Module 11: A Narrative Fiction

To everyone’s relief, Johnny did agree to give the NAMI group a try. To his surprise, and everyone’s relief, he loved going. Although the group met once a week, the DeSoto’s made sure Johnny would go each time. Slowly, John was learning that although he may be different, he wasn’t the only one with issues. He was also learning more and more about the outside world and how to cope not only with the people in it, but all the stimulation that he never remember experiencing before.

Star Wars has entertained millions of people since its inception in 1977. Creator George Lucas’s brilliant use of the plot type Tragedy has created Star Wars into the global phenomenon that it is today. Through the understanding of what a Tragedy is composed of, how Lucas utilizes tragedy within the Star Wars movies, and the psychological appeal of tragedies, it will be clear why the Star Wars films have become so popular.

Death sneaks up in the most unexpected time. Atwood develops the character of Iris Chase to examine the flaws of relationships, the impact of social class distinctions, and the importance of leaving a legacy for those who follow after her in an effort to educate the reader on the necessity of producing healthy relationships.

Mac left before the Sheriff or anyone else got to the center as he wanted to see how passable the trail was and if he could take the any vehicles up the hill. It was the smallest vehicle they had and it might make it. In several places, the trail wasn’t wide enough to take the quad so he gave up the quad and walked up. The distance to the site Jackie described wasn’t far.

Setting the tone of the novel, the story begins with Iris remembering of the day she discovered her sister Laura Chase, allegedly killed herself in a motor vehicle accident in order to create a blunt mystery later to be explained throughout the novel. Iris then moves on to describe the origins of her family wealth and the stories of her early childhood. Iris and Laura’s mother died when they were quite young so their caregiver, Reenie, basically raised them while their drunken father ran the family company. Throughout their childhood, Iris was always told to look out for Laura as she was always described as ‘odd’ through her entire life. This oddity would start one of the major conflicts of the novel as Laura and Iris met a man named Alexander Thomas in which they

“Nah, you know, Josh, I’m not all that into just staying here.” She gave the impression that she wanted to go.

With all of the new platforms of media, our world is evolving faster than ever. New technology allows us to have fast and easy access to breaking news. The challenging task for journalists

As I fly back home from Alaska, I think of all my all my adventures I’ve had so far. I feel amazing that I finally finish and will be returning to my dogs, my home, and most importantly, my sweet wife. I missed her so much over the past two weeks, I can't wait to see her again.

Iris continues to talk of the misery in her life when she says, “I on the other hand could always be replaced. My job was to open my legs and shut my mouth. ”(Atwood, 402). While it may be harsh, we are again able to see the abuse Iris goes through, yet she quietly must tolerate it. Secondly Iris Chase must also withstand the physical abuse the rampaging Richard without questioning his authority.

Sienna must have forgotten where she was, because the sound of her mother’s rueful voice startled her as she said, “My darling Sienna, do you understand?” Sienna understood completely. Dayna had looked frail, brittle even, recently. A shaky breath escaped Dayna’s cracking lips, and Sienna knew she was trying to be strong, to hold herself together for her daughter’s sake; she’s trying to remain on the imaginary pedestal Sienna had placed her on.

Mah brother and I wer walkin’ through the field of apple trees in the evening before the funereal—recalling this and that or that thing that had happened in this or that place, flippin’ over the memories after the fashion of the Apple family who gather again in the place where we wer all born—trying to make sense of the fillies we once wer and of the members who wer once with us.

Stomping up the stairs Nia yells, “ You’re not the boss of me!” And slams her bedroom door shut. Heavily breathing Nia grasped for air. Trying to control her breathing, she places her hand on her chest. Tears ride down her face quickly like a river flow. Not knowing how to stop Nia constantly wipes her face.

Maria was a 12 year old girl in Mexico City, she had just moved in with her abuelita Karmen from San Luis Potosi. A week passed, and it was Maria's first day of school at La Secundaria 32 . Maria was a great student she always did her work and had A’s in all her subjects in class. She also has many friends which she kinda didn't talk to because they really didn't pay attention to her. You see although Maria was excellent at almost everything , her family had always been poor. Maria didn't have nice clothes like her friends did or a phone or even new shoes. This had always made Maria feel alone also because they would make fun of her for wearing the same thing.

I worked away for the rest of the afternoon, then went home, got dressed (begrudgingly, as Jeffrey was stretched out across my bed taking a nap), and arrived at the bar around 9PM (as the email told me). I had avoided the Raleigh rush hour traffic by a good few hours (if I had left at 7PM, it would've taken me until 9PM to get there anyways!). It wasn't a bad looking place; maybe a little older than the buildings surrounding it, but I felt safe parking my car in the parking lot and not carrying in my pepper spray.

The year is 2129, ‘tis autumn on Earth and a freezing winter on colonial Mars. There are only 8 colonists remaining out of the 350 that arrived in 2089, 2 doctors, 3 scientists, and a family of 3 who narrowly escaped perish from the post-atmospheric Martian winter. Since their arrival 40 years ago, the average colonist age has gone up from 25 to 60, and there aren’t many young souls left to do the hard physical labor of cultivating crops from Earth. There also aren’t enough supplies left to replenish what was lost to the elements. Left with only 200 sols of food and water, the colonists are forced to either find a way to cultivate Martian food of their own or perish like the rest unfortunately have. Without means of communication with Earth, the colonists are stuck with their remaining