Coffin

“You know it didn’t take much intelligence to get yourself into a nailed-up coffin, Laura. But who in the hell ever got himself out of one without removing one nail?” Asks Tom Wingfield in the play “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee William. Tom is already making excuses for his weak decision to abandon his family and run away to the Merchant Marines. In Tom’s eyes he cannot escape his “2 by 4” situation without removing a few nails, like his elderly mother and his disabled sister. Tom’s…

How is the theme of tragedy presented in Lament and MId- Term Break? The poem lament is a famous poem written by Gillian Clarke. She was born in Wales and she was a poet but also a playwright, editor, and a translator. The poem lament is about the gulf war, which happened in August 1990 to February 1991. This is when Iraq invaded Kuwait; soon the USA and UK interfered by bombing Iraq. The word lament is an elegy this word is an expression that is used to show sorrow or grief. The title of the…

What makes a good observation? When making an observation, one would need to gather enough information to be able to fully describe what was observed. The details gathered would cover all areas of the action observed: what was seen, heard, touched, tasted, how it made one feel and can the reader relate to what is being described. In The Old Man Isn’t There Anymore, Kellie Schmitt created an effective observation by using sensory details, appeal to the reader’s emotion using pathos, and relating…

Oaklander’s book Windows to Our Children is both interesting and informative. Chapters seven through nine discuss enactment, play therapy, and the therapy process. Enactment, which includes play acting and improvisation, is a great experience for children because they have a chance to become someone else by using more of themselves. Children who are shy and timid often open up. For example, Carla came to therapy too tired to do anything. Oaklander had her act out receiving a letter. Carla…

Usually when you think of London you think beautiful but it wasn’t always like that. In the 19th century it was different. For example, it was hazardous, unsanitary, and was over populated. To begin with, living in London was very hazardous in the 19th century. It was hazardous because the buildings were poorly made due to a conflagration and having to rebuild them fast and because they were so poorly made with a strong wind some buildings would collapse. It was also so hazardous because in…

Anvitha Vadlamudi Doyle 7 The President Has Been Shot The title of this book is “The President Has Been Shot!” by James L. Swanson. This book is about the assassination of the 35th President of the United States. The genre of this book is non-fiction. The main idea of this book is the assassination of John F. Kennedy. During the book the author explains all the details of what happened before and after the shooting of JFK. He also tells us important information about the life of the…

Stars, stripes, freedom, religious views. What can an American be described as? The American flag is a symbol for America because it represents The United States of America, the thirteen stripes represent the thirteen colonies. Also, the fifty stars on the flag are to represent the fifty states. American citizens use the flag while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag also is in honor when the Star Spangled Banner is being played at? On the Fourth of July. I believe that the American flag…

Looking for a glimmer of light in the darkness, I found a clue aligned with my own heart. The statement, "One real problem facing America is the aging voting population," "(Keep the Voting Age at 18)," is the piece of evidence in the battle, rewarded with my own agreement. Listing the pro's and con's, leads to and overwhelming number of facts assisting in my evaluation; the victor, "Keep the Voting Age at 18". I find, after reviewing the percentage of people voting, inserted in both articles,…

for showing up for class. Kids can do really nothing, and get a trophy. This is unfair to the kids that actually earn it. People should only reward kids that work hard. Participation trophies can also give kids the wrong message. Both Coffin and Antony, coaches, say that trophies loose, their meaning. Receiving a pat on the back can be more meaningful than a trophy. That’s what keeps the kids coming back, not for the…

Zero Day is a book that aims to be much more than it is. Whether it be a thrilling novel about terrorist apprehension, or an educational look into the mechanics of unauthorized access, or even just a happy ending, you will be greatly disappointed from whatever you were expecting. Mark Russinovich sees no help in delving to detail about the maneuvers his protagonists use to save the day, nor does he attempt to explain the relationships between the characters he develops. I will admit the book…