Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Katniss's Archetype Road
Katniss is many things, that still fit perfectly balanced into one person . That's why readers love her so much.
For example, one of the archetypes that she is, is "The Shy One". She is the type that always keeps to herself. She also can be considered a "Lover" because she always puts her little sister Prim, fist. She also is the "Wide-eyed Innocent Hero" as well as the "mother figure because she took over responsibility when her mother became ill and couldn't take care of the family. So then Katniss did. And last, and most obvious, a "Warrior" and/or "Feminist"; it's obvious that she can fight and kick butt.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
"Tuck Everlasting" Book Responce
“Tuck Everlasting” by Natalie Babbitt is one of the most
beloved American novels. It’s a story about a young girl named Winnie. She was
tired of her old life and left home to find adventure. As she wondered around
in the woods she met a boy named Jesse Tuck, who seemed normal. But to her surprise
he and his family are immortal. As the story progresses and Winnie gets to know
Jesse’s family, she also changes. As Winnie finally breaks free from her boring
and strict life, and then gets to know the Tucks, she learns to face the
consequences and sacrifices to protect them.
For example, in the beginning of the book, Winnie was tired
of being constantly looked over and just wanted to venture. As she left she
never realized what she did was selfish. She left her family behind in grief.
But throughout the story she gets to know the Tucks, and as trouble comes along
she does protect them. So this leads me to the conclusion that the Tucks
affected her (positively). So as she scarifies, she must of realized that her
family loves her, and that she must sacrifice for them, because she returned
home at the end.
All in all, in most books the main character has a change of
mind, behavior, or look. In this case Winnie has changed into a more considerate,
caring person. I think our teenage years are our realistic change of mind into
great and successful adults we one day will become.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Summer Reading Book Responce
“52 Reasons to Hate my Father” by Jessica Brody is
about the story of a bratty, rich, 18- year old girl, who has to suffer the
consequences of her actions. (Or so she thinks.)
Lexington Larrabee is the youngest daughter of the
CEO from the multi-billion dollar company, “Larrabee Media”. Her dad, Mr.
Larrabee, had never shown up to any important events that mattered to Lexi. Like her
birthday, prom, graduation, etc. Despite these hardships, Lexi doesn’t seem to
care. The only thing that has any meaning to her including her father, is the
twenty-five million dollar check she will be receiving on her eighteenth
birthday. (As her trust-fund). But her father has different plans, while Lexi
has constantly been drinking and partying with friends, her father worried. He has been keeping a secret from all his 4 children, that
their mother, (his wife) was an alcoholic. She got into a car accident, which
led to her death, (when Lexi as only 2.) Mr. Larrabee was
concerned and decided to have a plan for Lexi over a one year time spread. She
had to complete 52 low-paid jobs to receive her trust fund. Obviously Lexi was
angry but she gave in. Towards the end of the book she realizes, that her
father set those specific jobs up for her, because each one was 52
millionaire’s first job. He wanted her to become successful. When I finished
the book, I realized, sometimes the way you see things aren’t always the way
they really are. For example, Mr. Larrabee’s plan for Lexi; she saw it as his
joy of torturing her, when really he didn’t want to loose like he did his wife.
Not only that, he also wanted her to be successful. I really enjoyed this book,
it did touch my heart, and made me realize that, my parents, my teachers, and
other important people in my life want what is the best for me.
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