The Mailbox

Alright Hunter, do you understand what I am telling you? “Yes” I say confidently. “So you are not going to stall this time?” My dad asks, white knuckling the handle in the car for dear life. “Absolutely.” I remarked. I threw it in 1st and released the clutch. My new car rejected the imperfect shift and stalled in the middle of the street yet again. People behind the little green car now decided it would be a good idea to pass this troubled vessel. Looks of sympathy and frustration flashed by.…

In this essay we’ll be exploring the different symbols found in William Faulkner's “A Rose for Emily”. The “rose” in the title, Emily’s house, the hair found on the bed, Emily's watch, the lime to cover up the smell, and the arsenic used to kill homer are all pieces that have a deeper/symbolic meaning to them. When the town's Aldermen came to Emily's house on the matter of collecting taxes, Faulkner specifically made the reader direct their attention to the the ticking pocket watch that is…

Texting and driving, also referred to as texting while driving, is one of the most dangerous activities individuals engage in daily without realizing the severity of the consequences that could follow their actions. Technology has a huge role to play in distracted driving. However, not only does distracted driving put the user in danger, but also the individuals who surround the user. Despite the enforcement of laws against distracted driving, there are people who continue to drive while…

I was in second grade when the great day happened. I was born in Indiana but not an Indianapolis Colts fan. I was and still am an Eagles fan. My mom signed up for an email alert so that she would get email notices from their kids’ club. One day I came home and my mom said that she got an email about a drawing contest for the kids’ club. The email said that the winner of this drawing contest would win 2 tickets to watch the Eagles play against the Broncos on December 27. Also we had to send the…

of many letters that have been sent to innocent townspeople, demonstrated by her malicious routine done with such perfection and ease. Resulting in overconfidence and sloppiness as one letter “fell outside, onto the ground “ (pg 197) beneath the mailbox. Dramatic irony is high after this moment because Audela is blind to her neglect. One of the neighbourhood children had decided to deliver the letter themselves. Resulting in a double-cross of events, the cutting of “what used to be”(pg 198) her…

Cell Analogy Summative = Introduction Cells need to carry on the same basic functions as we do to sustain life; the difference is cells do this with much smaller parts. These smaller structures that allow the cell to function are called organelles – “tiny organs.” It’s only common sense that if you are able to relate things you learned in class to everyday things, you’ll remember it better. It’s not everyday that you and your friends sit around at Starbucks discussing the rough endoplasmic…

In these three passages; "Florida Waters Treasure Hunters" by Scott L. Key; "Weather Reconnaissance" by Harriet Jane Caldwell; and "Search For Ancient Civilization" by Juan De Los Santos, they all share a similarity. They share similarities of finding hidden treaure, also where and when storms are going to hit and ancient civilizations. But they also have differences like what tehnology they use to find those things. I think that in the passage "Search for Ancient Civilization" they…

On page 3, he quotes, “The baseball bat smashed into the mailbox exploding it right off its pole... Erik. He tried to kill me.” This was the first flashback in the novel. It let the reader know that Erik was not who he seemed. Then again on page 263, “I remember Eric's fingers prying my eyelids open while Vincent…

and I focused on reaching my goals. I found that when I work towards a goal my high gear kicks in and nothing will stop me. I kept my grades up and applied for the CTE program, The day I heard CTE acceptance letters were to arrive, I raced to the mailbox as my stomach turned. I ripped open the letter and read the words, “We are excited to tell you…” and tears rolled down my cheeks, this letter opened a door into the first step into the rest of my…

as such, so when she went to buy rat poison from the druggist, she did not give a reason. The druggist neither forced her to give her reason nor withheld the poison from her purchase. Later on in her life, as society began to change, she refused a mailbox and an address number. Emily once again showed her hand when the alderman went to speak with her about her taxes, and Miss Emily proceeded to tell them to see Colonel Sartoris…