Night and Day

Sean Blumlein Mr. Flood English 11 H 20 March 2018 Light Prevails in the Night People hear the word light and they often think of physical light, but the word light has many underlying interpretations and meanings. Whether in the form of wavelengths, the constant struggle of good vs. evil, representing life, a guide, a force, or to describe speed, light is almost always a positive that often relates to a person being on the pathway to happiness. The many elements and meanings of…

to Enjoy your Halloween Step 1: Think It’s that time of year again, it’s time for ghost and ghouls to walk the earth and nightmares to become reality. Halloween is approaching and you need to start making arrangements for your quite night at home or your wild night on the town. The first thing you need to do is stop and think about what you really want to do. If you’re the kind of person that would prefer your couch over a club than don’t force yourself out to do anything you don’t want to or…

Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare, explores the effects of deception and trickery. Shakespeare’s characters are unaware the world they see is an illusion. Shakespeare sets the stage for a comedic adventure through Illyria starring conspiracy and intrigue. Niccolò Machiavelli, on the other hand, is attempting to shed light on how politics works in the world through The Prince. Machiavelli presents disturbing truths about the behavior of humanity, thus earning himself sinister notoriety.…

sick the whole time. We landed in the Channel and stayed there for a while, there was many ships passing by. Around 2am they called my name and were sending me somewhere. The next day there was excitement and tense. I had a great meal and breakfast. I was thinking that was my last supper. I was called again that night and had to replace a man and taken into a truck. The equipment that we were handed meant we had to do something important. Everyone was quiet. We started to think. Many thing went…

Twelfth Night have universal themes. The two plays teach valuable lessons throughout the actions going on. Readers are able to recognize themes throughout the plays based on the specific characteristics of each of the plays. The two books have some clear differences. The Twelfth Night was written in 1601 while Hamlet was written in 1599. The different times of being written can allow the reader to recognize different themes in each of the plays. Hamlet is a tragedy and a the Twelfth Night is a…

Shakespeare’s comparison of ignorance to darkness and hell in Twelfth Night illustrates the ironies inflicted on the main characters and shows that as long as they do not know the true state of their situations, they will be in the agony of their own personal hells. Feste and Malvolio deliver a shared simile in 4.2, which reveals the foundational theme of the play: the characters in Olivia’s house (sphere of influence) are ignorant of their true situations. MALVOLIO. I say to you this house…

Every year when summer and fall come around, Wisconsin campgrounds fill with families for annual trips, reunions, or spring-of-the-moment getaways. Preparation can be a huge hassle, packing the car to the brim, leaving just enough space for passengers, the dog, and a little bit of breathing room. When I attempt to make everything fit, it’s kind of like playing an exhausting game of Tetris, but it’s all worth it for that tranquil, beautiful, and unforgettable time I am yet to have. Upon arrival…

It was very late at night. I was not a hundred percent sure what time it was. If I were to guess, I would say that it was 11:30. As I was thinking to myself, I said "Wow it is really late I need to go to bed". As I was getting ready to lie down I heard a loud bang. I thought that maybe it was my neighbors, since they are always working on things at all hours of the day and night. When I heard another loud noise, a short time later I decided to go back downstairs to see for myself what it could…

cause me to run for miles. Everything felt awkwardly brutal” (Beah 49). Ishmael is trekking through the woods to escape what he left behind during this part of the story. He is becoming increasingly paranoid as he is all alone, and hasn’t slept for days. His mental health seems questionable. The author is developing a theme that revolves around hopelessness and desperation, and I have a distinct and utter feeling things are only going to get worse as Ishmael continues his journey. I wonder if…

Kylie could never forget the day she watched the first episode of Grey’s Anatomy. There were articles everywhere saying, ‘These shows never advance past the pilot, Grey’s Anatomy doesn’t stand a chance’. Kylie was different. Kylie was addicted. The Grey’s Anatomy pilot came to a denouement. Now, it was up to the viewer ratings to determine if she would have the ability to find out what comes next. What happens next? Does Derek save Katie? Do Meredith and Derek continue to be together? Kylie was…