Closer

In literature and in life, halcyon moments are integral to our development as individuals. In the story “Lifeguard” Chris’ halcyon moment is when he is, “high diving, [Chris] like[s] everything about it, the swing of [his] back [when] [Chris] climb[s] the ladder, the metal steps and rungs cold under [his] feet and hands. [Chris] even like[s] the way [his] stomach falls away when [he] get[s] to the top and [can] feel the pebbly grain of the platform under [his] feet” (Scott p.22 line 20-23). The…

As the relationship between Hazel and Gus grows you see a role reversal, Hazel has now become the caretaker and Gus is the one taken care of. This allowed me to see Gus from a whole different perspective, vulnerable and weak. Hazel is now the one waiting outside of Gus’s hospital room, hoping and praying he makes it through the night. The two still try to remain a normal relationship by doing things like going to the playground and emotionally connecting. However, Gus has reached a point of…

Finding Dory is a great film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. This movie blew my mind and I hope it does the same for you. I have three reasons for you that will make you want to see this movie. The plot of the movie is about a fish who has memory loss and starts to remember bits and pieces of her childhood and goes on a journey to find her mom and dad. She has flashbacks of her past that tells more about her background. This movie is a continuation of…

It started out like that of any other day these last couple of weeks. Mysterious incidents started popping up in the news, of groups going mad, and becoming savage. I didn't believe it at first, in fact, nobody did, except extremists, but everybody thought they were screwy. After a week of this, the school forced us to make disaster kits, and a plan. Picking each item took a couple of days, but, I finally decided on five items. I decided I would take Slim Jims, because you can eat them…

cultures have lots in common, for many years there has been much animosity between the them. There are resentments due to illegal immigration, crimes, and collective judgement from non-Latinos that assume both ethnicities are the same. Here’s a more closer look into how Mexico and Puerto Ricans share and lack similarities. One of the more or less reasons why these two countries relate to each other is mainly because of the physical features.…

but in many cases, this globalization brings many challenges. This era has been a blessing in that it has connected the world, but it has introduced new technologies that have improved the quality of living around the world. Economically, the much closer relationship between the world has brought…

book,”A Raisin in the Sun”, there is an ongoing theme of “Money and Morality” between Walter and Mama. This theme of Money and Morality is developed throughout the story as Mama gains the $10,000 and Walters desire to invest in the Liquor comes closer and closer to deadline that Willy Harris has set for him. With this said, other things occur because of this, for the great or good, such as Walter getting frustrated at his family, Mamma disappointed about how times have been changing, and Mamma…

Little Feet” Esperanza and her friends find some new shoes and start to wear them around town. When they attract the attention of the bum man they realise what affect sexuality has, “Your little lemon shoes are so beautiful. But come closer. I can’t see very well. Come closer. Please” (41). This man was trying…

running toward guilty and picked guilty as well. A closer inspection of the scene of the first vote reveals that several of the last hands were raised slowly, these hands belonged to jurors who were…

In this world there are multiple people with different interests and are suited for different jobs. Once finishing high school everyone pursues different career paths. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in dentistry, it is a high paid job in the United States and also has a high demanding rate. Dentists are known for the treatment care for teeth, preventing mouth diseases, and disorders. Moreover, dentists make great money but it takes multiple levels of education to become one. Meanwhile…