ragged trench-coat and glowing green eyes. on the other hand, adding to his caring side, he has said to Hester: “you cant stay here child!” using the word child shows he may have cared for a child as well. he looks like a ferocious monster but he may be someone completely different on the inside.

This is why Reeve has made a very interesting character with many different sides.

This character may stimulate the readers mind, causing them to deeply think about the emotions and feelings about Shrike. They may feel concerned for Shrike as he has been through so much.they may feel torn that Shrike is made to be destructive but has positive intentions.

I believe that the most effective Shrike is that it might sadden the reader that Shrike is a caring character who has been put through so much, being transformed into a cyborg. He has done this to be united with his true love (hester). In return for him to undertake the hard transformation to a cyborg that he is used to do heartless duties when knowing his wrongdoing. and the sacrifices he makes to get his task done.

reeve also creates a description on shrike by his eyes because he says his there round and shine bright green he looks scary when you picture him in your head.

by luca