You should always make the choice that feels right to you. When you make decisions you should trust your instincts. Eli the main character from, The Compound, written by S.A. Bodeen, did this well. He knew his dad was trying to hide something from him. When he started finding clues in his dad´s office, he started to realize his dad has been keeping secrets from his own family for the last six years while they were in the compound.…
The Big Muddy It is the longest river in all of North America and the fourth longest in the World. It runs through a total of 31 different states and 2 Canadian provinces. The river has served as a main route of transportation and trade throughout the history of the U.S. as well as a border and a communication route. I’ve been to the Mississippi in Minnesota and Missouri and it is a big, muddy, slow moving river with about as much history as a river can have. Now in the book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which is one of the greatest pieces of text in all of American literature, ever!…
the boy hissed as he passed... Rameck had had enough. He made a fist and punch Meatball in the stomach. "Don't you be talking about my mama!"…
As a rule, what surrounds a character in a book, either a different culture, or geography, tends to change their moral principles. Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, is a perfect example of how even though someone has everything they need, they can end up doing insane things. Mccandless, the main character, is affected by extreme environmental surroundings, because his thinking shifts from being brave to feeling morally guilty . Cristopher, used to have all he wished, but because of his solipsistic personality, this wasn't enough.…
Conflict Adds Character Did you know that the book Abercrombie Trail was written to inform readers about a historical event? Abercrombie Trail is about an emerging adult named Evan taking a big step in his life. He travels to America to start a new life. He ends up getting in the middle of a war, the Sioux Uprising.…
Charles Dickens, the author of A Tale of Two Cities, shows a pitiful attitude towards his character Sydney Carton, and uses pathetic fallacy and juxtaposition to demonstrate this. At first sight, Sydney Carton was intended to be an insolent alcoholic and brilliant lawyer who was appropriately nicknamed “the jackal” because of how he gets no recognition whenever he wins court cases. Carton’s irresponsible habits are exemplified when he drinks excessively after he helps save Charles Darnay from imminent execution, demonstrating his lack of concern for anything other than a stock of wine. He is a man who describes himself as a “man who died young”.…
Character Analysis of Eadlyn Schreave Eadlyn Schreave, a character in Kira Cass’ The Heir, the fourth book of The Selection series, is a strong woman who is trying to prove her worth as a leader. Eadlyn is going to become the first female ruler in the kingdom of Illea, and her kingdom is currently in turmoil because the caste system that was in place was recently dissolved. Eadlyn is willing to do what’s best for her country, even if it interferes with her own happiness. When her parents suggested that she should keep the country entertained by holding a competition for her hand, she wasn’t happy, but she agreed and said, “I give you my word.…
Mate realized before she went to prison, that joining the rebellion could take away her bliss, but she still gave up her joy for others. “What matters is the quality of a person. What someone is inside themselves,” (230). Even while Mate is in prison, she doesn’t lose herself to the fear that lies within everyone. Her kindness is valued among everyone, and Mate tries to keep her sanity for those around her who mentally breakdown and need moral support.…
"From rags to riches" is a frequently used term describing someone who started in a poor situation and became someone who performs meaningful actions. Doing good deeds, or being a good person, wouldn't be as difficult for a person who started with money, food and a good home. However, it becomes a different story when drugs, alcohol, violence, and poverty are thrown into the mix. Sydney Carton, one of the main characters in A Tale of Two Cities, and Mark Wahlberg, a present day actor, both went "from rags to riches". Sydney lived life without meaning and drank liquor frequently.…
On the other hand, if Cimorene hadn’t fled, her life would have already been established for her and she would be happy and carefree. All of Cimorene’ childhood, she was provided with a huge castle, fancy classes, and a perfect life set for her. Although she had what every girl would want, she was indifferent about all the things that were expected of her. All Cimorene did was act petty and not obtain the great life she was bound to have. Her parents and sisters did not expect her to be perfect and the same as them, but they did the best they could to furnish her with all of the needs of being royalty.…
A Not-So-Silver Lining The stigma of mental illness is as follows: crazy eyes, a lot of violence, mood swings every two seconds, and not a lot of friends and family to help. But, there are multiple factors and explanations for why a person is the way they are, and why they developed the mental illness that they did. Pat Solitano, a middle-aged white man with a lot of great qualities, was a happy-go-lucky kind of guy. He had a wife, a great job as a high school history teacher, and was living comfortably in the middle class.…
Charles Dickens uses several devices in his writing in order to move his tale forward. These include the use of doubles, different themes, and complex characters. These also help with the setting, tone, visualization, and motives throughout the novel. Dickens uses characters whose appearances and experiences are paralleled to show contrast in their character and lifestyles.…
Caricature is a description of a person or even an object in which certain characteristics are exaggerated. Caricature is used quite often by Charles Dickens in A Tale of Two Cities. Many say that Charles Dickens created characters that are “flat” or one dimensional when using carituature in his writings such as in A Tale of Two Cities. Many say when Charles Dickens uses caricature, it leads to his characters being meaningless. The characters that he describes turns out to be “flat” or one dimensional instead of being “round”.…
Hope, rebirth, and sacrifice are all natural born instincts of a human being. All people hope for the things they want, including renewal or rebirth, and sacrifice part of their lives for the ones they love. These instincts enable people to stay alive and live happy lives. In A Tale of Two Cities, the author, Charles Dickens reveals this truth that the spiritual lives of all people depend upon the hope of rebirth or renewal through the events of Charles Darnay sacrificing his dignity when renouncing his aristocracy in order to live a normal life free of corruption, Dr. Manette risking his life in the hopes of freeing Darnay from prison the first time, and Sydney Carton sacrificing his life to enable Darnay to walk away free.…
The characters in a Tale of Two Cities by, Charles Dickens have the capability to choose their own fate, through the actions they do throughout the novel. They control a major part of their own lives, but they are still easily influenced by their surroundings. There are some situations in which they must succumb to their pre-determined destinies and must accept their fate. Forces around them play an immense part in making them choose a particular decision, which leads them to a variety of distinctive outcomes in their lives. One decision made by a character can cause a chain reaction that causes every other character’s fate for be altered forever.…