This is an excerpt from my essay I am sending into a competition...wish me luck! :)
Imagine living in a world where the word “I” is forbidden. Imagine being so controlled that you cannot even decide what you will do for the rest of your life. Imagine not being able to sing when you want. Imagine not knowing true happiness. After living this life for so long, imagine finding something that could change the rest of your life. Equality 7-2521 finally finds hope for him when he stumbles upon the tunnel—it finally gives him hope for a whole new life, one where he can make his own decisions and actually be himself. Even though he was outnumbered and modern society was non-existent, his store is one of liberation and of hope.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Anthem
Imagine living in a world where you can't even use the word "I." Imagine not even being able to be yourself.
Equality 7-2521 was a rebel in this world, who only wanted to become who he wanted to be, not who he was told to be. He wanted out, and would stop at nothing to get there.
I didn't like this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. No lessons were learned, nor did I find any type of enjoyment while reading the book.
Equality 7-2521 was a rebel in this world, who only wanted to become who he wanted to be, not who he was told to be. He wanted out, and would stop at nothing to get there.
I didn't like this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. No lessons were learned, nor did I find any type of enjoyment while reading the book.
Antigone
Standing up for yourself isn't always easy-in fact, sometimes, it may be the hardest decision you have made in your life. Antigone had to take a stand, one that changed her life forever. In hopes of burying her brother, she also lost her life.
Antigone teaches a hard life lesson. I would recommend everyone to read it. I learned standing up for yourself is sometimes hard, but very important.
Antigone teaches a hard life lesson. I would recommend everyone to read it. I learned standing up for yourself is sometimes hard, but very important.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Call of the Wild
In the book, Call of the Wild by Jack London, Buck is forced to lead a whole new life style. Buck, who was previously a pet, was stolen and has to become a sled dog. His life as a sled dog is obviously a lot harder than that of a pet.
He overcomes many struggles along the way to becoming the leader of the pack. It is a story of struggle and violence. I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone.
He overcomes many struggles along the way to becoming the leader of the pack. It is a story of struggle and violence. I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior is a scrawny Native American boy that lives on the Rez outside of Spokane, Washington. He is an aspiring cartoonist with great abilities and great disabilities. Junior is unlike the other Indian boys; he actually wants to go to school and achieve an education.
Author Sherman Alexie describes the struggles Junior faces when he transfers to the all white school. Junior is shunned by the Rez boys and is an outcast at school.
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior has to decide whether he wants to be a “white boy” or an “Indian boy”. He has to find the balance of both the cultures he wants to be a part. Alexie brilliantly tells a story of the cultural change of an adolescent boy.
Author Sherman Alexie describes the struggles Junior faces when he transfers to the all white school. Junior is shunned by the Rez boys and is an outcast at school.
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior has to decide whether he wants to be a “white boy” or an “Indian boy”. He has to find the balance of both the cultures he wants to be a part. Alexie brilliantly tells a story of the cultural change of an adolescent boy.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J.K. Rowling’s international sensation captivated my mind. After reading Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, I understand why the book is as wildly popular as it is. The book’s twist and turns slowly reveal the culprit as the believed dead Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter is a young, normal boy who is living with his uncle and aunt in Little Whinging until Hagrid, a half-giant, takes him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
During the school year, Harry meets two other students his age: Hermione and Ron. The three of them go on many exciting adventures throughout Hogwarts and it’s grounds. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone is a good read for any age. Rowling combines enough mysticism and reality to intrigue even the most unimaginative dim-wit.
(2 books)
Harry Potter is a young, normal boy who is living with his uncle and aunt in Little Whinging until Hagrid, a half-giant, takes him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
During the school year, Harry meets two other students his age: Hermione and Ron. The three of them go on many exciting adventures throughout Hogwarts and it’s grounds. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone is a good read for any age. Rowling combines enough mysticism and reality to intrigue even the most unimaginative dim-wit.
(2 books)
BHS, My Perfect World
High school? I love high school. I mean, seriously, who doesn't love coming to a place boiling over with drama? BHS is my favorite place to be...NOT!!!!!!!!
What is so bad about it? All of the mean people. The ones who start nasty rumors, the ones who say mean things just to hurt people, basically every single girl that attends BHS, with the exception of a few. How could I perfect my world here at BHS? Get rid of them, or at least get them some classes in manners.
Second, there are so many people who do absolutely anything in their power to hurt people. Mentally, physically, emotionally, any way they can find to get under some one's skin, they do it.
I really like most of my teachers here at BHS...if you ask me, they are really cool people. They give you extensions on homework, help you with what you don't understand, and sometimes are even your own personal counselor. I said I liked most of my teachers, not all. I have had a few teachers who come to school and don't do what they're paid to do. Get them some teaching lessons, please. Enough said.
I think perfecting my world at school would be pretty easy. What would make school even better? Get rid of mean girls, the people who like to hurt others, and the bad teachers. Oh, and I forgot to mention, bring Taylor Leger back.
What is so bad about it? All of the mean people. The ones who start nasty rumors, the ones who say mean things just to hurt people, basically every single girl that attends BHS, with the exception of a few. How could I perfect my world here at BHS? Get rid of them, or at least get them some classes in manners.
Second, there are so many people who do absolutely anything in their power to hurt people. Mentally, physically, emotionally, any way they can find to get under some one's skin, they do it.
I really like most of my teachers here at BHS...if you ask me, they are really cool people. They give you extensions on homework, help you with what you don't understand, and sometimes are even your own personal counselor. I said I liked most of my teachers, not all. I have had a few teachers who come to school and don't do what they're paid to do. Get them some teaching lessons, please. Enough said.
I think perfecting my world at school would be pretty easy. What would make school even better? Get rid of mean girls, the people who like to hurt others, and the bad teachers. Oh, and I forgot to mention, bring Taylor Leger back.
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