It has become common today that people of all ages go through mental changes, that transforms them into the person that they will become. This is seen in the historical fiction novel by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, when the whole Watson family decides to visit Alabama. The two dynamic characters in the book, Kenny and Byron, transform after arriving in Birmingham. Kenny Watson’s transformation (middle child) was so important because it was what exposed him to how reality was like in the 1960’s, such as the Civil Rights Movement against segregation. In this scene, Kenny is confused about why people would kill little kids that were in a church.
In the novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963, we learn about a weird family from Flint, Michigan. Byron is the older brother, who was not a good person when we meet him, but by the end of the book he changes becomes a better person. The story starts in their home in Michigan, but follows them on their trip to Alabama to visit their grandma. The Watson family has 2 sons and 1 daughter, Joetta.
What a loving family. In the Watsons go to Birmingham-1963, Christopher Paul Curtis, the author shows us the good relationship between the family by the characters actions, words, and feelings. The Watson have a good relationship between each other. First, the author shows The good relationship between the family with the characters action. I know this when Byron pulls Kenny out of the water.
The book The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 is a very interesting, fun book. In the book, there are many different themes. One of the themes is that your family can help you through tough times and problems, and they always have your back. There are many details that help support that theme.
In the poem Heritage by Linda Hogan, Hogan uses the tone of the speaker to demonstrate the shame and hatred she has toward her family, but also her desire to learn about her family’s original heritage. The speaker describes each family member and how they represent their heritage. When describing each member, the speaker’s tone changes based on how she feels about them. The reader can identify the tone by Hogan’s word choices and the positive and negative outlooks on each member of the family.
Baldwin incorporates talk of family to invite the audience to feel his pain, as it is well-known that parents will do anything for their precious children. He pulls on the heartstrings of the audience in the most methodical of ways to keep them in favor of his plea. With pathos, he is able to evoke great emotion amongst the audience and shift their resentful attitudes to those with more regard for the African American
Burke explores the importance of Family, communicating to readers the underlying idea that Family bonds are resilient and can provide crucial support during times of transition and adversity. Readers witness the profound impact that Gran, Brendan and each other have on the Brennan family's transition to life in Coghill. Not only do they play a vital role in physically relocating the family to Gran's house in Coghill, but they also provide invaluable emotional support and resilience as the family copes with the aftermath of the tragedy. Techniques supporting the idea of the families positive impact include Repetition“we were a team” A team of brennans” the continual phrase of “we” reinforces the idea that family members support and rely on each other, working together to overcome challenges and navigate life's ups and downs, In comparison during times of adversity Tom for instance finds solace and comfort in the arms of his mother, “in Mum's arms.
Family Bonding Would the world be different if we didn't have our family's love? This can be see in the historical fiction novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis when the Watsons travel to Birmingham to visit their Grandma Sands. During this road trip the family spends time together in their family car, the Brown Bomber. The author uses symbolism to convey the message that family fights, but in the end you know that you love each other.
In Rot & Ruin, the author uses the theme of family being important. Here is a example of the theme from the book “He barely liked his family-and by family he meant his older brother. Tom.” The conflict is that Benny and Tom do not have a good relationship and have grudges against each other. If you hold grudges against your family or do not have a good relationship with your family, you will have no one to fall back on and you will be by yourself.
What’s With the Watsons? Many people assume that when death comes it can be very scary. This is evident in the historical fiction novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963, by Christopher Paul when see the Wool Pooh and the bombing at the church. When the Watsons are in Birmingham, Kenny sees the Wool Pooh that almost kills him and that the bombing at church was scary and close to death.
Family comes in various forms, and they determine our character as well as the way we see the world. But, indeed, families are complex and there are a lot of connections that aren’t so simple. In James Hurst's story of “The Scarlet Ibis,” it shows us the powers of the family and how those complexities will not only change our sense of being but will also influence how we think and act. In “The Scarlet Ibis,” James Hurst explores the nature of brotherhood and its resulting cruelty. It allows pride and shame to dominate our choices.
Bare feet, empty house, bloody paths, hungry children, wounded men, crying women. This is what was seen walking through the streets and paths of Southern Sudan in the late 1900’s as well as Virginia in the late 1800’s. A family is much more than the blood running in your veins and the name on your birth certificate. Family are people you love and trust more than life itself. In A Long Walk To Water by Linda Sue Park and Shades of Gray by Carolyn Reeder, William Page and Salva Dut’s initial feelings of family were shifted, causing them to believe family was anyone you love and trust dearly, after life experiences such as loss and seclusion.
Family is not an important thing. It’s everything. In the whole world, there are many different types of family. The broken ones, the strange ones, the chaotic ones, and the normal ones. In the novel Walk Two Moons, published in 1994, written by Sharon Creech, there are some families, and all of them are different.
“Family” is a very important symbol for the Mckinley’s. Hutchinson talks about the symbolic interaction theory, and as humans interact with each other they attach meanings to symbols in their lives. In the case of the Mckinley family, “Family” is very important to them because it drives their behavior. Bethany, Stanley, Ruth and Marcia hold a strong relationship with each other and even though their external world seems to be falling apart, their sense of self is strong because they provide for their family through love and support. Stanley despite finding work is a great caretaker for his mother.
In the future I would like to work in the ICT sector. I chose this field because I have a high level of interest in ICT. I only took up ICT for A-level and I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. My main choice for a BA Liberal Arts course is business studies. Although I do not study business studies in school, I have a keen interest in current affairs regarding religion, politics and business.
