Story Essay Examples

One thing that's great about short stories is how quickly they can ruin your life. Maybe you start reading one over your lunch break and, if it's the right one, before that peanut butter cup you brought for dessert even has a chance to finish its melting shape–shift into some kind of sugary cement, the whole world has been destroyed around you and then rebuilt, and nothing is quite the same again. This happens whether you like it or not. Great stories practice this violent beauty on you in a variety of ways: some by making an absurd world familiar (or vice versa), some with a slow burn, some with a voice that colonizes your thoughts. Some do it quietly, almost without you even noticing, and some do it with high wire acts of imagination or intellect that make you into a breathless witness. The trick, then, is finding the right story, one that is capable of such a thing. This is no easy task. Tastes differ, of course, and it can be confusing to spot the small boat of a great story on the wide sea of fiction. What any reader can offer you in terms of guidance is actually the same thing that any good writer can offer you with the story itself: a way of saying, This is what moved me and made me feel strange and alive in some way; here, why don't you give it a try? In that spirit and in no particular order, here are ten short stories you might've missed that ambushed me with their odd wonder: 1."The Zero Meter Diving Team" by Jim Shepard (BOMB Magazine) This curious,

My ideas and thoughts about Africa had been changed after I listened to Adichie's speech. The way she described the danger of a single story was very inspiring to me, and I could relate many of the experiences I had to her story. I was born in Pakistan and moved to the U.S. in 2007. When I came to the U.S. I lived in Virginia and went to Freedom Hill ElementarySchool. On the first day of school I sat next to an Indian kid named Sai and he didn't want to sit next to me he told the teacher that are countries didn't like each other so he wanted to sit somewhere else, but are teacher said she didn't want to hear any of it. So during the year we had to work on many things as partners, and we got along great we had many things in common and at the end of the year we became pretty good friends. At the beginning he probably heard some things about my country and he just assumed that I was the person he heard from those stories, and after meeting me he had a different understanding of it.

Soon after the year ended my dad found a better job in California so we moved here. I lived in Alameda and went to wood middle. The school I went to was very diverse and this time I wasn't the only Muslim...show more content...

This quote does help me understand Adichie's story I understand where she was coming from. You can't judge anything by its color or where it comes from without experiencing it at first. I do understand the effect of this story on me and my other members of my group. Another thing she said was "They make one story become the only story.(13:23)" People only heard one thing about the Middle East and never looked at it from the other side, and many people continue to believe that single story till

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Story telling is a uniquely human attribute. It is an imaginative process between the composer and responder that invites us, as the audience to engage vicariously with the experience of others. Stories or narratives have been shared in all culture as a mean of education, entertainment and also to notify the audience of the values and belief systems of our culture. The texts of 'Through the tunnel' and 'Green tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe' conspicuously highlight the ability of storytelling to empower the individual and outline storytelling as a device to inform us of values and people's transmission is able to transcend time. The power of storytelling can create connections between people and allow individuals to find their inner...show more content...

Even though, jerry wants to be accepted and in control of his life, the harsh reality is Jerry's identity wants to be with his mother. Further throughout the story the tunnel is shown as the symbol of the story; letting the reader know that Jerry senses that it is the door to his identity. Additionally, the chronological structure is effective throughout the story in showing the process of growing up and an insight into Jerry's transformation. Moreover, the 3rd person omniscient narrator and formal register presents the character of Jerry and his mother in a distanced way and without a biased perspective. This suggests the sense of detachment and alienation that Jerry is starting to feel from his mother as he is growing up and wanting to make his own choices. The story is firstly introduced with a description of the mother carrying a bright striped purse. It was this and other uses of describing Jerry's surroundings with the use of bright colours symbolising jerry's childish world and thoughts. In addition, the thought of jerry's childish thoughts shows his struggle to establish his own identity. The author writes that Jerry goes swimming "over a region where rocks lay like discoloured monsters under the surface". The simile shows that even though Jerry wants to be independent and swim alone in the bay, he's terrified of being alone in the water and not seeing his mother again. Briefly, Jerry learns that you cannot

Short Story

A tall, thin looking girl emerged at the top of the stairway. She had a face as pale as milk with a scruffy mop of long curly ginger hair flowing down around it. She had a look of deep sadness on her face but still seemed to have a warm essence about her.

Samantha ambled slowly down the dusty stairway humming to herself along the way. She was one of those people who was always stringing words together to make tunes, this was her one escape from reality, well that and long walks along the quarry side on Thursday afternoons.

She moved slowly and gracefully through the hallway and into the dinning room.

"Samantha Jane Smith, you're late again! Well what have you got to say...show more content...

More wrong than you can ever imagine. Do you really believe that there is a place for every unwanted child, and that they are treated well in children's homes. The children there are feed and given a bed to sleep in and that's all. I will leave it to you to decide whether this right or wrong, but either way there is always one child who is picked on, in this case Samantha

Heinshore was the children's home that Samantha was in. It was as black and dark as night. It was one of those houses you only ever see in horror or ghost films on T.V. and like they are made out in such programs they are cold, creepy and very dark and unsettling. No place for children.

"Baby, baby, baby....." Samantha turned and ran, tears flooding down herface. She could hear the chanting behind her as it faded out the further up the stairs she got. Into her room she ran and locked the door.

Her room was dark and cold. It had bare floorboards that were roughly sanded making splinters a regular occurrence. She struck a match which was instantly extinguished by a blast of cold air which had come through the open window. Samantha spun round, her skin on the floor and her head touching the roof. She was not alone, heavy breathing could be heard from the far end of the room. Samantha squinted into

Scary Story I looked up at the black sky. I hadn't intended to be out this late. The sun had set, and the empty road ahead had no streetlights. I knew I was in for a dark journey home. I had decided that by traveling through the forest would be the quickest way home. Minutes passed, yet it seemed like hours and days. The farther I traveled into the forest, the darker it seemed to get. I was very had to even take a breath due to the stifling air. The only sound familiar to me was the quickening beat of my own heart, which felt as though it was about to come through my chest. I began to whistled to take my mind off the eerie noises I was hearing. In this kind of darkness I was in, it was hard for me to believe that I could be...show more content...

I took a glance around and found myself looking right into a pair of dark, glassy eyes peering at me through the bushes. I knew I was not seeing things at that moment. Were those the evil eyes of a goblin lurking waiting for it's next meal? My breath became too rapid for me to be able to whistle. I took a big gulp and decided to step on it and quicken my pace. I would never get home at this rate. The same moment I decided to quicken my speed, a deer burst through the night. I screamed, stumbled and hit the ground with a loud thump. I sat on the moist ground for a moment to try to recover but my heart began to throb as if it was beating within my throat. It was just a deer I told myself, I had to be brave. Trying to get myself together I began to feel this hot puffs of air on the back of my neck. "It's the goblin!" I screamed as I rapidly rose to my feet. My head spun like an owl as I went to look for what was behind me. I looked to the ground and discovered a little white dog. "You scared me to death little guy. What is a cute little puppy like you doing in a dense forest like this?" I said to him. I was relieved it was only a dog instead of the ghastly goblin, but I only made it half–way home by then. As I proceeded on the white little dog followed me. I felt more at ease now that I had him following me but he would not be considered much of a watch dog to most

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Stories we read must be interesting. If they are not, they will not succeed. Every author strives to add elements to their stories that will create nothing less than a masterpiece. The best stories ever written contain heartbreaking emotion, unpredictable plots twists, and unsettling suspense. The literary device often used by writers that can really shock the reader and leave them of the edge of their seat is irony. Irony takes place when there is an identifiable difference between the way things appear and the actual reality of the situation. For example, a particular character could possibly have his or her own perspective or way of interpreting a certain incident but the reader might be quick to discharge it as completely unsuitable. The most interesting stories I have read all have strong plots that rely on irony to carry the story. Without the irony, they would be mundane and predictable. The author must use a tool, such...show more content...

It is when the author's meaning behind a part of the story is actually the opposite of what is actually said. Irony can cause the reader to think harder and with more detail about a situation in a story. "A method for evoking humor, irony in literature is often like a private joke that creates a sense of complicity between author and reader. In effect, the author is saying to the reader, 'I know you are smart enough to understand what is really going on here'" (Barnhart 1). Irony is an extremely common literary device but is also used in everyday speech. It's very closely related to sarcasm. It is almost like the author is being sarcastic when they present irony within the writing. It can give the reader a sense of comfort towards the author. Irony is better understood when there is a certain sense of understanding and agreement between the author and the reader. The reader must be able to comprehend the fact that the author may be suggesting a much deeper and complex meaning than what is just there on the

Reflection Of A Short Story

I enjoy writing short stories because the activity allows me to express my creativity and speak my mind. However, I often have trouble finishing compositions, and my English professors will often tell me I need to improve my work. Recently, I wrote a short story titled "Unexpected" for a fiction–writing class and made countless changes to the tale based on several guidelines. The revisions to "Unexpected" have benefited my story, but I could have done more to improve it. My original story served as an impromptu launching pad for the revisions, which expanded my work into a more stable, detailed narrative. However, I probably should have asked for help from tutors and my fiction professor, Jackie because they understand short stories...show more content... But three methods of revisions helped me better understand the changes I made to my narrative. First, I printed my original work and jotted down revisions based on 25 questions from a book I study in fiction class, What If? WritingExercises for Fiction Writers. These notes helped me add a wide variety of details to my story. Next, I typed my new story and used a grammar check website called PaperRater to improve the style of my tale. This aspect includes, of course, grammar, but also transitional phrases (I am not sure if those are important in a short story) as well as vocabulary. And eventually, I tweaked my composition after carefully reading my story to myself. I learned that reading your own work aloud helps you further comprehend any revisions you should make. As a result of following these revision guidelines, I improved my story dramatically; it more than tripled the word count of my story to about one thousand words. Furthermore, I usually only use PaperRater for revising fiction and nonfiction works I write for English classes. My new technique of modifying my narratives have truly expanded my stories as well as my imagination. But despite these accomplishments, I could have further improved my story. When I wrote a poetry explicationessay for nonfiction writing class, I did not just turn to PaperRater. I asked my professor, Ben, for help writing the essay during his office hours. I wish I could have done Get more content

Bed Time Story "Mum can I have a story before I go to bed?" asked Kathy.

"Yes my dear," replied Lizzie.

"Which one are you going to tell me tonight mum?" asked Kathy in anticipation.

"How about, the one about me and your aunt Laura and the Goblin men," answered Lizzie

"O.K. all tucked in, how does the story start?" asked Kathy

"it starts like this

When your aunt Laura and I were young we would hear the Goblin Men crying out what they had to sell like street vendors in a busy market.

Laura and me used to spy on the little Goblin men from bushes, but when I would run away when...show more content...

It was as if they had got Laura under their spell and were now after me. I told her that she shouldn't have hung about as she did. I felt really sorry for her and wished that I could share the heavy burden that this mysterious, magical illness had put on her. When Laura was still dwindling and seemed to be knocking on deaths door I decided to act. I took a silver penny from my purse, kissed Laura and left to find the Goblin men and for the first time in my life I purposely listened and looked.

As soon as they saw me peering through a bush at them they all laughed out loud and came hobbling, flying, leaping, towards me clapping, crowing, they praised me as a Queen, they pulled faces at me. When all that was over I said 'Good Folk,' thinking of Jeanie, the one who died from the enchantment that these Goblins had put on their fruit, and on top of here final resting place no flower or grass would every grow. 'Give me as much fruit as I can buy with my silver coin,' and then a throw them my silver coin, but they said that I had too stay, sit and eat it with them

they made up lots and lots of excuses for me to stay and eat with them. But I told them that I had to go home to Laura. When they heard that they started stamping on my feet, tore the dress that I was wearing the other things they did to me you should not hear my dear. The nasty little goblin men tried to Get more content

Fantasy Story Deep in the City of Chic, on the plant of Decorous, there was a school named Ennui High School. At this school there was a very interesting girl named Bliss. Bliss had long wavy golden brown hair. She had big blue eyes that were on flawless snowy skin. Her lips were full, and they were always the perfect shade of soft crimson even without lipstick.

Bliss just turned 17. She was doing well at school, but she really felt she was ready to get out of her old routine and see what else was out there.

One spring Friday morning, Bliss was sitting on the stoop of the apartment building were she lived with her parents. She was looking up at the pink and purple towering buildings around her. They are wonderful, but...show more content...

Find the tree that is in the most southwest part of the park and tap on it twice. Go down the stairs, and turn right of the path. Turn left on the next path. Go to the fountain, and take a left. Go to the Castle. When you get there ask me what to do next." And with that the voice was gone.

Bliss looked with bewilderment at Jest. He was calmly sitting on the white floor licking one of his front feet. Bliss said, "That voice was a true bolt out of the whiteness. What was that? Where did it come from?", Jest answered, "Um, that was the voice of the magic wand. And it came from the wand." Bliss said, "That helps a lot. Well I guess we should get going." They went out of the white room through the emerald door to the royal blue hallway. They stepped down the red stairs and out of the light pink building.

Jest said, "Do you know where Morale Park is?" "Yes I do, but I don't know where we are," answered Bliss. "Do you know how to get there from Mulisha Square?" asked Jest. "Yes I do," said Bliss. She followed Jest down the street. They did another series of turns until they were at Mulisha Square. Mulisha Square is a square block in the middle of Chic. It is made up of bright pink bricks. On two sides it is sunken with steps that are used as sitting places. From there she found Morale Park easily.

Morale Park had always been one of Bliss's favorite parks in Chic. On this day it looked especially magnificent because it

The short story and Essay writing

Short stories are mainly written to grab the reader's attention and thus make them reflect and become drawn into the story even more. So why is a short story important? They are important and effective due to the fact that any reader can relate to the story or a particular character as they can be universal. In this TMA I will be tracing the elements of conflicts within the three short stories. These conflicts will consist of man vs man, man vs society and man vs nature. Furthermore, I will talk about the internal and external conflicts in the stories in the following paragraphs.

There are many different types of conflicts within the short stories such as the man vs man in...show more content...

It coincidentally happens to be that Jimmy was working as a police patrol in that area where they planned on meeting. After meeting a man at the appointed place, Jimmy realises that it is in fact his friend Bob. However, he does not reveal himself to him as he learns that his' friend' is a wanted thief in Chicago, this can be supported by the image of Bob as he is said to be dressed well and wearing 'large diamonds' on his scarf. Jimmy leaves bob and sends another police officer in normal clothing pretending to be his friend, he knows as a police officer he is supposed to arrest him but he just couldn't do that to his long lost friend hence why he sends another man. Although, Bob senses that the sent man does not look like Jimmy, he continuous in engaging in the conversation with him. Theshort story unfolds with Bob being arrested by the man and at the same time being handed over a note. It states in the note that Bob in fact did meet his friend (Jimmy) the police officer, that met up with him and he goes on by explaining that he recognised Bob's face to be a wanted man from Chicago. Nevertheless, he could not bear to arrest his friend and that's why he sent another man to do it for

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War Story– Personal Narrative Finally we got a well deserved break from what seemed like our endless marching. As we stopped pain shot up my left leg like a bullet. I looked automatically to my right. Nobody was there. My best friend Simon would usually stand there, as he had in the war before, I could imagine the grin on his face. The images of all those years ago started to play in my mind...

It began when we were assembled in the safety of the trench. Then we heard those dreaded words that can make a man throw up with fear for his life.

"Go! Over the top men, go!"

I froze, not breathing, not even blinking I was paralysed, standing there motionless, my legs as solid as...show more content... Then, turning my head again I saw Simon dive to my aid. He did not utter a single word but just gave a faint grin then promptly looked down at my leg and set to work. He freed me and with a little help I made it to the safety of the next shell hole. I owed him my life.

Simon refused to stop. He climbed up again to help the others. I tried to tug him back but my efforts were worthless; seen as I was wounded. Gun shots and shell fire pounded my ears like a right hand from a heavy weight boxer. I will never forget the next sound I heard. I knew it was the end so I looked up at the morning sun and prayed towards the heavens. I could hear the screams penetrating throughout my mind.

Now I'm standing here about to march on to fight in another war, fighting for my dear friend. When will man kind learn? Now, however, I fear this time I might not be so lucky, especially now, without Simon, who I did not even get a chance to thank for saving my life. Now I try to put the thoughts out of my mind with a tear in my eye turning away from the other soldiers so they cannot see.

I can see a large church in front of me and can hear the sounds of children playing. I begin to think about the contrast. The young, blameless children playing happily with each other only a short distance away from where us, the adults are contemplating what lies ahead hideously slaughtering the

I met her two years ago and we did not have much to say at that time. Little did I know that she would later steal my heart and become an intimate part of my life. As the saying goes "there is someone for anyone at any time in this life" and I was about to find out that this saying was so true. I have had a wall built around me and my defense was as a stronghold to protect myself from all the relationships that have come and gone over the years. I thought that I was meant to be alone in this old life and happiness was forever gone from me. This wonderful woman I am speaking of is Mary Doe, and the joy she has given me has revived my hope and faith that I may have finally found love and peace within. She has made me feel like I am a child...show more content...

"People will only try to take advantage of you if you open the door for them to do so". "Be strong, be independent, and above all love, love, love when you find someone worthy of your love". Even my dreams consist of her. Last night I dreamed that I was riding out on the open range and after around three hours just riding and enjoying the peace and quite of being away from everything I noticed a figure walking towards me. I was not worried but just curious as to who it may be. When I drew nearer I could tell it was a woman. I thought to myself why is she out here all alone and walking. This was horse country and there was nothing for miles around that she could walk too. When we finally came face to face I could see that she was crying and that tears were coming down and such a sad look on her face. I dismounted and asked if "I may be of any help? She began to cry all the much harder and tried to talk but her emotions had the best of her. I took a chance and put my arms around her and let her cry until there seemed to be no more tears in which she would be able to shed. When she did finally look at me her eyes were so sad and I took my hand and softly brushed away the tears flowing down her cheeks. I asked if there was anything I could do for her, and she said "no, I must handle this my way". "How are you going to handle anything out here all alone and crying the way you are"? Mary Doe then looked at me and said, "you

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My success to education

Blondie Torres

ENG. 121

Concetta Williams

July 18, 2011

Looking back at the past eleven weeks I have grown and learned so much here at Ashford University. I never thought that I would actually accomplish my educational dreams and be successful in my life, but I definitely have proved, myself wrong. I love knowing that I am doing great and I really try to do my best in completing my homework on time, with the occasions of a few speed bumps along the way. I decided to return to school to further my education for many important reasons. I have struggled tremendously in the past with my five children and I wanted to change that life style for good. I am so very tired of trying to make ends meet and not...show more content... I decided to just go for it and I am so glad I did because I know now that I have overcome that fear and I feel as if I can accomplish anything and everything. I can also say that I have matured in many ways as a mother, first time college student, and being a single mother of five. My kids had to adjust to the new routine as well. They did not understand at first but eventually they came around and little by little they gave me the time I needed to study and do homework. I still have to overcome a few obstacles in order to complete my degree program, just like I had to overcome all the changes that come with me returning to school. One of the main obstacles I must achieve here at Ashford University is to listen, learn, and to be obedient in all the discussions and the assignments asked of me. Last but not least I have to say I have to overcome all negative feelings I get from time to time to complete all my educational goals. I need to be prepared mentally and physically for anything that is being asked of me from my instructors. I feel that I need to keep an open mind as well because I know all the feedback from classmates and instructors will be of great help in making me a better person and learner. There are a few things I must do to overcome all these certain obstacles here in college in order to have a successful completion of my degree.

I will have to keep doing all these helpful strategies that have gotten me this far. For example, using the

Example Of Short Stories

The Short Endings Having read many short stories in the past helps you assume the endings of some stories, before reaching the end. Some endings are surprising, which makes you want more, while others seem to be boring. Some endings don't satisfy the readers and keeps them hanging, or guessing. Endings in stories are very important; they could make a book or break it. Two short stories that I have read recently where there is an ending twist are, "After Twenty Years" and "A Sound of Thunder." Both stories include a surprise, but each surprise ending is different from the other. Each of the short stories endings had a different impact to me as a reader. In the story of "After Twenty Years," the surprise twist comes near the resolving of the conflict at the end. While reading the story from the start, you wouldn't assume the ending. The beginning of the story was a bit slow for me. There wasn't an interesting dialogue to hook me in it. Though continuing reading, the ending was a surprise. It didn't leave you hanging, or wanting more out of the writer. There...show more content... One story, "After Twenty Years," started out slow, then had a surprise twist, where the reader finds out that the cop was the criminal's friend, and finished off with a solution. The story had a rise to it. The author provided me with answers at the end. On the other hand, the other story, "The Sound of Thunder," started interesting, where the author tells you that a group of friends went off on a time travel machine and there was some tension. You could feel the rise of the conflict from the start of the story. Closer to the end of the story the conflict seems to just rise even more and just suddenly stop, with a gunshot. There was no closure. The author did not end the story well. The ending was not right. It just left me as a reader confused, and asking more questions, rather than providing me with answers, especially that the opening was

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A Valuable Lesson for Relationships He died. At the young age of thirty–seven, my older brother died in a car crash on his way home from yet another secret affair away from his current wife. He was tall and distinguished; having short brown hair and eyes as captivating and blue as the sea itself. It was those eyes that had caught so many unsuspecting women into his net. It was hard, seeing how he cruelly used them for a short while and then leave for yet another woman. So, it would be safe to say that I was surprised when all of his previous wives, along with my family and close relatives, showed up for his funeral. Being that I was twenty–five and I had never encountered death of any kind in my family, the funeral was hard on me. It was...show more content...

After Madeline finished her tale, she started to sob. I followed her outside and I watched her solemnly climb into her car and slowly drive away. Then, it started to rain. It was a few minutes before I even took notice of the rain. By that time, I was completely drenched. That's when Alyssa ran into me and pulled me inside the church to dry off. While I was drying off, she told me her tale with my brother... Alyssa's Tale So, I'm like a big–time valley girl, and like, when I met your brother for the first time, I thought he was like, the guy for me. I thought I had, you know, the magic touch of finding the right guy. But, you know, nothing is ever, like, one hundred percent right. He could, like, approach any girl he wanted to and make them love him. He was, you know, that kinda guy. He was very persuasive and he, like, caught me in his little net of his on our first date. However, I was, like, too blind to see his true colors, you know what I mean? He had a sort of bad side to him when it came to other women. He would, like, pick one up one day and then, like, pick up someone completely different the next day. Of course, I didn't see this at all. I decided to, like, marry him because he was the first person who was, like, not afraid to speak to me. Everyone else was, like, afraid to speak to me because I was so gorgeous that no one wanted me to, like, hate them. It took me, like, a whole year to realize that he had been sleeping with other women. Even

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Compare and Contrast Two Short Stories

Landlady by Roald Dahl and Chemistry by Graham Swift

There are lots of great short stories out there, but in my opinion, both 'Chemistry' by Graham Swift and 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl are two of the most unique and effective stories. They share both similarities and differences throughout. Comparing and contrasting the way the authors use their inimitable writing style to achieve their intentions in the story will give us more idea how these stories are alike and distinct.

In a way, these two stories are similar because both the authors had carefully chosen the words...show more content...

In the beginning , Billy thought the landlady was 'terribly nice',which he was quite grateful to have such a nice landlady who give him a well–appointed service, but as the conversations go on, Billy was then frightened by her weird and creepy contents, he 'sat there staring straight ahead of him into the far corner of the room, biting his lower lip.' tells the readers that he's begin to frightened and suspect landlady, foreshadowing the readers that she might be doing something that couldn't be trusted by Billy.

In another way, these two stories are different because the authors have been using different perspective when narrating the story. In 'Chemistry', author's written the story in the word of narrator, mixing both the perspective of adult and young boy's. Line" My father's death was a far less remote event than my grandfather's but no more explicable, I was only seven." can be a good example. Almost the whole story was written in past tense, added to the effect of recalling. He's shown a grown up man recalling memories when he was back in 7–10 years old. This kind of writing style makes readers felt more personal, because the subject is 'I', when reading out the story, readers will feel like they're experiencing the narrators' life, as if they are the narrator. Also, another interesting fact about this kind of writing style is that if I were to look at the same events in other character's perspective, it might be another whole different story because

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This explains the beginning of my life all the way to the end of my life. My life from the beginning was very fun as I grew up living with my mom's friend and my friend. But there were a lot of fights and I was very hyper back then. I have ADHD so back then when I was little; I was very hyper and wouldn't stop moving around the place. I always was annoying back then and never seemed to get my homework done at school. I was born at Kaiser Hospital during the year 1996. The first place I lived was on the street Via Harriet and was right next to a train. It was always noisy when the train passed by because it shook the house and scared all the animals. It wasn't the best place to live, but we eventually moved to the hills, I don't remember...show more content...

Overall I know that I'm going to graduate because I'm pushing hard and all I need to finish is my Cyber High and keep up my grades and I will graduate. I want to go to Chabot College because it's the closest place to go to. I am planning to get my associates degree then transfer to Cal State East Bay University. I don't exactly know the requirements of classes to get into Cal State, but as long as I get my AA degree I should be fine. I am focused on technology and computers; I like to choose classes that can be similar to wiring or soldering. I am not that sure if I would be more focused on computers or wiring, I think an Internship might help me out. My career would be Technician or Electrician because I'm focused on electricity and wanting to discover what would happen without getting electrocuted. I'm still unsure if I just want to work on physical components on the computer. I used to work on computers a lot, but it got boring and I can't do it as great now. Soldering is interesting for me because I get to repair broken wires, being able to strip a wire. When striping a wire, you get to know how the wire is connected. I think a life event for me is to grab my master's degree, which is what I'm focused on. That's like the best degree to get, but it's really difficult to receive. I wouldn't like going to years and years of education, but it's totally worth it. Getting a higher degree affects the amount

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A Haunting in Connecticut is about a family (The Campbell Family) moving to upstate Connecticut to be closer to the hospital where their son, Matt, is being treated for cancer. In search of a home suitable for her enduring family, the mom, Sara Campbell, falls in love with a charming Victorian home. She soon finds out that the home has some unsettling history. Not letting detour her, she decides to move herfamily into their new home. The family then begin to experience supernatural events, first, starting with Matt as the medium Jonah haunts and tries to communicate with him.

Although some "based on a true story" movies are far from the truth, Hollywood did a good job at sticking to the facts with A Haunting in Connecticut. The setting...show more content...

Second to show is the mop water turning bloody red. According to the mother this is also true. The mop water had changed a deep deep red which had scared her. The next event that was shown is the dishes putting themselves away. This is true but the only thing that was changed was who it happened to. The movie shows this happening to the eldest son but in real life it happens to the mother. Hollywood changed it to make it seem as if the son was hallucinating. Shortly after that the eldest brother, Matt, spins the youngest brother on the gurney that he found in the basement after getting the back door open. The youngest brother was depicted as scared and begging for Matt to stop. This is also true. The real life brother admits to being scared out of his wits but not wanting to seem punkish in front of his brother. After the whole family (except the father) all have their share of frightening encounters, they begin to sleep with the lights on. In the movie the father comes home in a drunken rage and removes all the lights in the house. This actual occurred, but not in the drunken rage which is shown. The father removes the lights after seeing the high electricity bill. Two things of significance happen to the niece. The first is that she bites into a fresh apple and it turns rotten in her mouth. This is correctly depicted, the niece verifies this occurring. The second is the shower curtain nearly suffocating her. This is true except this happened to the Get more content

Example Of A Single Story

"The single story creates stereotypes and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story." said Chimamanda Adichie in her TED talk speech seven years ago. She is spreading awareness about the value of working against spreading a single story in a culture and community. She is correct because people should not be influencing a single story to represent a whole community of many different stories. An example of a single story would be from a chapter from the book, "And the Earth Did Not Devour Him" by Tomas Rivera. In the chapter called "It's That It Hurts" on page 93 a young white boy stereotypes the Mexican boy by saying, "Hey Mex...I don't like Mexicans because

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