To Know That You're Alive

they are not supposed to know. Another reason why I believe this is the theme is because Cassia’s grandfather has Cassia’s dad lose his sample so that he can die on his own terms. Lastly, I believe that it is the theme of the story because Xander is fine with what Cassia is doing and he believes that they should be able to make their own path.

Do animals other than humans feel pain? How do we know? Well, how do we know if anyone, human or nonhuman, feels pain? We know that humans feel pain by reactions they experience when a painful stimulation is introduced. We don’t truly know how other preserve pain because we ourselves can’t feel that person’s pain. Animals have many reactions to pain stimulation as we humans do. There nerve system is very similar to ours, so why shouldn’t we assume they feel the same way we do. We as a human population

It’s just… I didn’t have anything on hand and…” “Think nothing of it,” he assured her. “If you hadn’t grabbed my sword I might not even be here. Thank you for saving me.” Her cheeks shifted from pink closer to red, “You’re welcome. You know I’m pretty unfamiliar with this place, think you could give me a tour?” “For a beautiful young lady like you? I’d be happy to.” ****************************************************************************** The return

others pass, are living with the same guilt that the Seventh Man is. In a CNN article by Ellzabeth Landau, she talks to people who are living with survivor guilt from recent shooting. In the article Eric Hunter said, ¨You're happy that you're alive, but then again, you're sad because you know certain people who died.¨ Eric was a witness of a movie theater shooting in Colorado, where he knew a 6 year old who had passed away. He is living with the guilt of not risking his own life to save the others he knew

It made perfect sense how you can actually get to know the person more and care for them, making them change for the better. The further you get to knowing someone and have an interest in their life will make them happy, and show the real beauty. Furthermore an example can be Ellen DeGeneres, she is a

you get promoted that makes people happy. You only live once, so you should live your life to the fullest and have no regrets. The American Dream is within reach for all types of people. I know that people might have concern about the American Dream

think about their society. For example, Clarisse says “You’re one of the few who put up with me. That’s why I think it’s so strange you’re a fireman, it just doesn’t seem right for you, somehow” (Pg. 21). When she says this Montag “Felt his body divide itself,” showing that Montag is actually thinking about what Clarisse is saying and it’s confusing him. She also asks Montag “Are you happy?” (Pg. 7).

but it means something more than simply the number of years you have been alive. As you grow older, you would become mature, seeing what you would do in life, and knowing your limits. With increasing age, you would have more responsibilities. But, one can't always be mature. You might act like a teenager one day and a toddler the next. Growing up means to accept who you are, having your younger years with you, and to know your parents won't always be there to guide you. Sometimes, you have to accept

hatred, and hopelessness all merged into one. And all I could think about was just giving up on everything. That is until my pastor said these words that I will always remember; “You're going to get through this, just have faith.” I took in those words and began to put his words into action At first, failure was eating me alive from everything from grades to track. Just imagine being lost in a hole not knowing where to go or even how to get out. In the back of my head, I continue to reminisce on my

Imagine yourself sitting at home as an adult knowing that your mom or dad is in the hospital having surgery and you’re waiting for a call that says everything went well but instead you get a call that he or she had passed during the procedure. You’re most likely wondering why I am writing something so dark, well the answer is as simple as this, loss is a part of life, but the more pressing question is what did you do and feel when you learned of it? This is an event that we all will have to deal