December 2002

True Colors I was taught that people are temporary. I thought that my “best friend” who was a part of my past would still be here with me, up until now. But, I was wrong. Before, almost everyday, I’d spend my time with her. We had our laughs, cries, inside jokes, moments that best friends shared. One day, it all took a turn. Friendship turned into hatred, as smiles turned into disappointment. It was very unexpected to think that somebody that I trusted would put me down, and make me low of…

This world is so diverse as all people have their own story, that is composed of their own life. I personally think it is so amazing that we are all able to connect in different ways, no matter what our story is. As I am just heading into adulthood, with so much life ahead of me, yet I have experienced so much that has made me who I am. At seventeen, approaching eighteen many young individuals have backgrounds and identities that make us who we are. For me, one thing in particular has truly made…

The fear of not belonging in this world is what clouds the minds of many adolescents these days. It’s this idea that society will reject them and they won’t have anywhere to turn but to give up. My question is give up in what? There is no such thing as giving up when you’re human, because as long as we’re alive we still have a chance; a chance to decide on how we would want to live out the rest of our days alive. Whether it be laying down in the couch eating some pizza, or out helping feed…

Everyone in the world most likely has a different meaning and understanding of the frequently used word, “home”. There is so many ways to define home. Per Dictionary.com, home is defined as, “a house, apartment, or other shelter that is the usual residence of a person, family, or household” or “the place or region where something is native or most common.” Except, these definitions are very general and do not really explain the true meaning of a home. As we see in The Glass Castle Jeannette and…

Daniela is 15 years old she had a car accident on her first day of school as a freshman that made her unable to grow any more. She took almost months recovering in the hospital and in rehabilitation areas people find stage of daniela’s car accident because most people don't survive in accident like the one she had that day. When she was released from the hospital she had to spent more days recovering at home studying and catching up. She was home schooled while recovering at home so she could…

In the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain, Tom uses deception to try and get his way. When Tom lies it often comes back to him or makes him feel really awful inside. In the book Tom Sawyer has many examples of deception, He tricks people into getting his own work done, he lies to friends and family, and also leaves them- leaving them with an unknown outcome.Tom Sawyer lies hoping that they will help him, at the time they may, but in the end honesty is so much more rewarded than…

Being ‘at home’ means to feel at ease, to feel comfortable, to feel loved within the company of a select few. It is here within this familiar environment where one is able to feel safe and protected. However, within this closed environment, an illusion of reality is formed. It is one where everything is seen to be positive. Once an individual escapes from this illusion and are exposed to reality are they able to mature. Such is the case for Lewis, the main protagonist within Louis Nowra’s play…

Prosecuting Speech; Closing Statement After listening to the arguments presented by both parties, it is up to you, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, to determine whether Brother is guilty or not. But, before you make your final decision, I need you to remember the pain Doodle was subjected to, simply because of the disgust Brother felt for him. Brother had been a small boy when Doodle was born, yet it became evident that he concealed only cruel intentions for him. At the mere age of six,…

In the play Proof by David Auburn, Catherine, the daughter of a genius mathematician, tries to restart her life after the death of her father, but doesn’t know exactly how. After years of taking care of her mentally unstable father, Robert, Catherine fears that she may end up mentally unstable like him. The fear of becoming mentally unstable causes her to push people away, and not trust quickly. Hal is a former student of Robert’s and goes through Robert’s notebooks after his death, in hopes of…

What is home? By dictionary definition, a home is a person's permanent living space. By my definition, a home is where you feel secure, it’s where your belongings are, it’s where you make your childhood memories that last a lifetime. If one understands and has a place they call home, they would know that there is no concrete description of one. The answer to the question of where my home is should be quite simple yet a question so elementary always leaves me confused. I get asked this question…