Dariush Mehrjui

Is MIP-1) Najmahs character changes because of loss and what are those losses That (MIP-2) there are three big decisions that I found that were influenced by the loss that najmah has endured that affected her all through the book. and how her losses have influenced them. +(MIP-3) how does losing her voice affected her and big decisions as well as reclaiming it. Why did she make her last decision and how does it affect the people around her as well as changed her (AGG) courage “The quality

The Struggle to Stay Alive in “The Martian” The movie “The Martian” was released in 2015 and was described as an amusing and insightful science fiction film. The film received positive response and the leading man was nominated for several awards. The movie focused on the conflicts faced by the astronaut that had to stay at Mars alone. These problems did not make him to blame others or to give up, yet he figure out on how to survive on his own under these circumstances. “The Martian” not only shows

Based on the best-selling novel from Jodi Picoult, My sister’s keeper, this novel is jam packed with many different themes but the strong major theme that are clearly portrayed in the novel is the bonds of sisterhoods. Sisterhood is a strong theme throughout the novel. It appears in the novel all the time. We can see it through the characters of Anna and Kate, Sara and Zanne and Julia and Izzy. In each case, the sisters share an intense bond. These three sets of sisters all show the importance of

Growing Pains Figurative language is one the most creative tools in the english language. Salinger models three in particular examples of that stand out the most. He uses these toget his point across. In The Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger uses motifs, symbols, and extended metaphors to convey his idea that innocence can not be prevented. Saliger uses motifs which allows the reader to understand vulnerability through the use of the hunting hat and estrangement from his surroundings by the

The 5th wave by Rick Yancey opens after aliens have invaded and attacked earth. First, an electromagnetic pulse cut of all electricity; then, massive tsunamis wiped out three million people; next a deadly virus killed 97% of the remaining survivors; then the aliens infiltrated the earth, and the few remaining humans can't trust anyone. I haven’t read many sci-fi books, so while going into it, I didn’t know what to expect. Books about alien invasions aren’t usually my cup of tea, but I’m pleased

The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore is the second book in this series which began with "I Am Number Four." This is a classic story of good fighting against evil, but on a galactic scale. It tells the unbelievable journey of ten alien Lorien children (called Garde) hidden from ferocious alien hunters called Mogadorians, who are determined to eliminate this special race from growing up. The Mogadorians have used up their own planetary resources and are now expanding outward, seeking more resources to

On the surface, The Martian is a sci-fi drama about an astronaut stranded on Mars. Mark Watney was assumed dead during an extreme sand storm after sustaining life threatening injuries and damage to his space suit. The rest of the crew evacuated back to Earth, leaving Mark. However, he is able to repair his suit and return to the base, where he begins a series of scientific excursions to keep himself alive for the four or so years until the next Mars expedition, which is his only hope of rescue. Mark

Copy three important passages (minimum of 3 sentences each); and then respond to these passages. Why do you think they are important? How do they help the author create his purpose? 1.“‘We must strive to be like the moon.’ An old man in Kabati repeated this sentence often to people who walked past his house on their way to the river to fetch water, to hunt, to tap palm wine; and to their farms. I remember asking my grandmother what the old man meant. She explained that the adage served to remind

CRITICISM Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye has been into continuous dispute and controversy since its publication in 1951. Some critics think that Salinger 's narrative of the human plight is engrossing and enlightening, yet incredibly depressing. The leading character, Holden Caulfield, serves as the basis for critical discussion due to his psychological conflict. Salinger 's portrayal of Holden, which encloses incidents of dejection, nervous breakdown, impulsive spending, sexual exploration, and

Sylvia isolates herself in nature, the setting, and identifies herself as a person who prefers to be alone. While wandering and playing around with her cow, she “would look upon the cow’s pranks as an intelligent attempt to play hide and seek, as [she] had no playmates” (Jewett 196). Sylvia does not experience human interaction, besides her grandmother, due to being isolated in the countryside. However, she interacts with her best friend, Mistress Moolly the cow, as a way to fill in the need of