The Yearling Sparknotes

In the beginning of the novel, we learn about Johnny Cade - a quiet boy who is haunted by his past. A short time ago, Johnny was beaten senseless by a bunch

One scene that shows Jody and Janie’s relationship is on page 43. In this scene, one of the townspeople asks Janie to make a speech. Before Janie even has a chance to answer Jody tells them that Janie does not know how to make a speech and is not meant to be doing that. This scene is the first scene that we see Jody fully control Janie and make decisions for her.

In the article “Two Years Are Better Than Four” author Liz Addison writes about how community college is a forgotten option for many students in America, and that it is not well advertised like the universities are. She writes about how community college is a great option for students who need a less expensive option, but still want a chance to further their education. Addison also writes about how they allow everyone to attend so you can “just begin”. Community college is a great option for many students because it allows for an affordable option for students to continue their education.

Billie Jo Kelby is not a boy. She’s a girl; a wiry, thin, redheaded girl that looks more like her father than her mother. She lives on the Great Plains in 1935, during the great drought known as the Dust Bowl. She lives with her pregnant mother and her father, and life seems good, or as good as it will get in her dusty world.

Johnny Cade comes from a broken home, his dad hits him, his mom does not care about Johnny, the only thing he has are his friends, the greasers. Ponyboy, one of his closest friends, is talking about everyone in the gang and when he came to Johnny he said, “Johnny had it awful rough at home”(4). Johnny unlike everyone else in the gang, except Dally, does not have someone in his family that truly cares for him. This affects him because it makes him upset that his parents do not care for him. If Johnny did not have it so hard at home, he would be more content and joyful, and even less scared. Johnny is a little bothered that his parents did not ask about Johnny so Dally goes on and says, “‘my old man don’t give a hang whether i’m in jail or dead in a car wreck or drunk in the gutter’” (88). When Dally is 10, he gets arrested and is on the streets of New York, which shows how little Dally’s father cares about him. Maybe if his father did care, Dally would be more kind and caring, and like Johnny, more joyful. If Dally’s dad cared, he may still be living with his parents and would not be a greaser. Dally and Johnny are

As baby steps transform into bounding leaps, one must understand how to lengthen their stride mentally as they do physically. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee eloquently describes Scout and Jem’s journeys over the course of a few years that, in turn, cause them to mature individually as well as a duo. Their progressions as characters allow the reader to label the novel as one of maturation. Numerous experiences contribute to their growth and understanding of the world around them. Along the way, Scout and Jem learn to put themselves in other people’s shoes, that one should never kill a mockingbird, and that an individual should continue to fight regardless if they know that they are destined to lose.

“Listen, Jody, you ain’t de Jody ah run off down de road wid. You’se whut’s left after he died. Ah run off tuh keep house wid you in uh wonderful way. But you wasn’t satisfied wid me de way Ah was. Naw! Mah own mind had tuh be squeezed and crowded out tuh make room for yours in me (Hurston, 86.)” This was the moment in the book when Jody realized that his decision of using Janie and shaping her in the eyes of Jody was completely wrong and

    Jody is complex. He represents a whole host of things, including the attempt of the black man to gain wealth and power, his effort to pattern success and failure after the model of the white man ("she was proud of what she saw. Kind of portly like white folks"), and the false sense of ownership that money brings.

The second annual launch of C/HOPE’s Summer of Engagement included over 75 alumni spread throughout nine of our alumni events. This year the focus centered on strengthening our alumni peer support network via events that emphasized team building and leadership development.

He opens up a side to him that not even Billy Buck or Carl Tiflin, Jody’s father, has seen before. Jody’s emotional encounter causes him to show an emotion that Jody doesn’t even know he has. Certainly Jody is still very young and hasn’t experienced much in his short life, but as traumatizing this loss is, he shows us an aspect of him that we haven’t seen before. In short, the death of his pony causes Jody to develop a rage inside of

Jody’s father Carl is a ranch owner, business man and family man. He fears more than respect him. A stern father and is a disciplinarian. Has a lack of empathy for death. Shows very few moments of compassion and is disconnected from his son's true feelings.

he was still living, scares Jonathan, readdressing the character’s pain. In all, it is evident of

It had been two years since I unlisted in the military; after seeing 9/11 as a little boy back in New York, I felt obligated that I had to put these terrorist scums to rest. I was born and raised in a patriotic household; so that gave me a sense of encouragement to fight for the country I love. It had been almost a complete year since I saw my family last; which was exchanging gifts at Christmas. I just had to think to myself that I was here; fighting because of and for them and other American like them.

Ariel gave him a small dark box. The device was designed to carry his voice waves. She said it was for communication. He was only half paying attention, as she taught him to press the image of her face, thus summoning her to him.

He drifted in and out of sleep throughout the night. His mind plagued with what-ifs. There had to be a way to compromise, as he had with the druids. However, there was so much fear instilled prejudice against magic users that even the peaceful nomads still faced persecution within various parts of his kingdom. He recalled the old woman whom he and Merlin had saved from the pyre in her village. The one who had given him the Horn of Cathbhadh. He knew nothing about her or what she had been accused of, but he 'd taken the ancient, magical object. Even after being warned, he 'd still used it without regard for the laws of magic and bringing about near-disastrous consequence.