Hear My Cry

Equality and freedom have been given to everyone. In the novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, 21st century reader takes away the feeling of family, being free, and equality. Mildred D. Taylor’s novel sends a message about “ family”, “freedom”, and “ equality” and how different they were in the 1930s from today. Family is really important in both 21st century and the 1930s but, family was thought differently. People of the 21st century take family for granted. People don't…

The book I read is called Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, is written by Mildred D. Taylor, and takes place in Mississippi in 1933. This book is about a family that goes through rough times in a very racial period of time. They have to band together to get past those barriers and save their friend T.J. The most significant event in my story is the time that the Logan’s land was burns down. During this event, it is started when T.J. shows up at the Logan’s house and asks the kids to walk home. The…

Never Cry Wolf By: Farley Mowat 1. “Never cry Wolf” by Farley Mowat was a novel about his scientific studies. At a young age Farley is captivated my nature, and finds himself becoming part of it. Farley in college finds himself interested in the scientific study of lupines, aka wolves. Mowat is soon employed to the artic in the summer, where he is assigned to study species of wolves, and the effect they have on caribou. Shortly after arriving he friends a local Eskimo named Mike, who is…

red-blooded American male teenager growing up in 1980's America. I liked video games and Pac- Man, loved "Star Wars" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark", tried my hand at the Rubik's cube, and was concerned about the USSR and nuclear war. Oh yes, I,like millions of other teenagers loved good rock music and was just beginning to discover MTV. Before my parents got cable and MTV, I watched this other program that played music videos. I believe it was called "Friday Night Videos" and it was great…

Meaning is conveyed in a myriad of diverse ways through the use of various theatrical techniques. The form and manner in which meaning is presented can have a profound impact on its interpretation by the audience. In the film Purple Rain, meaning is introduced through the usage of the elements of editing, cinematography, and mise-en-scene. The meaning for particular scenes are revealed by the many different aspects that make up the mise-en-scene of the film. For example, throughout the film…

of themes, is Boys Don't Cry Directed by Kimberly Peirce. Their plots are different. But, both begin with the very idea of dehumanization - human tend to physically, emotionally or sexually torture a fellow human being. The other theme in common is the instinctual struggle to survive - how people overcome many hurdles of life to get…

“Boys Don’t Cry” was written by Kimberly Peirce and Andy Bienen and is based on the true story of Brandon Teena. Brandon Teena was born Teena Brandon, in Lincoln Nebraska. He is a transgender male and none of his family or people from his home town understand. In the opening scene Brandon is going on a date. Things go very well and when he takes the girl home they kiss. Unfortunately, some guys find out and chase Brandon back to his cousin’s house shouting obscenities, threatening him, and…

Per Reporter: Brandon's mother (Kelsey) introduced him to marijuana and alcohol. Kelsey gives parties to Brandon and his teenager's friend (unknown). Kelsey provides them with the alcohol and pot (marijuana). The police were called to the home several times concerned the parties. One time Kelsey did not open the door until Brandon hid the bone (glass looking pipe to smoke marijuana in). Brandon no longer wants to parties and do drugs. When Kelsey gives the teenagers parties at home; Brandon and…

books were translated into more than 20 different languages. Although Dr. Seuss was best known for his children’s books, he also made many popular movies. His movies include How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Lorax, The Cat in the Hat, and Horton Hears a Who. Three years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas was made they made The Cat in the Hat to show what else they could do and bring in new stories. Five years after The Cat in the Hat was made,…

Have you ever been accused of something you did not do like the Grinch. The who’s blamed him of destruction of the city. The grinch is not guilty. The grinch gaved all of the present back at the end. The grinch is not guilty of the charges brought against him, nor does he have poor characteristics. He is a caring person because of when he gave the presents back to the who’s. He gives the presents back because of how he felt when he stole the presents from the who's. When he stole the present…