The Blind Side

Giving to others while you don’t have much to give, can be a difficult thing to do. In “Ezekiel Johnson,” by Walter Dean Meyers and “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson, both characters find a way to make this possible. The points of view of the characters are both from a time when the characters were put into tough situations. Ezekiel Johnson was living in an alley, and had nothing to give. But, when he had the opportunity he still found a way to give anything he could to those who were…

bullets is figuring out the radial fractures is looking at the initial fracture. Bullet fractures are round and has the same shape as a wheel. Fractures Also connects in the shape of a spider web. Then you have to figure out which side the fragment is facing in and which side of the fragment is facing out. Ridges called conchoidal fractures are created when a bullet hits glass, they are called conchoidal fractures. If multiple bullets fracture glass, it’s possible to figure out the order that…

define. Our cultures, however, can be affected by how society chooses to define normal. But, it truly depends on each person’s perspective. In “The Blind Men and the Elephant” by John Godfrey Saxe, several different blind men feel different parts of a single elephant. They then try to relate their discovery to something else they know. For example, one blind man touches the elephant’s tail and exclaims that the creature is most similar to a rope. Another touches the ear and compares the…

Eurycea rathbuni otherwise known as Texas Blind Salamanders are incredible creatures that do not get their fair share of attention compared to animals such as cheetahs and lions. Specifically, they are only known to reside within the dark water filled caves of Edward’s Aquifer in Hays County, Texas.5 Thus, this species was discovered by the San Marcos National Fishery, which is now known as Texas State University.5,6 In 1967, Eurycea Rathbuni was listed as an endangered species, and within ten…

leads to greater compassion and patience. It can strengthen communication skills by conveying what is needed and truly listening to the answer. It can even give skills that are needed later, like when Vera was in the restroom at Bible Church and the blind guy needed some help with his bearings. Though asking for help can be humbling experience, it can make relationships stronger in the…

The Body in the Library, a novel written by Agatha Christie in the early twentieth century, women play a very vital role in helping to uncover the hidden truths throughout the novel (Thinkers View). Agatha Christie, a woman author who could be described as being a feminist, primarily wrote novels about detective fiction, mysteries, and secrets. Christies works symbolized the battle women during this time period were faced with while fighting for enhancement and equality of their rights. The main…

fortune. In The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the reader painfully follows the main character, Jay Gatsby, as he gets thrown into each of these steps. As the novel progresses, Gatsby also gains sympathy by showing the audience his romantic side as he falls deeply in love with Daisy. At the end of the novel, he is forced to meet his ultimate downfall. However, his cataclysmic ending should not simply sadden the reader, but teach him or her a life lesson. Jay Gatsby is a tragic hero who…

The novel told the gripping story of a group of adolescent boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane wreck. Lord of the Flies explored the savage side of human nature as the boys, let loose from the constraints of society, brutally turned against one another in the face of an imagined enemy. Riddled with symbolism, the book set the tone for Golding’s future work, in which he continued to examine…

accept and receive any insider information from any of the parties. It is not advisable for Nick Carraway to report to the local authorities since Jay Gatsby seem to have certain dealing with the them, proved in the scene that the policeman turned a blind eye instead of arresting him for speeding after glancing at the name card. It was later revealed that he once was able to do the Commissioner a favor and in return, he experienced certain exceptions in the city. Thus, the best resolution would…

gangsters appeared like Al Capone. Bootlegging, i.e. the smuggling of alcohol began to spread in large scale. Citizens started to make poor quality alcohol at home, and the nation became the most alcoholic one in the world. Jazz music was born in “blind pigs” to entertain the intoxicated…