Thank You Ma'am

Author's Note: This is my Thank You Ma'am Theme Analysis essay.

In this short story, called Thank You Ma'am( by Langston Hughes), the theme/ theme's would be Life Struggles, Survival, Struggling for Hope, and Longing for Family.

Rodger tries to steal Mrs. Jones money to have some support for food, and supplies,  but also because he wants a new pair of Blue Swayed Shoes. He kind of grew up thinking this was ok, until he meet Mrs. Jones. 

After Rodger got caught trying to steal, Mrs. Jones took him home with her. She wanted him to "wash up" and to eat. At the point of time when he was doing washing up, he purposely sat in Mrs. Jones view to try to gain her trust back.

Another story that has life struggle, survival and struggling for hope would be Hunger Games. Hunger Games fit's these themes because the selected people are put in a game that is a 'fight for your life' situation. Like the character's from district 12, Katniss and Peeta. They were chosen (Katniss volunteered as tribute) to play the game, and have strong hopes that one of them will survive for their district.

The Child Called It would be a book that would include a longing for family theme, because it is one a kid who has a family; but they don't treat him like he is part of it. He has no name, his mom and everybody else calls him, It. He is used and abused by his mom and siblings, and is left with no dad. He goes to school with bruises and scars from what his family does to him. The reasoning he would be longing for a family is because he get's taken away from his mom, and is kind of looking for someone else to take him in as a child; just like Rodger is.

Rodger is a good kid underneath it all. It just took Mrs. Jones putting some sense into  him, for Rodger to realize to not give up. Rodger realized that he can live and make it in life, without stealing his way through it. 

Pilgrims' Don't Wear Pink Prediction Piece

Author's Note: this is my Prediction Piece. I did it on the book calls "Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink"

I think this book is going to end up with Lib and Cameron are going to hook up. The reason I think this is, because in the book there's a moment where Cameron goes up to Libby, and 'sparks fly' in my perspective. I believe that they both like each other and they are going to end up getting together. But I think they are going to try to keep it a secret from everyone else until the summer is over, because if the wrong person finds out then they could get in trouble.

I believe they are going to hook up because this book is a romantic one, and they usually end up with the two love birds getting together. Libby liked Cameron the first time she saw him, well, she actually thought he was really cute but then she grew to like him; I think it took Cameron a little bit to figure it out that he liked her.

Libby and Cameron are going to hook up, because towards the beginning of the book, there is a moment when Cameron comes up to Libby and introduces himself to her. And during that part it was a very romantic part. Plus, through out the book (towards the middle) Cam and Libby are practically dating.  When Libby moved to the boat, Cam helped her with her things. Cam also took Libby to a Showdown, together; like a couple would do.

As in the book Twilight. Bella and Edward fall in love, and it was love at first sight. And then Bella and Edward are like best friend's and they tell each other everything. They spend every minute they can with each other. And I have a feeling Libby and Cam are going to be the same way.

Libby and Cam would be a great couple, from my perspective. I think that once they start dating, it's going to be one of those couples that grow old with each other. So, I could see them in like 17 years and still being together. Cam treats Libby so well.  Hopefully Libby also see's what a great guy her has, and they last for a long time. 

           CLOCKWORK

Author's Note: I did this essay on the book, Clockwork. And particularly on the main character Karl.

In Clockwork, Karl comes off as a no good slacker, but in the end he changes into a 'on task' kind of guy.

For example, he was suppose to make a piece of clockwork to show the village, but he didn't get it done. When he was yelled at for not finishing the job, he just made up excuses.

Karl made it seem like it didn't matter to him, but as you read further in the book you realize that it really got to him. He felt horrible and wanted to die because it felt like he let everyone down.

The catalyst is when Dr. Kalmenius comes and grants Karl one wish. With Karl feeling horrible, he wishes for a wonderful piece of clockwork. Sir Ironsoul (the piece of clockwork Karl wished for)was a wonderful piece full of danger.

Now Karl has Sir Ironsoul to present to everyone, he realizes there was no need for the suicidal thoughts. He notices that to get through life in a happy way, to try to look at the bright side of things. Karl ends up being pleased that Dr. Kalmenius came and helped him figure this out.

I think that Karl influenced the younger kids, in the village, that they aren't going to get very far in life if they don’t try. 

What I Would Tell The Founding Fathers    Renee Barden

I would tell the Founding Fathers that I do appreciate all that they have done for us. I mean, now a days, the presidents have gone crazy! They have raised up all the prices on things, they have changed so many things, and not in a good way. When George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all those other ‘older’ president were in the White House, they made things fair. They didn’t have it to were a lot of people are in debt. I think that Obama and the ‘newer’ president’s are not helping. The economy sucks! The air is so polluted, they’re cutting down so many tree’s. they cut down the trees to build more buildings, one’s that aren’t that important. They build like all these Fast-Food Restaurants, they build Clothing Store; even if the same tore is just down the road, it has gotten bad.  And now, thanks to the Fast-Food restaurants, now America has an obesity problem, I don’t even think they would know what that means; but not in a bad way toward them, in a bad way towards now. I wish George and them were here again.

Yeah, this might only be my opinion, but I still think life would be better if the Founding Father’s came back, just for a day or so, to talk to the current president. So the Founding Father’s could help Obama make better choices on how he is running things. And another thing, you gave us Freedom of Speech, but now, if you say curtain stuff or talk about curtain things, you can get in trouble. (meaning go to jail, or other stuff.)

Some things that I don’t think was right about how ‘Back Then’ was run, is:

v In the Constitution, it says that every man has the right to be treated equal, but then slavery was still aloud. I think that’s kind of hypocritical.

v And when it talks about ‘Man-Kind’, well, I don’t think that’s to fair to the women who live and exist. I’m just saying, not to be rude.

Those are the things i would tell the Founding Father's if I could have at least one day to talk to them.

Retelling:  There's a girl named Zoey, and she gets Marked. All of her family, friends, and 'boyfriend' are afraid of her now. Because in her life, being marked means that you are freak. And now she has to go to this new school made specially for her new kind, vampires.

Propaganda: This book is good if you like books about vampires, a little bit romance, and most real teenage life problems.

Marked is a book by, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.

The cause in Marked is Zoey (main character) got marked and had to move away from home. All her friends and family don’t want to be by her now, because everyone thinks that when you get marked, it’s the worst thing ever. What caused it, was a tracker came and marked her.

EFFECTS:

She had a fight with her mom and step-dad

She had to sneak out of her house to try to get to the house of night before it was to late.

She got stitches in her head for falling.

She ends up going to The House of Night school were they teach vampires how to survive the vampire world. At first she's fine, but then she finds ways to prove who is her real friends. 

The conflict in the story Diary of a Wimpy Kid is about this one kid named Greg, who has a low profile in his social life. Which is a person vs. person.  Greg and his best friend want to change that and become Popular before the end of their school year. Greg feels like his best friend is not helping him with that, until one day his best friend's arm broke. His friend was getting a whole lot of attention from the popular kids, so Greg decides to do the same, though, Greg was faking it. it didn't work out for Greg, so he felt alone. Greg's older brother tried giving him clues, but Greg didn't listen.

The resolution is Greg finally decided to give up and just be himself for the rest of his life. His best friend's popularity didn't last long either, so he joined Greg again. 

        My best friend, Lila, her mom, Mona, and I were all coming into my house from the main door. Gary got home from work early, so he was there too. Lila and I sat down at the dinning room table to do our homework and then the Savannah and Dawson 's bus came. Mona was like,

"hurry! Lock the demons out of the house!" meaning it as a joke. Well, I was running towards the garage door to pretend to lock the kids out. As soon as I got to the door, I came to a complete stop, and put my hands out. My right hand went out a little too far, and it went straight through the window.

             I looked down at my hands, and they were completely bloody. I freaked out, but not about my hand, about the window.

"I'm not worried about the window, are you ok? Are you fine? Are you hurt in any way?" knowing me, I had to say a smart remark,

"besides my wrist gushing blood, I'm fine." Gary, Lila, and Mona where all spazing and Lila gave me a damp washcloth for my wrist. Mona took care of Savannah and Dawson while Gary and Lila took me to the hospital. On the car ride, Gary was talking about how I would probably have to get stitches or staples. That when I burst out crying. My worst nightmare is needles and stitches and all the stuff related.

             As soon as we got to the hospital, I tried to stop crying. Yet, it didn't work, but at least I tried.  I still remember the pain of the needle(the one that they use to numb it) in and out of my wrist three different places. The doctor to tell her if it was hurting, I didn’t though. I could feel her putting the stitches in and tightening it, it hurt so bad! I didn’t tell her, only because I wanted it done and over with. It worked, it was over before I thought it would have took. When the doctor was done, I was way too scared to even move my wrist. (I still am to)

            that is my lovely story about the first and hopefully last time I got my stitches.(: