The Last Down By Jake Sarrach Analysis

Last Man Out, written by Mike Lupica, was published by Philomel Books in 2016, and has 245 pages. Last Man Out, a realistic fiction book, is not part of a series, but it does show similar qualities to Mike Lupica’s books. Many of his books have athletes that struggle through challenging situations. His books motivate many teen athletes and children. Written in third person limited, Last Man Out provides a limited view on Tommy Gallaghers actions. Tommy is an 8th grade boy from Brighton, and shares a love of football with his dad, Patrick Gallagher. Unfortunately, Patrick dies when a burning building collapses ontop of him.

In the Last Stand, written by Nathaniel Philbrick he discusses a big leader in the Civil War, George Armstrong Custer and how he led his troops with reckless courage. Philbrick wrote this book which can be viewed in many ways: a bloody massacre that is a big part of American history, or a tale of crazy arrogance and even unmatched bravery. One way that this book can be viewed as is the Last Stand being viewed as an account of a well-known battle that encapsulates the treatment of Native Americans during the “Indian Wars.” The next option is that the Last Stand is a retelling story of a history that does not glorify the United States Army in the Indian Wars, but shows the hubris and reckless of the leaders and army. Finally, the Last Stand can be viewed as a double meaning, both the last stand for Custer and the Last Stand for the Sitting Bull and the Lakota Sioux. In this essay, I’m going to discuss the ways in which Custer leads his troops and how he was a powerful leader during this time.

I’m proud of ‘Black Hawk Down’ because I think it told a provocative story and it was honest. It could have had more opportunity to tell both sides of the story, but I’m still proud of it.” (Josh Hartnett). This quote overall proves that Black Hawk Down is a valuable book for teens since, it provides the truth of what happens during war and if you are not prepared and it provides advanced vocabulary terms. In the book Black Hawk Down there is a lot of advanced vocabulary, certain styles of language and a ton of military terms. During this essay I will be talking about how Black Hawk Down is valuable for the teens of Morongo unified School District. This story ties into academic, social and patriotic.

The Catcher in the Rye is a novel written by J.D. Salinger that occurs around the 1950s. The story’s protagonist and narrator is Holden Caulfield, a seventeen year old white male, who journeys to various places as he mourns over the death of his little brother, Allie. As a white male in a capitalist society, he has tremendous amounts of privileges that allow him to get. However, as the novel progresses, Holden describes his society as a place where honored human qualities are suppressed and capitalist ideals are embraced. Throughout the novel, we see that capitalism, “the social system based on the recognition of individual rights, including property rights, in which all property is privately owned”, destroys the overall society for Holden and his generation (Rand).

The season 2 finale of Way Ward Pines leaves a cliffhanger so huge that left fans anxious. The curious case of Wayward Pines season 3 is a question on everyone’s minds. The executive producer, show runners and writers decide to bring comfort to viewers.

In the movie, See What I’m Saying, there are three Deaf men and one Hard of Hearing women. Their names are: Robert DeMayo, TL Forsberg. Bob Hiltermann and C.J Jones. Through out the movie, each person shows us a glimpse of their lives and what they have to deal with on a daily basis. See What I’m Saying shines a light on the oppressive behaviors within the performing arts industry and within mainstream media, and how these four individuals must navigate through their lives as performing artist.

Daniel Okrent’s “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” provides to the reader a detailed background of the Prohibition movement from its small beginnings up to its repeal by President Roosevelt in 1933. Like most readers, I only had a small lexicon of names and terms associated with Prohibition. Like most individuals have garnered their limited knowledge of Prohibition from screen and TV. My undergraduate course in American history only covered the generic names of Carrie Nation, Al Capone, bootlegger and “speakeasy”; acting more as a few paragraphs for filler between World War One and the Great Depression.

Our society has many flaws. The main flaw that it has is we’re super reliant on technology. Artist, Steve Cutss, has many pieces that portray our society at it’s worse. The image on page 81, demonstrates a chain, from a phone, which seems the bosse to a mouse that is trapped . My interpurtation of the image is that we’re in control of our pets but our phones control us and we don’t mind. I’m amazed at how obvious the images’ message is but yet some people don’t see the wrong in it. It’s upsetting how smart we think we are that we’ve allowed our creations to control us.

Patty Blount, an American author, once said “Some boys go too far. Some boys will break your heart, but one can mend it”. The novel,“Some Boys” is a story written by Patty Blount. It manifests the importance of respect and love and the potency to stand firm for yourself. The book follows the lives of two young high school teenagers; Grace Collier often labeled a liar, and Ian Russell, known as “the Rejuvenator and the Protector of Grace.” Back then, Grace Collier was the girl that everyone would consistently look at. With her studded and beaded jewelry, her well-known combat boots, and her eyeliner it was hard not to stare. Everything changed when Grace had gotten sexually assaulted by the captain of the lacrosse team, Zac McMahon. Raped

Patty Blount, an American author, once said “Some boys go too far. Some boys will break your heart, but one can mend it”. The novel,“Some Boys” is a story written by Patty Blount. It manifests the importance of respect and love and the potency to stand firm for yourself. The book follows the lives of two young high school teenagers; Grace Collier often labeled a liar- and Ian Russell, known as “the Rejuvenator and the Protector of Grace.”

Some Boys by Patty Blount covers one of the most controversial topics in today's society: rape. I would be lying if I told you that reading this book was easy, because it isn't. How would you feel if no one believed what you had to say? How would you feel if the person that found you bleeding and unconscious didn't believe you, either? What about your own father? This is what Grace is going through, and her story mirrors the story of thousands of girls today.

Matthew Garrett Post University February 26, 2017 The Hanging Stranger Ed Loyce had me wondering the whole time while reading about his actions and emotions. Ed, was a business owner and a family man who liked doing things on his own to save money. His thoughts and expressions can make any reader and audience wondering the whole time…the idea of repairing the foundations himself (Dick, 2015), is that really a one-person job? Is this for real?

At first, it starts off with a kicker kicking the football, then it goes to a couple having coffee and the football comes in and spills the coffee all over the man, then the woman passes it. It then goes to a man walking out of the shower and the football crashes through the window. The man catches it and his towel drops, he then crashes it through another window.

Torture is not the only way to extract vital information; sure it may yield progress, or result but the majority of the studies and researches conducted by professionals are stating otherwise. However, the audience wants to see drama and action more than anything else. Joel Surnow's 24 bends the reality with its use of unconventional methods, dramatic plots, and television influence. In conclusion, the main problem lies within the eyes and the understanding of the viewers at home, and the ability to discern fiction from non-fiction. At the end of the day, everyone just has to remember that 24, even though inspired by real events, is made only for entertainment and for entertainment purposes

In Carson McCullers “The Jockey” there is an uproar of objection to the actions of an owner of horses from one of his riders. The jockey is a very petite man. Although, he is petite he has very strong beliefs. (1) He has dinner with a bookie, the trainer, and a rich man. During the dinner the jockey believes that something should be done for his friend who was badly injured on the race track. Unfortunately, the men at the table do not wish to help the jockey’s friend and believe that they have done all they can do at the moment. (1) The opening of the story begins with imagery of the Jockey. He is not dressed for the occasion and stands out, but not in a good way. (1) The story states, “He was wearing a suit of green Chinese silk that evening, tailored precisely and the size of a costume outfit for a child. The shirt was yellow, the tie striped with pastel colors.” (1) Ironically, the Jockey walked into the dining