I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. Published in 2010, it had the film rights picked up by dreamworks over a year before it was even released. Synchronicity, symbolism, and the meaning of numbers. I am number four minor characters themes hope hope is a main theme expressed and mentioned throughout the book, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope page 383 those were a few of the last words that henri spoke to john before he passed away. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. One way the author does this is through the character mark. I am number four is a young adult scifi novel written by pittacus lore, the pen name of james frey of a million little pieces infamy and jobie hughes. Hope is mentioned many times throughout the book, as shown by the quote said by henri. The lorien race is a race much older than earths human race is.
Personally we think the theme of the book i am number four is about always having hope and never giving up in what you believe in. It has cinematic shots of three beautiful people staring intently out at me, a big shiny blue light, a huge explosion, and a woman with sunglasses nonnonchalantly walking away from the explosion. Ezekiel, prophecy and the number 4 in ezekiels wellknown wheel in the middle of a wheel vision ezekiel 1, 10 he sees four living creatures transporting a throne with four sides and four wheels. I am number four quotes showing of 86 when you have lost hope, you have lost everything. Determined to keep their species alive, the nine have arrived on earth, where they scatter, living in secret among human beings and protected by a charm. Pythagoras believed numbers had souls, as well as magical powers the pythagoreans divided the numbers into two groups. Number three hannu the lorien legacies wiki fandom.
Speaking of movies check out the symbols in this one. The book i am number four does not just bring action, thrills, and chills, but it also offers many language arts components. In the book the author says that john, who is an alien is the last of his kind. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. Jul 27, 2012 i am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. This epic story is perfect for fans of actionpacked science fiction like the 5th wave series by rick yancey, the maze runner series by james dashner, and orson scott cards enders game. This is a list of characters appearing in the lorien legacies series of young adult science fiction books.
Overall john smith is a dynamic character that is easy to relate to and he makes this book a great read. This blog dedicated to the books of the i am number four series by pittacus lore, also known as the lorien legacies yes it is for the books, not the movie. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. It can be tempting to not put in any work and just go with what the traditional meaning of the number is. Plato called the study of number symbolism the highest level of knowledge.
This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of i am number four. With out the elements of sensory language and imagery, we would have no clue what the caracters look like, what the landscape looks, like and even. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. The ten commandments contains two sets of 5 commandments. One, two, and threes symbols burnt into johns fours leg. Number 4 is the number of stability, order and completion of justice. Meaning of numbers number symbolism numbers rule all things. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lorien legacies book 1 the lorien legacies by lore, pittacus isbn. As the novel opens, the mogadarians have found the. Synchronicity, symbolism, and the meaning of numbers is all extremely personal, so be wary of prescribing a meaning to your life that is not actually correct or relevant. The first five commandments are related to our treatment and relationship with god, and the last five. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey and jobie hughes and the first book in the lorien legacies series.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. Im not asking for the full answer maybe some clues. I am number four quotes by pittacus lore goodreads. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection. Number three to andrakkus sutekh, i am number four number three, also known as hannu, was the third of the nine garde children sent from lorien. They kill the man with a long sword made of a shining white metal not. I like when in books i can relate to something that a character does.
We left chapter two i stand in the middle of the drive and stare chapter three we pull off for food and gas and new phones. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. I am number four, the first book in the series, was published in 2010. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. And when theyre ready, theyre going to destroy you. The third of the lorien symbols, the third warning. She is compared to an animal a mare, a fruit a rosehip, and an overripe turnip. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us.
From harper lees to kill a mockingbird the mockingbird is a symbol for an innocent person who is harmedlike tom is harmed in the book. Previous studies have discussed significant uses of the numbers ten, twenty four, and fifty in the book of mormon, beginning with explanations of the symbolic importance of such numbers in ancient literatures, and then pointing out similar usages in the nephite record. Winston feels a read full symbol analysis choose citation style. Symbolism of the number 4 book the esoteric meaning of the four in that it expresses the idea of divine creation, presenting a prototype, the first act of creation. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. I know, it sounds boring, mundane and monotonous, but these components are actually what makes the book so great. Can you please help me with the symbolism and theme in i am number four. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Lorien symbols from pittacus lores i am number four series. The number five symbolizes gods grace, goodness and favor toward humans and is mentioned 318 times in scripture. It is implied that hannu lived in africa for most of his time on earth, in a village a few miles away from nairobi, kenya. The number of times rainbows are referenced in scripture are four genesis 9, ezekiel 1. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie hughes, and formerly, greg boose, under the collective pseudonym pittacus lore.
I am number four begins as a man and a boy rest in a remote african hut. The official book trailer for the fall of five, the fourth novel in the new york times bestselling i am number four series by pittacus lore. The larger pendant was taken and is currently in the possession of number six. If your fingers start to disappear, or if you start to float, or shake violently, if you lose muscular control. Apr 07, 2011 the book i am number four does not just bring action, thrills, and chills, but it also offers many language arts components. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. With united as one, this actionpacked series comes to a surprising, breathtaking, and utterly satisfying conclusion.
When all is dire and bleak, there is always hope lore 383. The prole woman symbolizes fertility and reproductive capacity, and represents the strong and vital lower classes. Symbolism and theme in i am number four yahoo answers. Below is a list of pittacus lores lorien legacies books in order of when they were. I am number four by pittacus lore read online on bookmate. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope. Reading this book was the best thing as i have never been intrigued to a scifi book before. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. According to vincent hopper, nothing in the history of number symbolism is so striking as the unanimity of all ages and climates in regard to the meanings of a few number symbols. The mogadorians have invaded earth and the garde are all that stand in the way, but theyll need an army of their own to win this fight. They start their travels in america, but when one starts to draw attention to them, they quickly flee to malaysia, where they are ultimately tracked and killed.
The pythagoreans divided the numbers into two groups. Although unlike those previous books, the number one on the book title is not. The number five in the bible represents or is important because. Each garde member receives a pendant to wear to symbolize as a member of the garde. Lorien symbols from i am number four lorien legacies, i am. One of the top ten most frequently mentioned women in the bible, eve, is only referenced four times genesis 3. The fall of five by pittacus lore official book trailer. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. He is the protagonist and narrator of the first novel, i am number four, half of the power of six and the rise of nine, and. The pythagoreans were not the only ones who gave symbolic meaning to numbers. I like the idea of making some friends, of going to the same school for more than a few months, of maybe actually having a life pittacus lore pg. Tolkien zack e cody hogwarts letter book fandoms book nerd the hobbit book lovers i am counting on gandalf.
They are also thought to be linked to the loric charm as number six felt her pendant throb when. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. In his divine aspect of the four is a symbol of the unknown name of god tetragrammaton known as iodine, heh, bay, xe. Feb 17, 20 symbolism and theme in i am number four can you please help me with the symbolism and theme in i am number four. He is not just an alien, but hes one of the last nine aliens left of his planet. These symbolic meanings of numbers in the bible are different from numerology, which involves looking for an occult meaning in. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Number one is one of the nine garde who were chosen by the elders to. I am number four is a book full of suspense creating an exhilarating atmosphere. Nine teens are sent from their home planet, lorien, to escape the mogadarians, a vicious species bent on destroying them. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Book tv, book series, the power of six, i am 4, lorien legacies. Character build up good vs bad fear of failure identity crisis losing hope and gaining hope war will to survive could a symbol be the sign at the beginning of the book.
Number one is one of the nine garde who were chosen by the elders to escape lorien, survive the mogadorian invasion, and grow to take their place as one of the next generation of elders. In his divine aspect of the four is a symbol of the unknown name of god tetragrammaton known as iodine, heh. His home planet has been destroyed and taken over, and an alien race not his wants him dead. Character build up good vs bad fear of failure identity. Psalm 107 is the only section or chapter in gods word that contains the exact same phrase four times psalm 107.
Together with his guardian, henri, he must hide from the aliens hunting them, the. With out the elements of sensory language and imagery, we would have no clue. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Pittacus lore booklist pittacus lore message board. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. Despite not having time to watch the film yet, i would say the book might be as good as the film or perhaps even better. Meaning is found in many ways, and one way is in the symbolism of numbers. The first book in the series, i am number four, has been adapted into film. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Pythagoras believed numbers had souls, as well as magical powers. Even though no one can see my smile, and i am in complete darkness, i just lay there and smile.
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