What would it be like if your uncle who you’ve lived with for almost your whole life had died? In this story we meet Alex Rider. Ian his uncle was the closest thing he had to parents for a long time. Alex was lucky that the “Bank “Ian had worked for gave Jack a permanent Visa. Once the co-workers Ian had worked with came over Alex’s life changed. The tragic plotline and symbolism together with the realism of this story teach us the moral lesson of learning from our mistakes. Which previous to then Alex had a normal life and did nothing wrong.
The plotline of the story perfectly fits that of tragic literature. In the beginning the world was in conflict for Alex getting the terrible news that his closest connection had died. Once the officer had told him how he had died he had to get involved deeper. When Alex had his rise to power he was comforted by Ian’s co-workers. He had found that he would be confronted by them again talking about something that is not what he expected. Next comes his tragic flaw or human weakness. Alex figured out that his dad didn’t work for a bank but he worked for MI6 (US equivalent is the FBI with spies ). He had been asked to work on one of their special missions. He was pulled into that knowing he would get fancy gadgets and all. Alex’s Tragic fall is when he gets trapped in the huge water tank containing a killer jellyfish. The death/death symbolism doesn’t pertain to Alex but something major in the book. Herod Sayle the designer of the system was going to poison all the kids in England. One computer went to every school. Inside every computer there was pneumonia. He wanted to kill every school kid because when he was in school he was bullied by every kid. Wait it doesn’t stop there! Luckily Alex stopped him from launching the poison. Alex chased him down and from out of nowhere Yassen Gregorivich (a Russian assassin) kills Herod and Alex finds that Yassen killed his uncle and promises to kill Yassen .
In addition to the plotline fitting the tragic mode of literature, so does the symbolism found in the story. When there was conflict in the beginning there was killing which is tragic. Soon there was lying which was also very tragic because Alex deserved to know what his uncle did. Finally there were very dark people.
Finally, In the story “Stormbreaker” Alex’s life is in control and the other things in the story are realist in all ways. When Alex heard the news about the death and the lies he stayed calm and in control. Through the whole process when learning what to do, going through simulations and getting cheated he stays calm because he knows he’ll get the better in the end.
The story “Stormbreaker” portrays a broken family, finding new opportunities through hard times. Through the use of symbolism the author lets us as readers identify with the troubles that the real world brings and how we have to work together with the people we love or hate and it doesn’t solve those problems. When there is death, the tragic cycle is complete and the reader experiences disoriented and troublesome for those people involved.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Stormbreaker
What would it be like if your uncle who you’ve lived with for almost your whole life had died? In this story we meet Alex Rider. Ian his uncle was the closest thing he had to parents for a long time. Alex was lucky that the “Bank “Ian had worked for gave Jack a permanent Visa. Once the co-workers Ian had worked with came over Alex’s life changed.
When the co-workers had a thorough discussion with Alex he understood what had happened better. Soon Alex also learned in that discussion that they weren’t a bank. His uncle had really worked for MI6. MI6 is like the USA’s FBI but more intense. Now Alex had a choice and he wanted to work for them but he knew the risk. He followed them to their worksite which was disguised as a bank. When he was in the building they took him to a random office. They locked him in there it was a test. Alex wanted to see what was going on in his uncle’s office. Alex opened the window and jumped onto the ledge. He noticed how high up he was but then he noticed the flags and quickly jumped and caught it. Yet he started to slip and he got their attention and they got him.
With that he was given his first assignment “The Stormbreaker”. The Stormbreaker is a computer that has subjects on it and is only used for academics’. First they had to win the competition because whoever one got to test it out. They found out the kid that won and gave him a even better prize. They needed to test it because the inventor was Herod Sayle (he isn’t the best person). Alex’s job was to scout the place out and find out if there was anything weird going on with it. There was only a limited amount of time he had and chances to snoop around. He lots of little gadgets to use like James Bond. When he was situated in his room he looked for bugs with his see through walls gameboy.
Soon Alex had figured out that there was a lab and they were putting a terrible vaccine/poising in the computer. Then Alex had thought back to what he had heard and it made sense. Herod Sayle was bullied while in school and he wanted revenge so he was going to kill every kid in England. Then while Alex was snooping around he got caught and was thrown in the tank with the jelly fish. He managed to escape.
Herod Sayle was at the museum about to launch the Stormbreaker and kill every kid. Alex crashed through the roof and stopped everything. Alex rider saved the day. That is the end to the stormbreaker he still has many more mission’s ahead.
When the co-workers had a thorough discussion with Alex he understood what had happened better. Soon Alex also learned in that discussion that they weren’t a bank. His uncle had really worked for MI6. MI6 is like the USA’s FBI but more intense. Now Alex had a choice and he wanted to work for them but he knew the risk. He followed them to their worksite which was disguised as a bank. When he was in the building they took him to a random office. They locked him in there it was a test. Alex wanted to see what was going on in his uncle’s office. Alex opened the window and jumped onto the ledge. He noticed how high up he was but then he noticed the flags and quickly jumped and caught it. Yet he started to slip and he got their attention and they got him.
With that he was given his first assignment “The Stormbreaker”. The Stormbreaker is a computer that has subjects on it and is only used for academics’. First they had to win the competition because whoever one got to test it out. They found out the kid that won and gave him a even better prize. They needed to test it because the inventor was Herod Sayle (he isn’t the best person). Alex’s job was to scout the place out and find out if there was anything weird going on with it. There was only a limited amount of time he had and chances to snoop around. He lots of little gadgets to use like James Bond. When he was situated in his room he looked for bugs with his see through walls gameboy.
Soon Alex had figured out that there was a lab and they were putting a terrible vaccine/poising in the computer. Then Alex had thought back to what he had heard and it made sense. Herod Sayle was bullied while in school and he wanted revenge so he was going to kill every kid in England. Then while Alex was snooping around he got caught and was thrown in the tank with the jelly fish. He managed to escape.
Herod Sayle was at the museum about to launch the Stormbreaker and kill every kid. Alex crashed through the roof and stopped everything. Alex rider saved the day. That is the end to the stormbreaker he still has many more mission’s ahead.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Chain story edited
Once upon a time there was a man, a man so ugly that by the kings rule he could never leave his house nor anyone see him. The man soon started to plot revenge towards the king. He thought and thought and thought until an unannounced visitor knocked on his door. He opened the door since he hadn't seen someone in ages. The person was a girl who was very ugly just like him. But he didn't just like how she'd looked but her personality was just like his. They had multiple dates and all of their trash piled up and no one came to pick it up because it was also ugly. Soon as it piled even higher and higher everyone could smell the sent and fled town. Their trash started to grow arms legs and a head. It looked at the couple and asked what it should do and since the man had been locked up for so long the women said " Kill the king " and the man responded " Yes indeed kill the king then the queen for fun," .Then they followed the monster and the monster ate the king and said " That's Delicious" and soon went after the queen. Once he licked her he threw her 10 miles because she was too sour. The ugly couple ruled the land and lived happily ever after.
Wrestling
Lots of people make fun of me because I'm a wrestler. But what they don't know is that wrestling is one of the toughest things ever. You have to be mentally and physically tough. They think it's just touching other guys but with a purpose. But it's not touching guys it's destroying physically them making them feel bad. That is why I wrestle.
Snow Days
Snow days are so much fun because you stay inside in your pajamas all day. You can eat whatever you want and can do whatever you want. Yet the worst part about snow days is you don't see your friends or you are sick. When you are sick you sleep all day long and wake up misrable on a glorius day.
Summer
Summer is the best time of the year. The sun is out, you are free to roam. Then on top of that, you have sports. Sports are a lot better in the summer because it is warmer out and you can be with all of your friends. School is what makes summer even better than it is already, because there is no school with no homework. That is why summer is the best season ever. It's too bad it ends because you have school again.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Deep Water Essay
How weird would it be to be afraid of water for almost your whole life? In this story we meet William Douglas. William has been afraid of water for almost his whole life. When he was just a kid wanting to go in water and then once in a teenager changes his life. The comic plotline and symbolism together with the realism of this story teach us the moral lesson of making us feel like we can solve our own problems. Which this man takes into his own hands because he couldn’t stand it any longer.
The plotline of the story Deep Water perfectly fits that of comic literature. In the begging it was a normal day for him but he wanted to learn how to swim but would soon take an unexpected turn. Then he doesn’t really cause a problem but a different main character in his life does. A teenager decided to throw him into the deep end. William hadn’t learned how to swim yet. He struggled and struggled to get but he couldn’t and he passed out. Then whoever pulled him out of the pool realized the conflict that the boy who nearly killed him had done. Years and years later he tries to resolve his problem by hiring a private coach. He trained and trained and trained. The terror still wasn’t gone so he decide to jump of the dock and swim 2 miles to a little island and the fear was gone it fled from his soul. Next it was finally back to his normal everyday life he could put that behind himself.
In addition to the plotline fitting the comic mode of literature, so does the symbolism found in the story. In the beginning it was a normal day for everyone which is a sign of comedy. Somebody pulling a prank by throwing him into the water is also comedy. The sun was out because he was swimming and sun in an everyday thing along with lakes, trees, and swimming.
Everything in this story is realistic everybody acts in a realistic way and acts realistic in their situations. William the main character is in control during everything but there are 2 exceptions. When he was drowning he couldn’t control his body actions. And when he swam out to the little island and screamed at the water.
The story Deep Water portrays a man scared of water trying to get rid of that fear and succeeding. Through the use of symbolism the author lets us as readers and viewers identify with the troubles that the real world brings and how we have to work together with the people we love or hate to solve those problems and forgive those who have done wrong. When the man swims the lake he feels that sense of accomplishment and putting that behind him and he wouldn’t feel that way if that wouldn’t have happened.
The plotline of the story Deep Water perfectly fits that of comic literature. In the begging it was a normal day for him but he wanted to learn how to swim but would soon take an unexpected turn. Then he doesn’t really cause a problem but a different main character in his life does. A teenager decided to throw him into the deep end. William hadn’t learned how to swim yet. He struggled and struggled to get but he couldn’t and he passed out. Then whoever pulled him out of the pool realized the conflict that the boy who nearly killed him had done. Years and years later he tries to resolve his problem by hiring a private coach. He trained and trained and trained. The terror still wasn’t gone so he decide to jump of the dock and swim 2 miles to a little island and the fear was gone it fled from his soul. Next it was finally back to his normal everyday life he could put that behind himself.
In addition to the plotline fitting the comic mode of literature, so does the symbolism found in the story. In the beginning it was a normal day for everyone which is a sign of comedy. Somebody pulling a prank by throwing him into the water is also comedy. The sun was out because he was swimming and sun in an everyday thing along with lakes, trees, and swimming.
Everything in this story is realistic everybody acts in a realistic way and acts realistic in their situations. William the main character is in control during everything but there are 2 exceptions. When he was drowning he couldn’t control his body actions. And when he swam out to the little island and screamed at the water.
The story Deep Water portrays a man scared of water trying to get rid of that fear and succeeding. Through the use of symbolism the author lets us as readers and viewers identify with the troubles that the real world brings and how we have to work together with the people we love or hate to solve those problems and forgive those who have done wrong. When the man swims the lake he feels that sense of accomplishment and putting that behind him and he wouldn’t feel that way if that wouldn’t have happened.
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