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"'Got my train ticket here in my pocket. Whoo-whoo, clang! Shush-shush-shush-shush. Whooooooooo...' His voice faded." (Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, Chapter 21) The moment when John Huff, a twelve years old, who's moving away from his friend, Douglas Splauding, tonight on the day of their game "Red Light, Green Light and Statues" are the causes of their friendship that is now on the brink of destruction. "It was such a fine day and then suddenly a cloud crossed the sky, covered the sun, and did

Waukegan is one of the oldest communities in Illinois. Waukegan began as Potawatomie Indian settlement, Little Fort, and a French trading post. In 1829 the Potawatomie Indians ceded their land to the federal government in 1829. Between 1844 and 1846, the population grew from 150 to 750 people and then became incorporated in 1859 when the population rose to 2,500. On March 31, 1849 Little Fort changed its name to Waukegan, the Potawatomie word for “fort” or “trading post”. Growth in Waukegan can

As aging occurs within humans, not only do physical changes occur, but changes in the mind occur as well. Changes that change the way the brain thinks and influences decision making, as well as reactions to certain situations that occur. These changes are apparent as the brain and body ages and can clearly be seen when those of varying ages interact with each other. In Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury, one of the main themes appears to be the accustomed act of maturing, or growing up, specifically

Happiness is something that people all over the world strive for each day; it is even some's ultimate goal in life. There are many different philosophies on how to achieve and maintain happiness, but no two people are precisely alike on their journey. Nonetheless, there is one reiterating theme found, everybody has been given a chance at happiness. Life has never denied anyone of at least a glimpse of the feeling. Although there will be darkness in life, happiness is perpetually found down the road

I am Doug Spaulding. Ray Bradbury may have chosen Doug to be the twelve-year-old protagonist in Dandelion Wine, but I am convinced that Bradbury took a pencil and paper to my childhood. Part of the reason why Doug’s character resonates with me so much stems from Bradbury’s use of symbolic language. Because symbolism leaves the audience to interpret the text’s meaning, every reader draws a different interpretation of the text based on his or her own personal experiences. By picturing the experience

Everyone suffers loss at some point in their lives but, it affects people differently. Some are more vocal about their feelings than others. Nevertheless, the pain of loss can push growth and maturity in everyone. The harsh sting of loss however will never be as strong as the love from friends and family. In Ray Bradbury’s novel Dandelion Wine, the citizens of Green Town, Illinois endure loss in its many forms. There is the death of a loved one, extraction of an object no matter how insignificant

Koty Wojeski Eng. 112 Dr. Kimberly Turnage 15 Oct 2016 An Analysis on Loneliness Let me tell you this: If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before and people continue to disappointment them (Picoult). Poignant quote that is a perfect introduction to an discussion on the loneliness and Disappointment in life. Loneliness and disappointment

The Paradox of Change Change is a force which is ever-present in the universe, and an individual is never free from its effects; change will continuously mold the individual by challenging its perception of its surroundings and itself. In many ways, change causes development and maturity, yet it also causes decline and decay. Change is constant. However, the paradox of change is often difficult to accept, and people will fight with its reality throughout their lifetimes: friends will come and go

An excerpt from the book, “Dandelion Wine”, was written by Ray Bradbury and published in 1957. The story takes place in the small town of Green Town where a serial killer, The Lonely One, remains at large. The main character, Lavinia Nebbs and her friends try to cope with the discovery of Elizabeth Ramsell’s body on their way to see a Charlie Chaplin film. Lavinia appears to be the only one not shaken up by the horrible news, and after finding out that a conspicuous man is inquisitive about Lavinia

In the city of Waukegan, Illinois, a pair of expectant figures bore provocation for the latest addition to their miniscule family of two. Thus, on August 22, 1920, Esther Marie Moberg Bradbury, a Swedish expatriate, delivered an eventual novelist. To provide the necessitated essentials required to support his household, Leonard Spaulding Bradbury, the patriarch of their residence, utilized his capabilities by endeavoring as a lineman for power and telephone utilities. Through his zeal and persistence