History has a tendency to be biased. Always told from the apparent side of the ‘good’. From the British being the bad guys in the Revolutionary War, to the idea, that terrorism raised because of the War in Iraq, the media, as well as other sources, tends to be biased towards the side that we, as humans, are more likely to be able to relate with. However, the untold side of the story is always the one with more facts, and it is the one that is truly the key to figure out motive. The book, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, written by James Swanson is one, such text that reports how the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, created his plan and the manhunt that followed.
Most people know the story of how President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theater. He was shot in the head by the now infamous, John Wilkes Booth, who then fled the theater, riding a horse south into the former confederate states. He was eventually found and shot, ending a long search. Most people, however, don’t realize how badly he wanted to commit the act. The most important theme in James Swanson’s Chasing Lincoln’s Killer, is that by having extremely strong feelings or very fond beliefs towards a cause, you may end up doing something risky or even insane just to support that cause; which he proves to have been relevant even in the mid-1800’s.
In Chapter 9-14 Holden Caulfield leaves Penecy Prep and heads to New York City. Where he will stay for a couple days before winter vacation starts and he will head home. Delaying breaking the news to his family he got kicked out of school for as long as possible. These chapters are where Holden’s loneliness becomes abundantly clear. The reader is subjected to many long rants by Holden about the company he wants, though he attempts to settle several times.
Have you ever been accused of something you didn't do? The theme for Holes is growing up because Stanly shows responsibility for his friends actions, and is innocent of stealing Clyde Livingstons shoes. The reason i think that this is the theme is because Stanly is still young enough to learn from his mistake. Body:
The biggest change he endures is the change in power. That before he entered this whole new world, he was an equal, he was known to be the smart guy, he wasn’t the minority. Going to the new school,
Everyone has been through a significant change in their life. At some point in everyone's lives, they grow, sometimes from goofy to mature or sad to happy. Sometimes it makes people's life either better or worse but for Edver in Forest World by Margarita Engle, it was a long process to get to the point where he could finally be happy. This essay will argue when placed somewhere new it can change someone into a different person. In Edvers case he was transformed by his travels to Cuba.
He becomes more confident and secure with himself because he meets new people and sees a lot of similarities between them and himself. He also sees different perspectives throughout the world by getting out of Nebraska. In the beginning of the novel when the roof collapses during the snowstorm and many pigs die, Claude is very upset and blames himself for not replacing the roof the previous year. By going away though, he has many different people to compare himself to (as stated above) and that makes him feel better about himself. He sees traits in these young people that are reflective of the person he used to be.
1. DIVIDED COMMUNITIES: Ponyboy stands in the middle of two major conflicts: the conflict between the Socs and greasers, and the conflict between Ponyboy and Darry within the Curtis family. In the gang conflict, the novel shows how the two groups focus on their differences—they dress differently, socialize differently, and hang out with different girls—and how this focus on superficial differences leads to hate and violence. Yet the novel also shows how the two groups depend on their conflict in order to continue to exist.
There is a sentimental value that is attached to every families’ collection of heirlooms and keepsakes. No matter how long these items remain in storage or are hidden away; their representation always stays the same, they keep people connected to their family roots. Author John Updike’s short story, “The Brown Chest” uses symbolism and imagery and sensory writing to focus on the idea that family memories never fade away and material things can maintain a deeper meaning no matter what they endure. John Updike appeals to the reader’s senses to allow them to connect with what is occurring in the story on a more profound level. He begins the story by writing from the main character’s childhood perspective.
Have you ever heard of the book holes someway about to boys with a great friendship that will risk anything for eachother? Camp Green Lake is a camp for bad boys were boys dig holes for consequences but ironically nothing green and there is no lake. Stanley changes throughout the story because of his friendship with Zero. Before his time at Camp Green Lake and at the beginning of his time there he was looked down upon by the other boys. ¨He stayed in the tent to write the letter so Squid and the others wouldn't make fun of him for writing to his mother¨.(Sacher 81)
“The truth was, he didn’t especially like himself. He liked himself now. ”(186 Sacher) This quote shows there has been significant change in Stanley. Partly through the influence of Zero’s friendship and partly from Stanley’s growth as a person, over the course of the book Stanley changes from a weak person to a strong person.
Throughout the novel Stanley had quite a few major and minor changes. He transforms significantly. Through the course of the story, he goes from weak and alone, to strong, and extroverted. Stanley was fairly soft when he first arrived to Camp Green Lake. “ He tried to jam it into the earth, but the blade banged against the ground and bounced off without making a dent.”
Again, as Stanley becomes stronger mentally/physically, “His strength came from somewhere deep inside himself, and also seemed to come from the outside as well,” (Louis Sachar 170). Although he felt weak externally, he challenged himself mentally, knowing he had to keep going for not only Zero, but for his own sake. His boldness starts to shine through his weakness, as he
Zero becomes the first friend of Stanley because of how Stanley came to rescue Zero, “Stanley gave Zero a thumbs up” (Sachar 220). Obviously, Zero becomes a friend of Stanley because Stanley totally never give a thumbs up to Derrick Dunne because of the relation between him and Stanley. Stanley gets great strength, emotionally and physically, “ He stood up lifting Zero” (170). The fact that Stanley carried Zero when he passed out, makes everyone awestruck and even himself. He soon just accepts that he stole the shoes until,, “ Zero’s confession seemed to bring him relief” (175).
More than anything Stanley hated digging, but had to dig, he was forced to dig big 5ft holes everyday. And stanley still has 15 long months of digging ahead of him. But...maybe he didn't . “The shovel felt heavy in stanley's fleshy hands”(sachar pg 26). Stanley had to take ambition and keep digging even though he did not want to.
