In the novel "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks, the story is set in North Carolina during the 1990's. The main character goes by the name Travis Parker. He is a veterinarian working with his father. He lives a small life and is searching for a mate to settle down with. Hes tired of the "party" scene and is searching for something more. In the begging of the novel, Gabby, Travis's neighbor, believes her dog is pregnant and goes on a rant blaming Travis's dog for the incident. From that moment, the sparks flow between the two. Both scared and anxious, the two spend a great amount of time together. The only problem is Gabby has a boyfriend of four years. She becomes tied between whats good for her and what she wants. Travis wants Gabby. He makes that clear. But Gabby has a hard time making a choice.
As the story goes, ultimately Gabby has to make a decision on what she really wants. That being Travis or her boyfriend of four years. This is the rising action of the story, foreshadowing is used in this part. You see how Travis and Gabby bond. You know that Travis and Gabby end up together happily married with children. But at what cost? She does end up staying with Travis. All is happy and what any couple could want in a perfect relationship, until one night the two get in a car accident after driving. This is the climax. The car accident put Gabby in a coma. Tragedy struck. And all hell broke loose. Connotation is used in this part of the book. The argument was the first the couple had. And it in a way implied something horrible would happen. After the accident Travis is constantly visiting her at the hospital, he makes the decision to put her in a home. Struggling to decide if he should pull the plug after the years shes been in a come. Throughout the story the couple stands for "how far would you go in the name of love?". Through thick and thin they stuck together. This is an example of symbolism. Showing how strong the love can be between two people.
Many metaphors were used in this book, describing a person or a situation in a more dramatized manner. Example, "Gabby noted dully that there were way to many stars in a too bright, out-of-focus-sky" (Page 21) or "The whole day struck him as a tantalizing dance, in which each of them had taken turns leading, one pushing, the other pulling, and vise versa" (Page 140). An allegory and irony were used just based on the title of the book, The Choice, really represents the main line of the story. Its full of choices from Gabby having to choose between two men and Travis having to decide if he should pull the plug on his wife, the love of his life and best friend, whom was in a coma. In the end all ended well. She eventually woke up and was reunited with her husband and family.
I think the moral theme of this story is how making choices can impact your life in many ways especially when it comes to loving someone so deeply. Though we as people don't think about these things they do happen. You have to expect the unexpected. One mishap can determine your whole life and mind state. Overall this book is compelling in every way possible. The author got his point across clearly and really emphasized the theme and tone of this book. "how far would you go in the name of love?" (Page 255)
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