![]() Gradually, they learn that it contains a set of instructions and directions for an exit from the city in the pipeworks. At home, Lina (a descendant of the seventh Mayor) finds the opened box and enlists Doon's help to decipher its contents. Shortly afterwards, the two secretly exchange assignments and Doon is apprenticed to the elderly technician Sul. Doon Harrow, the son of inventor and repairman Loris Harrow, is assigned "Messenger" while his classmate Lina Mayfleet is assigned "Pipeworks". ![]() Several decades later, Ember's generator begins to fail, and food, medicine and other necessities are in dangerously short supply.Īt a rite of passage event for all graduating students of Ember City School, Mayor Cole stands before the students as their adult occupations are assigned by lottery. The box opens by itself at the allotted time, but it goes unnoticed. When the seventh Mayor dies suddenly, the succession is broken, and over time, the box's significance is forgotten. This box is entrusted to the Mayor of the City of Ember, and each Mayor passes it on to their successor. In addition, a small metal box intended for a future generation of Emberites is timed to open after 200 years. When an unspecified global catastrophe looms, an underground city known as Ember is constructed to shelter a large group of survivors. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office bomb, grossing only $17.9 million against a budget of $55 million. Produced by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman's Playtone and Walden Media, City of Ember was theatrically released on October 10, 2008, by 20th Century Fox, two months after the release of the final book in the series, The Diamond of Darkhold. Directed by Gil Kenan in his live-action directorial debut, the film stars Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Mackenzie Crook, Martin Landau, Mary Kay Place, Toby Jones and Tim Robbins. Murdo will act on those instructions, so this new-ish family can be reunited.City of Ember is a 2008 American science fantasy adventure film based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. But then, that means she'll be receptive to the message that Lina and Doon toss into Ember from above, containing instructions on how to exit the city. We get the impression that she misses the girls a lot, and is concerned for their safety. ![]() Murdo, "walking even more briskly than usual to keep her spirits up" (20.67). She truly cares for the girls, which is touching.Īfter they disappear, we see a brief glimpse of Mrs. Murdo has "her arms wrapped tightly around Poppy, trying to protect her" (16.52). During the blackout that happens after the Singing, Lina knows that Mrs. Murdo was alone before Lina and Poppy came into her life, since she is really caring when you get down to it. This doesn't lead us to think happy thoughts about the life expectancy in Ember. We're thinking she's probably widowed, like a lot of the adult characters seem to be. And that means she's a good lady to have around in a jam. She does what's right for common-sense purposes. ![]() You go on now, and I'll see you this evening." (11.13-14) Murdo for taking in her and Poppy after Granny's death, Mrs. Murdo is on top of her game, that's for sure. You know how much effort goes into keeping a house clean when there's a toddler around? Here's a hint: a ton. Murdo was there, shoes got picked up and put away, spills were wiped off the furniture, and Poppy always had on clean clothes" (5.5). And boy, does she do a good job of it: "She made sure they all ate a good breakfast in the morning She lined up the vitamin pills by each person's plate and made sure they were swallowed. Murdo is taking care of Lina, Poppy, and Granny on a regular basis. ![]() Murdo agrees to look in on them several times a day while Lina's at work. She's "thin and straight as a nail, but she was kind." (4.28) As soon as Lina explains to her that Granny's not able to take care of Poppy, Mrs. This lady has her head on straight, that's for sure. ![]()
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