2nd Post: Richard's "hunger"

There are several items that Richard "hungers". Some are metaphores while others are real in his every day life. While living with his grandmother, Richard hears the story of Bluebeard from Ella. After the tale, Richard hungers for the excitement he felt while listening. He becomes obssesed with reading and steals novels from Ella. His hunger for knowledge and reading lead to Richard's dream of becoming a writer. Richard also feels the hunger of starvation which he associates with his abandoning father. His unsettling hunger looms over him and blocks his view of a carefree life.

The effects of Richards constant physical and metaphorical hunger have positive outcomes in the long run. Richard's hunger for stories that send his emotions running makes him earn to read and become educated. With his book hunger, Richard realizes he wants to be a writer. Richard's hunger for food may seem negative, but it only wills Richard to work harder for the things he wants in life. Richard states that if he'd known the challenges he faced in becoming a writer, he would have given up his dream.