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A novel is “an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human experience through a usually connected sequence of events”, according the Merriam Webster Dictionary. In the novel Bel Canto, Ann Patchett portrays human experience by exploring the concept of isolating people from their normal lives and the world they know, to comprehend how this effects their perception of the world. Bel Canto revolves around the lives of a group of terrorists and their hostages that come together through their passion and understanding of music. As the characters endure their internment, secluded from the outside world they interact with each other, form bonds and are subsequently changed through their experience. This is evidently seen through the development of two of the main characters, Katsumi Hosokawa and Gen Watanabe. Mr. Katsumi Hosokawa is a powerful Japanese business man, in honor of whom the birthday party is held in the host country. He is very reserved and strictly business-oriented, the only joy and pleasure in his life is his love and passion for music. He has never experienced or heard of any other happiness aside from what he feels as he listens to his stereo, alone late at night. This is also seen in Vera Alexander’s essay as she states, “the character of Mr. Hosokawa, who believes that ‘true life [is] stored in music’”. However as he and the guests of his birthday party are imprisoned in the vice presidential residence, along with…

My Rough Reality As days pass, I'd notice myself all alone. No one to my left, no one to my right, all alone, from left in right. It started in my early adulthood, it started minor, but now I can't even go outside without being paranoid or given dirty looks, I spend most of my time staring at the wall, thinking, if there's any hope, or meaning left to my life anymore. It usually ends up with me screaming, and crying; crying myself to my sleep, or sometimes barely getting any sleep,…

use the restroom. I’ll be back.” I say, moving around her. “Sorry,” Trig says, apologizing for my behavior. “It’s been one of those days.” I don’t even look at either of them. I pass through the aisle and make my way to the back of the plane. I go in and do my business and when I come out I’m greeted by a familiar face. It’s the face of one of my clients. I could just die. “This is not happening,” I mumble. “I thought that was you when you passed by,” he whispers. I suddenly become nervous and…

looked a little offended. So I made sure to let him know no offense towards his beliefs. "I 'm sorry if that sounded rude." And threw him a genuine smile. As I awkwardly shifted my weight on my right leg, his friend made it his mission to point on something very odd. "Aye, Bruh look she got a nice stance." I hesitated to look his way and when I did, I wish I hadn 't. While sending a wink my way I did my best to hide my cringe. In my thoughts I couldn’t help but think "What am I a horse? what…

Power is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. On one hand power could be control over people that results in success, fame, and money. On the other hand, it could mean someone 's own power within, to get what they love most done. The first example defines Ellsworth Toohey and Gail Wynand. Throughout their life, they both viewed that their work would outcome into success, glory, and riches. These people are known throughout the novel as,…

Mr.T Director Fairfax County Recycling Center 4618 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 Dear Mr. T., Thank you for hiring me to help out with the Fairfax County Recycling Center. Ive been involved in this business for 3 years now and have my company in North Carolina. I have worked for many other counties/districts and i am very excited to work with you. I have been thinking very thoughtfully through this and have come to a conclusion how to redesign the recycling process in Fairfax County to…

I 've always known that aliens are real. I mean, the universe is way too big to only have life on one planet. There 's so many planets and galaxies out there in our universe and the people of Earth are the only ones in it? I don 't think so. I never get confirmation of aliens, however, until I meet Micah Prescott. We meet about a few weeks before I get proof of aliens. He 's the new kid in school, and as cliché as it is, he doesn 't make a whole lot of friends. Until he meets me, that is. I…

I will never break my promises." "Except that 's one promise you can 't keep. Nothing lasts forever. Everyone dies." I feel tears start to roll down my cheeks. "Just because you die doesn 't mean you 're gone." We sit in silence for a while. I cry quietly. Ash just stares out the window. I was lost in my own thoughts when a familiar hand wrapping around mine brings me back. Ash was holding my hand. He softly rubbed the back of my hand with his thumb. I looked up at him and we made eye…

The Basics of Living In the short story “Everyday Uses” by Alice Walker she uses everyday objects or scenarios that people are faced with even in today’s society in her story. This story has everything in a nut shell , it mainly talks about cultural heritage ; however she also talks about race , tradition , family , education , and even how to stand up for one’s self . In this paper it will be shown how those 5 things can still be related in today’s society .Everybody has some experience…

Nicki 's POV As his head was coming up Lani walked in "I hope I wasn 't intruding on anything but its time for dessert" he said and then rolled his eyes while walking off. I giggled "Well thank you" I said to Drake blushing awfully hard, my panties were soaked his kisses turned me on, I knew he was just trying to be sweet, it was innocent. "Your welcome, well before we go out there can I get your number ?" He asked "Yeah no problem" I said taking his phone and entering my number As we got…