Vernon God Little

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Fiction Meets Reality
In the novel Vernon God Little by DBC Pierre, the main character Vernon Little is a fifteen year old boy who is the prime suspect in a school shooting. While the novel and the characters are purely fictional, Vernon can easily be interpreted as a real person. The mindset of Vernon and the events that he experiences make him a real life character and in doing so, the book seems more realistic and therefore less fictional. Vernon’s views on fate, his mindset, and the problems he encounters all contribute to his real life quality.
One aspect of Vernon that makes him appear as a real life person is that like everyone in the world, he has problems. It can be argued that many characters in different novels have problems as well, but what makes Vernon stand out is the fact that his problems are basic, everyday, common problems. Many times the struggles that characters face are unrealistic and ones that the readers cannot relate to. Vernon’s problems are unlike other characters’.
Besides the obvious problems that Vernon is facing with the school shooting and the trial, Vernon also has everyday problems. Vernon and his mother live alone in their house. Vernon’s father, who is only mentioned a few times, is not apart of their lives. Vernon’s mother does not have a job and the family has no source of income. A boy Vernon’s age is normally expected to go to school and possibly maintain a part-time job. Vernon’s mother asks Vernon to get a job to provide income for the family. It is not normal for a fifteen year old boy to have to provide the sole income for a family.
The relationship between adults and kids has always held a question of honesty. Kids, because of their age, are often times foolish and make careless choices, but it is simply apart of growing up. Adults on the other hand have much more experience due to their age and feel that they have a better grasp on the world and what go...