Ashford University The Theme of Parents and Children in Coraline Essay

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When Coraline Jones finds herself frustrated with

her parents and yearning for their attention, she is,
at the height of her unhappiness, presented with a
world in which a set of “other” parents has been waiting to
lavish her with attention, cook her all her favorite foods, and
cater to her every whim. Coraline’s other parents are also,
however, evil entities with black buttons for eyes who “kidnap”
her real parents and hold them hostage. Coraline suddenly
finds herself tasked with being the one to save her family and
hold them together. Ultimately, Neil Gaiman argues that
sometimes, children must be the ones to help or even save their
parents; the love and responsibility between parents and
children must, he suggests, be a two-way street.

For this Journal Quiz, discuss in two paragraphs ONE of the following:

How do the ideas or actions of the main characters reflect different aspects of the
theme of Parents and Children?

Does the theme develop or change over the course of Coraline? If so, how?