In ‘“A bloke’s story”: From an apprenticeship to a masters degree’, Alan Hales recounts to the reader his incremental steps he took to achieve his scholastic success. Realising that the job market was shrinking, he made the decision to improve his prospects. From his initial preparation bridging course as a mature age student, to acceptance into and obtaining an Undergraduate diploma, through to completing two postgraduate diplomas, Hales showed a passionate determination to succeed. During his year attending the Open Foundation preparation course, Hales developed a strong learning base to build upon his study skills.…
The Virginian book is set in the western period. It is a book filled with adversity, jubilation, and prosperity. There are many characters in this book but the character that the book is centered around is the Virginian. The Virginian is a good natured middle-aged man.…
‘The Turning’ by Tim Winton is not only the most relatable and engaging story of this era, but an award winning and Australian best-selling novel. The book consists of 17 short stories that all connect in some way through character and theme which helps challenge the audience perspectives on teenagers and the way the world keeps turning no matter the situation. The short stories ‘Damaged Goods’, ‘Long Clear View’ and ‘On her Knees’ all connect through the use of the same character ‘Vic Lang’ who is explored into greater detail throughout the series. Throughout the heart braking story ‘Damaged Goods’, Winton’s narrator tells the story of her husband’s teenage love for ‘Strawberry Alison’ and how she feels his fantasy has never gone away. The…
Standing on the curb, Veronica pulled her jacket tighter against the breeze, and exhaled the slightest bit when the charger came into view. Through the car’s heavy tint, she couldn’t see the driver exactly, but the effortlessly smug look from the driver’s seat when she climbed in was instantly familiar. Hands at her sides, feeling the seat’s leather as he peeled away from the curb, Veronica had to miss the bike, a little. Sure, the threat of death rang less imminent, even in the seat termed ‘shotgun,’ but oddly enough, sharing a console felt more intimate than the physical proximity of sharing the motorcycle. “Are you gonna tell me what this is about?”…
A family of five decide to go on vacation to Florida, but the grandmother in the family wanted to visit Tennessee. The family eventually stopped at a diner called The Tower where they meet the owner, Red Sammy. He and the grandmother talk about how people are different how and “how a good man is hard to find.” When they get back on the road, the grandmother suggest they visit a plantation she once remembered. They follow a dirt road and the grandmother suddenly remembers that the plantation was in Tennessee, the grandmothers cat jumps out of her basket and causes the family to crash.…
Sheamus and the boys were five miles down the road as they spotted the Renfrow brothers’ homesteads. Edmon and Mark were Northern Civil War veterans that had moved with their families from eastern Kansas to stake their claim on the western plains of Kansas. Sheamus knew the brothers from other times he and the boys had been to Bloom for supplies. Pulling into Edmon’s soddie Sheamus lead his horses Trigger and Dale up to the water trough as Edmon and his boys James, Sam, and Pete exited behind him. Excitedly, they ran to see their friends Neil and James.…
A visually impaired Cheyenne Wilder is resting in the back of her stepmom's car when the vehicle has been stolen by a kid named Griffin who had no clue that there was a person in the back. When they discover that her father is the owner of Nike they need to request a ransom . They run a chop shop so she needs to make sense of an approach to escape before they hurt her. She unluckily has pneumonia that is the reason she was in the back of a running car whille her stepmother was going to get antibiotics. When he sees that there is a person in the back he realized that his father would have been frantic.…
A 300 hundred pound man known as Manchester lead the sluggers to their only championship they'll ever win in history due to a devastating mystery of Manchesters death. For example, the people argued that is was the crazy brother Skidmore because he hated Manchester. Skidmore wore a treat coat that had a huge hood that covered his eyes. In fact, no one can remember the last time they saw Skidmore's eyes due to the hood covering them. His brother Manchester was a bubblegum tycoon that everyone loved.…
Growing up in one of the poorest regions of the United States has taught me two things; one, we are not defined by stereotypes, and two, hardships are made to be overcome. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Middlesboro, KY sits on the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia border. The multicolored fall foliage and the vivid green mountains in the spring are disserved by the descriptor spectacular. My roots are firmly nestled in the Cumberland Gap where Daniel Boone started his journey to the West decades ago. I am proud to call myself an Appalachian-American.…
Hearing James Colliers story genuinely spoke to me. I’ve been able to apply his story to my own life. For example, I have always been the one to avoid having anxiety by taking the easy way out. Such as, running away from the situation or having an excuse not to do it. As a result, I have given up numerous opportunities to explore life outside of my comfort zone.…
Submitting To The Hellhound—Secrets, deceptions and murder are the backdrop against which succubae lovers Cassidy Mandrake and Maralyn Kennedy’s passion ignites. Cassidy is a huntress for the Scythe Covenant and her alpha has ordered her to track down a rogue incubus. Before Cassidy even starts her hunt she is captivated by Mara and determined to make her submit to her in bed and out. The couple’s first encounter is at a succubus lesbian club where Cassidy mates Mara and their romantic adventure begins.…
Retelling of a Narrative Ladies and Gentlemen of Blooming Grove FFA, can you please give me your undivided attention. I am hear to warn you about scheduling conflicts. If you don’t stay on top of your schedule, then you will end up out of FFA. I know that you might be skeptical right now but it’s true because it has happen to me.…
In every story whether it is in a book or movie we develop some kind of connection with one of the characters at the end of the story. You pay attention to them and see the change in their attitude throughout the movie or story. This is what is known as the character arc, which is when experiences and certain circumstances changes their demeanor and decision making. In the Book, The Best American Short Stories 2015; Happy Endings by Kevin Canty, Kavitha and Mustafa by Shobha Roa, and Unsafe at Any Speed by Laura Lee Smith all describes characters who have seemingly lost themselves in their current or past relationship. During their stories, the characters embark on a journey to discovering who they are and to add some excitement to their lives which leads them to make unusual choices.…
In his illegal car, we drove to the reservoir, the radio blaring, talking fast, fast, fast. He was always going for my zipper. He got kicked out sophomore year” (Minot 244). The girl describes other encounters with characters, named Tim, Willie, and someone unnamed, in a provocative fashion by saying, “Tim’s was shaped like a banana, with a graceful curve to it. They’re all different.…
Ashten Lolley The Miracle Birth Payton Holmes, a young, beautiful woman at the age of twenty-one was a kindergarten teacher at the River Town elementary school. A stunning man by the name of Haden Clark was twenty-three years old and was a post office worker in that town.…