Raised Fist

The theme of gender roles has a major effect on the way a book is written. This theme is shared with the two books “The Complete Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi and “The Brief, Wondrous life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Díaz. The first difference the reader can see is that, although sharing the same theme, have a very different view on what it means to be masculine or feminine, due to different cultural lifestyles. Secondly, the characters of the stories must then change the way they grew up or believe…

followed Daddy out into the cotton field, where he stood, shoulders sagging, surveying the ruin. When his chin sank down onto his chest, we were frightened, and Doodle slipped his hand into mine. Suddenly Daddy straightened his shoulders, raised a giant knuckly fist, and with a voice that seemed to rumble out of the earth itself began cursing heaven, hell, the weather, and the Republican Party” (600). During World War I, Hitler places anyone who is different into concentration camps, including…

to be and if it was going to cost money? He told me not to worry about it I knew we just paid bills and I didnt think we had the extra money to spend on anything. Physiological and Nonverbal reactions: My face was started turning red. My hands in fists. My eyes were glaring. Butter flies in my stomach. Started to sweat. My emotions: Irate, apprehensive, and worried about what would happen if we did overdraft the account. Then there was also the feelings of being grateful, fond, and intrigued…

To think in the mind of any writer is difficult and to see their process is often times more confusing than the story itself. The structure is the essential key in any story , novel, or major work by an author and needs the most time, detail, and consideration taken into it. Oftens the best stories and the best writers will have a basic structure with multiple underlying details and morals hidden within them. One of these writers that has grown popular for one specific novel of his is John…

at Rose Mary but madder she was taken to the hospital. This shows that he is more of the naturalist type and hippie of sorts. He then gets into a fight with the doctor whether or not the wounds should be uncovered to heal and then almost gets into a fist fight with him. Rex later returns when her wounds are nearly healed and tells her that they are leaving Rex Wall’s Style. They then instead of checking out just make a dash for the car parked out front with the rest of the family there…

crimes such as drug offenses, rather than gang violence, rape, or more immediately dangerous crimes. This has resulted in the militarization of local police forces and this has brought a focus on poor communities and minority communities. This has also raised the number of inmates in US jails. These issues require solutions, but this does not mean that our current police force is completely wrong, it just means that the instances in which they are wrong are unacceptable. These instances and…

In 2011, a commercial aired during the Super Bowl whose catch phrase was “Imported from Detroit”. The auto industry was raised in Detroit and had recently fallen on hard times, which included a bailout in 2009. Detroit had seen better days; Chrysler had seen better days. In the downward spiral that the industry seems to be heading, Chrysler found a way to stand out. It featured Marshall Mathers III, better known as Eminem driving the new Chrysler 200 through the city of Detroit, which just…

as it is.” “We have more wood crystals,” said Ti. “Laurel, do you know where my trunk is?” “On the platform.” Lead me to it. Xander, take care of things here.” “Should I gag Jewel?” That was going a bit too far. “Xander.” Laurel tapped her foot. He raised his hands. “Joking. Besides, we need the cloth for bandages.” “He’s not serious, Jewel,” said Laurel. “He likes to put his foot in his mouth.” Jewel lay with her eyes closed. Her chest rose and fell in a quick rhythm. Though she could still…

like she didn't want anyone else listening to our conversation. "Why?" Anna retorted. I could tell she was losing her temper, just as I was. Neither one of us was good at keeping out cool. "Can you just trust me?" Naomi asked in a pleading tone. I raised an eyebrow and thought about it. Could I trust Naomi? She never gave me a reason not to trust her, but she didn't exactly give me a reason to trust her. After all, she was in cahoots with Kelly, and Kelly can one hundred percent not be trusted.…

While Harris was on the lookout, Louie "...snatched the paper, stuck it under his shirt, and then crawled out," not attracting any attention from the guards,” (227). After obtaining this information, the paper was put back so no suspicion would be raised. On the thin line between life and death, Louie still made a bold effort to get information from the Japanese for his country. The courage of both Odysseus and Louie is one of the main qualities that a hero…