Natasha Preston's Awake

Noah wanted to break the barriers of racial segregation, and the only way he could do that was through the use of language. In his early years, he learned many different languages to connect with different types of people. He soon realized that by doing this, he was not defined by his skin color, but instead was judged based on his ability to interact with people using language. In the chapter “Chameleon”, Noah explains that

In the book of Genesis, the story, “Noah and the Flood”, is about a man named Noah who walked with God when nobody else did. The story begins with a summary of humans multiplying on earth after the creation of Adam and Eve. God soon recognized the evil that was taking over man. He started to regret his creation of man. God said, “I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air, for it repenteth me that I have made them.” The only man that still had faith in God, was Noah. God told Noah that “the end of all flesh is come before me…”. He plans to wipe the earth of all life, and Noah and his family are the only people who will survive. Noah is then responsible for building an ark, a ship for his family, and two of every kind of animal on the planet, both female and male. Once Noah finishes, God warns him that the waters will be coming. After seven days, “the waters of the flood were upon the earth”. They then “prevailed upon the earth a hundred and fifty days”, and any remaining life on earth was diminished.

Clareece Precious Jones also knowen as Precious is a sixteen year old girl that is abused by her parents,and raped by her Dad.She goes to school but keeps her mouth shut and does no work.I think this is her way of crying out because,She thinks that she will break through or someone will break through to her.She is kicked out when her Dad gets her pregnant for the second time,and her Mother just gets angry and doesn’t stand up for her.Precious goes to each one teach one an alternative school.She learns how to read and write.Ms Rain believes in her.At school she makes friends and talks in class,she feels like she belongs.After having her second baby,Abdul.She wants to teach him everything she knows.She wants to be a good Mother, but having

Any creative mind would like to read this book because it lets you see into the mind of a young girl who is extremely mature for her age experiencing a serious event that would scar even an adult. It covers mature themes such as suicide and mental illness, but to some that makes it even more compelling. It teaches readers a lesson about following the rules and how fragile some minds can be.

Unlike Gilgamesh, Noah is just a normal human, who willing to give up anything for God, even his son. His faith is like no other. Because of that, God decided to save him. Tired of the wickedness and sinfulness of humanity, God decided to wipeout the human kind, “I will blot out from the earth the men whom i created- men together with beasts, creeping things, and birds of the sky; for I regret that I made them” (171). He want to save Noah and the animals, because he want them to carry on the mankind, Noah was also the man who he trust in, “Noah was a righteous man; he was blameless in his age. Noah walked with God” (171). At the end, God reward Noah with a blessing, God blessed him to have many kids so he can carry on the humanity. “Be fertile and increase, and fill the earth. The fear and the dread of you shall be upon all the beasts of the earth and upon all the birds of the sky- everything with which the earth is astir-and upon all the fish of the sea; they are giving into your hand”

Noah is a man that worshiped only one God. Noah was kept during the flood because God saw that he was pure, unlike the rest. Noah didn’t want immortality because he knew God would help provide things for him. Noah followed God’s words through the whole journey. After the flood, Noah could live out his life to the fullest.

Society can be cruel; and Alice could tell you all about it personally. In Go Ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks, a 15 year old girl finds herself struggling within the battle against society and their brutal ideals. All Alice wanted was a happy life but this can be hard to achieve within the unforgiving surroundings in the novel which can also be seen in society today. Many connections can be made to the book and real life through Alice’s experiences and the actions of those around her. Throughout the book

This was due to the fact that when Noah was being born, his father took him out forcefully during the delivery. Noah came out deformed, making Noah disabled in a way. Noah is alienated by society because of the way he looks and his disorder. His dad is guilty because of what he did to his son, so he treats Noah differently than the other children. Noah can tell when others are being different towards him, which makes him close himself off. Noah goes along with the family to California, until they make a stop at the Colorado River where Noah decides to leave the family. Noah tells Tom, “You know how the folks are nice to me. But they don't really care for me"(229). Noah feels as though his parents do not love him as much they do their other children. Noah falls in love with the water,” It ain't no use. I was in that there water. An' I ain't a-gonna leave her. I'm a-gonna go now, Tom—down the river. I'll catch fish an' stuff, but I can't leave her. I can't." (228), the water giving something to Noah, that his family could not. Noah sees the water as conforming to him, accepting in a sense. Whereas as his family and society are not so accepting. An additional interpretation to this being that Noah fell in love with the water because to him he is being replenished, and he is starting over again as a new person. Noah has been living in a drought for a while now which can be interpreted as

Though the Flood brought complete destruction to all life on earth, it was a new beginning for both humanity and animal life. Noah and his family had the perfect opportunity to re-establish righteousness on earth by living according to God's word and standards. Noah was the only one that was righteous and ideal. Because Noah is such a respectable man, God decides to establish his covenant of righteousness and goodly deeds with him and his family so that he can perform and preach the will of God. Noah made a sacrifice, he built an altar unto the lord and took every clean beast and every clean fowl, and offered burnt offering on the altar and this offering made God extremely happy. This offering is an excellent example of how good of a man Noah is and is one of the reasons why God choose him. In addition, Noah was very obedient man, God tells him to “Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without pitch.”(60) He did what God told him to, without questions because he believes and trusts in God. Noah is a strong example of what God wants his followers to be when they establish this new nation and covenant.

Chloe Celsor is a senior at Appleton West High School. She is so excited to be a Pesant in this years production of Once On this Island. Previously she had been in Night of the living Dead and Pippin. In her free time she enjoys reading,singing in choir, and spending time with her friends. Chloe would like to thank Mr.Pechem, Doc, and our other staff members for all they have done for the show.She would also like to thank her amazing friends and mom for all their support. Enjoy the show!!!

The first time I read this book and immediately the thoughts came to my mind that this book is beautiful and the best. The book arrived and I began to read few pages, and I was not able to put it down. For the next few days, this book followed me everywhere I went. Surprisingly, everyone I talked to knew about this book. This book made me look at my values and beliefs. At a young age, Katie has adopted 13 young girls and made a loving home in Uganda that most of young people will not understand the true meaning of it. Her story was unbelievable to me but after few pages, I was more into it. There is so much greed in our society but this book gives us hope that humanity exists. Katie's story is beautiful and makes us think that how we could

Noah passes on to his children a tradition of listening to God and respecting all that God created, especially those that are innocent, i.e. animals. Through a series of visions which Noah interprets as the plan of God unfolding, Noah learns about the flood that is to come, and discerns that the Creator intends to punish humans for their inhumanity. Therefore, Noah has the twofold responsibility of being the head of a family and a prophet of God.

This novel the main character is Bryn. In one way I can relate to her is that she’s irresolute about where to stay. Either her birthplace or where she grew up. My situation isn’t as extreme as her situation and I am also not ‘torn’. I like both Canada and Philippines. Like her I was born in a different area then I grew up. Other than that she’s ambitious and curious. I like to think if I was in a horror movie I’d stay away from the dark creature but I know I’d probably investigate. If I really wanted something I’d definitely try my hardest, it might not work out for me but I still tried.

The novel, Divergent, written by Veronica Roth, tells the story of a sixteen year old girl who has to overcome many obstacles while keeping a secret that, if exposed, could carry the consequence of the end of her life. Through the exploration of the themes of independence, fear and power, this novel connects readers to their own lives and delivers a message that is applicable to the lives of individuals everywhere.

I recently read a very interesting book called Genie. At first it seemed odd for a book to have such a name, but that didn’t matter until I saw the cover. What I saw on the cover was a girl who went through so much and she can never forget what happened. Genie revolves around a young girl, "Genie", who has suffered traumatic abuse and neglect as a young child. When she is discovered because her mother took her to an appointment at a local DHS office, the scientific community over reacts to the potential information they may discover about the human psyche. This turns out to be a battle between Genie and her recovery. It focuses on this girl who wanted to be loved, but gets nothing except ignorance.