Author's note: In the book The City of Ember to explain the differences between these to characters.
It is simply amazing how two people can be so different yet so much alike. The characters in the book The City of Ember, by Jeanne Duprau are wonderful examples of that. Doon and Lina-the main characters in this book- are just that. Though their dreams and adventurous attitudes Doon and Lina are truly one of the same.
Just one of the many examples of Doon and Lina being similar is the ambitious attitudes they both share not only do they fight to save their city they found out the mayor is hiding a deep secret. Fighting against the mayor is tricky in itself but they have to find clues and figure them out all in private they cant tell a single soul.
Another way they are similar is their dying fear. If they got caught they would be in so much trouble because the mayor would figure out that they know his deep secret. They have t overcome going through doors or paths ways that they don’t know what’s in or on them.
Although they are the same in some ways they are different in others. Like Doon is more into the action. Lina on the other hand wants to just fix it and leave it. Doon just wants to see what’s on the other side. Lina is curious but doesn't know what to do.
In conclusion the story The City of Ember shows different but similar ways two completely different people can be so mush alike. Although I only named three there is so many more ways in this book.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Chnage Is Always a Good Thing
Author's note: this 5 paragraph essay is about how the main character in the short story Thank You Ma'am changes throughout the story.
There she was minding her own business walking home on a dark, dark night when all of a sudden—snap—it happened. The strap on her purse brakes off and the boy falls to the ground with a loud thud. In the short story “Thank you, Ma’am” a boy named Roger starts to find out that sometimes the best thing you can do is ask.
In the beginning Rodger was a rough, tough guy that really didn’t have a good family life. I feel like he could have been abused maybe not like hitting or punching but he seemed not well fed or that fact his face was very dirty he probably doesn’t get taken care of that well. His life doesn’t seem all quite perfect back at his household.
As time goes on he still is questioning this lady he tries to rob. As she beat him up, then dragged him off to her house you could just imagine what was going threw his head. The change of him becoming a rough guy to a guy that understands that the best thing you could do is ask really starts to take place toward the middle of this short story.
As this night goes on he realizes that she wasn’t only cleaning him up and taking care of him but she was teaching him a lesson. Although it doesn’t tell you specifically that she taught him a lesson you can still tell it threw the words of this book. So what do you think the lesson was here? I thought it was that he didn’t need to try and steal her purse.
In conclusion he changes for the good instead of bad. Although he never saw this lady again, they parted with goodbyes. She eventually gave him money for the shoes he wanted in the beginning. Just like the main character Rodger you know sometimes the best thing you can do is ask.
There she was minding her own business walking home on a dark, dark night when all of a sudden—snap—it happened. The strap on her purse brakes off and the boy falls to the ground with a loud thud. In the short story “Thank you, Ma’am” a boy named Roger starts to find out that sometimes the best thing you can do is ask.
In the beginning Rodger was a rough, tough guy that really didn’t have a good family life. I feel like he could have been abused maybe not like hitting or punching but he seemed not well fed or that fact his face was very dirty he probably doesn’t get taken care of that well. His life doesn’t seem all quite perfect back at his household.
As time goes on he still is questioning this lady he tries to rob. As she beat him up, then dragged him off to her house you could just imagine what was going threw his head. The change of him becoming a rough guy to a guy that understands that the best thing you could do is ask really starts to take place toward the middle of this short story.
As this night goes on he realizes that she wasn’t only cleaning him up and taking care of him but she was teaching him a lesson. Although it doesn’t tell you specifically that she taught him a lesson you can still tell it threw the words of this book. So what do you think the lesson was here? I thought it was that he didn’t need to try and steal her purse.
In conclusion he changes for the good instead of bad. Although he never saw this lady again, they parted with goodbyes. She eventually gave him money for the shoes he wanted in the beginning. Just like the main character Rodger you know sometimes the best thing you can do is ask.
Friday, February 10, 2012
A Quote is Never a Quote if it Doesn't Mean a Thing
Author's Note: This piece is about a quote that was in our story "The City Of Ember"
Every time I see the quote “The main thing is, pay attention. Pay close attention to everything, everything you see. Notice what no one else notices, and you’ll know what no one else knows. What you get is what you get. What you do with what you get, that’s more the point.” It really caught my eye when I was reading because it had so much passion in just a few sentences.
One reason I feel like this quote has a very powerful meaning is because if you don’t pay attention you could miss something really big that could help you along the way of your journey of life or anything for that matter.
Second reason is even if you’re not really on a journey or trying to find something it’s still a great quote because it’s true! If you actually listen to a teacher or your parents you’ll figure out that they are really smart and know what they are talking about.
Every time I see the quote “The main thing is, pay attention. Pay close attention to everything, everything you see. Notice what no one else notices, and you’ll know what no one else knows. What you get is what you get. What you do with what you get, that’s more the point.” It really caught my eye when I was reading because it had so much passion in just a few sentences.
One reason I feel like this quote has a very powerful meaning is because if you don’t pay attention you could miss something really big that could help you along the way of your journey of life or anything for that matter.
Second reason is even if you’re not really on a journey or trying to find something it’s still a great quote because it’s true! If you actually listen to a teacher or your parents you’ll figure out that they are really smart and know what they are talking about.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The City Unknown
Author's note: This short speech is about the main conflict in The City Of Ember.
As the government runs The City of Ember they don’t realize bigger things are going on. The main conflict is that the main character Lina
is trying to save this city that no one knows about. It’s losing power so as she tries to fix this the government isn’t forcing her to work as a job messenger she still has to.
One way I feel like this could be resolved is the government pays more attention to the problems around them then controlling the people. Although some times control is good if it’s causing you not to see bigger problems. Then I would think you would want to know if your city is being destroyed.
The second way I feel like this could be resolved is if the main character teams up with the government and convinces them to fix it. Although that might not work she could go against the government and try to fix it herself or maybe a little help from her friends.
This conflict would be person vs. society because the main characters are going against the government to try to save this secret city. Although the government should be fixing it themselves they ate to busy running this city. Even though I feel like this should be resolved by the government It probably wouldn’t be as good as it is now.
As the government runs The City of Ember they don’t realize bigger things are going on. The main conflict is that the main character Lina
is trying to save this city that no one knows about. It’s losing power so as she tries to fix this the government isn’t forcing her to work as a job messenger she still has to.
One way I feel like this could be resolved is the government pays more attention to the problems around them then controlling the people. Although some times control is good if it’s causing you not to see bigger problems. Then I would think you would want to know if your city is being destroyed.
The second way I feel like this could be resolved is if the main character teams up with the government and convinces them to fix it. Although that might not work she could go against the government and try to fix it herself or maybe a little help from her friends.
This conflict would be person vs. society because the main characters are going against the government to try to save this secret city. Although the government should be fixing it themselves they ate to busy running this city. Even though I feel like this should be resolved by the government It probably wouldn’t be as good as it is now.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Lesson on leavin'
Author’s Note: This poem is about when I went around my future high school as a shadow. At the time I didn’t know that the high school was the high school I was going to but ever since then I now know where I’m going.
As a walk down the halls
I thought I was so small
Next to all these upper class men
The person I shadow says it's ok
And that day
Was the best day
the changed my life
For the good and the bad
I'm hurting my friends
But gaining new ones
I'm sorry for hurting you
I had to choose the best for me
But never forget that I love thee
As a walk down the halls
I thought I was so small
Next to all these upper class men
The person I shadow says it's ok
And that day
Was the best day
the changed my life
For the good and the bad
I'm hurting my friends
But gaining new ones
I'm sorry for hurting you
I had to choose the best for me
But never forget that I love thee
Thursday, January 19, 2012
A Stolen Life
Author's Note: This is my book ad about A Stolen Life
In the breathtaking book about a young girl who was forced to live in the control of a serial rapist. Although she survived the terrible memories all came back as she was writing this book.
254 Pages
Genre: Biography
I recommend this book for older people because its detailed description and other words in this book.
In the breathtaking book about a young girl who was forced to live in the control of a serial rapist. Although she survived the terrible memories all came back as she was writing this book.
254 Pages
Genre: Biography
I recommend this book for older people because its detailed description and other words in this book.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Holding on to the Past Destroying the Present Changing the Future
Author’s Note: This is a retelling of the story, Dead Men’s Path.
Although many people think that a person can change, sometimes they never really do. In the short story Dead Men’s Path the main character Michael Obi recently got a new job as the headmaster at a very small school. This school is a lot smaller than the average modern-day school now.
Unfortunately, this school had a small path heading to the town’s cemetery. Michael Obi didn’t like the idea of the path there even though it had been there longer than his father had. He still didn’t like the idea of it there. He decided to do something about it, and he would tell anyone who would listen.
The villagers didn’t like that idea of him getting rid of it. Michael put up barbed wire so they couldn’t use it. This fight had gone on long enough. So finally the villagers just cracked. They destroyed the plants around the path and part of the school.
Although many people think that a person can change, sometimes they never really do. In the short story Dead Men’s Path the main character Michael Obi recently got a new job as the headmaster at a very small school. This school is a lot smaller than the average modern-day school now.
Unfortunately, this school had a small path heading to the town’s cemetery. Michael Obi didn’t like the idea of the path there even though it had been there longer than his father had. He still didn’t like the idea of it there. He decided to do something about it, and he would tell anyone who would listen.
The villagers didn’t like that idea of him getting rid of it. Michael put up barbed wire so they couldn’t use it. This fight had gone on long enough. So finally the villagers just cracked. They destroyed the plants around the path and part of the school.
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