Finally, The Soloist ends for us as readers. However, Nathaniel's life is just beginning. Although he is not cured of his disease and is by no means better, since he verbally attacked and threatened Lopez, the ending of the story is a positive one. Nathaniel lives in a safer environment where he can practice and produce as much music as he wishes, he has made some memorable experiences and he has reconnected with some individuals from his past.
Unlike most of my classmates, I was expecting a sad ending. I was certain that something terrible would happen to Steve or Nathaniel that would change the others life completely. Fortunately, I can say that The Soloists' ending surprised me and none of the characters were placed in negative situations.
I believe that a lot of people will get the same message as I did from this story. the message, although very popular and sometimes cliched is this, 'don't judge a book by its cover'. Nathaniel was a dirty, worn-out, homeless man living out of a shopping carts on the streets. Many passer-byers saw him as nothing more, until Steve Lopez came by. He looked past the dusty, ripped cover on Nathaniel's book and took the time to sit down and read the pages of his story. He ultimately gave Nathaniel another chance at life and i believe that if everyone capable did this for another, then we would able living in a happier and friendlier world.
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