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I would describe Alicia from the book Things Not Seen by saying she is kind, independent, and a little sarcastic. In the book, Things Not Seen, on chapter 20, page 175, it states, “…, I go up to the third floor of the library, find Alicia, and in five minutes we’re looking for a cab to take us to the Sears corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates,”. This quote shows how Alicia is kind and would do mostly anything for Bobby, like help him sneak to Sears cooperate headquarters at night, for Bobby to find out who else had problems with their electric blanket. Also, Alicia is very independent, in the book Things Not Seen, on chapter 17 page 137 it states, “Just because I’m blind doesn’t mean I’m stupid,”. This quote shows how Alicia doesn’t want to be treated differently and that she isn’t a little kid who can’t do anything.

“He’d do what he always did, find the sweet among the bitter” (265). In the book the Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, the Panama Hotel is on the corner of Chinatown and Japantown. The hotel is located between the two cultures Henry is tied to, the Japanese and the Chinese. The story takes place in Henry’s past when he first meets Keiko and the present, after his wife, Ethel, has died. The hotel acts as the connection in between the two cultures and the two time periods, and symbolizes how Henry does too.

Throughout The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, I sympathized with Keiko and Henry the most. Although both are minority races, they are discriminated against differently. Keiko identifies as 'American', but that does not seem to matter as her family and the rest of the citizens of Japanese descent are whisked into armed, prison-like camps by U.S. officials. I can relate to her since I have been discriminated against because of my ethnicity. It seems easy for some to make stereotypes about other races, especially in a time where everyone is looking for somewhere to place the blame. For example, the discrimination is evident when Keiko and Henry try to buy a record- Keiko is not even acknowledged because she is Japanese.

Slaughterhouse-Five book is antiwar novel, and it written by Kurt Vonnegut. A man named Billy Pilgrim who is unstuck in time, and always goes all relives various occasions throughout his life. Billy pilgrim is a main character in this book. “Billy is born in 1922 in Ilium, New York. He grows into a weak and awkward young man, studying briefly at the Ilium School of Optometry briefly before he is drafted” (Borey 1). Then, after training he sent to the Germany during the war. Billy acknowledges diverse values and sees horrible and morbid occasions in a different contrast to others. Billy experiences acknowledges a lifestyle that is not visible to other people. Many readers would contend that Billy's encounters make him crazy; however,

"It don't mean a thing if God is not the Good King in your life, do-wap, do-wap,

"Each day, you will be tempted to follow and click the lick button of lies, lust, greed, fake, famous stories of old, packaged in a trendy new look, with technologically advanced bling or subtle traps." ~ Jon Barnes

Did you notice how less confused you are with honest love, faith, and works, as God's path is quite direct and crystal clear?

“ Don’t let your dreams just be dreams”. In the book Close To Famous, the main character Foster McFee really stuck to this quote. She had a dream of having her own cooking show someday. She then meets a guy at her school and his name is Macon who also has a dream that is hard to reach but not impossible. The last character is Rayka she is Foster’s mother.

Raymond is a young man who is mentally challenged and his little sister is a runner. The one job that his sister has to do is take care of him and watch. So one day Squeaky (Hazel) decided to enter the May Day Race so she could run the 50 yard dash and she noticed something about her brother that she never noticed before. What she noticed about her brother is that he may have his own special way of running but he’s also a really good runner. Then she thought to herself that’s how he kept up with her on her runs and that’s why I think Raymond would make a good

Evil can take different forms in different context. How evil is responded to depend on which form it takes. God responds to evil by overcoming it, and turning it into something virtuous. Why or when he chooses to overcome it, is something that is unknown. Humans can be agents or victims of evil. They can be the reason evil takes place, or they can affected by someone else’s evil. Evil done by humans is not malicious, but it has a negative effect on humanity. The world is a victim because it’s inability to choose between right and wrong, good and evil. The world is a victim of humankind’s evil actions. Evil is responded to in different ways, because evil has not one definite shape, but an infinite amount.

"We need farmer's assurance from God to help us fight off the temptations of this world and use the latest technology to do God's Will, in obedience.

You are a builder and a defender. God delights in the uprightness of your heart. Your steps are ordered by the Lord and he is pleased with you. When you stumble, don’t worry, for the Lord upholds you with his hand. God works all things together for your good and his glory.

Her concern for the Big Things guides her actions and this leads to consequences that affect the plot and the characters. When Vellya Paapen exposes the truth of Velutha and Ammu breaking the Love Laws, Baby Kochamma’s initial concern is ensuring that her social status is protected. She said that “She saw it as God’s Way of punishing Ammu for her sins and simultaneously avenging her (Baby Kochamma’s humiliation at the hands of Velutha and the men in the march”. (243) This quote shows how she is self-centred and intimidated by the Love Laws and caste system.

Inspirational quotes are powerful as well as motivational. For one single quote there could be hundreds of different interpretations of it, each interpretation having a profound meaning to someone, helping people get through tough times or even through good times. One quote I find to be true and inspiring is "Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it." by Charles R. Swindoll. My interpretation of this quote is if someone chooses to always have a negative reaction towards something challenging they are faced with then their overall attitude about life will most likely be negative.

Sometimes, I ask myself: "Is this life even worth living?" Would you call someone noble if they choose to still go on with life knowing that it will only result into more pain and suffering? Life gives us these "challenges" and we are supposed to rise to the occasion and conquer those challenges, but all I see is facing more grief and more agony. It is outrageous to think that this life is a blessing when breathing itself is torture itself to my very being. And even if we say that we did "rise to the occasion" and went against the odds, or these "challenges" that life has thrown upon us; is that really going to put an end into it? If anything, dying might be the best solution to all my problems. Dying is like sleeping. When you sleep, you don 't feel anything. Your problems, your heart aches, any kind of stress that life throws upon you, you forget and you don 't feel it when you sleep. Although, sleeping is only temporary. When you wake up from your slumber, all of the weight of your heavy heart will resurface and all your pain will come back to haunt your soul. While death on the other hand, everything is permanent. That 's something that I can look forward to.