Bergosh: A Comparison

British politician, Iain Duncan Smith once said ‘“ Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.’’ Determination is one thing that can get people farther in life. It can help accomplish any job or goal that they want to achieve. “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst is a story about a brother and his determination. He helped his younger brother do things that everyone didn’t know he could do. When his brother, Doodle, was first born, he had been embarrassed to have a brother that could do so little. He then decided to push his brother to do things that would surprise people. Although, others argue that “The Scarlet Ibis” doesn’t have a good story because it's boring. Although, others argue that in “The Scarlet Ibis”, Doodles brother pushed

Nearly everybody has thought about writing as a career or a hobby, and it’s simple when you really put the time into it because these skills, like creativity are easy improving skills. Most successful journalists have great creativity and writing skills, especially in the current age when journalists are actually writing award-winning novels, like John Sandford, my father’s favorite author and more famously Mark Twain.

Section 1: An animal I think represents me, is the spider. The spider symbolizes wisdom and a hardworking nature. First, I think I am hard working because I always try to do my best at whatever I do, even if I am bad at it. Also, I work as hard as possible, and I never go for minimum. In my picture, the spider is working hard to make a web. Second, I think I am wise because I think hard about my decisions before finalizing them to avoid making irrational decisions. I also consider myself fairly intelligent, which is a major part of being wise. I showed this in my picture through the color of the spider. I made it green, which represents wisdom.

Yertle the Turtle, written by Ted Geisel in 1958, illustrates one of Seuss’s hidden messages: relationships with other people. About a population of turtles, this unique allegory describes the relationship between a fascist king turtle and his turtle subjects. As king of a small pond, Yertle wishes to have a throne built out of turtles which is high enough for him to see and rule over all the land. Dr. Seuss writes, “with this stone for a throne, I look down on my pond/But I cannot look down on the places beyond” (Seuss). Mack, a little turtle at the bottom of the pole, complains, “I know, up on top you are seeing

Storytelling, in many ways, allows one to express their imagination through fanciful adventures and tales; thus, serving a purpose in terms of allowing an individual to cope with their tragedies, but also to entertain one another. In Yann Martel’s Life of Pi, and in Tim Burton’s Big Fish, the audience comes to realize that the conflict between fact and truth, combined with storytelling, are the central themes; it becomes clearer that facts have to be proven, whereas the truth is usually straightforward. These stories focus around the protagonists’ views, teaching the value, truth, and purpose of storytelling; in which, it is the pieces that collectively form the importance of storytelling. Storytelling allows the protagonists of both stories to cope with their struggles, and assists them in overcoming their adversities. It partly influences their decisions, and ideas; ultimately, changing their own perspectives in their struggles. Both show that stories can be incredibly meaningful and take on significant roles for the characters, which can be used to answer important questions about the truth.

Orozco writes a short story about going through a very detailed orientation on the first day at a new office setting job. Although both of the stories are completely different providing specific instruction on how to carry out their responsibilities proficiently, they are both the go-to people in the writing, and they both exhibit the same type of attitude toward work. One way to compare Invisible man to Orozco’s short story is the use of precise instructions that pertain to successfully complete a specific task.

Nicholas St.Fleur, new york times journalist, starts the article by directly speaking to the readers about loosen up when reading he then makes a joke about putting their heads in their shells. St. Fleur does this to grab the reader’s attention then refers to the main idea of the article about turtles and their shells. St.Fleur then continues the article by writing about the evolution of turtles and how they have inherited the ability to take there head out of their shell as a way of adaptation. Scientist have also concluded that some turtles have evolved more than others because it became part of protecting themselves.St.Fleur then writes about how there is two different types of turtles,cryptodires and pleurodires.Then he expands on the difference

Think of a world without entertainment that is cold, dark, and having no way to cook. Kaleki, Richard Erdoes, Alfonso Ortiz, and Charles Perrault retell three stories that talk about the animals that help to prevent this kind of world. Kaleki retold “How Stories Came to Earth”, Erdoes and Ortiz worked together on “Coyote Steals Fire”, and “Master Cat: Puss in Boots” was written by Perrault. Despite the fact that “How Stories Came to Earth”, Coyote Steals Fire”, and “Master Cat: Puss in Boots” all show examples of anthropomorphism and have the tricksters defeat a higher power, in “How Stories Came to Earth” and “Coyote Steals Fire” the trickster helps society in some way, while the trickster in “Master Cat: Puss in Boots” only helps his own

Once upon a time there were two friends. One was a pig and one was a hedgehog.

For as long as anyone can remember,cat and mouse have been enemies. Except at one time,a long long time ago,far far away, they where friends. In both the story and legend,they explain how they became enemies,and why they became enemies. That is why I believe that “The Legend of the Cat and the Rat”, and the story “Why Cats and Mice are Enemies”, are more alike. In this essay,I will explain how they are more alike than different,and I will provide examples and text evidence to explain my evidence for this explanatory essay.

“Slower Than the Rest” by Cynthia Rylant is a realistic fiction about a young boy, who is slower than the other kids his age, who one day finds a turtle, and realizes this turtle can help him get through his hard times. In the beginning, Leo finds a turtle on the side of the road, and names him Charlie, Leo immediately forms a special connection with Charlie, a friendship that will last a lifetime. Soon, Leo learns that Charlie is also slow like Leo, which makes Leo feel better about himself. In the end, Leo brings Charlie to school to give a presentation, everyone loved it, and for the first time in a long time, Leo felt fast. This story shows that Charlie helps Leo get through his struggles.

Most activities in life are equipped with instructions. For example, making sandwiches, tying shoes, parallel parking, and writing letters. Ideally, those who follow instructions, successfully accomplish their task, however, those who prefer an alternative way to complete the same task, can flourish as well. Essentially, instructions are helpful, but not controlling. Both Donald Barthelme and Saul Bellow, in Me and Miss Mandible and Henderson The Rain King, respectively, appear to challenge this notion. In fact, they communicate that processes and guidelines are inflexible and unyielding, which spells doom for those who abide by them. But, they also suggest that imagination is salvation from such rigidity.

In the video “The Underdog Season,” the article “The Secret to Success,” and the story “The Tortoise and the Hare,” they all have one theme, and that is to never give up and to always keep going until you get what you want. In the “The Tortoise and the Hare” The hare didn’t believe that anyone could possibly beat him in a race not even the tortoise which he always made fun of for being so slow. Everyone thought that the hare was being mean for going against someone that isn’t their speed, but he didn’t care. He thought thought that he could take a nap before that tortoise got to the finish line.

Everyday of my life was spent wading through tropical coral reefs, and searching for a deliciously plump shrimp to hunt down. After enjoying my full course meal, I would sunbathe in the light rays that beamed through the cool blue water. Finally, when the day had passed and the ocean became dark, a cozy rock would become my temporary shelter for the night. I would wiggle my way underneath it, carefully hiding my long curly tail so that no nocturnal predators perturbed my serene dreams transforming them into nightmares. Everything was perfect, except that this sea-stallion needed it’s sea-mare. You see, seahorses mate for life, so I had to be picky and choose the right one. But I knew once I found the right one, the rest of my life would be

I truly resonate with the Tortoise in this fable because of their idealistic, dedicated, and hardworking personality. Another reason would be the tortoise 's ability to be able to retreat into their shell when ever they pleased. Depending on the situation and how uncomfortable I am I can pull into my shell for protection and comfort. In addition tortoises are difficult to get to know because of their shell and they come off as private, reserved, and self conscious. Even though I believe that all people are equal, yet sometimes I lack confidence and doubt myself. You can see this if you monitor me in the classroom and in sport. My coach will always say “Bema at the beginning of a race your body language tells me you don 't belong