Martha Ghost

When Jeannette begins school in Welch, an African American girl Dinitia Hewitt and her friends harassed and beat up Jeannette for being scrawny and filthy. She is constantly made fun of because it is apparent that she lives in poverty. The other children do not accept other that aren’t like them and Jeannette is no exception. Her worn clothes and grimy hair are like a neon sign shouting about her life in poverty which makes Jeannette an easy target to bullies. Jeannette tries very hard to stand up for herself, however, the bullying only stops once other realize that living in poverty and being different was not Jeannette’s

Then the time finally came for her to leave England, she made the decision to continue with her education at Yale law school. This move to a different culture and away from Jones was one that sent her spiraling. The voices, evil thoughts, and hallucinations became worse than ever before. Once she arrived at Yale trouble was already knocking at her doorstep, it was there that she had her first psychotic break in front of other people. She began too say wild things while studying with two of her classmates in the library, “let’s all go out on the roof. It’s OK. It’s safe.” (136) This behavior was enough to scare her classmates out of associating with her.

Eventually, Brenda and her father made it to Virginia on the morning of the 22nd of March, parking their car at the driveway of the Brotzman residence. It was an average looking house that matched the aesthetics of the houses near the only Catholic high school in the city of Arlington, Bishop Dowell High School. Getting out of the car, the father and the daughter went to the front door. From there, the father knocked on the door. Soon after, the door was opened by the Godmother, wearing her Bishop Dowell uniform, who was surprised by the arrival of unrecognizable guests. Brenda, who obviously was not a Ryanite, was amazed by the sight of the taller blonde girl wearing a royal blue golf shirt (with silver colored school insignia on left breast), a khaki skort that was about one inch above the knee, white knee socks, and a pair of black oxfords. The girl’s hair was tied back with a royal blue colored ribbon, and her dark blue eyes were staring into Brenda’s own.

Conflict: Tracy was “blackballed”, or eliminated out of the sorority invitation because she was “different” for wearing knee high socks and carrying a backpack around.

She thought her parents would agree that she should go because they always supported her higher education. She hoped that she would get new friends, get to go to football games, and maybe even join the cheer leading squad. Little did she know, this decision would change her life forever. It took two weeks, but Carlotta eventually was able to enter the school. Upon arrival at the school a Guardsman had to protect her from the mob. The bullies shouted insults at her daily concerning her being black which made her feel demeaned, but no matter how terrible she felt she would not let them see her cry. To make it easier she made a game out of their insults. All of this made her angry, angry that she had to be protected and that she had to endure this torture in a hallowed place of learning. She had wished they would stop trying to force her out of Central. Contrary to her wishes, she was still being bullied such as spitting which she found disgusting and infuriating. At times she sat down in glue or spit to find several of her classmates doubled over in laughter. This was humiliating for Carlotta, she learned to look at her seat and swipe it before sitting. Some days Carlotta was so mentally exhausted that she couldn't guard her heart. On these days her bully's insults smashed her heart. Instead of not responding to her abusers she chose to face them and retaliate in the same way she was

One religious scholar said, “Ok, if we have ghosts, then where do we put them in the Christian universe? While they are tied to the earth, they are no longer living on the material plain. Heaven and hell are exclusive places, so it's extremely unlikely that people come and go from these destinations as they please. There must be a third state in the afterlife where souls linger before continuing their journey.” (Emissary 67).

This woman becomes an epitome of breaking the patriarchal rules. Rebecca’s London apartment is the demonstration

In the beginning, Martha in a small Texas school, was in eighth grade, at 14 years of age. She is earning a scholarship jacket, for getting straight A’s for eight years in a row. Walking on her way to P.E. she overhears a conversation between two teachers about who should get the jacket. Two teachers arguing, saying Martha shouldn’t get the jacket, because Marth’s Mexican. The less deserving peer’s father, is in the school board, and own’s the only store in the town. In the middle, Martha is summoned by the principle, explaining if Martha wanted the jacket she must pay $15 dollars. Martha then goes home and speaks to her grandfather to get the $15 dollars. Marthas’ grandfather denies to give her the $15, then explains to her it wouldn’t be

Char Hartzel accidentally went into Harriett Kaleta’s room and used the bathroom, the daughter saw her, took a picture of Char. I apologized, and wrote in the daily log and on Harriett’s ISP that her door must be kept locked at all times. Daughter was not pleased at all.

As Kathy, Ruth and Tommy ventured onto the next step of their short lived lives, they come to meet a couple of veterans at the cottages. Chrissie and Rodney are considered the cool couple that everyone looks up to. Upon meeting them, Ruth becomes immediately attached mainly because she would like to be in the spotlight, but also because she had the idea of her and Tommy alongside Chrissie and Rodney at the head of the cottages. Kathy was not so eager as Ruth. She knew deep down, that there was something odd about Chrissie’s obsession with them being Hailsham students. “The point about Chrissie—and this applied to a lot of the veterans—was that for all her slightly patronizing manner towards us when we’d first arrived, she was awestruck about our being from Hailsham. It took me a long time to realize this.” (Kathy, Chapter 12)

Many years ago, there were two women named Olivia and Mellie. Olivia and Mellie grew up in two different types of households, and each had different aspects of life which is why they often didn’t agree with each other. The two women grew up in the same schools, jobs, and their families cooperated with each other more than the two would have liked. Growing up, Olivia wanted to be the district attorney of Washington, and Mellie wanted to be the junior senator from Virginia. Their differences were never settled, which is why they consider themselves enemies. Whenever they saw each other in stores, restaurants, or at work, they rolled their eyes and brushed each other away as if they were nothing more than lint on each other's shoulders.

A previous reading we have focused on, which I immediately thought of when reading this novel was My Ghost. This story follows the perspective of a caring wife who takes care of her aging husband who has become too old to care for himself. This short story depicts the true meaning of marriage and dedication that is not only simply defined by words and vows two promise each other but by the actions of one when times get tough. This novel depicts the meaning of family just like the short story does but in a different light that is still very important to recognize.

Moreover, Mary evolves that story and explains to her grandmother, Mrs. Tilford, that she saw the two women kissing through the keyhole in the door. Mary knew the power that her grandmother had over the school. Mrs. Tilford is one of the main financial contributors to the school. She is also a wealthy, influential older woman who is well respected throughout the town. But, because of her adolescence, Mary did not know the underlying effects of telling the lie to such a powerful person within the community. Mary does not realize that her actions have given Mrs. Tilford the power to ruin the school, the women’s reputations, and most importantly their lives. Although Karen and Martha never committed the act they were accused of, the lie spreads all over the town and ultimately results in the closing of the school and ruining their lives.

A week after the prom at Greater Have Mercy High School, a student Tally Tattletale went to the office of Principal Fair to talk about an incident that involved her best friend, Jane Easygoing. Miss. Tattletale proceeded to elaborate the subject of a young lady that went to the prom and had a wonderful time dancing with members of the football team, Bill Naughty, Bob Gullible, and Stan Foolish. After the last song was called, the students, decided to proceed to the Dew Drop Inn to continue the festivities. Jane Easygoing thought this was a brilliant idea. Meanwhile, Bill Naughty, Bob Gullible, and Stan Foolish enlightened 10th Grade math teacher Mr. Happy of their plans and borrowed his Ford Expedition. Mr. Happy did not have a hesitation of concern and gladly turned over the keys.

If that “lost soul” fails to earn the grade she is pressured to get, she becomes devastated and disheartened. She may try her hardest to bring them up, but it is too late. Then her parents find out and the scholarship foundations of her colleges find out and that once wishful girl won’t be able to go to college. A poor and stubborn bum is the fate that awaits this poor girl. She will live out of a bag, under a bridge in downtown St. Louis. She will yell and spit at any person walking by who doesn’t put money in her coffee cup. She is a disgrace to her family name and is cut off from any contact with her family and friends.