Rodeo

It is easy to think of a suspect charged with a crime as threatening if one does not know anything about the circumstances or reasoning behind the actions of the individual. Opinions are not enduring, they change overtime as one learns more about who or what they are identifying. Ponyboy Curtis, a character in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, has many opinions of both his friends and foes. As the book progresses, Pony’s opinion of his friend Dally, his brother Darry, and his enemy Bob all…

Stanley’s Pines The year my father’s mother passed away (1958) brought great change to my family. I was five years old when granny died. That was the year dad started constructing a new home in the country, on Cantelou Road, so he could be near his aging father. Our house under construction was on a corner lot next to the thickest grove of trees I’d ever seen. Yes, I’d seen trees before; our city streets had trees. That conglomeration of trees, near our new home, was new to me; there were so…

American Sniper Chris Kyle and Jim DeFelice William Morrow and Company Publishing Jaida Ramsdell : Hour 6  American Sniper Author’s Qualifications This is Chris Kyle’s autobiography, much of which was derived from personal diaries throughout his life. These excerpts were eventually developed into a book with the help of his friend, Jim DeFelice. His qualifications are also made evident by the US military commendations he received which include: two Silver stars, five Bronze stars with Valor…

dad. He doesn't enjoy it as much as he used to, now he does it to keep the farm going so they won't get it taken away. Luke and Sophia may be so different but they soon build a very strong bond of love that can't be broken. They met eachother at a rodeo after party that Sophia's roommate Marcia forced her to go to. At the party Sophia's ex boyfriend Brian had been threatening her when Luke stepped in and tackled him, making Brian go away. From just talking after word is where the journey between…

“The American Sniper” American sniper is a story that has touched the heart and lives of many people. Chris Kyle was an American hero. When first watching “American Sniper”, it gave me mixed emotions. He was a strong, courageous man. Chris had many opportunities, but he decided to fight for his country. After seeing what a disaster the world was becoming and had become, Chris ended up spending four tours in Iraq. During this time Chris saved many lives of his fellow Marines. While Chris spent…

Reality TV has been around since the late 1940’s when Allen Funt headlined a show called Candid Camera. This was followed in 1950 with a show named Truth or Consequences. The 1970’s had programs called Real People and That’s Incredible. These shows were, for the most part, considered wholesome entertainment that the entire family could watch and were quite tame in comparison to what is on television today. Reality TV exploded in the 2000’s and it remains one of the most popular genres in…

In the book Old School the Protagonist and I share a few differences between our lifestyles and views on school. We also share a similar trait when it comes to being competitive and winning or wanting to become better at something. The protagonists is competitive through his literature and I am competitive through sports. This similar trait we share is important because keeps up our confidence and is what provides something to strive for. The protagonists and I have our differences…

Biography of My Brother, Billy Sprayberry In my family there are six kids. There are three girls and two boys. My brother, Billy Sprayberry, being child number three. Growing up and still to this day he and I are very close. He is one of the best people that you will come across. He is my brother, my best friend. Billy has a heart of gold and will do most anything for most anybody. We had a great childhood and he has a great adulthood. He has went from being a son and brother to a father…

In the year 1967 16 year old Susan Eloise Hinton wrote the cutting edge book the Outsiders. During this time female authors would be looked down upon which is why Susan used the name S.E HInton, which are her initials. The book tells us about the unpleasant relationship between the Greasers and the Socs. The Socs are westside's elite and privileged, they would always get away with illegal actions and they have always gotten what they wanted, but there is something most of them don’t feel loved…

For example, on page 242, Perry speaks to Nancy after he had tied her up in her home; “Then I pulled up the covers, tucked her in till just her head showed…so I mentioned my mother had been a champion rodeo rider.” Perry remained casual through the entire conversation he held with her, thereby creating a disparity between him and the situation at hand. It does such in that the occasion is a tense, frightening house robbery-to-be-murder, yet Perry is casually…