1995 novels

Fictional Literature is something that affects the lives and thinking of many readers from age six to 96. It holds the power to share a story that can reveal a reality on real life, but it can also be there to simply bring laughter in an impossible utopia. Many writers have this plan and idea in mind before they set out to write a fictional work of art, however what the reader receives from that written piece can be totally different; nevertheless, it impacts the reader in one way or another. Literature has the power to give voice to the powerless, allows readers to experience both sameness and differences and it can serve a civic function by disturbing a society. Wonder and Miss Nelson is Missing are two children’s books which can greatly impact the reader. The books that children read are especially crucial and the message which they receive from these books can affect their entire mindset on any given subject as their thinking is easily influenced. The way that these characteristics relate to these books is very important and will be discussed in this essay. In the book Wonder the main character is August Pullman, nicknamed Auggie, he is a boy in middle school who is physically deformed and is trying to make it through fitting in. This gives voice to the powerless because so many children are born with deformities and don’t know how to deal with it. As recorded by the CDC, “Birth defects affect one in every 33 babies (about 3% of all babies) born in the United States…

Response to A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is a story about Pelayo and his wife Elisenda, who stumble upon an old man with wings in their courtyard after killing crabs in a rainstorm. The couple tells a neighbor who informs them that this man who is an angel was most likely there to take their sick child. The couple decides to put the angel in the chicken coup. Overnight the couple’s son fever breaks and they decide to let him go. When the two return the…

Many people have jobs just because they needed one. Whether the job was the right one doesn’t really matter to some people. They just go with the flow without ever asking questions or looking back. Now other people take a long time to think about the job that they are about to go into, and if it is something that they want to do for a short amount of time or long term. That’s what I have been doing here lately and I think the job that would best fit me is carpentry. There are a few ways that…

As a student ready for the completion of my goals and academics, I desire to be apart of the National Honors Society. This society looks for four main qualities: character, leadership, scholarship, and service, and I can assure you that I possess all of these traits. I hope to prove to you throughout this paper that this is so. I am always ready to lead whoever I may need to. I have experience being a worship leader for my youth group, and I know the students in my youth group look up to me to…

I looked at my ragged blue clothes, knowing that I wasn’t where I belong. Tris and Tobias were leaving, and I wouldn’t be going with. Looking at my sister, I saw how much she could help the world. “Are you guys ready to go?” Tobias walked up with his usual swagger. “I’m not going with you guys.” I began to lie about why I would not come with them. Tris engulfed me in a hug. While waving goodbye, I watched them walk off; I turned around and began walking toward the tall glass building that…

"I have no use for cowardice pigs in my army!" A gruff voice echoed. Laying the boys lifeless body upon the ground, Arien focused his attention upon the hilltop. "He did not deserve such a fate! You bastard!" Intrigued the King stepped out from behind the wall of thrity or so archers, "And who are you?" he questioned calmly as though nothing had happened. Heart sank, stomach knotted as Arien's angered gaze became one of burning hatred and disdain. "I am Arien! True King of Volsted!" "Ah,…

In the show the “Dragon’s Den”, Derek Cousins introduces his company “Flow Signals”. The product that Derek was trying to bring out into the world were flashing lights that attach to traffic poles to assist the traffic sign. Straight from the start, it seems that he did not seem confident in his presentation. He sounded unsure about what to say and stuttered a lot trying to remember his words. Shortly after he started, Dereck also started to experience some equipment issues. If he would have…

1. Why do you want to be a Co-Chair? There are many reasons why I want to be a co-Chair. The first reason is that I want to actually meet new people. I think being a co-chair is a great way to meet different or new people that I have not talk to or even meet. Another reason I want to be a co-chair so I can enhance my leadership qualities, so in the future when I have the opportunity to be a leader, I will have had the co-chair to prove that I was a great leader. (Only if I get the chance to…

My Dearest Elizabeth, I have indeed landed on my own dark continent, though I think you would find it uncommon hot and bright. Your fantasies of my landing at Durban “best limb forward” generated a chorus of guffaws at the Regatta Club, though I did not disclose your name. I have no doubt that you would enjoy a measure of notoriety among the lads, but I am reluctant to show all my cards so soon upon disembarking, and you, dear, are my ace of spades. You have forgotten, perhaps, that my fame in…

After rereading Tina Housers’ book and identified which principles were my strengths and my weaknesses, I took the time to carefully think over and pray about these four principles. The principles in the book that I found to be strengths of mine included: laughs and participates as a team player. The two principles I found in the book that I need to improve on were; pointing others to Jesus and administrates meetings efficiently. The first strength that I believe will help me once I begin my…