I personally think that the fourth book cover presented was a great representation of the story contained within the book entitled The Fifth Child. That particular book cover exhibits the loneliness that Ben has had to deal with due to his conditions. It cannot be questioned why Ben was sentenced to a life of misery, solitude, and loneliness. His mental incapabilities have cast him down a path in which melancholia is perpetual. However, it is the negligent behavior of his parents that have created this lifestyle for Ben.
The book cover that displays the small child staring gloomily out a window, portrays the meaning of the book, as well as a common emotion that is expressed throughout the story. Sadness. The cover presented also signifies the isolation and imprisonment that Ben is forced to comply with. The saddened expresssion shown upon the young child's face represents Ben's emotions throughout the story.
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Hey Becca! After reading your post, I think you did a great job explaining why the fourth cover fits the best for the novel. I definitely agree with you, the image of him staring outside the window with a gloomy expression on his face clearly shows the pain and suffering Ben will have to endure throughout the book. You did a great job explaining your reasoning for this cover!
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