The Ravine Vs. The Jumping Tree

The Glass Castle, by Jeannette Walls, is a memoir that catches an overview glimpse of the life of Jeannette Walls as a child maturing with her reckless family. Over the course of Jeannette’s life, there have been numerous occasions and events that she has encountered during the “skedaddle,” when the Walls moved from one place to another, that allude to her personal life. One example of an event that connects to Jeannette’s life is that of the Joshua tree, said in the beginning of chapter nine during part two . The Joshua tree that the Walls encountered was ugly and “looked scraggly and freakish” (21), which mirrors the negative toils and struggles that occur behind the scenes of the Walls family. However, the Joshua tree still grew through

Choose a character out of the novel; describe the characters personality and placement in the novel.

protagonists and antagonists, the plot structure and events of the story and the way he

Connie’s thoughts in this quote painted a clear picture of the type of relationship she had with her parents, and despite the point of view in third person, I got a sense of Connie’s attitude towards the life she was living and the people involved in her life. However, I wonder if the story would have been told in another perspective other than Connie’s if we would have been given so much insight of her view of the type of person she is. Additionally, I think it would have been quite a unique point of view from Arnold, because although we had several details about him, it would have been interesting to see what exactly he thought about Connie. There is so much unanswered about Arnolds character, such as if Arnold had seen her more than that one time she was on a date with the boy from the dinner, or why at the end of the story he referred to Connie as, “‘My sweet little blue-eyed girl’” (par 161). Because the story was told in third person limited, I felt it lacked clarification on Arnold’s character, but simultaneously the lack of clarification on this character leaves an opening for the reader to interpret what it is they read and form many different conclusions. Overall, the narration gave the readers so much insight into Connie’s real world and fantasy world, moreover really demonstrating how she was on a journey searching for her real identity that was the cause of her two worlds clashing.

Commentary: I wish the author had done this earlier in the story. Knowing their behaviors would have helped what their motives in the story were.

The distinction between White and Black Theology also exists because White Theology first used religion to oppress African Americans. “In the lynching era, between 1880 to 1940, white Christians lynched nearly five thousand black men and women in a manner with obvious echoes of the Roman crucifixion of Jesus. Yet these ‘Christians’ did not see the irony or contradiction in their actions.” Just as the Europeans sought out the New World for religious freedom, so also did the African slaves. The journey to freedom was long and devastating. Greedy slave owners justified their sin by claiming the kidnapping and forced slavery of Africans was “God’s good reason for slavery,” and it was the white man’s duty to convert them and save their souls. But the question is, convert them to what- a white man? This, Du Bois claims is impossible. “How the fine sweet spirit of

Their combined perspectives added depth to the story and created a gratifying balance between romance, intrigue, and action keeping the reader enthralled throughout the

In conclusion, these two men both risk their lives every day to have a job that they are very passionate about. Carsten Peter has to risk falling to his death into a fiery volcano while taking photos of erupting volcanoes and Carsten has to risk being bitten by a venomous spider that could also kill him or leave him very sick. They both do not mind taking the huge risk because they are very passionate about what they do. Both of them studied their passion and made it their job. To them it is worth the

Q: How did you come to the conclusion that the murderer was on the Island and that he was hiding somewhere?

“I’ve come to realize there is a world of difference between knowing something happened, even knowing why it happened, and believing it” (Forman 112). When Mia cut contact with Adam three years ago, after she recovered and decided to go to Julliard, this is exactly how Adam felt. Now three years later they meet again and in a single night recover the love they left behind. The Longest Ride also tells a story of lost love, as a new love arises. Ira has been injured in a car accident and is reminiscing about the past with his late wife who has appeared beside him. As these events unfold, the love between Sophia and Luke can be seen rapidly developing. I will be questioning why Mia left, evaluating how it affected Adam, and predicting what I think

involved with the main protagonist of the story. This story is a good example of reliable

Ever since the first person to climb Everest, many courageous people have been climbing, mountains, cliffs, and canons. This one special little girl decides to climb a humble tree creating a new journey for both the girl and the tree. In the passage The White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett the little girl climb a magnificent tree. The author uses languages and selection of details to make the climbing of the tree into a dramatic adventure. The little girl is Sylvia and she is insignificant to the tree.

The poem Death of a tree was written by a man called Jack Davis. This was written in 1977 and it is about a chainsaw cutting through an old and precious tree that is loved by many. All the memories of this tree disappear into nothing. I think there are 2 interpretations of this poem and they are, the poem is referring to actual trees being cut down, deforestation, or the tree has a message of a woman who is dying.

The article, Living Between the Trees, clearly indicates that humanity is in a continuous partnership with the Lord in making the world a better place. According to the author, “work we do here in this life has implications for what we will do forever,” and that makes the partnership between the creator and humanity a permanent bond (Living Between the Trees). It can be said that every individual has their spiritual journey that entails discovering self through life experiences and in return strengthen their faith in God. Having encountered various events throughout my life, I also have a spiritual journey, which entails both good and bad times that have influenced my faith in God. Therefore, there is the need to narrate my journey

“Let's go into the forest today. I am sure there won’t be any spooks it isn’t even close to halloween.” Said Matthew