Ceice Brown Prologue

Dorothy and her friends finally got to Emerald City. They finally got to see the Wiz and he told them that he would not grant any of their wishes unless she killed the wicked witch of the West. Dorothy and all of her friends were really disappointed. Eventually, Dorothy and her friends went to see the wicked witch of the West and the witch was very mean to them. The witch really wanted Dorothy’s slippers but she refused to give them to her. Dorothy is starting to get discouraged because the witch seemed to be more powerful than she was.

Taught to fear the witches but still drawn to their powers (Conical=knowledge, cauldron=origins of life + magical power of women).

The narrator in Louise Erdrich’s The Strange People is characterized as a doe, a “lean gray witch” (i, 20) and finally, a “shadowy body.”(i, 25) Her own actions ultimately trigger this transformation, and are further emphasized through three jarring shifts within the poem. Despite portraying the narrator as prey in the beginning, she is not faultless. By placing double meanings on the word “burning,” (i, 6) it allows the self-destructive actions of the narrator to be evident. Also, by juxtaposing the cold and warmth described in the poem, the reasoning behind the doe’s self-destructive actions is explained, and ultimately paints her in a more nuanced light. Even so, her self-destructive actions highlight the consequences resulting from her attempt at self-preservation. She transforms into a “lean gray witch” to save herself, and yet it destroys her self-identity. The poem exposes the bleak yet nuanced consequences of destructive desires and self-preservation, and how even when necessary and justified, leads to the unfortunate loss of one’s identity.

“One never learns how the witch became wicked, nor whether that was the right choice for her, is it ever the right choice? Does the devil ever struggle to be good again, or if so is he not a devil?” Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West tells the story of the green girl named Elphaba who grew up to become one of the most iconic evil characters in history. While telling her story, Maguire incorporates symbolism and similar senses of style, genre, and theme to give his words deeper meaning and to capture the essence of his characters.

In Chapters One, Two, and Three, Mary begins with informing us where and how dead bodies, or cadavers, are used. Beginning with Chapter One, Mary is scrutinizing face-lift surgeries and facial anatomy on corpses. She compares the human head as the size of a roaster chicken (page 19). Human cadavers, as disturbing to think about, are usually cut up into parts for different types of research. Chapter One goes over one of the ways cadavers are used, surgeries. The reason they have to use cadavers is because what if they were performing surgery on a live person and something goes wrong, also

She had given this up. All of it. The path of the witches, she had decided, was not hers to take. Wielders of the gift were meant to maintain balance in a world of evil. But those same protectors had fallen prey to greed, pride and an overbearing lust for power. Bethany was raised on the stories of covens going to war and even siding with the monsters they had sworn to destroy. Beth had promised never to choose a side. And to fulfill her promise, she rid herself of her powers. So why was she here, staring at the tattered notebook that contained not only her history of witchcraft but also her magic? Pale, slender fingers flipped through the makeshift grimoire. The nightmares hadn’t stopped. They wouldn’t. Bethany was normally conscious enough to dream lucidly, but the dreams were spiraling out of control. She was aware of the old phrase, “if you die in your dreams you die for real”. That’s what frightened her. Every night she died. Her lack of magic made her vulnerable to attack. The identity of the attacker was unknown. But not

“Your wish has been granted.” She vanished. The next morning, I woke in a grand manor, with money aplenty. I splurged in my new abundance, and had already forgotten the favor that was to be asked of me. On the third year, at the cusp of dawn, the little girl appeared to me again. “Fulfill your favor.” She murmured. "Kill the one whose heart is the most selfish, or you will have nothing, once again." Instantly, I knew she was referring to Elizabeth, the one who cost me my old job all for less competition. Who else could have a more selfish heart than her pitiful being? The witch further continues her explanation. "Next, follow the north star, and find what land it radiates its light. Bury the heart." "That's all?" "Yes.” The little girl glares, looking at me like I’m a test subject she would like to inspect. “I will sacrifice a life. It’s in my best interest, is it not?” I asked agreeing to her deal. “Perhaps. I will see you soon.” Just as suddenly as she came, she vanished, and I was off. I quickly put on a pair of leather boots, snatched a dagger from the games room, and emptied a bag of potatoes for a bag. I ran out of my manor, and made my way downtown, using memory to scout out the manor I’d worked in so many years ago. Once I found it, I snuck to the back of the manor and found the door that was always unlocked, for the servants to have quick access to the outhouse. When inside, I crept towards the servants’ quarters and

The book portrays the story of nine young Americans and their journey to the Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Throughout the book, the author, Daniel James Brown, mentions the hardships of the individual in the boat and the historical events that occurred during that time period. He gives us vivid details of the events, telling us the story through the eyes of the characters, letting us experience the events ourselves. He tells the story of each boy and coach, entertaining us with the ideas of their early life and their journey to the Olympics. His purpose: to tell the story of the boys and their victory at the Olympics, giving us the opportunity to read the story from each of the rowers’ perspective.” As Judy was telling me this, it occurred

This movie is about the musician James Brown. James grew up in Barnwell, South Carolina to Joe and Susie Brown. James did not have the best childhood, and grew up in poverty. He lived in a small one room shack in the woods. When he was around the age of 4, his parents decided to split up, and he was sent to live with his Aunt Honey. His Aunt Honey was the owner of a brothel in Augusta, Georgia. When he lived with his aunt, James would work whatever kind of jobs he could to make some money. He would sing and dance for the soldiers for pennies. He later began to shine shoes for a nickel. A few other odd jobs he had were picking cotton, and washing cars. Growing up Black in the South as very difficult for James, so he decided to turn to music to help him get through. He first starting his singing career and a member of his church's choir.

I am overwhelmed with regret and remorse but I must find the strength to not confess to the lie of witchcraft. My integrity must erupt from my soul so I do not live the rest of my life on a lie. Today I met with Elizabeth. She looked well and I was glad to see her.

The story "Young Goodman Brown" takes place in Salem, during the famous witch trials. At the beginning of the story, Goodman Brown is leaving to take an unknown trip. Faith begs him not to leave, for the fact that she gets scared while being alone. Nevertheless, she's afraid her mind might wander to a dark and evil side that she cannot control. Goodman Brown tells her that if she remains faithful to prayer, no evil will come to trouble her. He then leaves Faiths side and is on his way. Walking down a dark road, Goodman Brown lets his own mind travel to a dark place, scared that something is behind the trees and the devil is watching over him. Walking through

I slowly took the body out of the ground. Even though the face was no longer recognizable, the eyes still stared into space, blank yet accusing. There was a strong smell of decaying flesh. I took out my pocket knife and sliced through the clothes first and peeled it off the body. There it was, the body, covered with dried blood. I counted to three in my mind as I stabbed my knife into the suitor’s chest.

I began walking inside when I noticed Dorothy, still standing by the gates with a look of fear flashing across her face. “Why am I here?” Dorothys eyes stopped wandering and were now looking straight into mine. “Those shoes you are wearing mean a lot to someone, she wants them and will stop at nothing to get them.” In this moment I felt Diverse, she did not understand anything that was happening and I felt bad. Dorothy walked closer to me “Why would anyone want a random pair of shoes, what significance would they have on anyone.” Dorothy questioned while a puzzled look swept her face. “The Witch who lives here lost her family long ago. She wants the shoes in hope she could reconnect with them and feel happiness again.” I tried my best to explain

My family is riddled with engineers and one particular one that I wanted to interview isn't even in my family. While at least not yet, his name is Curtis Brown and we first met eachother at my family reunion about a year or two ago. He is my cousin's fiance and hasn't had the easiest of lives growing up where he helped his father and became a teen parent at the age of fifteen. He is a prime example of someone who plays the cards he is dealt and whenever faced with adversity he will overcome and come out on top, while creating the best life that he can provide his family.

“ Ugh! Close the shade it's too early for this¨ Jane Ann had walked in like an animal and opened the shade saying that it was time for us to go and get our rights back. I live in a city called New Orleans where the witches once had full control in the quarter, where we were able to walk and practice our magic without having the fear that Marcellus, the most powerful vampire of the quarter, and his vampires were going to execute us. Jane Ann and I, Sophie Debora, belonged to a couvin that was originally started by the ancestors. All of our power came from the ancestors, they wanted us to go along with the ritual that will give us all the power. The only problem was the 9th couvin.