Behind the Blue and Gray BY:Aayush Agrawal In the book,Behind the Blue and Gray, Delia Ray claims that life during the war was gruesomely difficult. Fighting and surviving was a lethal occupation. It didn’t matter what side you were on. Ray describes that some struggles during the war were camp life, rations of food, medical treatment, nature, worries about family, punishments, and life after the war. The book provides evidence to a soldiers hardships.
Abbey Conner, her brother Austin Conner, and their parents John and Ginny McGowan, took a trip to Iberostar Paraiso del Mar, Mexico. Abbey was twenty years old, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she had just completed her first semester of her junior year. Abbey planned to major in business, with a concentration in human resources. Austin was twenty-two years old and had one semester left to complete at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The same day they arrived at the resort, the family went to the pool and had a few drinks.
If The Fair Gwen had not judged Max Freak and Max would not have become friends. On page 20 the narrator states, “... she’s scared of me” (Philbrick 20). This shows that The Fair Gwen is scared of Max because of his demeanor. However if The Fair Gwen had not judged Max, she would not have felt bad about judging him by his size, she would not have invited Max over to dinner to apologize about her behavior.
In the memoir “Night by Ellie Wiesel '' Madame Schachter foreshadowed what would happen in the future. There are many literary devices used in chapter 2 but only some of them are the main points. At the beginning when she starts screaming they treat her like she's ill and she will stop but then it states . “We had forgotten Mrs. Schachter's existence and suddenly there was a terrible scream Jews look! Look at the fire Look at the flames and as the train stopped this time we saw flames rising from a tall chimney into a black sky” ( Wiesel 28).
In today's society a countless amount of intelligent young adults throw away their talent by making short sided decisions, or partaking in harmful habits. Some claim the dilemma on modern media glamorizing such bad habits. Others asseverate that the people around them are to blame. None the less Gwendolyn Brooks expresses these concerns in an almost morbid fashion with her powerful poem "We Real Cool" which conveys a cautionary theme that those who chose to live fast paced lives filled with so called "cool" choices tend to live short lives. Her use of rhythm, dialect, and word choice presents the almost unnerving theme in an incredibly haunting way .
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton tells the tale of a man named Ethan Frome, his wife, Zeena Frome, and his secret lover, Mattie Silver. Ethan finds himself conflicted over his new-found infatuation with Mattie. The story proceeds on with the struggle between Ethan, Mattie, and Zeena. The introduction of Wharton’s New England by Barbara White discusses how the wintery setting of New England makes the setting more isolated and adds despair. The excerpt also gives insight into how the wintery setting helped to form the story of the book.
As I was, reading the excerpt of Night by Ellie Wiesel, I would begin to express empathy towards the author as he had to struggle through various unsanitary, horrendous places. Throughout these areas the narrator explains how his human rights and basic needs are stripped away. According to Humanitarian Coalitions site “The essential humanitarian needs are food, shelter, non-shelter food items,water,sanitation and hygiene promotion.” Lines 17-20, demonstrate how each prisoner had their essential rights taken away “ Buna was a real hell then. There was no water, no blankets, less soup and bread.
Jason was strong. I wasn’t sure how he got that way. Maybe because he had to handle everything by himself, but that wouldn’t make sense. He never learned how to be strong. He just was.
How effectively do the prescribed poems use language forms and feature to convey images of the Australian landscape? The beauty and significance of an Australian landscape is successfully conveyed in the poems through a variety of language forms and features. My Country by Dorothea Mackellar and Red by W.Les Russell are the medium through which poets express their feelings and love towards Australia. The poem Red by W.Les Russell reflects the Australian Indigenous spiritual, physical, social and cultural connection to Australia through flora, fauna and land.
Edith Wilson may have acted as Woodrow Wilson's advisor, but she was still the First Lady who led important steps in preparing for World War I. The First Lady was not exceptionally social, preferring not to host parties or any other social events that were traditionally hosted by the woman of this title (“Miller Center of Public Affairs”). Although she failed in this aspect, Edith began specialized days in an effort to ration the items for the war effort. These included “Meatless Mondays” and “Wheatless Wednesdays” that were days of the week when these foods went uneaten by the citizens of the United States (“Miller Center of Public Affairs”). She even led days when gasoline was to be conserved.
ackground: Antwone Fisher was born on August 3, 1959 in a correctional facility home for young women in Ohio. Antwone does not know the reason of his mother, Eva Mae Fisher’s incarceration. Antwones father was twenty-three year old Edward Elkins, who was shot and killed two months before his birth. After his birth, Antwone was sent to an orphanage by state social services. Antwones mother never came to see or claim him after her release from her incarceration.
Medieval literature shows the change of heroes throughout centuries. For the English medieval times, two story’s heroes stand out: Le Morte d'Arthur’s Lancelot and Beowulf’s Beowulf. Lancelot, the patient, humble, and chivalrous knight, is contrasted by Beowulf, a boastful, proud, and rowdy viking. It clearly shows how stories have changed in their depiction of protagonists. Both Beowulf and Lancelot are great warriors and leaders but that is where their similarities end.
Years and years ago, many qualities could be found in warriors that are still prevalent today both in the present and past world. In “Mulan”, Fa Mulan from China is a very courageous woman. Defending her people and ,ultimately, saving her people despite the fact that she is a woman and could be killed if her secret were ever found out. Chris Mintz, a former 30 year old Army infantryman, threw himself into harms way, taking seven bullets, and surviving the encounter. Beowulf, from Scandinavia, held a great deal of pride without too much arrogance.
Failure is an inevitable part of life, one cannot be successful in everything they partake in. Teenagers are prone to failure due to inexperience and immaturity. There have been several moments in my life where I was less than perfect. Those moments are not what define me, but how I respond to these challenges that strengthens my character. I am a firm believer that an individual has not failed until one has given up, because when someone relinquishes their drive they stop moving forward.
The knight from the Canterbury Tales is considered the protagonist as he serves as an honorable servant to the king. Beowulf and The Knight both compare through their loyalty and humbleness. Beowulf is considered as a protagonist as he embodies strength and courage while defeating the evil of Grendel, Grendel's Mother and the dragon. He is reluctant to back down from battle, just so he can save the people from evil. He signifies the true heroic character
