Oskar spent the entire novel trying to be connected with his father again. A lot of people struggle to feel connected with friends or relatives who die. My invention is a journal for Oskar to write a letter to his father every night. When Oskar opens the journal in the morning he will then find a note written in response from his father, including responses to questions, advice, stories, jokes, along with new clues for expeditions.
Throughout the novel, Oskar wanted to hear his dad's stories, opinions, and approval. Oskar's father played such a tremendous role in his life that Oskar was unable to cope with the loss. Oskar struggles to continue his relationship and connection even after his father is dead, which is especially proven by his long journey to find the lock that fit his father's key. Oskar also tries to connect with his father as he replays his voice messages from the day of 9-11 over and over again. The daily journal would help Oskar let his thoughts and feelings out. It would also allow Oskar to feel connected with his dad once again. Oskar constantly felt void of the wonderful stories his dad would tell, as well as the clues for adventures, and advice as he grew up.
Once Oskar reads the letter from his father in the morning he will have the inspiration and confidence to begin working towards his own goals once again. Although this invention is unrealistic, it would be exactly what Oskar needs to recover from his traumatic loss and begin fully living again.
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