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Click above to see my newspaper article based on the short story "The Interlopers" by Saki.
Power of the Paper
People who possess you have much power.
I know I am as lucky to have you As a seed with water for its flower. All the helpful things you can do for us; You can get food for so many people, Or you can pay for a trip to the mall. Although your value is never equal, You can be distributed among all. I don't get you on a daily basis Simply because life is already full, But seeing you with different faces Keeps you from appearing the same or dull. Having you with me is truly a must I'll never forget, it's in God we trust. |
Unnecessary Banning
Source: http://magazine.bsbtheatre.com/get-lit-series-september-20th-banned-books/
"Banning books is just another form of bullying. It's all about fear and an assumption of power. The key is to address the fear and deny the power." -James Howe |
Over the years, many people have read what is known to be one of the most controversial books ever written. What is this book you may ask? This unique book that won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 is the world renown To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In this book, Scout, the narrator, is growing up and learning more and more about where she lives and the people around her. From her father's case of defending an African-American man accused of rape, to seeing the different kinds of kids in her class, Scout starts to realize that it's a very complicated world that she's living in.
In many schools, this book has been banned because of the content and language used throughout the book. This is most likely because a lot of schools might think that the book may make the kids get the wrong idea about our world. It could also just be that the schools find the book inappropriate for young adults. Back then, during the time of the book, racism was still a huge thing going on. However, in other schools this book is read because it is a classic and also because it is a book that teaches us about our history. Those schools probably figure that their students can understand and handle the content of the book without misinterpreting it. The language and content I previously mentioned that were used by Lee throughout the book included things like offensive terms and racial references. There are many occurrences of the "n" word used by many characters in the book along with other swear words that may not be appropriate for some students in this generation. Much of the book is also focused on rape and racism in general. Another reason this novel is banned is because many people may not be comfortable reading this book and having to deal with the overwhelming events that take place. In my opinion, I do not think To Kill a Mockingbird should be banned in any school. My reasoning for this is because this novel by Harper Lee is an amazing piece of literature. Although this story is made up, it is based on events that could have very well happened during this time period. It teaches us about our history and what used to go on in places like these. I think that this novel should be shared with every person before the age of sixteen. During the early to mid-teenage years, we are starting to learn more about racism and how it affected many people before our time and maybe even before our parents time. I think reading To Kill a Mockingbird would help the readers to get a better understanding since everything is relating to each other. |
Peacemakers
Scout, the six-year-old narrator in To Kill a Mockingbird, displays the qualities of a peacemaker throughout the first few chapters. She always tries to keep the peace between her and her neighbors, especially the Radleys. On numerous occasions, Jem, Scout's older brother, and Dill, a friend of theirs, would plan to get in some sort of contact with the Radleys that would possibly lead to trouble. However, in all of these occasions, Scout would try to convince the boys on doing something else. Because of her advanced knowledge, she would consider the act, take into account the consequences if any, and realize that what might be fun now won't be when it's over. As well as keeping things tame and normal with her neighbors, she also tries to keep things at her school peaceful. She informs her teacher, Miss Caroline, things that should be understood, but are sometimes misconstrued.
Lips
Each word being created by our vocal chords go out of our lips. My dad's lips are unseen, but are almost visible to the naked eye. While he has no upper lip, he completes every sentence with the extended vocabulary he uses to carry out every day sentences. My grandmother's lips are the color of red grapes that have just been freshly picked from a vine. My lips are small, and not very pronounced. It's a struggle to put on something as simple as Chapstick because it always ends up covering my skin more than my lips.
But my mom's lips are not too big, and not too small. They speak soft words of encouragement, and surprised words of disappointment. They tell stories about her past in a way that no other could. They are the colors of a medium pink that remind me of the beautiful flowers of a hibiscus bush that bloom in the spring.
But my mom's lips are not too big, and not too small. They speak soft words of encouragement, and surprised words of disappointment. They tell stories about her past in a way that no other could. They are the colors of a medium pink that remind me of the beautiful flowers of a hibiscus bush that bloom in the spring.
Phones
Don't text, Mom said
while you do homework
because
you'll get distracted.
If you get distracted,
we will take away your phone
because
you won’t get your work done.
And remember,
if you don't have your phone,
you can't communicate.