By: Alex Caraulia
(Authors Note: This is an original poem that was inspired by the short story, “Thank You Ma’am”, written by Langston Hughes. I would like this to be graded on my creative piece goal.)
You can trust a book however you please.
You can trust me if it comes to appease.
But when you are surrounded by mangy mutts;
Will you be able to trust your guts?
How often will you cower?
How often will you climb a tower?
How often will you steal a bag?
How often will you get saved by a hag?
Who is going to wash your face?
Who will help you gain grace?
How do you know this will happen again?
How do you know; your life just might bend.
Be grateful of this woman’s soul.
She didn’t make you pay a toll.
And though you may never see her again, all you can say is;
“Thank you ma’am.”
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Society, Greed, and Death
(This is a creative writing piece on Society’s own greed and death, also how it can lead to death. I would like this to be graded on word choice.)
I stood there, waiting, watching; but for what? The glee that once flowed freely throughout my being is no longer there. Looking around I only see people with gay faces and lovely treasures of silver and gold. Silver and gold; just one of things standing between the life of a commoner, and aristocrats. But who could hold such divine power that fills our souls with greed? It is not I, for I will humbly stand by those who find no worth in money, power, and all other objects of which fills the once peaceful and love worthy man.
Society does not only judge on looks, but also on who has the most to give onto them. Those who choose to do community service are not satisfying enough to please the aristocrats’ desires of social worth. Yet those who throw a single solitary wrapper that was thrown on the ground by one of their own, as long as that person is a man of wealthy born or gains, is appraised for a great doing of good. How often will one be condemned for their filth of poverty? A better question would be, when will it end?
People have multiple ways to exclude people from the rest. It could involve terrible things from instigating to even death itself. Though poverty helps these cases, not even that can be compared to death. Suicide is often a case where one would feel that they no longer need to live or to be alive. Society can do that to people. Then you must think of what many will say if one noble is to be taken by Lord Death himself. “Oh that poor man! He was great! He had much money to be given! Who will it go to now?” Then you think of the reactions of the death of a commoner who hardly has the money to feed his wife and children? I’d rather not say, for it could become spiteful and have a drastic amount of feelings pounded by myself.
There is no life worth giving if one doesn’t see the worth. And what worth is there if there is no life? Making wishes on stars and waiting will not get you the fundamentals needed for survival; nor will it ever. Do what you must to keep yourself and your loved ones going. Then maybe you will get your wish. Society will stay the same, and it will never change. But those who choose to stand strong and make a difference will be the change that needs to happen.
I stood there, waiting, watching; but for what? The glee that once flowed freely throughout my being is no longer there. Looking around I only see people with gay faces and lovely treasures of silver and gold. Silver and gold; just one of things standing between the life of a commoner, and aristocrats. But who could hold such divine power that fills our souls with greed? It is not I, for I will humbly stand by those who find no worth in money, power, and all other objects of which fills the once peaceful and love worthy man.
Society does not only judge on looks, but also on who has the most to give onto them. Those who choose to do community service are not satisfying enough to please the aristocrats’ desires of social worth. Yet those who throw a single solitary wrapper that was thrown on the ground by one of their own, as long as that person is a man of wealthy born or gains, is appraised for a great doing of good. How often will one be condemned for their filth of poverty? A better question would be, when will it end?
People have multiple ways to exclude people from the rest. It could involve terrible things from instigating to even death itself. Though poverty helps these cases, not even that can be compared to death. Suicide is often a case where one would feel that they no longer need to live or to be alive. Society can do that to people. Then you must think of what many will say if one noble is to be taken by Lord Death himself. “Oh that poor man! He was great! He had much money to be given! Who will it go to now?” Then you think of the reactions of the death of a commoner who hardly has the money to feed his wife and children? I’d rather not say, for it could become spiteful and have a drastic amount of feelings pounded by myself.
There is no life worth giving if one doesn’t see the worth. And what worth is there if there is no life? Making wishes on stars and waiting will not get you the fundamentals needed for survival; nor will it ever. Do what you must to keep yourself and your loved ones going. Then maybe you will get your wish. Society will stay the same, and it will never change. But those who choose to stand strong and make a difference will be the change that needs to happen.
A Dead Man's Conflict By: Alex Caraulia
“Dead Man’s Path”, is a short story with juicy words and hooks that make you want to read on. This story was written by Chinua Achebe, a well educated African man who grew up mostly in Africa. His skilled writing soon led him up to his creative stories and his characters.
His first character or the main character is Michael Obi. Michael Obi is a young man who has just got promoted to become headmaster to a school in Ndume Central School. In the story, he is described as, “stoop-shouldered and looked frail. But he sometimes surprised people with sudden bursts of physical energy. In his present posture, however, all his bodily strength seemed to have retired behind his deep-set eyes, giving them an extraordinary power of penetration. He was twenty-six, but looked thirty or more. On the whole, he was not unhandsome.” The second character is the Priest. He is just described as an old man.
In the beginning, Michael is talking with his wife, Nancy, about how successful the new school will be and what his plans are to make the village more modern. As time goes on, the school has new buildings and a beautiful garden. One day a woman goes straight through a single marigold bed to open up a path. Astonished, he closed off the path with sticks and barbed wire. Three days later the Priest comes to confront Obi. After for a bit of bickering, Obi sill refuses to open up the path; in return irritates the Priest. This being the main conflict.
In the end, Obi found himself in a predicament. All of his ‘hard work’ torn to the ground and crushed. His school houses were completely demolished and his flower beds were smashed and ripped out of the ground. Everything was destroyed. After that, the school inspector came and wrote
a “nasty report” about the school and was later classified as a tribal war.
In conclusion, the school was destroyed and Michael was ashamed to let this happen. All of these actions in the story come together with the last few sentences saying this, “That day, the white Supervisor came to inspect the school and wrote a nasty report on the state of the premises but more seriously about the “tribal-war situation developing between the school and the village, arising in part from the misguided zeal of the new headmaster.” Showing that you should not get too confident in your work that you don’t worry about others as well.
His first character or the main character is Michael Obi. Michael Obi is a young man who has just got promoted to become headmaster to a school in Ndume Central School. In the story, he is described as, “stoop-shouldered and looked frail. But he sometimes surprised people with sudden bursts of physical energy. In his present posture, however, all his bodily strength seemed to have retired behind his deep-set eyes, giving them an extraordinary power of penetration. He was twenty-six, but looked thirty or more. On the whole, he was not unhandsome.” The second character is the Priest. He is just described as an old man.
In the beginning, Michael is talking with his wife, Nancy, about how successful the new school will be and what his plans are to make the village more modern. As time goes on, the school has new buildings and a beautiful garden. One day a woman goes straight through a single marigold bed to open up a path. Astonished, he closed off the path with sticks and barbed wire. Three days later the Priest comes to confront Obi. After for a bit of bickering, Obi sill refuses to open up the path; in return irritates the Priest. This being the main conflict.
In the end, Obi found himself in a predicament. All of his ‘hard work’ torn to the ground and crushed. His school houses were completely demolished and his flower beds were smashed and ripped out of the ground. Everything was destroyed. After that, the school inspector came and wrote
a “nasty report” about the school and was later classified as a tribal war.
In conclusion, the school was destroyed and Michael was ashamed to let this happen. All of these actions in the story come together with the last few sentences saying this, “That day, the white Supervisor came to inspect the school and wrote a nasty report on the state of the premises but more seriously about the “tribal-war situation developing between the school and the village, arising in part from the misguided zeal of the new headmaster.” Showing that you should not get too confident in your work that you don’t worry about others as well.
Monday, January 2, 2012
The Outsiders
The Outsiders, written by S.E. Hinton, is a fantastic book on the causes and effects on stereotyping. The main character, Ponyboy Curtis, is 14 years old and is what is called a "Greaser". A greaser is like a outsider or outcast. Hence the title, The Outsiders. All this conflict is being poked by the Soc's; standing for the Socials.
Greasers are the outcasts from society. The comb their hair back with grease and usually wear jeans, t-shirts, and jean or leather jacket. Socs are like the popular rich kids. They wear fancy outfits. When Johnny and Ponyboy are walking in the park, Bob and his gang 'jump' them. Bob was drowning Ponyboy in the fountain so Johnny stabbed him. Now they are on the run from the cops.
While hiding, their hiding place caught on fire with kids in it. Johnny and Ponyboy went in to save them and they all went to the hospital afterwards. Then Johnny died from burns and Dally died to be with Johnny. All ending with Johnny's powerful letter to Ponyboy.
Greasers are the outcasts from society. The comb their hair back with grease and usually wear jeans, t-shirts, and jean or leather jacket. Socs are like the popular rich kids. They wear fancy outfits. When Johnny and Ponyboy are walking in the park, Bob and his gang 'jump' them. Bob was drowning Ponyboy in the fountain so Johnny stabbed him. Now they are on the run from the cops.
While hiding, their hiding place caught on fire with kids in it. Johnny and Ponyboy went in to save them and they all went to the hospital afterwards. Then Johnny died from burns and Dally died to be with Johnny. All ending with Johnny's powerful letter to Ponyboy.
Predict Me!
Fruits Basket is an anime/manga series written by Natsuki Takaya. I am currently on book nine and thus far in the book, Tohru Honda, has met eleven members of the zodiac. I wonder what will happen next.
I think that Tohru will meet all of the members of the zodiac soon. Then Tohru and Yuki, will get together to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Because the head of the family, Akito, doesn't like people who aren't part of the zodiac be together with one who is; Yuki and Akito will have a fight. What will Tohru do?
Since Tohru doesn't like fighting, she will try to stop this argument. Then Akito will see the good in Tohru and how she might be aable to break the curse. So he will allow Yuki and Tohru to be together. After this series of trifling experiences, the series will end with a sweet, "Happily ever after!" But to find this out I will have to read the rest of the series.
Afterwards, Tohru and Yuki will get married and have a happy life. Just like how Cinderella had a happy life with Prince Eric! It will be like a traditional fantasy, love story. I wonder how it will end!
I think that Tohru will meet all of the members of the zodiac soon. Then Tohru and Yuki, will get together to be boyfriend and girlfriend. Because the head of the family, Akito, doesn't like people who aren't part of the zodiac be together with one who is; Yuki and Akito will have a fight. What will Tohru do?
Since Tohru doesn't like fighting, she will try to stop this argument. Then Akito will see the good in Tohru and how she might be aable to break the curse. So he will allow Yuki and Tohru to be together. After this series of trifling experiences, the series will end with a sweet, "Happily ever after!" But to find this out I will have to read the rest of the series.
Afterwards, Tohru and Yuki will get married and have a happy life. Just like how Cinderella had a happy life with Prince Eric! It will be like a traditional fantasy, love story. I wonder how it will end!
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