The Who

Son “Okay. Okay. But I can’t call you Son. ‘Hi, Son. Come here, Son.’ I sound like a grandmother. Give me something else.” “You pick.” “Okay. I will. Let’s see. I need something that fits. I know. I’ll ask you a question – a question I want to ask anyway and the best name will fit right in. Here I go. ‘Why did you have to leave Eloe on the run, leave so fast you couldn’t go to Frisco’s funeral, uh, uh, Phil?’ That’s good. That’s Anglicized French for son.” -Jadine and Son, Tar Baby…

The white sheets with black eyes peering through holes of the costumes gave no clue as to who the kid was. I’m pretty sure he goes to my school, because there is only one middle school in my whole city. The person is also the height of an average middle schooler. The juvenile is also really thin, like a paper. The costume that he is wearing is very loose, and just flows in the wind on him. The next day, the same kid came to school wearing the same outfit as last night. As I saw the mysterious…

Frimbo's responsibilities as a king, and all the duties he carries for the members of his African community, he sees the whole picture. Since the original murder victim is Frimbo's assistant, who has the same last name as conjure-man, has similar appearance, and comes from the same tribe, it is king's duty to find out who is the killer, and let the man's spirit rest in peace. The conjure-man uses his double consciousness to solve the murder mystery. He gathers all the suspects in one room and…

After 14 years in Jewish day school, I am poised to leave this sanctuary and venture out into a wide world. Next year will be the first time I will attend a secular school. On the eve of this departure, then, I ask myself, who am I? What kind of Jew am I right now, at this point in time? Where do I see myself in five years? Truthfully, there is an ongoing conflict in my mind between my secular self and my spiritual Judaic self. It is not that I feel I must prioritize one over the other;…

With knowledge comes power, and those who believe they have more knowledge than others will place themselves above those who are less educated. A person with more education then believes they have the upper hand over the less educated person. This leads people to do things they believe they have the power to do because they have…

lives of common people. William’s work is heavily influenced from the years between the 1920’s to 1930’s. One short story Williams writes about is “The Use of Force”. The story centers on a doctor who visits the home of a family, a mother, father and their poor sick daughter. Mathilda Olson is a young child who unquestionably has a very high fever, and the doctor sets out in his best proficient manner to find out what the cause…

flipped off her bike. She stood up holding her hand and showing a few scratches on her arm. Since no one was home at her house we went over my grandmas to see what was wrong. This was one thing great about Sunflower was there was always someone who could watch us to be safe. Everyone became great friends with the parents and grandparents. Doors would be open and we could enter with warm welcomes. Tyler sprained his hand falling off Katelyn 's trampoline. We were scared that time the most…

So I walked 5 miles with a 150 pound man on my back. We finally made it to my cousin’s house and I was so relieved. We went inside my cousin’s and my cousin questioned, “Who is this kid?” I replied, “Oh my friend Jakiem he is my roommate. "Hi, my name is Jalani I'm Ben's cousin. “Ben, I got something tell you”. I have come down with the disease called cancer.” I questioned how is this possible I came all this way to…

young girl. “Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish,” (Bradstreet). I feel this quote by Ann Bradstreet relates to the doctor in this story. Im not saying the doctor is a stupid guy, but simply a man who made some unwise decisions which led to a constant struggle making his whole visit at the Olson home and messy visit. This story is surrounded around “Force and Manipulation.” To what extant of force is to much? Was Mathilda’s fight a sign of…

but at least you will go to bed every night knowing that you got to help someone that day. Your career will be a strong part of your life, but you will always put your family first. You will find love and marry the man you love unconditionally. And who knows, maybe you will find yourself saving the world with him right next to your…