Shel Silverstein 's Life And Its Effects On Society

Plenty of teenagers read books every day for entertainment and for school. But they don’t just read for amusement or that they need it for their classwork, they read because it is what they go to when things turn rough. Like what people said, books are a powerful thing, it can be hopeful and scary. Sherman Alexie is a wonderful writer, poet, and has published plenty of novels and short stories. Sherman Alexie’s purpose of writing is to give teenagers hope that things would work out alright, although it might be rough from time to time, and he also uses humor to entertain his readers. He provides teenagers things that they can relate to, and he addresses many crucial issues in his works. He uses numerous amount of stylistic techniques in his

In the town of White Harbor, the actions of its residents determine the physical appearance of the stars shining over them. Recently, the stars have begun to deteriorate, no longer gleaming in the sky like they used to. In an effort to put an end to the degradation of the stars and return them to their original state, Mayor Shel Silverstein enacted the "Polish the Stars" law yesterday which mandates all White Harbor residents to present evidence to him at the end of every day, proving that they have committed at least three good

In the literary world, it is a well-known fact that the Carnegie Prize Award for Literature is the most prestigious award around, and the one that is most sought after by authors. It is presented annually to a novelist who has produced an outstanding book for children or young adults, one that captivates its audience, has an engaging and unique plot and is written beautifully. (1)

Parents often say, “Listen to your elders.” This cliché can make some people apathetic, but when looking back, most appreciate the wisdom of their elders. The knowledge imparted to children is crucial for their ability to understand and improve the world. In XIV by Derek Walcott, the speaker uses imagery, metaphor, and other literary devices to convey the storyteller’s significance to his life.

People often believe teachers, friends, and parents are the ones that teach them the most in life. Although this may be true, a work of literature can also teach a person many valuable life lessons that no one else can. In a work of literature, all themes connect to one significant lesson. Lawrence and Lee’s Inherit The Wind has rich themes that demonstrate the world resist change. One important theme is to always be open-minded. Equally important, is the theme that differences can tear people apart. Not to mention, freedom of thought is also a critical theme. Therefore, themes in Inherit The Wind shows the struggle of change to occur.

Hardrod Kushner, a popular author and American rabbi, once said, “ I think of life as a good book the further you get into it the more it begins to make sense.” Over the course of a book, through character development and finding the author’s message, the reader begins to understand the values that are present in the book. Different books, such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Romeo and Juliet, and Fahrenheit 451, all have values that can be found in other books, like Ender’s Game. An examination of Ender’s Game, in comparison to other young adult novels, shows the values of courage, empathy, forgiveness, and community through the character development and the messages the authors want to convey to their readers.

Shel Silverstein was a loved and famed poet, singer/songwriter, and children’s book writer, cartoonist, and screenwriter. This essay will talk about why he is a famed poet and how he got where he is today, his childhood, and some of his life accomplishments.

Receiving my first personal book at age 4, I became curious and soon found it to be a pastime of mine. Whether they were books about tying shoes or how babies were made, I never stopped reading. One book in particular will always be close to me. In fourth grade I started reading the book, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. A few word description could not even illustrate the feelings that ran through me as I scanned the text in front of me. I soon found myself completely zoned out from the rest of the world as I read the stories of Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade. The stories of boys who persevered and endured the turmoil of the the cruel world, while they look on in the distance hoping to soon see a brighter future; fortunately, a story S.E. Hinton told perfectly. What was an assignment, soon became a yearning for. Literature became an escape from the real world. I would find myself parched after hours of reading. There was no end to the inspiration constantly flowing out of this piece of literature. At the age of 9, I was a naive little boy who had never thought about where I would go at an older age, but The Outsiders would forever shape who I would soon

Sarah’s rebellion against what the society she lived in considered right and her small fight for the basic human right of being able to read and write is another positive message to younger readers. It tells them that people matter and that no one should be restricted from things that could be accessible to them. It also tells the younger readers that doing good for people despite if the majority of people consider it to be wrong is always the

The influence that Dr. Seuss’s book have on me reminds to “never stop being yourself.”

“A book is a gift you can open again and again” – Garrison Keillor. Shel Silverstein was an author who made this quote a reality. Silverstein was an author, illustrator, and poet. Pictured to the write (poets.org). He had many works published ranging from funny, sad, serious, silly, imaginative, and scary. His works encouraged children to dream and use their imaginations. Children have changed throughout the years but their love of classic books including Silverstein’s remains the same. Shel Silverstein was a well-rounded man devoted to his work; his books, illustrations, and words continue to be famous still today.

Donna Jo Napoli's discussion about writing children's literature reflects social equity that really impacts on me. She has a compassionate heart when she cares the unprotected children. Even though someone reproached that she wrote about such terrible things for children, controlling the way in which children encounter the bad things is not a good idea. Not all children are lucky to be encircled and sheltered in a good family. There are many unhappy lives exist in society. Children have pure and holy thoughts, so it will be dangerous if they are only educated and sheltered by the good things. It makes them do not defend themselves when bad things happen. Literature is one of the most effectively communicate ways with children. Besides the books

Shel Silverstein and his poem: Forgotten Language. Hook: Have you ever read a poem that was whimsical and confusing, but made sense? It’s an intriguing formula. Especially for a poem.

The main character in this book is George and his grandma. George is the symbol of brightness, and grandma is the symbol of darkness. Light will inevitably prevail over dark. As contemporary college students, what we need is not only the knowledge of the past, but also is the innovation of a new field. We must promote our imagination. There is no creativity without imagination. Meanwhile we must remember that we shouldn't be too selfish and

Using imagination and creativity, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series has defined literature as transformative. In this seven-book series J.K Rowling imagined and creatively pieced together a fantasy world of muggles, wizards, tyrants, and heroes to symbolically share with readers problems plaguing modern society. Similar to Shelley’s work of the past, never before have readers in the modern era seen teenage and adult mania surrounding an 11-year-old wizard. Some will argue that J.K. Rowling’s young-adult series lacks depth or wants to twist young minds by using magic and evil, but through close examination it is evident that