Book review of Fist, Stick, Knife and Gun Fist, Stick, Knife and Gun is a firsthand account of a boy growing up in poverty and low income neighborhoods. The author Geoffrey Canada, explains in detail the progression of how kids go from innocent children to gun toting criminals, becoming members of what is now the “hand gun generation” (Canada, 1995). He answers the question, how can a 13 year old be callous enough to take another’s life, where and what went wrong in the lives of these children? His purpose in writing this book is to educate the outside world on what it means to grow up in the “hood”, and gives a firsthand account of actions, thoughts and cultural beliefs that are hard to understand or interpret without experiencing them firsthand. Bringing to light the perspective of what is affecting an entire generation of children “growing up in conditions of war, war on children, war on adolescents, war on adults, war never-ending” and entire wasted generation with no hope for themselves or their future (Canada, 1995).…
Jaylen Burnham Mrs. Hicks AP English IV January 25, 2018 A Revolutionary Analysis Social criticism (really) is nothing new, but that doesn’t stop Dave Barry’s satirical column, “The right to bear clubs,” from smacking down the fairway and into the shortsighted holes that are the general public and the U.S. government at large when regulation of the 2nd amendment steps onto the green. If people can make a gun out of golf clubs, what is the purpose in dismantling that aforementioned right? Through Dave Barry’s use of outlandish imagery and cleverly disguised sarcasm, he sets out to make quite the horatian mockery of those so-called “revolutionary” ideas. With this mind, Barry delivers some rather potent sarcasm, thereby juxtaposing an…
On January 25th, 1913 James Thompson, 47 years old shot and killed himself with a .38 caliber revolver. In the Monday’s, January 27th, 1913 edition of the Oil City Derrick the obituary for James read “BLOWS OUT HIS BRAINS” and went in depth of his every move before he ended his life. He had been suffering from a kidney infection and two days before while pumping wells he lost consciousness and the exposure to the cold and rain, aggravated his ailment. Then on Saturday he went to visit his sister in-law, were he complained of being ill and in a short time went to an outhouse where he ended his life. When James left his house, he had $12 in his pocket, but when the body was discovered and searched there was only $9, he spent $3 on the .38 caliber revolver to end his life.…
Guns 101 is filling with me more knowledge that I will utilize from now on. Video of the week, I really like the guys in the video. Along with the article of the P290 by SIG Sauer was a lot of information to take in all at once without having a P290 in front of me. Learning about gun shop etiquette was, for the most part, something that I already do as second nature. When “Steier, page 96” says “No one is ever shot with a loaded gun” is absolutely the truth, but I have never heard anyone say that.…
Gun control is a standing issue in the United States of America; should it be banned? Either way, it does not concern Billy Collins since he doesn’t have a gun for one reason; to refrain from killing the barking dog next door. In the poem, “Another Reason Why I Don’t Keep a Gun in the House” the author, Billy Collins, uses hyperbole, repetition, and allusion to get his readers to understand his inner turmoil and how he copes with the unrelenting disturbance of the dog. In order to help his readers grasp the meaning of his poem, Collins used hyperbole, which is an over exaggerated statement.…
Writing Sample (synthesis essay of two works): Democracy is glorified for its ability to bring power to the people and is viewed as a source of freedom and liberty; unfortunately, that is not the case. In fact, all that is accomplished from this abstract idea is the reality of stagnation in government resulting in a lack of choice and oppression of citizens. Rather than providing a voice for individuals, the democratic process supports authority and their manipulation by placing them in the limelight and encouraging the spread of falsified ideas and brainwashing. In both Patrick Henry’s “Speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention” and Dalton Trumbo’s novel, Johnny Got His Gun, the supposed values of democracy are deconstructed and put through the…
While Dave had the gun in his position he felt superior; as though he was the “big” man in the field. When he was out in the field with Jim Hawkins mule Jenny, Dave was waving the gun around and bragging to Jenny about the damage he could do with the gun. Little did he know, he would end up accidentally shooting Jenny. Once he discovered the bullet wound on her left side, he began to panic and tried to make up stories of how this tragedy occurred. He did not want to take responsibility or admit he injured the mule.…
The foreshadow to his end, the spitting image of his father” (7- 8). The author is referring to the gun how he does not want a black boy to have a gun and that it reflect his future. Furthermore, the reader can why the author does not want the black boy to have the gun because if a black boy has a gun, it will…
Dave had his heart set on becoming a respected man; by no means, did he show the qualities. “... and he tied it to his naked thigh while it was still loaded.” Dave didn’t think of the danger he put himself in by strapping a lethal weapon to his leg. The result of his irresponsible action could have been deadly. Characteristically Dave is not a man; thus, leading him to to the easiest way of gaining respect, through power.…
Jamie O’Meara Author of the article “Guns, Sex, and Education” devises that parents should educate their children regarding gun violence by teaching them how to fire weapons. Therefore taking the mystique away and replacing it with boredom, He emphasizes that, as a preventative measure learning how to shoot the weapons is integral and should become part of the school curriculum, this is a farce and should be disregarded. The real question is, “Are Guns a necessary evil?” It makes no sense to implement them into school curriculum. In Canada there are strict policies regarding handguns.…
Private investigator Kinsey Millhone, an unmarried, licensed, bonded, white woman of age thirty-two from Santa Teresa, California, investigates the homicide of Lisa Osterling’s husband, Rudd Osterling, who was previously a cocaine dealer. She also explores the disappearance of the Parker shotgun, a rare and beautifully crafted shotgun that is no longer produced anymore because the company went out of business. Lisa believes that the police wrote off the murder as a failed attempt at Rudd’s drug dealing, and she is determined to figure out the convict before the birth of her son. Initially, Kinsey heads to the gun shop located on a narrow side street in Colgate to elaborate with the owner, Avery Lamb, about the appraisal he completed on the…
Whether this man had seen the video of Dwyer or not it shows how people in America resort to killing/hurting others to make a statement. In conclusion, these examples of how publicly using a gun to harm oneself or someone else can spark people to do the same to…
Jordan metaphorically compares his shooter persona to that of Cupid and replaces the arrows with shotgun shells. This metaphor compares an innocent holiday to a graphic and negative object. The use of metaphors to further develop the anti-violence views in “Shooter” are very effective. While Lowell uses metaphors to express the feelings of a victim of violence, Jordan uses metaphors to express the actions of the…
Protection or Intoxication In the essay, “A peaceful Woman Explains Why She Carries a Gun” by Linda M. Hasselstrom in the anthology, ‘Pattern for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide, the author support the idea of carrying a gun as a safety measure. Hasselstrom shows how it is unsafe being a lady and roaming around thousands of miles on deserted roads, and abused by men while camping with a friend. Hasselstrom felt insecure whenever she was faced by a misbehaving adult or when she found out signs of trespassers in her house and could not do anything about it.…
In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, author James Cronin explains why he, despite being a liberal, believes in and exercises his gun ownership rights. This essay, in particular, is quite intriguing due to the fact a liberal is supporting the second amendment. The title alone draws in a diverse crowd because it is somewhat paradoxical in today's divided political spectrum. The personal crisis that leads to the author’s support of gun ownership enlightens and resonates with nearly all readers. In “Confessions of a Liberal Gun Owner”, Cronin successfully presents a persuasive argument for firearms that is convincing to both liberals and conservatives alike.…