As if being a deeply closeted gay man living in the South isn’t enough, Justice Crawford also suffers from a crippling anxiety disorder. Flying cross country to be the best man in his best friend’s wedding probably isn’t the best idea, right? Forced back into the closet after being rejected by his family, Justice has given up on the idea of finding acceptance and love. He has allowed his disorder and his troubled past to keep him from taking a chance, but love might just find him where he least expects it… in Seattle.
Sailor and charter boat captain Nic Valentine is still reeling from the unexpected death of his father, when the man of his dreams—literally—falls into his lap. He thinks he’ll never see the man again, but fate has other plans.
What happens when a very determined and courageous fifteen year old girl thief, uses her skills to help recover an ancient cursed jewel? Katarina Bishop chases clues that take her across the globe. Kat, her family of thieves and her best friend Hale bump up against several obstacles in an exciting journey. “Uncommon Criminals,” by Ally Carter is an excellent young adult novel - the second in the Heist Society series. Kat a petite brunette teenager is a well known thief but she doesn’t want to be one. . Kat doesn’t know whether she wants to follow her father’s footsteps and end up in jail. She enjoys stealing but she likes to think of it as repossessing. I think she is unique, because she isn’t perfect. She makes mistakes, can be a little
Professor Crawford is a assertive human. He does not like to be corrected. The first time Jamal turned in an essay Professor Crawford doubted that he wrote it by himself. Crawford doubted Jamal because he was African American. Jamal is an extremely talented writer and Crawford knows, but he refuses to accept the fact and continues to bring Jamal down. Crawford wanted to see if Jamal can come up with his own words so he made Jamal write an essay with his supervision.
dilemma of killing her mother. Something that makes me relate with her is that she is
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started”(Henry Ward Beecher). In 1692 Salem, Massachusetts Madness is consuming Salem, and everyone is accused of being with the devil. John Proctor’s affair with Abigail jump starts the witch hunts. In the Crucible Arthur Miller embodies Proctor as a tragic hero with many flaws but his fatal flaw was his pride which caused his demise. Throughout the play we witness Proctor’s transformation as a person from a sinful remorseless adulterer, repentant, and to an honorable man.
It takes time to learn a new thing especially for Cole Matthews. Cole grew up with a roof over his head but not the parenting that he should of had. Both of Cole’s parents are drinkers, and when Cole dad is drunk he beats Cole for no reason. As Cole grew up he learned of that and thought it was ok. So he started doing it and beating up kids and breaking the law. Cole beat up a kid named Peter so bad that Peter is now suicidal and he has a stutter. Instead of Cole going to jail, he went to a circle of justice and the circle of justice decided that Cole needs to be banished to a island for a year. Well Cole is on the island he changes his physical thoughts, Taking other people's ideas, and looking out for others instead of just himself.
Clarence Hervey is a bright young man with considerable talents who always seems to be brought down by his arrogance, gullibility, and constant desire to be thought of as superior in everything. With the usage of exaggerated diction, third person point of view, and a mocking tone, Maria Edgeworth is able to create the complex character that is Clarence Hervey.
Admirable: a word which is used to describe someone whose actions exceed society's moral standards. In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, John Proctor is an honorable man whose sin of adultery troubles him, but still sacrifices his life to end the unreasonable prosecution of the people in Salem. He is the most admirable man in the play because he consistently holds his pride despite the litigations against him, which gives him the power to stand up for his beliefs and help others in need.
In the story the Crucible by Arthur Miller, there are countless characters that have made good and bad decisions. Nobody is so perfect that they have never made a mistake, that is just the way life is. “We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life, it’s up to us to make it good or bad” stated by Ward Foley. In the Crucible, one character known as John Proctor had made one awful mistake by having an affair with Abigail Williams. He has also made multiple good choices also. He’s a loving father, he sacrifices himself for others, and he is an honorable man.
The first story is Gentleman, Your Verdict and the second story is the firing squad.
John Proctor is a man, in this residential area of Salem, Massachusetts, with an incredible notoriety under his name. He is the spouse of Elizabeth Proctor, remorseful partner of Abigail Williams, and father of four. In this blasted town, he is the main redeemable man actually when you consider his blames; his breaking point and everything that he is carried out. He's not flawless, however he is sympathizable in the way that he, regardless of what the expense he will settle his wrongs and tries to be a finer man. John is similar to the rest of society simply living his life to the best he can.
“The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure” (57). Two men that lived for their passion for adventure was Chris McCandless and Jay Moriarity. Chris McCandless was a young man who hitched hike to Alaska to explore and survive in the wilderness. Jay Moriarity was a young surfer who was determined to ride Mavericks, the largest waves. Chris's story was heard by a man named Jon Krakauer and Chris's story was developed and published into a novel for the world to hear, which got controversial feedback. Although both seem to come from very different lifestyles and had different pursuits for adventure, both share many qualities such as home life, preparation for goals, and the willingness to let people be there for them.
Johnny Cade is "the gang's pet." The novel describes Johnny as a "lost puppy" and a "puppy that has been kicked too many times." He is only 16 years old, but has already been beaten down by the cruelty of life. Johnny had been severely beaten by a group of Socs before this story begins. This beating puts him almost over the edge; in fact, the Socs scared him so much that he even carries a switchblade in his pocket. Johnny vows that, "He would kill the next person who jumped him."And well if you read this you will know why I am nothing like johnny cade.Thank you .His parents abuse him both physically and verbally, and Johnny often opts to go anywhere but home. The theme of family love is clarified by Johnny many times, because his eyes have
Gender equality can be a very complex subject, throughout the years power has been correlated to gender. In Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, “The Rod of Justice” gender inequities are represented with a great level of complexity and difficult understanding. Throughout the text one can sense Machado’s involvement over authority and control, and how the characters portray this subject. The story is focus on Damiao, who is the main character. Damiao was seeking escape from his seminary obligations, and he requests the aid of his godfather’s mistress, Sinha Rita. He knew that if she could use her sexual powers over his godfather she could help him escape his obligations. She is portrayed in the story as having a power over the people who surrounded her, as her authority was not questioned nor overruled. She had sexual power over Joao Carneiro, and also had to power to manipulate the actions of Damiao, but this power was interesting as in society in those times women had limited power which was not compared to the power men had. Nonetheless, Rita proves to be a well independent women, doing things under her own power. She would have been a women of great power, if she had the chance to live in the 21st century, and how society has altered the gender role of a woman since.
From the beginning Abigail comes off as a jealous girl who will do what it takes to get what she wants but at the same time do what it takes to save herself even if it means accuse the innocent. It all started when Abigail tries to kill Goody Proctor so she can live and be loved by John Proctor. “You did! You did! You drank a charm to kill John Proctors wife! You drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor!(17)” Abigail starts all the rivalry, in hopes of getting rid of Proctor's wife. To save herself from being hanged she blames other people and makes herself look like an angel, so she won't be accused. Abigail it to blame for the start of the hangings. Everyone in the town thinks she is the perfect proper girl when she is really. To get her way she
There many types of men and women serving in the Marines. SSgt McConnell is one of such high character and charisma that he inspires a loyalty and respect from his men that others will never know. In our Marine Corps nothing is given everything is earned. He earned his level of respect through his actions and devotion to those he served with. There was always a calming nature that came with his presents, whatever the crises it would be handled. When his Marines suffered he was always alongside us, doing what he could to lessen the burden often taking more of it on himself. Not only did SSgt McConnell represent a high level of moral upstanding he always tried to increase his own knowledge. It seemed any question he could answer and was always