Analysis Of Quotes From 'Guardian Of The Door'

“I was embarrassed by them, too, and ashamed of myself for wearing pearls and living on Park Avenue while my parents were busy keeping warm and finding something to eat” (Walls 4)

1. Galatians 6:10 “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (King James Version).

It is written, “ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends,”

I believe that the quote on page five of The Glass Castle (“‘You want me to change my life?’ Mom asked. ‘I’m fine. You’re the one who needs help. Your values are all confused.’”) is very significant because the mother is correct, and makes a valid point. Of course, the mother’s life lacks some basic necessities, like proper food and shelter, but she’s content in the way her life is. Besides, even though it wouldn’t be a piece-of-cake to turn such a life around, it’s still possible, and the mother could achieve a better life if she really wanted, so it’s really not Jeannette’s responsibility to better her mother’s life. Also, like I said before, the mother is content and I don’t think you can change a person who doesn’t want to change. In fact,

Quote 1: “As for the senior prom, I had about as much chance of getting a date as Dad did of ending corruptions in the unions.” (213,Walls)

In today's society Justice, Temperance, and Truth would be good characteristics to have. It would be good to be just so that you weren't

"You must make good out of the situation and lifestyle that you are in by following God's Instructions, Commandments, and Suggestions, along with His Word and Spirit, so that your good light of love shines to help others and know God." ~ Jon Barnes

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” -Walter Winchell

Being an Outsider (Prompt #2) Being an outsider doesn’t only mean that one is not allowed in a specific group, but it also means that one does not have the same privileges as another individual may have. In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, and Lord of the Flies by William Golding, the theme of “the outsider” is commonly used to describe people’s relationship with others. The outsiders in the two books are Cherry Valance in The Outsiders, and Piggy in Lord of the Flies. The two share similar qualities, but are also different in ways as well.

First and foremost, a moral individual will not be influenced by evil but rather strive for virtuous. One with

As the prophet Micah says in the Tanakh, “He [Adonai] has told you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness...” (JPS Hebrew-English Tanakh, Micah 6:8).

“When you’re up in life, your friends get to know who you are. When you are down in life, you

Instead of lying to their companions about what they think, they should give them their opinion. It could be negative or positive, but this allows the other person to realize how they should improve their personality. Friends should behave honestly toward each other instead of trying too hard not to hurt their feelings. Even in the case of different opinions, they should still stay honest. They should not lie in an effort to make their side or belief look better. Instead of giving their friend untruths, they should show them both sides to any belief: both the favorable and the opposing

“Your actions and acts of kindness of integrity from the Holy Spirit of God, are integrated into your heart, mind, body and soul, so that everyone is fully aware of your intentions, identifying your input and involvement in the Kingdom of God.” ~ Jon Barnes

When I was younger my mother often said, in order to make friends I must be my own friend first. Over time, I came to understand you cannot create valuable friendships with others if you are not willing to be your own best friend? Basically, she was saying I needed to value myself first before I thought about finding value in others, or expecting them to value me. Valuable and lasting friendships only appear in life when old, internalized issues of self-love and self-acceptance are confronted.