Ford Pines: A Short Story

From Star Wars to the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn timeless classics exist in multiple contrasting formats and outlines. They all come in with their own unique stories and differences that make each one a must read. However, there are many things that make one timeless classic similar to another. Two important criteria that make a timeless classic include the kind of experiences it presents and the well-rounded symbols it uses to enhance the theme. These two criteria are important for a timeless classic to be relevant because they can directly correlate with the life of a reader or send them a valuable message; this is exactly what Harper Lee presents in To Kill A Mockingbird. To Kill a Mockingbird is undoubtedly a timeless classic as depicted through the vivid and well rounded symbols it presents to enhance themes and the relevant, relatable experiences the protagonist Scout undergoes, which can directly be applied to any person even in the present day.

Since its first publication in 1884, Mark Twain’s masterpiece The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has proven to be one of history’s most controversial novels; especially recently, the novel has often been banned by schools and censored by libraries. Characters in the book are constantly using disparaging language toward slaves, and the repeated use of the word “nigger” makes many sensitive and offended. Critics denounce the novel and Mark Twain as racist for this word being insulting and politically incorrect and for its depiction of black people and how they are treated. However, Twain was not attempting to perpetuate racism; on the contrary, he used satire to expose the ignorance and paradoxical views held by many in America at that time.

The hypocrisy of late 1800’s American society is shown in countless ways, page after page in Mark Twain’s novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Just like Huck, Twain himself saw the flaws and ignorance in humans:

My name is Peyton Farquhar, of Scots-Gaelic origin meaning “dear or beloved man”, who is thirty-five years old and married to my beautiful wife Catherine, thirty-three years old, with strawberry blond hair, 5’4” and a medium build. We have two respectful, beautiful and intelligent children, eight year-old Willie and ten year-old Mary. I thank my wife and my kind negroes, Grandison, Jacob, Alfred, Milly, Mary and Jenny. The kindness and loving care they have for my children is evident in each child’s trust and affection of them. They are part of the family and we are part of them, as it should be. Willie has large grey-blue eyes, a short straight nose and long fair hair, different from my dark hair. Mary is all of her mother, with my blue-grey

Octavian Augustus (63 B.C.E-14 AD) is known as the first, and one of the greatest, Roman Emperors ever. Octavian enabled the long, peaceful time of the Pax Romana by changing Rome from a fragile, crumbling republican government to a mighty empire. Octavian¹s government was strong enough to withstand weak emperors who mismanaged the Empire. His changes proved to be the cornerstone of the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Wisdom is to maturity as writing a paper is to taking an English course. And wisdom can only be gained through life experience, good, bad, or in between. Huck’s maturity is developed through his adventure down the Mississippi River, where he must make “adult” choices that will affect not only him but his dependent friend, Jim, showing that all kids need is to be given responsibility in order to become responsible.

The eerie feeling the surrounding lake gave me was threatening, so threatening it made me want to turn back. Usually I can handle cases like this, but this time it was different. It was pitch and the only hint of light was the moon reflecting of the soft waves of the water. The only sounds was the tide, splashing against the old dock I was standing on at a steady pace. I watched my surrounding cautiously. You could never be too careful out here, but with a job like mine, you always have to be careful.

Over the past two centuries, America has been plagued by a sharply contrasting vision of what is and what should be. Since the Civil War, and even decades before the conflict began, authors and filmmakers have attempted to highlight problems that exist in society and cast them under a critical spotlight. They criticize and mock society’s faults and urge their respective audiences to enact positive change. Although one may see Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush as two completely separate and different works of high comedy, their similarities are much more visible upon analysis. Using satire as a critical tool, Twain and Chaplin call for social change that fits in line with the ideals of America, such as justice, equality and respect. By using satire in Huckleberry Finn and The Gold Rush, Twain and Chaplin argue that real American life is so far from being idealistic that the gap between the real and the ideal is shocking, unnerving and a cause for immediate reflection on behalf of audiences.

“What kind of virus would do that to a human being?” said Dr.Timmy. I need to have tests done on this person, and see what’s happening to him. “Hey, Larry we’re going to have some tests done with you, so we can find out what’s wrong with you. Is that ok?” asked Dr.Timmy. It’s 1880 and in the Mid West.

Gerald Graff suggests that passion for English has both innocent and corrupt components (26). Some people have always had a natural gravitation towards English. They have an inherent fondness for reading; a love that they discover during their early childhood. For other people, they experience a large indifference and apathy towards books for much of their lives. For many, books are unappealing until they find a novel to which they personally connect. The discussion and debate, the analyzation of the author’s message and motive are what beckons to these types of people. My individual appreciation of English is a combination of the two sides, innocent and corrupt. This narrative explores how my personal experiences with English have solidified

“And the winner on a 3-0 decision is the affirmative – Chase Hutchinson from Prattville.”

In merely one sitting, a reader of Walt Whitman’s piece Calvary Crossing a Ford might have the inclination to interpret the work as a simple depiction of some unknown band of horseman and the aesthetic scenery they encounter on their travels. With an eye that is more attentive to detail, literary elements such as the speaker’s tone and Whitman’s presentation of detail bring to light a deeper revelation; the Yankees are coming home.

Bass Reeves is african american kid. Bass lives on a plantation with his mammy another slave that doesn’t talk Flowers. Bass as a young kid would get rope and go out in the wild to get some more cattle for the mister. One day bass went out and found a longhorn while Bass was getting something tied around the head or the horns, 2 coyotes were going to attack the cow. Bass scared the coyotes off but before he scared the coyotes away one looked at him and said “It’s going to change”. When Bass was older when he was hunting for some game Bass killed all the game within 5 miles from the farm to the east and found some comanche indians Bass was hiding in the brush so he didn't see Bass. He back to his house and told the mister after that the mister

The engine of the rickety ferry rumbled as we plowed through the sparkling cobalt water. It was a scorching August mid-morning, one of those summer days you had to be by the water, if not in it. My family and I were on the ferry to Block Island. The engine rumbled again and I felt the steady vibration rise through my spine. I sat up straighter to prevent the direct connection of the engine's oscillation from flowing through my seat to my back. My mother looked over nervously.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has been labelled as a picaresque novel. A picaresque novel is an adventure story that involves an anti-hero or picaro who wanders around with no actual destination in mind. The picaresque novel has many key elements. It must contain an anti-hero who is usually described as an underling(subordinate) with no place in society, it is usually told in autobiographical form, and it is potentially endless, meaning that it has no tight plot, but could go on and on. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has moulded itself perfectly to all these essential elements of a picaresque novel. Huck Finn is undeniably the picaro, and the river is his method of travel, as well as the way in which he wanders around with no