Right-of-way

refugees who fled Vietnam for America and other places in 1975 during the fall of Saigon. Lam’s stories depict the experience of the refugees; the vivid pursuit of the American Dream, the struggle that leads to transformation, mediation, and forms new ways of being in a foreign land. The story is narrated repeatedly in a convincing and a non-apologetic manner, regardless of how stereotypical the characters are…

a split heritage. The captain was a half-breed, born directly into the duality that he struggles with throughout the novel. In the beginning, the Narrator is plagued by a task of dual manner in itself, he is assigned to live and learn the American way of life so that he may disguise himself among the ranks of the Republic to work closely with the General himself, while covertly reporting any important information to his fellow communist conspirator. While searching for independence and freedom,…

Sleepless nights spent ruminating and regurgitating past events all the while ruing their aftermath often drained Surina the next morning; nonetheless, on the first full day in space, she awoke restored. Certainly, her restful sleep was not entirely due to the profound physical exhaustion from the lift off to space. Rather, after her consciousness roamed amongst the stars, she gained a fresh perspective that allowed her to rest from the burden of her sorrows for the first time in many years.…

“People just assume things around here. It's kinda difficult when no one wants to be your friend.” Jeanne sighed, fiddling with her book bag straps. “After what happened today at school, I hope no one else will bother you that way again.” I grinned. “Thanks again, by the way. I hope we could become friends, if you want to.” Jeanne said shyly. “Of course! I'd be glad to be your friend.” I turned to her and gave her a big smile. Jeanne grinned in return. We kept walking in a comfortable…

to wake up early on his own he can get more done. In this little seen Granpa is teaching him independence. Later in chapter two, Granpa takes Little Tree into the woods to hunt and teaches him some more. In this scene Granpa teaches him about “The Way”. This is basically the words Granpa uses to describe hunting. He instills the idea of survival of the fittest into Little Tree’s brain. He lets him know that even though they are animals, that they are eliminating the animals that are not going to…

Similar to how theater works, the setting sets the scene for a book. Authors use setting to let the reader picture what is happening; the more intricate a setting is the more a reader can visualize it. Authors also use setting to help the reader connect to the characters. JD Salinger and F Scott Fitzgerald both used detailed setting so the readers can picture where Franny and Zooey, and Gatsby and Nick are during the story. The setting plays an important role in how characters interact with each…

this film is shown through the portrayal of the Siamese cats; the animals are portrayed as sinister, dangerous, and conniving. They are shown with slanted eyes and buckteeth, while speaking with poor grammar and accents. This portrayal is one of many ways in the film that stereotypes are exaggerated. More examples include the melodramatic, romantic, and pudgy Italian chef and the overly Scottish terrier. Studies show that stereotypes often arise in children’s lives from the media. Disney films…

Uranus: Uranus was discovered in 1781 by a British Astronomer named William Herschel, using a 6 inch telescope. At first he thought that it might be a nebulous star or even a comet, but after continued observation, he realized that it appeared to be a disk in the sky that moved relative to the stars. The movement was far too slow to be a comet and soon enough he realized that he had discovered the 7th planet at the time. At first, he wanted to name it Georgium Sidus which translates to…

parents are having dinner in the dining hall, so that way isn 't possible, but there is at the end of the corridor a back way, it leads through the sewers, and we will get out at Denna 's Diner.” Leonard looked at her and responded, “I don 't see a princess dressed the way you are dressed going very far in the sewers, don 't you think your gown will get in the way and ruined?” Annette looked at him then asked, "What do you suggest, that 's the only way I see us getting out without getting…

Based off of stereotypes, heroes are supposed to have ridiculous costumes and good looks, but in reality, heroes are supposed to be people that use the events around them, and their knowledge to complete their tasks. They are usually based off of appearances, and are not always viewed by the traits that make them fit into the title of a hero. A hero has characteristics of being honorable, being selfless when trying to protect others, and not acting fearful when everything around is against your…