Do you believe witchcraft was the cause? Arthur Miller's The Crucible, draws the reader back in time to the trying times of the Salem Witchcraft Trials.
In the beginning, the book takes place in Salem, Massachusetts during the 17 century. Where Abigail Williams seems to be in the middle of everything. She tries to blame everything on other people to keep her out of trouble.
They think that the Devil is hanging around the town of Salem, and they want him out. The only way that can happen is if all of the girls admit and repent their sins. John Proctor and Abigail have a conversation referring to their affair. Abigail wants him to confess his love for her, but he refuses to have any further involvement with her. Reverend John Hale, a man known to be an authority on the matter of witchcraft, is determined to drive the evil spirits away from Salem.
John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth, argues with him that he must go and turn Abby in to the court, saying that she is a fraud. John is reluctant to get involved with the witch-hunt.
At the court, depositions are given and names are mentioned. Anyone whose name is mentioned is questioned, specifically by Deputy Governor Danforth and Reverend Parris.
Chaos breaks out.
John Proctor goes to the court to try and save his wife. He brings Mary Warren to testify that all the girls were lying about the witchcraft. All of the girls are brought in for questioning. Abby maintains that she is telling the truth and accuses Mary of lying. John admits that he is a lecher and says that Abby is a whore. Elizabeth is brought in for questioning, but she denies that her husband is a lecher.
If you enjoy a book full of suspense, I recommend you read The Crucible by Aurthur Miller.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Bullying
Bullying is everywhere. People are all the time being bullied or bullying themselves. Have you ever been bullied by someone?
There are several kids that I see every day being bullied. I feel a bully is someone that has their own problems that they are dealing with or they themselves have been bullied. I believe that violence is never the answer.
I believe hands and words are not for hurting. Everyone has their own problems and situations. Bully's needs to handle their problems in another way instead of taking their anger out on someone else.
There are several kids that I see every day being bullied. I feel a bully is someone that has their own problems that they are dealing with or they themselves have been bullied. I believe that violence is never the answer.
I believe hands and words are not for hurting. Everyone has their own problems and situations. Bully's needs to handle their problems in another way instead of taking their anger out on someone else.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Top ten things to be thankful for
1. God
2. All my loved one's
3. My friends
4. My health
5. My shelter
6. Freedom
7. Money
8. My safe environment
9. Peace
10. My car
My most important thing to be thankful for is God. God created all the heavens and the earth. God is my savior and with him by your side you can do anything.
Also, I would have to say all my loved one's and family members are very important to me. I am very thankful for all of them. They are always there for me when I need them. Without their love, I would not be who I am today.
2. All my loved one's
3. My friends
4. My health
5. My shelter
6. Freedom
7. Money
8. My safe environment
9. Peace
10. My car
My most important thing to be thankful for is God. God created all the heavens and the earth. God is my savior and with him by your side you can do anything.
Also, I would have to say all my loved one's and family members are very important to me. I am very thankful for all of them. They are always there for me when I need them. Without their love, I would not be who I am today.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Speak book review
Do you ever feel like no one understands you, or do you ever feel alone? You aren't the only one. Laurie Halse Anderson's novel Speak mesmerised me with her courage and strength.
In the beginning, Melinda Sordina, seems like a normal high school girl. She shuffles her way through the crowded hallways of her new school, her old friends are changing and she's having a hard time fitting in.
At an end of summer party, a senior boy named Andy took advantage of her. He rapped her. Dazed and drunk, Melinda called the cops but left before they arrived.
After that night, no one could forgive her. Her friends wouldn't talk to her, and everyone ignored her. No one wanted to listen to Melinda's explanations, and well, Melinda didn't even feel like talking to anyone about that night.
Melinda felt like an outcast. She had no friends to talk to. She carried the burden of this alone, confused, and tortured.
Even though, I do not know anyone who has gone through what Melinda had to. I do feel bullying is a big problem in the world today. People get bullied all the time. They are also too afraid to talk to someone about their problems.
I feel a good theme for Speak would be hands and words are not for hurting. Bullying is terrible. No one should feel afraid or feel like they are being bullied.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to every teenager. Teens need to read and understand how it is for someone that is bullied. They need to realize what some people are having to go through. And make sure that they are never treating someone with disrespect.
In the beginning, Melinda Sordina, seems like a normal high school girl. She shuffles her way through the crowded hallways of her new school, her old friends are changing and she's having a hard time fitting in.
At an end of summer party, a senior boy named Andy took advantage of her. He rapped her. Dazed and drunk, Melinda called the cops but left before they arrived.
After that night, no one could forgive her. Her friends wouldn't talk to her, and everyone ignored her. No one wanted to listen to Melinda's explanations, and well, Melinda didn't even feel like talking to anyone about that night.
Melinda felt like an outcast. She had no friends to talk to. She carried the burden of this alone, confused, and tortured.
Even though, I do not know anyone who has gone through what Melinda had to. I do feel bullying is a big problem in the world today. People get bullied all the time. They are also too afraid to talk to someone about their problems.
I feel a good theme for Speak would be hands and words are not for hurting. Bullying is terrible. No one should feel afraid or feel like they are being bullied.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to every teenager. Teens need to read and understand how it is for someone that is bullied. They need to realize what some people are having to go through. And make sure that they are never treating someone with disrespect.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage inspired me.
In the beginning, Henry Fleming enters the army with strong romantic feelings about war. After experiencing the realities of army life, he becomes plagued by doubts and fears.
Henry wakes from a brief nap to find that the enemy is again charging his regiment. Terror overtakes him this time and he leaps up and flees the line. As he runs across the field, he tells himself that he made the right decision, that his regiment could not have won, and that the men who remained to fight were fools.
Later on, Henry passes a group of wounded soldiers. He is deeply envious of these men, thinking that their wounds are like “a red badge of courage". He meets a tattered man who has been shot twice and who speaks proudly of the fact that his regiment did not flee. He repeatedly asks Henry where he is wounded, which makes Henry deeply uncomfortable because he has no wounds to show.
After Henry is hit over the head during his flight from the front he is able to clarify his understanding of his role of what it means to be a soldier. He overcomes his fears and quilt to become one of the fiercest, most aggressive soldiers in the regiment. He accepts duty by showing the confidence and courage required to be a soldier.
Next, a good theme for The Red Badge of Courage would be never to give up. Henry was afraid of the war ,but later on he realized he could make a difference and he over came his fears.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to over a fear or hardship in life.
In the beginning, Henry Fleming enters the army with strong romantic feelings about war. After experiencing the realities of army life, he becomes plagued by doubts and fears.
Henry wakes from a brief nap to find that the enemy is again charging his regiment. Terror overtakes him this time and he leaps up and flees the line. As he runs across the field, he tells himself that he made the right decision, that his regiment could not have won, and that the men who remained to fight were fools.
Later on, Henry passes a group of wounded soldiers. He is deeply envious of these men, thinking that their wounds are like “a red badge of courage". He meets a tattered man who has been shot twice and who speaks proudly of the fact that his regiment did not flee. He repeatedly asks Henry where he is wounded, which makes Henry deeply uncomfortable because he has no wounds to show.
After Henry is hit over the head during his flight from the front he is able to clarify his understanding of his role of what it means to be a soldier. He overcomes his fears and quilt to become one of the fiercest, most aggressive soldiers in the regiment. He accepts duty by showing the confidence and courage required to be a soldier.
Next, a good theme for The Red Badge of Courage would be never to give up. Henry was afraid of the war ,but later on he realized he could make a difference and he over came his fears.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to over a fear or hardship in life.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Touching Spirit Bear
Ben Mikaelsen's Touching Spirit Bear touched my heart.
First of all, everything in Cole Matthews life is a circle. At the age of fifteen he is already a juvenile delinquent. His parents are strong alcoholics and his dad is a child molester. He hurts Cole almost every night. One day, Cole has enough and takes his anger out on poor Peter Driscal. He takes his head and smashes it into the sidewalk.
Next, for his punishment, he goes to an island in Alaska and has to stay for a year. Cole tries to escape several times, but always fails. When he spots the Spirit Bear, he hates it for not being afraid of him.
Fianlly, after getting a second change to stay on the island, Cole must find a way to help Peter. Peter stays on the island with him. He soaks in the river and carrys the ancestor rock up the hill just like Cole does.
In conclusion, a good theme for this book would be hands and words are not for hurting. You should never bully or tease anyone. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to any high school student.
First of all, everything in Cole Matthews life is a circle. At the age of fifteen he is already a juvenile delinquent. His parents are strong alcoholics and his dad is a child molester. He hurts Cole almost every night. One day, Cole has enough and takes his anger out on poor Peter Driscal. He takes his head and smashes it into the sidewalk.
Next, for his punishment, he goes to an island in Alaska and has to stay for a year. Cole tries to escape several times, but always fails. When he spots the Spirit Bear, he hates it for not being afraid of him.
Fianlly, after getting a second change to stay on the island, Cole must find a way to help Peter. Peter stays on the island with him. He soaks in the river and carrys the ancestor rock up the hill just like Cole does.
In conclusion, a good theme for this book would be hands and words are not for hurting. You should never bully or tease anyone. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it to any high school student.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Loving Natalee
"Hope is the only thing, that keeps me holding on." Beth Holloway's Loving Natalee mesmerized me with her strength.
First of all, Beth Holloway is the mother of Natalee Holloway. Natalee has been missing from Aruba since May 2005. Natalee was on her senior trip, along with several other classmates. She never showed up at the airport, for her flight home.
Natalee grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She was an honors student, on the dance team, and was involved in several extracurricular activities. She planned to use her scholarship to attend the University of Alabama and become a Pediatrician.
Next, Beth has been such an inspiration to me. Her faith has shown me that the power of faith can give us hope against all odds. Beth never gave up looking for her daughter.
I personally connected with Loving Natalee. Beth has been my mother's best friend since kindergarten. My mother and I have visited Beth at her house in Birmingham during her search for her daughter. Beth is a very strong and inspiring lady.
Lastly, A good theme for Loving Natalee is live each day to the fullest; you never know when it might be your last. Always be nice to everyone and treat others with respect. Both Beth and Natalee, never dreamed it would be the last time they would see each other before she left for Aruba.
To this day, everyone is still searching for any clues of Natalee. Beth travels to schools spreading the words of teens and their safety. She has made a lifetime movie and has written the book Loving Natalee. I enjoyed this book very much. I would recommend this book to every teenage student. Every teen needs to be educated about situations that have happened to prevent bad situations happening to them.
First of all, Beth Holloway is the mother of Natalee Holloway. Natalee has been missing from Aruba since May 2005. Natalee was on her senior trip, along with several other classmates. She never showed up at the airport, for her flight home.
Natalee grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She was an honors student, on the dance team, and was involved in several extracurricular activities. She planned to use her scholarship to attend the University of Alabama and become a Pediatrician.
Next, Beth has been such an inspiration to me. Her faith has shown me that the power of faith can give us hope against all odds. Beth never gave up looking for her daughter.
I personally connected with Loving Natalee. Beth has been my mother's best friend since kindergarten. My mother and I have visited Beth at her house in Birmingham during her search for her daughter. Beth is a very strong and inspiring lady.
Lastly, A good theme for Loving Natalee is live each day to the fullest; you never know when it might be your last. Always be nice to everyone and treat others with respect. Both Beth and Natalee, never dreamed it would be the last time they would see each other before she left for Aruba.
To this day, everyone is still searching for any clues of Natalee. Beth travels to schools spreading the words of teens and their safety. She has made a lifetime movie and has written the book Loving Natalee. I enjoyed this book very much. I would recommend this book to every teenage student. Every teen needs to be educated about situations that have happened to prevent bad situations happening to them.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Paradise
Where is your paradise?
My paradise is Destin, Florida. I enjoy spending one week every summer on the sandy white beach. Spending just one week, once a year is not enough time in paradise.
I wake up early every morning and rush down to the ocean. With my rafts and tanning lotion close by, I relax all day. I soak up as much Florida sunshine as I can.
Falling asleep to the sound of the emerald waves crashing against the shore, is the best feeling in the world. I love taking a long walk down the beach, watching the hundreds of people enjoying the beautiful beach too.
There are several activities I enjoy doing while I'm in paradise. You can parasail, kayak, go deep sea fishing, or go shopping. This year, while I was in Destin, I learned how to paddle surf. It was a lot of fun, but a ton of hard work. When I get home from paradise, I feel like I have gained fifteen pounds from eating all the wonderful foods.
It would be wonderful if I could live in Florida. Being able to spend every day in paradise, would be so great. I cant wait until next summer, when I can go back to the best place in the world.
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