The Giver.

Lois Lowry's The Giver gave me a different spin on society and what it could be like instead of what society is like now.


In the book people lived in different communities but the story only focused on one. All the people in this community were assigned jobs by this committee of elders, and you did what you were assigned to do till you were put in the House of Old. The way these jobs were picked for people is that the committee members would watch the people all their young life and see what suited them best. The main character, Jonas, was chosen to be the next receiver and that position entailed receiving all the memories of the past. When Jonas begins receiving he realizes that the way they live in his community is not as good as he thought it was. Long story short, he realizes that there is no freedom and he runs away.





The book's setting is in a peaceful and seemingly perfect community. All the land has been leveled, and there are no animals. The people think that animals are just mythical creatures.



Jonas is the main character he receives the assignment for being the next receiver. He realizes that the people in his community have no freedom and they have no real emotions. He later flees the community.The Giver is the old receiver and he experiences all emotions. Jonas' Mother is a judge and his Dad is a nurturer. Lily is younger sister who is an eight. Gabe is the baby Jonas' family takes in who needs extra help. Turns out Gabe can receive memories and Jonas runs away with him near the end of the book.

In the book, the people do not feel emotions. They think they do because they have never had anything different. They also can't see in color. When I was reading, I thought that the community wasn't that bad. Then I read on and realized that they're lives were terrible. For example, when Jonas asked his mother if she loved him, she couldn't answer him.

I would definitely recommend this book for people to read. The story is a real eye-opener of what life could be like, and it made me appreciate that we don't have our lives ran by some committee.

Orwell's Effective Use Of Animals As Characters.

George Orwell is the author of the book Animal Farm. In this book the main characters are animals, instead of the usual of humans being the main characters of books, even though the animals are personified. He was very clever when he made the characters because they actually hate humans, but they have human-like mannerisms. I just thought that he was clever in doing so.

For example, the pigs were a good choice to be the leaders, because pigs are very smart animals. They are also fat, and during those times being plump meant that you were wealthy and had power.

Also, boxer was a good choice to represent the working class, because horses are hardworking and strong animals.

Cross Examination

When I hear the words cross examination, I immediately think of one of those court room dramas. When I asked the question, "For what might you be cross examined?" I immediately said nothing, because I have never committed a crime, and have never been in court. Then I realized that i am cross examined all the time.

I realized that I am always questioned, especially by my parents. They always ask me who I'm with, where I'm going, what type of environment am I in, will there be adults there, what time will i be back, how much is it going to cost, why is it so late. I usually answer truthfully( haha keyword usually).

Okay back to the question. I'm basically only cross examined when it comes to the people I associate with. I guess its a good thing to be questioned on because I do not want to be with people I shouldn't be with. Then all of a sudden they rob a gas station and I'm sitting in the car. The police come and I'm in jail because of guilt by association. Then I'd really be cross examined.

TIme For Celebration!!

I am a big celebrator. I like to celebrate them all the time. Even if I do something small like make my bed, I throw a small dance party in my room.

I would never make goals if after i achieved them I couldn't celebrate. That would just be a terrible existence, to do so much, but afterword you just pretend like nothing happened.

Now, when I say celebrate I don't mean having a huge extravagant ball. You could do anything to celebrate, you could go out to dinner, sit and revel in your awesomeness(not an actual word lol), actually have that dramatic ball, or just take a break. The choice is yours, but a celebration must always be had.

I cannot even think of a time I had a celebration, because I am such an avid celebrator. I just celebrate all the time. I do throw a lot of mini dance parties in my room.

Mask Poem

FAKE

What you see is not the real me.
it's a facade you see.
How can this be?
you ask.
Telling you is a task.
A task I'm willing to bear.
I am more than perfect hair.
I care
for humanity
not really vanity
I take heed
for every one's need.
Even though i seem vain
I still see the world's pain
It might be a surprise,
but if you look into my eyes.
you will see
me.

my ipod!

So much depends
upon

my black
ipod

filled with amazing
music

in my green
satchel