one great adventure.
The characters in this novel are all unique! They all have their own personalities, ways of thinking and acting. They all have their own story to tell and that story is told in King’s Shadow. Evyn, a young village boy gets his life turned upside down when his tongue is cut off. His story is a tragic one but also full of joy! Evyn is a happy optimistic boy, even when the worst has happened he doesn’t give up hope. Evyns uncle seemed like a nice guy until he showed his true colours. He betrays Evyn and shows us that he is a selfish sneak! The characters correspond with the plot, as the story progresses, characters start to open up and show their true colours. Earl Harold, or also know as King Harold is a very king and gentle person. Though he may seem like an intimidating man when he opens up to Evyn he changes to his kind true self. The characters in this novel are very well portrayed. Their personalities shine and they connect with each other fluently. Elizabeth Alder did an amazing job at showing who the characters really are. The characters in the novel are very original and are portrayed superbly.
The novel, King’s Shadow has many messages in it. Some are pretty obvious and some are hidden. The novel portrays the theme of never giving up hope. Never giving up hope is everywhere in the novel. Evyns tongue getting cut off was the death of him until new opportunities opened up to him. King Harold thought that the battle of Hastings was lost. They never gave up hope even if they were going to lose. The novel also shows the theme of destiny. Evyn was destined to be a serf and then a mute but all of that change. It didn’t matter of his nobility, all that mattered is that he never gave up hope and believed