The Red Pony is a book that was written by John Steinbeck. John Steinbeck is an award winning author for his novels and short stories. The Red Pony is one of Steinbeck's books that he wrote based on his life and growing up. Throughout The Red Pony it shows Jody progressing and maturing through the parts of the book. Throughout the 4 parts Jody learns that life and death are connected in many different ways. Jody also undergoes many valuable lessons about life to begin maturing. Progressing to maturity can be a hard thing in life , but we go from one thing to the next getting better each and everyday.
Growing up is a big deal with maturing and being bored. An indeduvual grows from kid to almost a preeteen and then to an adult. He/She is going …show more content…
The rock flew dead into it “ and down the little bird went with a broken head”. (Steinbeck,39 ) When you're mad it’s very hard to not try and to hurt something or some one. It also goes for when your bored , you want something to do and , just sitting there and staring into the sky isn't cutting it. In addition, He puts all the slimy animals in his pail “ with his grimy hands”. He takes it to the kitchen for his mom to open and “ gasps with rage”.(Steinbeck 57,59). Pranks are fun but, to pull them on your parents is kind of a bad. It's very fun to see others reactions and faces. Another good thing about pranks is that they can get you into a lot of trouble. Furthermore, He calms down on just by staring into the mountains and asking his parents. “ What's on the other side?” (Steinbeck ,50) Sometimes it's nice to get peace and quiet and to wonder and think. It's important to ask question so you know what you're getting yourself into. The best thing about growing up is having fun but, also staying out of trouble. There comes this point in everyone's life when they have to lose something or someone they love to the …show more content…
In addition, When Nellies dies Jody reacts differently than he did with Gabilan. “ He stopped and looks over his shoulder into the box stall”! He was pretty traumatizing and gruesome. (Steinbeck ,79) Once you have experienced death before you can kinda get over it. Death comes with any life and form. The hard part about death is watching it happen and you can't do nothing so save him/her. Now death is a big part of growing up but , certain situation can be challenging because different values belong to certain parts of the family. Being respectful to your elders is one of the main things of growing up. BEing respectful can get you respect. However, Jody welcomes GItano with open arms with respect unlike Carl. Jody asks “Do you live here”. Gitano answers respectfully. Gitano says “ I will stay here until I die”. Then Carl is rude and says “ he’s too old to work”. (Steinbeck,42-45) Just because someone is a stranger you shouldn't be rude to them but watch your surroundings at all times. Carl isn't a very good role model for showing respect to his elderly. In addition, Jody loves to listen to grandfather tell his stories. He always asks “tell me about the Indians!” (Steinbeck,92) Listening is one the main keys to growing
Growing up is a big deal with maturing and being bored. An indeduvual grows from kid to almost a preeteen and then to an adult. He/She is going …show more content…
The rock flew dead into it “ and down the little bird went with a broken head”. (Steinbeck,39 ) When you're mad it’s very hard to not try and to hurt something or some one. It also goes for when your bored , you want something to do and , just sitting there and staring into the sky isn't cutting it. In addition, He puts all the slimy animals in his pail “ with his grimy hands”. He takes it to the kitchen for his mom to open and “ gasps with rage”.(Steinbeck 57,59). Pranks are fun but, to pull them on your parents is kind of a bad. It's very fun to see others reactions and faces. Another good thing about pranks is that they can get you into a lot of trouble. Furthermore, He calms down on just by staring into the mountains and asking his parents. “ What's on the other side?” (Steinbeck ,50) Sometimes it's nice to get peace and quiet and to wonder and think. It's important to ask question so you know what you're getting yourself into. The best thing about growing up is having fun but, also staying out of trouble. There comes this point in everyone's life when they have to lose something or someone they love to the …show more content…
In addition, When Nellies dies Jody reacts differently than he did with Gabilan. “ He stopped and looks over his shoulder into the box stall”! He was pretty traumatizing and gruesome. (Steinbeck ,79) Once you have experienced death before you can kinda get over it. Death comes with any life and form. The hard part about death is watching it happen and you can't do nothing so save him/her. Now death is a big part of growing up but , certain situation can be challenging because different values belong to certain parts of the family. Being respectful to your elders is one of the main things of growing up. BEing respectful can get you respect. However, Jody welcomes GItano with open arms with respect unlike Carl. Jody asks “Do you live here”. Gitano answers respectfully. Gitano says “ I will stay here until I die”. Then Carl is rude and says “ he’s too old to work”. (Steinbeck,42-45) Just because someone is a stranger you shouldn't be rude to them but watch your surroundings at all times. Carl isn't a very good role model for showing respect to his elderly. In addition, Jody loves to listen to grandfather tell his stories. He always asks “tell me about the Indians!” (Steinbeck,92) Listening is one the main keys to growing