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As an author Marilynne Robinson writes about "the interrelatedness of life" and the importance of time and place in human relationships. She uses this theme to explore notions of desire, love, and nature in her novels. Throughout her writing career she has won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in 2013. Her most recent novel is titled Gilead: A Novel. In this post we will discuss why Robinson's books are so well-loved by literary critics and what makes them so impactful on readers who experience them for themselves. This article discusses Robinson's body of work, especially her novel Gilead. A key theme in Marilynne Robinson's books is the ability to connect with others—to feel for others, to love others, and to share with others on an intimate level. She casually drops into her books references to people’s names, their hometowns, the names of cities of interest (e.g., Chicago), and these small facts create a connection between the reader and the characters in the story. The author lets us know that these details are important because they offer important clues about what makes each character unique; every individual carries with them pieces of memory that may be barely recognizable at first glance but self-identify once one looks closer. This reference to the names, the cities, and the other defining details of characters heightens empathy in the reader. Another key theme in Robinson's works is that everyone needs time and space to find their own identity. Each person has a rhythm that determines when their focus will be on themselves or others; for example, babies need time to relax after feeding to decide how they want to spend their day. In Gilead by Marilynne Robinson we see how God is also a part of each person's identity because only someone who believes in God could have gone on as they did despite struggles against adversity. In this sense God is an extension of human identity and therefore our own lives are shaped by Him as well as by our family upbringing. Humility is also another important theme in Robinson's books. It is the accumulation of time spent being humble that builds character. Robinson uses religious themes in her novels to express the importance of the space one creates for self-reflection so that they can understand their own thoughts better. By having characters who are contemplative it allows the reader to reflect on their own perspective rather than just observe others' behavior. Robinson has won praise from literary critics for her ability to be honest without being harsh or cruel in her word choice. She achieves this honest portrayal of people's lives without being judgmental because she chooses to focus on the positive changes a person goes through rather than their mistakes. For example, a character might decide to settle down and have a family, rather than continue the search for love. Instead of having other characters criticize or mock that decision, Robinson's characters support each other's decisions as parts of the whole process of growing up. Even when there is tragedy in her novels it is not to be laughed at but to simply be understood as part of life. cfa1e77820
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