Essay on The Happy Trail

I found Happy Trails very interesting and fun to read because of the interesting writing style. It was also fun to read because it was informational as well as interesting. I learned about the life on an Indian preservation and how people act there. I also found the story interesting because of the way that people refer to each other and the way they talk. And finally, I liked the way that it talked about the uncle, Hector, which was not present throughout the whole book but is always talked about

where all cultures and races coexist peacefully. The narrator in “Happy Trails,” takes a rare approach to dealing with the tension between his Native American family tradition and the evolution of modern technology. In “Brownies,” Snot both reacts to the way in which her father deals with racial inequality and also acknowledges the inevitable pattern which will continue unless action takes place. Although it may seem like "Happy Trails" by Sherman Alexie and "Brownies" by ZZ Packer scrutinize the ways

The mind is a powerful thing. This is a theme that is shared among the five short stories we have read in class (Happy Trails) (Christmas at Grammas) (The Mimis) (Crazy) (The Boy Without a Flag). This theme talks about how peoples minds are very influential on your decisions whether you realize it or not and how peoples emotions and beliefs change over time. In Happy Trails Sherman Alexie says “I was only seven years old and he was my favorite relative.” He also says “Hector said he was hitchhiking

his father. When I saw them I suddenly yelled to them to get their attention and they came back to where we were and then the whole day turned. When I saw my friend Connor and Zeke and connor's father Steve I was so happy I felt like my body was going to explode because of how happy that I was. I went over to Connor and Zeke and we started to catch up. When we were talking me and my dad started to feel a little guilty and then after a little while I finally apologized and then he apologized and

father. When I saw them I suddenly yelled to them to get their attention and they came back to where we were and then the whole day turned around. When I saw my friend Connor and Zeke and connor's father Steve I was so happy I felt like my body was going to explode because of how happy that I was. I went over to Connor and Zeke and we started to catch up. When we were talking me and my dad started to feel a little guilty and then after a little while I finally apologized and then he apologized and

well-known belief in the 19th century that immigrants were going to expand land to their destiny. Manifest destiny was thought to be an excuse to be selfish, and for Americans to push their culture around the world. The completion of the Oregon Trail was announced in 1890, finally, the west had been explored. There were only four more states that needed to be added to the United States. From 1800 to 1900 during the westward expansion, the United States population went from 5 million to 76 million

matter of seconds. This opinion can be influenced by both subtle messages received during one’s upbringing as seen in in ZZ Packer’s short story “Brownies” or may be a part of a strong historical tradition as seen in Sherman Alexie’s short story “Happy Trails”. The reality of this ever-present prejudice is that the judgments made by characters in these stories can appear to be petty observations at the surface, but are really deeply rooted prejudices that are a result of their family influence and upbringing

picked the yellow trail, then walked up the stairs and started hiking. I looked down to check my phone to see how much battery I had. I wanted to make sure I could listen to music. It was at 87% charge so I started playing music from Pandora. I put it on today’s pop and hip hop. All I could see were lots and lots of trees . The park was filled with the noise of cars driving in the background. My mom and I got to the first open spot where there was only grass. I was enjoying the trail. We ran down

beautiful Spanish colonial architectural style, fresh open air and beaches filled with happy tourists that are always excited to explore surf spots and experience the perfect beach weather. Founded in 1920, by Ole Hanson who had a vision that this gorgeous town would attract a great deal of beach lovers because of its pleasant climate and out of “big city” feel. San Clemente’s small town charm grew to home 67,892 happy residents today, including the home of President Nixon in 1969 who bought a vacation

I was on a trail but then suddenly I came upon a Giant Castle on a cliff with waterfalls. It was the Best trail ever! I sat there wondering if I should go in it? Alast I made a decision to go in the castle. When I tried to open the door it was stuck. I thought there was someone living in it? So I went back to the trail. But suddenly the door opened! I jumped in fright i was thinking in my head how is that possible? I walked slowly to the door no one was there. I got so scared i could