James Hurst

A villain is the bad guy in a story. They may be called an Antagonist. In Percy Jackson the villains or bad guys are disguised in the mist as normal people or things. Unless you are able to see through the mist you would not know they were there. It is important for a story to have a villain because without a villain there can’t be a hero. In stories such as Batman, Superman, and Percy Jackson without villains to defeat their lives would be boring. They wouldn’t go on big expeditions to…

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness is a Young Adult novel inspired by a Siobhan Dowd and illustrated by Jim Kay. In this book, a boy named Conor calls a monster to help him comprehend and deal with his feelings regarding his mother’s cancer and impending death. The monster, a creation of Conor’s imagination, helps him realize the differences between appearance and reality through the literary elements of the frame narrative, setting, and illustrations. The monster tells Conor stories; this…

LeBron Raymone James, current player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was born in Ohio in 1984. His fame and attention started in his high school years when he was the top player on the court. His unique skills combined with size, athleticism and court vision helped him become one of the premier players in the NBA. He started his professional basketball career when he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. He played with the Cavaliers from 2003 to 2009/10 after which he joined with the…

In the novel The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey, the protagonist, Will Henry is orphaned and taken in by an eccentric scientist named Dr. Warthrop. Their relationship changes throughout the course of the novel. In the beginning, Dr. Warthrop and Will Henry seem to have a one-sided relationship for the Doctor treats Will Henry as nothing more than a mere assistant. "Get up! Get up, Will Henry, and be quick about it!" he said urgently."We have a caller!" "A caller?" I murmured I reply."What…

Lastly, human creations such as antibiotics and Frankenstein’s monster can have long term and sometimes permanent unintended consequences. When the monster escapes from his creator’s workspace in Frankenstein, he ends up creating horrific and permanent damage on the world by committing numerous murders. At the end of the novel, the monster himself even reflects on the evils that he has inflicted upon the world. He remorsefully states that he has “‘murdered the lovely and the helpless[,] . . .…

Chapter Three Part One 2. How does anti-fat bias impact the workplace? Overweight people are experience “stereotypical attitudes from employers and disadvantages in hiring, wages, promotions, and job termination because of their weight.” Page 53 “According to the Council on Size and Weight Discrimination workers who are heavier than average are paid $1.25 less an hour. Over a 40-year career, they will earn up to $100,000 less before taxes than their thinner counterparts.” Page 54 3. Explain…

The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Movie Review The Bride of Frankenstein by James Whale was a very interesting take on the classic story. It continues with the original story of the Monster and his maker Frankenstein, with similar themes as the first installment. The biggest theme that it centralizes around, is the idea that the monster needs a friend, or mate as the title might give away, a bride. In this movie, the monster got his wish, and more. It starts off with Mary Shelley sitting in the…

Both of the political parties, Federalist and Republicans, have many different opinions on how to run America. One of the differences is how each party views the Constitution. The Federalists interpret the Constitution loosely, while the Republicans interpreted it strictly. The Republicans view the Constitution very strictly, unlike the Democrats. Jefferson and Madison, the founders of the Republicans, believed in a strict interpretation. They thought the idea of a national bank wasn’t…

In the classic animated film, Monsters University, directed by Dan Scanlon, the characters teach us many vital life lessons. First off, the main character Mike Wazowski, a not-so-scary monster, has always dreamed of being a professional scarer but after getting expelled from Monsters University he thinks this dream and life is “ Over, it’s all over.” (Scanlon, x:xx). Once Mike starts over and gets a job he realized that he can still be a scarer it just might take a little longer than others.…

Living in America, life should be richer, and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement, regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. Everyone around the world conflicts with their differences and in America, not everyone agrees. Some have stronger beliefs than others and sometimes we meet in the middle. Living in America we have created a diverse society by expressing true opinions and understanding the value our country has to offer. Everyone…