Dear Diary,
It feels as though I have not written in days, for so much has happened today. During the
Feast of Lupercal, Caesar was offered the crown by Marcus Antony, we all cheered, nervous, but
excited for him to be our king. And so we waited patiently for Caesar's response, but to our
disappointment he pushed it away with the back of his hand and with no thought even put into his choice. This made me a little irritated with him, I couldn't believe he had put no thought into this at all, I still love the man and for this reason I want him to be our King. We had the same feeling as we shouted back in anger.
Then after hardly any time at all, Marcus Antony offered the crown again. And we cheered, for Caesar might have thought about it again, but he did, as he did the first time, and pushed it away with the back of his hand. This time was a bit different though, for he slowly pushed the crown away as to consider the position. I again I felt mad, as did all the commoners, so we shouted back him.
And again the crown was offered thrice by Marcus Antony. We cheered for him again, but we had little hope for his choice. And Caesar pushed the crown away as he did the first two times, but even slower than the last. Everyone shouted at his response, but I stood silent. I felt that Caesar was wanting the power and needing the crown the last time, and I know he will eventually except the crown, and when he does many of us commoners will be great full.
And as all the commoners shouted after the last offering of the crown, Caesar fell to the ground in a fit. Everyone fell silent at that moment. Caesar has what they call “the falling sickness” and although this frightened and worried us about his health and position, we know Caesar will be our king. He was always and is still meant to be our King no matter what.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Someone like you
1.Who is the author? How many books has he or she written? Is there any other biographical information you could give about him or her that is important?
The author of this book is Sarah Dessen, she is 39 years old, both her parents are professors at the University of North Carolina, and they have pushed her into literature all her life. She has written nine books including Someone Like You.
2.What is your book about? Describe the basic plot of the book in 100 - 150 words. This should be your own description, though, and not come from the back of the book or from an online source!
This book is about a girl, named Halley, who has always followed along side her best friend. But when her best friend, Scarlett, learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a tradgic accident, and that she is carrying his baby, for the first time Scarlett needs Halley. School has started again, Scarlett is taking it slow and being not as social, still devastated from her boyfriend's death, while Halley is growing more independent. She gets into a lot of trouble when she falls for a bad boy, named Macon, and her and her mother cannot seem to communicate like they used too.
3.What is the setting of the book? Remember to explain in detail all three elements of the setting: time, place & atmosphere.
The book takes place in small neighborhood called Lakeview. For the kids, summer has just ended and school is starting again. So far the atmosphere seems depressing, but also fearful. It is sad and depressing after Scarlett's summer boyfriend is killed and also when she finds out she is having and going to keep his baby. Then as Halley becomes involved with Macon, you fear for she might to for him and how she will regret her actions.
4.Pick a main character -preferably the protagonist – from the novel. Describe that character by choosing two personality traits that the character exhibits. Each trait you chose should be fully supported with examples and explanations to prove how that character demonstrates these traits.
The main character is Halley, she is shy, quiet, and antisocial at the beginning of the book. Having and only needing Scarlett as her one and only friend, she feels no need to branch out and meet new people. Then, when she starts to hang out with Macon, the bad boy, she feels the need to step out of her bubble and become adventurous and social.
5.Give a basic review of how much you are enjoying the book so far. Is it enjoyable? Is it any good? What do you like/dislike about it?
I am enjoying the book so far, I think many teens could relate to this story, not me in particular, but most teens. The story deals with; love relationships, the relationship with your best friend, and struggling with your parents.
The author of this book is Sarah Dessen, she is 39 years old, both her parents are professors at the University of North Carolina, and they have pushed her into literature all her life. She has written nine books including Someone Like You.
2.What is your book about? Describe the basic plot of the book in 100 - 150 words. This should be your own description, though, and not come from the back of the book or from an online source!
This book is about a girl, named Halley, who has always followed along side her best friend. But when her best friend, Scarlett, learns that her boyfriend has been killed in a tradgic accident, and that she is carrying his baby, for the first time Scarlett needs Halley. School has started again, Scarlett is taking it slow and being not as social, still devastated from her boyfriend's death, while Halley is growing more independent. She gets into a lot of trouble when she falls for a bad boy, named Macon, and her and her mother cannot seem to communicate like they used too.
3.What is the setting of the book? Remember to explain in detail all three elements of the setting: time, place & atmosphere.
The book takes place in small neighborhood called Lakeview. For the kids, summer has just ended and school is starting again. So far the atmosphere seems depressing, but also fearful. It is sad and depressing after Scarlett's summer boyfriend is killed and also when she finds out she is having and going to keep his baby. Then as Halley becomes involved with Macon, you fear for she might to for him and how she will regret her actions.
4.Pick a main character -preferably the protagonist – from the novel. Describe that character by choosing two personality traits that the character exhibits. Each trait you chose should be fully supported with examples and explanations to prove how that character demonstrates these traits.
The main character is Halley, she is shy, quiet, and antisocial at the beginning of the book. Having and only needing Scarlett as her one and only friend, she feels no need to branch out and meet new people. Then, when she starts to hang out with Macon, the bad boy, she feels the need to step out of her bubble and become adventurous and social.
5.Give a basic review of how much you are enjoying the book so far. Is it enjoyable? Is it any good? What do you like/dislike about it?
I am enjoying the book so far, I think many teens could relate to this story, not me in particular, but most teens. The story deals with; love relationships, the relationship with your best friend, and struggling with your parents.
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