Alia Kurth Book Report

“Hana’s suitcase”, written by Karen Levine, records a painful memory of a Toronto resident, Gorge Brady, to his lost younger sister in the World War II (WWII), Hana Brady. This memory is provoked by an unexpected package from Japan. Which tells him they are exhibiting his sister’s suitcase as well as her drawing photographs in Tokyo Holocaust Center for a purpose of education about the Holocaust to the Japanese children. And they hope to get more information about his sister, Hana Brady’s life. In the continuing communication with the Japanese children, Gorge gives them all the details about Hana’s short life, and what happens to her in the WWII.

People cannot hide from what makes them unique, even when someone dies, their personality is what will be remembered by their loved ones. Isabel Quinteros’ book “Gabi A Girl In Pieces”describes how the main character, Gabi, is a senior in highschool living with her mother, father, and teenage brother Beto. Quintero contends how Gabi is trying to find herself meanwhile having to juggle between being body shamed from those who are close to her such as her mother and aunt. In addition, Gabi’s best friends who she shares, and speaks about her and Cindy’s boy crazy moments with have something to tell her; Her Best friends revealed that Sebastian is gay and Cindy (her best friends) is pregnant, but soon Gabi finds out Cindy isn’t the only one pregnant Gabi’s mom is pregnant as well. Moreover, Gabi is trying to find her soulmate who will accept her for who she is inside and out. When Gabi began dating Martin, from her poetry class, she

The comment made by her so called best friend Terri, about her nose and her heritage really upsets the narrator. She has been deeply hurt, affected and low on confidence. This short story is a great example on how important it is that we are careful with what we say. We have no idea how much it would affect the other person. This story by Michele Serros concentrates on the part of the childhood where friends play a major role, they can impact one’s life positively or negatively. We must adhere strictly to choosing the right

In William Styron’s book Sophie’s Choice Styron explains the effects of World war 2 on an American, a Polish person and a Jewish person. Sophie, the polish women, who is forced to make a very difficult decision during the war, a choice that, affects her mental state of mind for the rest of her life. Stingo, the American and narrator of the story struggles to find inspiration for his writing career while also discovering his families past. Nathan, the Jewish man who is hopelessly in love with Sophie a holocaust survivor, lashes out in anger and questions her about her past. Sophie’s Choice uses three characters guilt to portray the hardships of World War 2 and the mental instability it has caused.

Anyone who receives notice of a loved ones death is never expected to take it lightly. In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour,” Mrs. Mallard is informed of her husbands “death” as gently as possible, and immediately she understands the enormous significance this loss will have on her life. Unlike many widow’s, her feelings of utter devastation do not last. Mrs. Mallard’s sobs of loss turn to cries of joy after she reflects upon her own character and discovers truths about her marriage.

As a child, I grew up outside of Berlin, Germany. I lived on a small farm with my father, mother, two older brothers, and younger sister. My family was very close, and we spent most of our time together. We were happy, lived a simple life, and kept to ourselves. Nevertheless, when I was thirteen,

Ursula Hegi’s “Floating in my Mother’s Palm”, tells a story of a young girl growing up in a small German town in the 1950s. Hanna, who is the lead character, has a painter mother and a dentist father, both of whom try to shield her from the harsh realities of their small town. The novel tells a story of a young girl’s experience right from birth and the many things that shaped her childhood. This essay will pay special focus on the second story of the novel, “Trudi Montag’s Romantic Episode”. This part tells a story about Trudi Montag, who is the town’s librarian and Hanna’s friend, though she is older. Trudi tells Hanna of stories of her childhood and any gossip that goes around town. The story sets precedence for major themes like love, broken love and superstition evident in the community. The author also uses the story to expound on issues of tradition and diversity that is evident in every community.

The idioms of everyday American speech in a middle-class domestic situation are used in showing the events and relationships of the Berlin family. In contrast to the conversations of Becca and Stan, usually presented as straight dialogue, the discussions among the three sisters are conventionally presented, often with “she said” and other interpolations to give explicitly the emotional level of the sister’s disagreements. Madga, the Polish student who acts as Becca’s guide to the death camp site speaks fluent English but at times awkward English “Oh, they are much in appreciation” she says when given a pair of jeans. Contrast between the formal, traditional language of the fairy tale and childish, informal chatter is shown when the children comment or question as Gemma proceeds with her Briar Rose fairy tale story telling. Her contrast revisiting of just this one fairy tale shows the reader that while her conscious memory has buries the details of her past horrors, she cannot help returning to the fairy tale allegory. Contrast is also shown between the warm, happy imagery of life in the Berlin house and the bleak, harsh details of the holocaust.

The story of an hour by Kate Chopin introduces us to Mrs. Mallard as she reacts to her husband’s death. In this short story, Chopin portrays the complexity of Mrs. Mallard’s emotions as she is saddened yet joyful of her loss. Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” argues that an individual discover their self-identity only after being freed from confinement. The story also argues that freedom is a very powerful force that affects mental or emotional state of a person. The story finally argues that only through death can one be finally freed.

After reading the introduction to this novel, some might think “this is odd”. I know, you must be thinking that this introduction to a story might be a bit peculiar, but hang on. Chris Nobleman is my best friend. His Father Gareth Nobleman died from a brain tumor on April 8th 1978 when Chris was just 13, he was the only guy around his house.. He was told that he might have a little sister, but she died at birth.. Because his mother, Teresa Nobleman could not find a job,

This book was about a lady named Assata Shakur and she was accused of something she didn’t do. Assata was a black legend and she is now living in Cuba in a asylum. This story tells Assata Shakur’s life up to her arrest and escape to Cuba. Assata was born in New York and lived in North Carolina with her grandparents. Assata was raised to be respectful to the people that respected her and to stay true to herself. This helped her through the things she faced as a black woman in a racist society. She was tricked into believing she was worth less than what she was because of the color her skin was.This led to hatred and suspicion of all white people. The arguments she had with her mother led to her running away and because of that she had became

Through life, we often lose someone we loved and cared deeply for and supported us through life. This is demonstrated by the loss of a loved one when Esther's father died when she was nine. "My German speaking father, dead since I was nine came from some

In the short story of IND AFF, Out of Love in Sarajevo by Fay Weldon, she creates a world in which the characters are contemplating about morals, love, and life. A 25 year old graduate student is on vacation with her much older professor, Peter Piper, whose helping her develop her classical history thesis, but is more than her guide; also her married lover. The story takes place in Sarajevo, Bosnia in which the narrator wrestles with the comparison of Princip, a man who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914, sparking World War I, and how she mustn’t follow in his footsteps. Weldon introduces a reoccurring theme in this story, which helps readers understand the conflict the narrator is facing and depicts true moments in relationships and in life. Whatever the personal connection may be IND AFF never fails to move a reader. (Living in one's dreams can be dangerous. Like all perishable things, optimism can deteriorate. Hope degrades to delusion and bitterness. Denial of reality

The young nameless boy in this story is in love with his friend’s sister who lives across the street. Although he has hardly spoken to the girl, he becomes so infatuated with her that he begins to watch her every move and fears that he will not build up the courage to express how he truly feels about her. He starts every day sitting in the front room of his house peeking through the blinds, so he can see her leave and quietly follow in behind her until their paths diverge and he can pass her. The young boy narrating this story can show the reader the thoughts and emotions that go through a young person’s mind when they develop their first crush. Making it a relatable story as many people find their first love at a young age and go through the ups and downs associated with young love. One day the young boy gets everything he has hoped for and is approached and spoken to by the girl. She asks him if he is planning to go to the bazaar and claims she cannot because she made to commitment for a school retreat. Being the hopeless romantic the young boy he is intoxicated with this new feeling joy and offers to bring her something back from the bazaar. The boy then spends days waiting for this bazaar, “At night in my bedroom and by day in the classroom her image came between me and the page I strove to read”. She was the center of his world at this point in the story as he explains his struggles focusing in school and everyday life until the bazaar. The first-person viewpoint works perfectly for this short story because without that viewpoint we would have no understanding of the young boy’s impressions or feelings towards the girl. Therefore, influencing the plot because our perceptions are based on the

Kate Chopin is the author of many short-stories and novels. Her short story, “The Story of an Hour,” is about a woman named Mrs. Louise Mallard with a fragile heart that suddenly and unexpectedly loses her husband in a train accident. Throughout the story, Mrs. Mallard learns to embrace the accident because for her it meant she finally obtained freedom from her demanding life that she has been wanting to break away from. Freedom and independence is one of the themes of “The Story of an Hour” and appears in the story when Mrs. Mallard learns that her husband is in a train accident, when she secludes herself from everyone in her room, and when she learns that her husband is actually alive.