The Climb

in a whole new light. I had climbed into the tree without my sister. I was alone and my decisions were dependent on what I wanted. The moment was so completely and utterly amazing. As I perched in my kingdom, I imagined my next actions. Would I climb higher? Would I swing by myself? How else could I be more independent? I was

“Where the hell have you been?” When I was in second grade, my mother stormed into my room. I watched from the closet and admired my trickery skills as I watched from my closet how frantically she looked for me. I leaned back against the wall of the closet and tried not to laugh as I glanced at her through the cracks of the closet door. She threw my covers back and slammed her knees to floor as she screamed out for me. I had to cup my hands over my mouth to conceal my laughter. My mother was a stickler

The Climb I have this fear. It causes my legs to shake. I break out in a cold sweat. I start jabbering to anyone who is nearby. As thoughts of certain death run through my mind, the world appears a precious, treasured place. I imagine my own funeral, then shrink back at the implications of where my thoughts are taking me. My stomach feels strange. My palms are clammy. I am terrified of heights. Of course, it’s not really a fear of being in a high place. Rather, it is the view of a long way to

and climb numerous mountains to prepare themselves for the climb of their life. They climbed the 29,000 feet high mountain at a remarkable age. At the top of the world, winds can blow up to 150 miles per hour. Mt. Everest is 60 million years old and people feel compelled to climb it. Over ten thousand people have climbed this mountain, and only about seven thousand people have succeeded in summiting. Jordan Romero, the youngest boy to climb at age 13. Yuichiro Miura is the oldest man to climb the

since 1953. Two hundred two of those who have attempted  the  climb  have  died.  Climbing  Everest  is  a  dangerous  feat.  The mountain  itself  commands  power  and  respect.  It’s  almost  as  if  when  climbers  reach  the  summit  it’s not  because  of  their  hard  work  and  determination,  it’s because  the  mother  mountain  allowed  them  too.  Since  Everest  is  such  a  perilous  endeavor,  should  people  continue  to  climb  it?  Should  humans  be  allowed  to  conquer  such  beauty

ever thought of what it’s like to climb Mount Everest? Well if you think it’s easy, let me tell you that you are very wrong. 1996 was the best climbing year ever. There was about fifty people who attempted. But four very well known ones that summited together are, Rob Hall, Beck Weathers, David Breshears, and Ed Viesturs. They have all summited before, so it’s nothing new. The date they picked to summit was May 10th, it was a lucky date for them in previous climbs. So, to the summit we go! Now

Lifting as We Climb Harriet Jacobs, Frances E. W. Harper, and Anna Julia Cooper are three African American female writers who have greatly impacted the progress of "black womanhood." Through their works, they have successfully dispelled the myths created about black women. These myths include two major ideas, the first being that all African American women are perceived as more promiscuous than the average white woman. The second myth is that black women are virtually useless, containing only

The song “The Climb” sung by Miley Cyrus is very similar to the story Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi. The song shows a journey, faith, and troubles, which are all represented in the story. “The Climb” was the perfect song that mirrored Cast Two Shadows. Already within the first stanza of “The Climb”, Miley Cyrus says that, “[She] can almost see it. That dream [she’s] dreaming” In comparison, the lyrics are relatable in the book too. Caroline, in a sense, also has a dream; to get her father back

American poet and activist, Amanda Gorman, in her speech “The Hill We Climb” presented to the president of the United States, Gormans purpose of the speech was to emphasize the challenge of building a better America. She illustrates her dedication to the change in her voice to the audience, which was an angry and sorrowful tone. Yet this speech is going to be about how Gorman is trying to encourage the people to build a better nation for the future. “We are striving to forge a union with purpose

Should people be climb Mt. Everest? People should climb Mt. Everest. People need jobs to support their families. It is also a Nepal border. It is also a god/religious figure to the Nepal people. One year the Nepal government shut down the mountain. That is disrespectful to Nepal people. One reason is people need jobs to support their families. Average Nepal people only earn $500 a year but the average sherpa can make almost three times that. Most Nepal people have families too and they wanna keep