The Transformation of Xan Meo Anonymous 12th Grade

People may be self-centered and immature, however, the crisis of certain occurrences in life assists them in molding their personalities. Everyone in life goes through drastic life changing events such as marriage, starting college or traumatic events like losing a loved one. The course of these events, whether exciting or unpleasant significantly impacts the person. These events may make people stronger, change their beliefs and approach towards life. This compelling theme is also foremost in the novel Yellow Dog by Martin Amis. Xan, the protagonist in the novel Yellow Dog, entirely focuses on his career as a writer and actor as opposed to his wife, Pearl. Later, he re-marries an independent woman and he realizes the true importance of family through her and certain circumstances. Furthermore, Xan tries to overcome every obstacle he is thrown against as it makes his relationship with Russia vulnerable. The novel depicts how Xan Meo, an unstable character, goes from being career centered to a caring husband and father as he withstands the crisis of certain events that reveal the true meaning of family and life.

Xan Meo receives immense fame as an actor and writer. As a result of this prominence he starts to become more ignorant...