On the other hand, the housekeeper finds it difficult to understand Heidi’s indifference to conformity. The author introduces the main character’s most ardent antagonist through the housekeeper at Clara’s household. From the story, readers learn of the invasion of the old man’s well-guarded space by an innocent girl who refuses to recognize or acknowledge his cynic nature.Įventually, the grandfather’s character comes to life through Heidi, a theme that is repeated when the main character meets Clara. The main character is further developed by supporting characters such as Heidi’s grandmother and Clara. Therefore, Spyri comes up with an innocent but unbound character who thrives under her own accord.
The author of this book has ensured that the main character cannot be stereotyped or typecast by any preconceived notions.
There is an interesting mix of characters in this story with Heidi being the most interesting one. However, the girl finds it hard to thrive in the urban conditions and she ends up moving back to the village. The plot’s climax occurs when circumstances change and the main character has to move to Frankfurt to live with Clara. Heidi is unable to go to school because her grandfather does not trust the girl’s safety out in the village. A recurring plot theme is Heidi’s grandfather’s protective nature and her interaction with Peter, a local herd boy. The story insinuates how Heidi’s charming and bubbly nature ends up influencing her grandfather’s cynical nature (Spyri, 2012). After leaving the girl with her grandfather, Heidi’s aunt proceeds to move to Frankfurt due to strained work obligations. The man lived reclusively on the mountainside, a short distance away from the village. Heidi’s grandfather is introduced as a man who leads an eccentric life.
The story revolves around Heidi, the main character, an orphaned girl who moves from her aunt’s home to live with her grandfather in the hillside. The plot of this story is one of the rich elements in this book. The analysis focuses on various literary elements including the book’s plot, themes, and other literary devices. This literary analysis seeks to show that “Heidi” is a classic work of literature and not just a simple children’s book. As a literary classic, “Heidi” has been turned into diverse art forms including television movies, plays, and cartoons. The book is set in the Alps, and this setting plays a big part in elevating this book’s stature.
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