Analysis Of The Book ' Mammoth Like Trucks '

Throughout human existence, mankind has had to overcome difficult obstacles in order to prosper. In Diane Glancy’s “Pushing the Bear”, the reader discovers how the Cherokee Indians overcome their hardships and flourish into a new, thriving community. In this novel, the audience observe how these Cherokee Indians outlast the harsh environment during the Indian Removal Act. Additionally, Glancy creates a human experience during the Trail of Tears; giving a different perspective of various characters. Through the eyes of characters such as Maritole and Knobowtee, the reader is able to sense the desperation that the Cherokee endured. The upheaval of being forcefully removed from the land stripped the Cherokee of their identity. This disruption left the Cherokee confused, causing frustration to arise because they were unable to live their familiar roles. Men were no longer able to farm. Women had a loss of property and wealth. The bear symbolizes these struggles throughout this novel. Maritole explains, “The bear had once been a person. But he was not conscious of the consciousness he was given. His darkness was greed and self-centeredness. It was part of myself, too. It was part of the human being” (183). In other words, the “bear” is the personal dilemma each character is put up against during this removal. Furthermore, each character has their own personal struggles to overcome; whether that be Knobowtee’s loss of masculinity or Maritole’s loss of family. These struggles,

There are adults and teenagers walking along the sidewalks and socializing in the outdoor eating areas. Traveling further into the area, some buildings’ outer walls have graffiti. Toward downtown, the roads show sign of age and ware with some cracks that need repair. There are some trash bags outside of the older buildings with dumpsters close by the main road.

The article called “Literacy: A Lineage” by Melanie Luken and she wrote about her experience of her love for reading and writing. She became interesting to reading and writing because of her dad who one, which inspired and encouraged her to became interesting to reading and writing. She enjoyed writing the poems about her dad and her that they went to riding the bikes. She has developed her ability to understand her literacy of reading and writing because her father taught her. Her quote, “In the same way, my passion for reading and writing developed in me through the influence of my father who has a deep love of literature himself” (Luken 133). That is meaning father loves literacy so he taught

To teach young children that being yourself is the best way to live, taking chances, being respectful and opening up always goes a long way. I feel she wants to show us that reading and writing are great separate but together it shows within. Words are taught to people from books, so if no one reads new words how will the next person learn the meaning.

John “Crash” Coogan is the typical jock; he lives in Pennsylvania and is starting his second year of middle school as a 7th grader. I thought the main theme of the book is don’t judge a book by its cover. At least what most of us have in mind as a jock? Crash had always picked on his neighbor Penn Webb because of his choices and his lifestyle until later he realized something about Penn that he was his meant- to- be best friend. Crash has a wonderful life, until life deals him a hand that he could not have expected. When Crash 's grandfather unexpectedly has a stroke, Crash instinctively steps back and re-evaluates his life without even realizing he 's doing it. Suddenly, his cool friend, Mike doesn’t seem so cool anymore. Things that

She worked her whole youth by studying and trying to get her family stable, none of this was in vain; she became an author.

The author begins his article by giving several paragraphs of broad background into his life as a child at home and in school; He first starts off describing where he picked up his love for reading which is from his

Monster by Sanyika Shakur yields a firsthand insight on gang warfare, prison, and redemption. “There are no gang experts except participants (xiii)” says Kody Scott aka. Monster. Monster vicariously explains the roots of the epidemic of South Central Los Angeles between the Crips and the Bloods that the world eventually witnessed on April 29, 1992. As readers we learn to not necessarily give gangs grace but do achieve a better understanding of their disposition to their distinct perception in life.

In American culture, working long, tiring hours is considered the only way to live. Many individuals feel pressured to follow the path society has set out for them. Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom, chronicles Ken Illgunas’ journey to self efficacy. His 2013 memoir follows his grapple with student debt and social pressure. While searching for his place in the world, Illgunas criticizes society’s disdain for freedom of choice. Like Thoreau, he searches for his own definition of a meaningful life: a balance between solitude and social integration.

The common entrepreneurs would generally set up shop in the same area on a daily basis, but since it had been so long since my last visit, I couldn’t seem to recognize any of the merchants I had come across in the past. Also, seeing that I lacked a definitive preference to what I wanted, I was aimlessly slipping between the cracks of human bodies hoping to come across a stand of necessities that wasn’t engulfed in human flesh. I found it astounding how congested Main Street was and how so many people were able to move about each other so efficiently, similar to cogs within a clock aside from me, being the loose rattling cog. The last time I visited Opal it was surely crowded, but not to the point where carts and wagons had absolutely no hope of moving a mere four inches without hitting a pedestrian. Up to that point of my being in Opal, I failed to see anything aside from the established stores, the sea of human beings, a few stands here and there, and a thick coating of dust being kicked and shifted from the ground by the mass of so many simultaneously marching

grew up privileged with wealth and always had a sense of security. The two siblings kept no contact growing up because of a dispute that occurred days before the death of their father. Macon is drawn to Pilate’s way of life even though he cannot admit it to himself. One night Macon decided to take a stroll past Pilates house, to his surprise he was drawn to the music and the liveliness that was protruding her house. If Pilate and Macon would have stayed together and been able to support each other maybe they would have been able to successfully fulfill their dreams. Even though wealth hand success Macon remains unhappy. As the novel goes on we learn Milkman’s true emotions when his father was telling him a story, “Deep down in that pocket where his heart hid, he felt used. Somehow everybody was using him for something or as something” Morrison 165. He concludes that this is Macon’s way of swaying him into finding the gold that’s been hidden. Milkman’s journey includes another difficult obstacle while trying to discover his hidden past he is befriended by his best friend who wants to murder him. Milkman turns up in Shalimar, Virginia, Pilates early childhood hometown, he learns that Guitar his best friend, left him a message and that message said, “Yeah. Said to tell you your day was sure coming or your day… something like that…your day is here” Morrison 262. This comes as a great disturbance for Milkman but it doesn’t not sway him from his original goal of finding

(Author Last Name)She wanted to be included. Also her brothers wouldn't play with her because she was a girl. This allowed her to spend time alone and learn to read and write. Therefore it molded her to be a writer. Her dad was her inspiration to her although he couldn't understand English and was illiterate. Sandra went to college got a degree father thought it was useless but still supported her. She wanted to be called a writer not a maestra. Her book was published and her father was able to read the book and this made her year wonderful because her dad said that she should make more copies. This is when she felt that her father accepted her by publishing a

Throughout American history, there have been unrelenting efforts to force Native American peoples to surrender their tribal existence, national sovereignty, land ownership, tribal land relations, and indigenous tribal religions by turning to western ideals of the Christian religion. Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt is a literary text of considerable significance especially on American culture and religion that tries to examine how Native Americans reconcile their sentiments regarding these unrelenting forces. The book’s main character, Black Elk, a Lakota holy man who is raised in the Lakota Sioux nation’s Oglala band, uses his visions to prescribe solutions for his people. He witnesses various events that shape his life such as the massacre at Wounded Knee and the Ghost Dance. Black Elk is an uncharacteristic member of the Sioux nation, particularly due to his youthful visions and final emergence as the Sioux medicine man with healing and prophetic powers. His great experiences give a deep insight into how the Sioux related with nature. By the time Black Elk is interviewed by John Neihhardt, he is in the twilight years of his life. He is risking a lot by revealing some sacred details about his life to a white man. However, he feels compelled so that he can preserve his sacred visions and thinking for posterity. He uses detailed symbolism as well as instructions passed down

Jalapeno bagels is about a boy named Pablo whom cannot decide what to take to school for International Day. He wants to bring something from his parents’ baker. He wants something that represent his heritage but he cannot decide what to bring. His mother who is Mexican baked pan dulce and change bars. His father who is Jewish baked bagels and challah. Both of the bake good were good but while helping his parents with the bakery on Sunday morning, Pablo made a decision on what to bring. He decided to bring jalapeno bagels because they are a mixture both of his parents and just like him too. The multicultural representations in the story line is Mexican and Jewish. The pictures that were drawn in the book, the family has the same color of skin even though the parents are different cultures and the main character is mixed. There were no different skin colors.

In addition, she extends the idea of eyes upon the street showing that using and watching the street not only guarantees the safety, but it makes the street more attractive. She argues: “the sight of people attracts still other people” (37). Here, she points out the fact that people like watching other people and activities around them. Nobody likes places where there is nothing to see or to do. Interesting streets are attractive because we see different people, and different activities or businesses. In short, the more a street is frequented, the more it is secure and interesting and vice-versa. Safe streets and sidewalks contribute to the economic expansion of the city and the social fulfillment of people. Then we can conclude that safety is a one of primordial factor to the social and economic development of the city.