The Game By Teresa Toten

In the book, The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin, the conclusion is what summarized the plot of the book. Knowing this, one might agree the way the ending was written was very effective. The owner of the Westing Paper Products Company, Sam Westing, was murdered. Sixteen people are called to Sunset Towers to participate in the reading of the will. Little did they know that the will was only going to unleash the monster in them all. The will of Sam Westing went on to say that one of the sixteen people in the room was a murderer, the same murderer that ended his life. Everyone would be paired into teams. Clues were spread out among the pairs-of-two and the game began. 200 million dollars was offered to the person who uncovered the secrets to

The most important lesson for Rachel that comes out of this situation is that after wearing the disgusted sweater she has become even older, and it was tied to the experience instead of the birthday itself. She understands that it is the challenge she needs to grow up faster as she will receive additional benefits of behaving the way she wants and resisting to the outside irritators. As for the literature techniques, the author applies language, diction and symbolism to reveal the issues of experience, aging, knowledge, power, authority and freedom. The discovering is gaining age are conveyed with the help of the memories of eleven-year-old girl on her birthday. Rachel resists her humiliation from Mrs. Pierce, and that is the exact moment when her “smart eleven” comes as well[2].

It is something you notice everyday, in many forms of media. Commercials, ads, magazines, and the internet all depict this occurrence with female athletes. She is short haired, square framed, dressed in a large loose fitting clothing. She rides along on her skateboard at an empty skate park. She appears to be sweaty and dusty from a day of riding and falling. As she rides along, ahead of her is a ledge. Red faced and tired, she attempts to land a trick over the ledge and succeeds. Her name is Lacey Baker, and is said to be one of the best female skaters in the world. Sound familiar? No, she is not someone the general public would be exposed to day by day. She does not fit into the female athlete stereotype of "The Femininity Game". "The Femininity Game" as told to us by Mariah Burton Nelson, an author, expert speaker, and former professional athlete in her "I Won, I 'm Sorry" piece demonstrates how as female athletes will feel they must follow special role. She noted, "Like men, you 'll have to be smart and industrious, but in addition you 'll have to be like women" (575). Women are to be just as competitive as men but not to the extent to threaten their masculinity. Act lady-like and motherly with no hesitation. Many Female athletes have shown off their hard work though photographs posing in awkward positions or even nude. Caroline Wozniacki the No. 5 female tennis player in the world, and MMA champion Ronda Rouse who posed for the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated are

In the short story “The Key Game” the author appeals to the readers’ sense of emotion (pathos) because of the in-depth description of the Jewish family’s unfortunate living arrangements, and because of the method the author uses to explain the various character descriptions, emotions, and dialog throughout the story. This story takes place at some point during the Second World War. The author, Ida Fink, introduces the reader to a small Jewish family consisting of a wife, husband, and their three year old son. They live in a small apartment which she describes as poor, urban, and gloomy. The situation with the war can be shown with the frequent changes in apartments. The purpose of the story is in a “game” made by the parents to prepare the child for his reaction in case the Germans ever come knocking at the door. The author introduces the emotion in this story from the very beginning, when she starts to describe where the story takes place.

Imagine a world where everyone gets a reward for everything that they do well. Everyone would get a reward for making it to class on time, being ready for the bus in the mornings, and staying quiet in the halls. This is equivalent to when every kid gets a participation trophy for showing up to a game. Trophies shouldn't be given to everyone because over time, they will lose their value, they will over-inflate a child’s ego, and because it will make them unprepared for life. On the contrary, trophies should only be given to the highest ranking people in the competition, because trophies are good for rewarding as long as they deserve it.

On The Run, Alice Goffman focuses on a particular group of young Black men living in a poor neighborhood, segregated from resources that would be found in more economically advanced neighborhoods. A “resource” that they do run into more than often is over policing in their neighborhood. As they are disproportionately targeted for arrest to fill quotas, this constant behavior and events deemed as a norm (either little children have made a game of cops catching and being overly aggressive to Black boys), hinders their process at advancing within American society. Systematic oppression against a minority group slows and puts racial tension progress at a standstill as they are continued victims of larger forces. What truly works against them once locked up and released, is when they were not given a chance based on race, now based on criminal history. People in such situations are left with one option, in order for them to survive and provide for their families, they must do it through illegal activity. Locking people up and returning into the same environment which had limited resources does nothing to solve larger powers at play. Specifically interpreting The Declaration of Independence and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, oppression 6th street boys experience from race, and class aspects, as well as age and educational background, at different parts in American history, a continued oppression against Blacks remain, and the difference between documents/laws that are

Nearly every American knows the popular song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” It has commemorated the national sport baseball for many years, drawing fans from coast to coast creating a unique community that is truly American. However this song fails to portray the true nature of the sport. If we don 't win, yes it is a shame, but it 's not just about one, two, three strikes and you 're out, it 's about learning to play the game; and not just the game of baseball but the game of life.

Throughout the story “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros, Rachel is recalling an event that took place on her eleventh birthday. In the beginning of the story, Rachel looks at birthdays in a negative perspective. “And when you wake up on your eleventh birthday you expect to feel eleven, but you don’t.” Rachel also mentions how when you are eleven, you are also the ages that lead up to eleven. When saying this, Rachel repeats the word “and.” She uses repetition when talking about how all your ages are still living inside you. “When you’re eleven, you’re also ten, and nine, and eight, and seven, and six, and five, and four, and three, and two, and one.” In the beginning of the story, Rachel does not seem excited that it is her birthday. I say this because instead of rejoicing that it is her birthday, she faces the reality of it and

Have you ever read three stories that are amazedly surprising? and that you can compare to. Have you ever thought about character or personality or your conflict or your setting? Well that is what will be talked about to and have you ever come up with a theme for each story and compare it? I have noticed in the pages of the text that was read that there were literary elements, one of the stories that I read is called, “liberty” by Julia Aivarez.

Just because all stand-up comedians don't need an underlying message doesn't mean specific topics getting discussed don't deserve an underlying message incorporated. Evidence, for example, Amy Schumer's "Football Town Nights", show that a comedian can be hilarious, all the while, remain in the realms of political correctness with an underlying message. She tackles an ageda on rape culture, generally a sensitive discussion, whilst giving a comedic undertone. In doing so, shape and value are given to her career as a commedian. Recently SNL tried to cover a very similar piece, "Teacher Trial", on satutory rape within the school system. They had previously attempted a similiar skit a year ago with massive backlash and negative feedback. Ultimately,

The “Times have changed and they’ve changed in this case for the better”, by Ann Gutmann. This quote directly reflects my paper and the individual’s experiences during the early 1800’s. This paper will share key details of Charlotte Forten’s journal. Charlotte Forten was an African-American girl that attended a private school in New England. This paper will also showcase the book the Lakota Woman by Mary Brave Bird, a Native American woman that endured in order to survive during the 1800’s. Changes for the better include systems in place to end slavery, to stop racism, and to protect women’s rights.

Richard Connell’s 1924 short story titled “The Most Dangerous Game” is widely considered a masterfully dark work of short fiction, one that pulls the reader into surreal and chilling circumstances. Through his narrative, Connell provokes both intellect and emotion as he asks questions at the very core of human existence, questions concerning morality and ethics as understood by the modern individual. What is the value of human life? Does power justify action? With his macabre tone, Connell takes man out of his station as an apex predator and subjects him to the primal fear of the hunted.

People, myself included, often wonder what success is in terms of a career. Usually, students predict how they will accomplish their goals and want to feel what it would be like to be successful in a career. I believe education plays a huge part of that because it will help us realize our potential.The importance of education is derived from overcoming our personal obstacles, reaching the goals we set and thriving for success.

Readers want a story that captivates them, transporting them to another world with intriguing characters and conflict. The Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connell, is a story about a man fighting for his life in extreme and unusual circumstances. The short story delivers an overall feeling of suspense and excitement for the reader. Compared to other short stories like: The Gift of the Magi, and The House on Mango Street, this story is more of an action/thriller genre. Richard Connell created a successful piece of literature because of his riveting plot, character development, and his unique moral.

“Educating Rita” written in 1980 by Willy Russell, is a play that explores the way in which a working class Liverpudlian woman, Rita (Susan), follows the change from unhappiness to happiness. The story is a comedy, which revolves around the growing personal relationship between Rita, and her Open University Literature tutor, Dr. Frank Byrant. Russell often mocks many parts of society at a time when the play was set including education, social class and patriarchy.