(1)George Ruth lived in Baltimore New Jersey, and was reckless, rough, and rowdy. (3)Personally, George believed that taunting small children and toppling over trash cans was the life, but his parents were much too busy to watch over the child. (2)Despite making constant trouble, George did help out at his father’s restaurant. (4)Talking about what should be done; Mr. and Mrs. Ruth concluded that George should attend boarding school because they didn’t want their son to become a man without intelligence. (5)Although George threw a fit about going, he reluctantly agreed with all intention of making trouble.…
Fred Jones would suggest that Miss Watkins clearly communicate the rules, standards, and expectations to Billy, for example, showing respect and courtesy for teachers and fellow classmates and treating others how he would want to be treated. Jones would instruct Miss Watkins to have Billy review the general rules and guidelines for proper behavior in the classroom and convey to him that he has broken the rules. Jones would suggest that Miss Watkins also remind John of these expectations, and that he too has broken the rules. Jones would instruct Miss Watkins to explain the backup plan to Billy. If Billy still refuses to abide by the rules and continues to treat teachers and students with defiance and hostility, Miss Watkins would be advised…
The author exaggerates Henry’s excitement about his wife having their first child. Also, the simile demonstrates how hard Norah squeezes Henry’s hand to show that she is in extreme pain, just like any…
One day, Cassy, who was Legree’s slave woman, came and brought many other slaves when Tom worked in the cotton fields. Tom assisted another slave woman who were attempting to fill her sack. But the overseer saw them cooperating so they reported back to Legree. When Tom refused to the request to whip the woman from Legree, the overseers beated them nearly to…
Mrs. Jones knew that he was only doing this to survive. In the middle of the story Mrs. Jones told Roger how to act in public so he would not get in trouble. As she was telling Roger how to act he states in…
In the 19th century, women did not have the option to pick what they needed to be or do in life; it was decided for them. In a marital relationship, the view of a woman’s place in a society is a ‘glorified servant’ to her husband. In many of ways this can affect a woman and the sense of who she is. The three stories by Kate Chopin “The Story of an Hour”, “The Storm”, and “Desirees Baby” demonstrates how easily women can become brainwashed and forced to conform to social norms and values. However, it also demonstrates how women at times, rebelled against these beliefs.…
Embarrassed and hiding her face, Amy Tan struggles to accept herself during an excruciating dinner her mother had set up with an american family. The lesson she was taught here is one she will come to remember for a long time. This story, Fish Cheeks, by Tan shines a light on the idea that parents lessons are better learned through austerity. Kids will remember the moments in life where they felt strong emotions, like anger, embarrassment, and shame. Kids remember lessons through thoughts and feelings, and getting a harsh lesson from a parent is always remembered.…
Boo is a boy who once went into a house that was “Haunted”. Boo’s dad, Mr.Radley is a very strict person. Boo is mean and a bad person. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the intro is about a boy named Boo.…
In The Scarlet Letter, the Puritans had a judgmental view of the townspeople, and their actions. Hester Prynne and her husband Roger Chillingsworth lived a dull grey lifestyle, and as far as everyone knew, were just like every other person in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Hester Prynne was an ordinary seamstress who lived an uneventful life, and did not do anything out of the ordinary. Most of the people in the Massachusetts Bay Colony would live their normal lives and live day by day not expecting anything new to happen to them. Roger Chillingsworth traveled often, and would return to Hester in little to no time as usual.…
Although four out of every five people seem, lost all humanity in todays world, Richard LeMieux shows that one person who still has their humanity through his humbiling experience. The purpose of LeMieux’s excerpt “The Lady In Red” serves to illustrate to the reader a world in which people contain no desire to even help out an unfortunate man on the street and he successfully persuades the reader of this horror mainly through pathos appeal. LeMieux and his dog Willow find themselves in a rough situation and must resort to begging on the streets. The author explains, whenever LeMieux runs into less fortunate people when wealthy, he, most of the time, gave some money, even if he knew they lied and made up fake stories. LeMieux learned the hard way, the cold truth of humanity and the absence of generousity.…
I recall as an elementary student reading my favorite series of all times Junie B. Jones. I was going through so much as a child that reading was the only way I could cope with my feelings. I learned the true meaning of struggle at a young age; life was very difficult at the time for me personally. I was not the type to talk about how I was feeling. I kept everything in, which was not good for my well being.…
This story is about a kid named Roger who tries to steal Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones’ purse. The lady scolds him for trying to rob him and takes him home with her. Then, she tells him to wash up and fix his hair. She has him eat dinner and cake with her and then she asks him why he did it…
However, Roger becomes consumed by revenge and as a result, transforms into a decrepit, uglier, more deformed man. 2) Body Paragraph32: Roger is also initially presented as an incredibly bright man who loves reading and knowledge. As the novel progresses, however, Roger loses this love, and a burning desire to punish Arthur replaces it. A) Thesis: Roger’s transformation happens because his infuriation with Arthur consumes him to the extent that he that he loses his previously held passion to pursue knowledge, and fixates on…
Nicholas Murphy 1. Lily Owens: She is the 14 year old girl that is abused by her father. She is also the girl that shot and killed her mother when she was young. She runs away with Rosaleen.…
1. The sin Hester Prynne commits is adultery, one of the gravest sins a person could commit in the 17th century puritan society of New England. Hester’s immediate punishment is that she has to wear the scarlet letter, and face the social ridicule that comes with it. Hester will never be able to blend in with the society around her, and instead be required to bear the consequences of her sin at all times. Hester, being cut off from mainstream society moves in to a small cottage outside of town.…