I have recently started reading "Star Girl," by Jerry Spinelli. I've heard people talk about this book that they read when they were younger, but since I've never read it, I decided to. It's about a very unique girl who calls herself Star Girl. She started a High School in Arizona with a boy named Leo, after being home schooled for her whole life. At first her outgoing ways are insulted, then eventually become an important part of the school.
I think the school kids were first so skeptical of her ways because they had just seen no one like her before. Who was so ego - less and put everyone in front of herself. But also because of her caring ways, they learned to like her. And that's when everyone started to express themselves, instead of being the whole body of school they used to be. Before Star Girl, the main character once said that anyone who started to express individuality would snap back like a rubber band.
All in all, she did endure a lot of bullying before she began to be accepted. If a school was such strict principals was introduced to someone with such little principles it's not surprising to see them react with such confusion. I think the moral of this story is to accept all people, and how they act. I think this book sticks with that theme throughout the whole story, with their examples of bullying and impressions.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Romeo and Juliet Essay
In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, he creates a story of love, death, and sacrifice. The Montague s and Capulet's are always fighting, and they are sworn enemies. Romeo and Juliet don't have a lot of independence because of their roles in society, parents expectations, and their secret love.
The Montague and Capulet family are both high class in their society. In Act 1 in the book, Juliet's family threw a big party and that's when Romeo, Mercutio and their friends sneak in. "Through fair Verona, find those persons out/ whose name are written there, and to them say/ my house and welcome on their pleasure stay." (1.2.36-38) That was said by Lord Capulet when sending out the serving man to give out the invitations. Though Romeo is a Montague, he doesn't fight with the Capulet's constantly like his cousins do. "O, the people in the street cry "Romeo", /some "Juliet", and some "Paris", and all run/ with open outcry toward our monument." (5.3.198-200) Because people know and support those characters in the book and their town.
Their parent expect Romeo and Juliet to do well, for her to be obedient and respectful, and Romeo to be quiet and good. Her parents set Juliet up for an arranged marriage and expected her to go along with it. "The Country Paris, at Saint Peters Church/ shall happily make thee a joyful bride." (3.5.199-120) And because of the families outrageous fights, the Prince had to break them up. "Montague, come you this afternoon/ to know our farther pleasure in this case, /to old Free - Town, our common judgement place." (1.1.102-104) The word "common" shows that is happens a lot that they meet. His cousins are expected to cause trouble with the Capulet family.
Romeo and Juliet is a famous story to people of forbidden love. Their families hated each other they couldn't eb seen together. "I hate the word/ as I hate hell, all Montagues,/ and thee." (1.1.71-72) So even if there was a chance for them to be together it had to be in secret. Their families would stop them from being together if either of them found out Romeo and Juliet's relationship or marriage. In the quote, Tybalt is expressing his hate for Romeo and the Montague family.
All in all, Romeo and Juliet had very little independence. Between their parents views, societies views, and family feuds, they both had to keep their love secret.
The Montague and Capulet family are both high class in their society. In Act 1 in the book, Juliet's family threw a big party and that's when Romeo, Mercutio and their friends sneak in. "Through fair Verona, find those persons out/ whose name are written there, and to them say/ my house and welcome on their pleasure stay." (1.2.36-38) That was said by Lord Capulet when sending out the serving man to give out the invitations. Though Romeo is a Montague, he doesn't fight with the Capulet's constantly like his cousins do. "O, the people in the street cry "Romeo", /some "Juliet", and some "Paris", and all run/ with open outcry toward our monument." (5.3.198-200) Because people know and support those characters in the book and their town.
Their parent expect Romeo and Juliet to do well, for her to be obedient and respectful, and Romeo to be quiet and good. Her parents set Juliet up for an arranged marriage and expected her to go along with it. "The Country Paris, at Saint Peters Church/ shall happily make thee a joyful bride." (3.5.199-120) And because of the families outrageous fights, the Prince had to break them up. "Montague, come you this afternoon/ to know our farther pleasure in this case, /to old Free - Town, our common judgement place." (1.1.102-104) The word "common" shows that is happens a lot that they meet. His cousins are expected to cause trouble with the Capulet family.
Romeo and Juliet is a famous story to people of forbidden love. Their families hated each other they couldn't eb seen together. "I hate the word/ as I hate hell, all Montagues,/ and thee." (1.1.71-72) So even if there was a chance for them to be together it had to be in secret. Their families would stop them from being together if either of them found out Romeo and Juliet's relationship or marriage. In the quote, Tybalt is expressing his hate for Romeo and the Montague family.
All in all, Romeo and Juliet had very little independence. Between their parents views, societies views, and family feuds, they both had to keep their love secret.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Clouded Leopard Declared Extinct in Taiwan
I recently read the non - fiction article, "Clouded Leopard Declared Extinct in Taiwan," by Douglas Main. It's about a new study about how the Clouded Leopards have now been declared extinct by Taiwan's Central News Agency. The only one left is stuffed in a museum. Even the United states have been looking for them in Taiwan with no results since 2001. There has also been 1,500 set up in the mountains of Taiwan with no results either.
I think it's really sad how a whole species of animal can become extinct. It shows how not enough precaution was shown the protect it. Oblivious all animals are important to keep safe, even a few numbers of them. There could have been a few taken into captivity a few years ago. That thought probably never occurred to zoologist because maybe they thought that that wouldn't be needed now. And that it wasn't necessary, then and now.
The authors purpose was the explain this new finding about the leopards extinction. I think it's a really interesting and sad topic. But his article was informative and wasn't bias.
I think it's really sad how a whole species of animal can become extinct. It shows how not enough precaution was shown the protect it. Oblivious all animals are important to keep safe, even a few numbers of them. There could have been a few taken into captivity a few years ago. That thought probably never occurred to zoologist because maybe they thought that that wouldn't be needed now. And that it wasn't necessary, then and now.
The authors purpose was the explain this new finding about the leopards extinction. I think it's a really interesting and sad topic. But his article was informative and wasn't bias.
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