Prodigy, by Marie Lu is the sequel the book Legend. This book starts off with our two protagonists, June, and Day. They have just escaped a secret American HQ, and Day was injured. So now they are in the city, hiding, with Day having an injured leg and they have become America's most wanted people. Throughout this book and the last book, one character stands out to me and that is June. June's traits throughout the plot has develop and changed as she starts to learn what is going on. In this book, June is; insecure, powerless, valiant, and gullible and its appealing to me because of how these traits have carried her on with her life.
One of the reasons why June is insecure is because she is America's "most wanted" and is constantly being chased by police officers. The book even mentions that many corporations keep files of June and are constantly keeping an our out of her. One of the reasons why June is powerless is because she becomes to soft whenever a family member is killed or is missing. And its not just that, but also when she loses something that she loved for a long period of time. For example, during the first book, there was scene on a ship and a pilot shot June's mother in front of June. After the incident, June felt devastated and felt like she couldn't do anything with her life. These traits show what June really is than what the police officers think about her. She has feelings as well, but people are to blind to notice them.
One of the reasons why June is valiant is because she stood up to America's navy called "the patriots" and saves her best friend Day from getting executed. She also manages to continue her life after a loved one is killed, even when it is very hard to believe for a while. The book mentions that June stands up to one of the main commanders of the patriots, Commander Jameson. Last but not least, June is Gullible mainly because she was embarrassingly tricked by Razor, another commander for the patriot union. Razor kept June and Day in a HQ that was part of the Patriots, but somehow, none of the two knew about it. Razor even mentioned that he worked for a big "secret" HQ. This proves how gullible June can be when the stakes are high.
In conclusion, June's traits are appealing but are not noticeable within other peoples perspective. June is a interesting character and the way she handles her life in very unique way. Although she can be very mixed, her way of life is very appealing to me and it is something other people might be able to relate to.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Baseline Argument Essay
Scotland, an enormous part of the UK, is being debated today on whether it should leave the UK and become its own country. With its economy rising, it would be the best thing for Scotland to leave the UK. Also, since Scotland's independence has been an issue throughout its history, the time has come for Scotland to claim their own independence and decide for their own future.
One of the reasons why Scotland should leave the UK is because it is such a large part of the UK, and if what is true about their economy rising, Scotland can have a chance of being there own country. Furthermore, Scotland had a lot of history claiming their own history. It all started during the Battle of BannockBurn, when, "Scotland gains independence by defeating England," during 1314. Then, "In 1707, a bankrupt Scotland agreed to enter a union with England: Scotland gave up independence in return to access English markets." This shows that Scotland was its own country at the time, but because the economy was decreasing, the Scottish chose to become one union with England, which shows how Scotland wasn't able to be its own country for a long time, but because its economy has risen, I believe that Scotland can hold its own independence for a long period of time.
On the other hand, some people may say that Scotland should not leave the UK and become its own country because it would be a long process for making its own trade market, currency, economy, government, ect. The upfront article even states how the religion would be, and what will it take to be a Scottish Citizen. Furthermore, who will run Scotland? Will it be democracy? Scottish voters haven't thought about that. Also, Scotland is allowing people from age 16 and higher to vote for Scotland's independence which is unfair against the UK for keeping Scotland within the union.
In conclusion, Scotland leaving the UK is worth the risk. With a high population and good economy, Scotland has a good chance of holding their own independence if the people tried. It is also repeating history from when Scotland had their own independence.
One of the reasons why Scotland should leave the UK is because it is such a large part of the UK, and if what is true about their economy rising, Scotland can have a chance of being there own country. Furthermore, Scotland had a lot of history claiming their own history. It all started during the Battle of BannockBurn, when, "Scotland gains independence by defeating England," during 1314. Then, "In 1707, a bankrupt Scotland agreed to enter a union with England: Scotland gave up independence in return to access English markets." This shows that Scotland was its own country at the time, but because the economy was decreasing, the Scottish chose to become one union with England, which shows how Scotland wasn't able to be its own country for a long time, but because its economy has risen, I believe that Scotland can hold its own independence for a long period of time.
On the other hand, some people may say that Scotland should not leave the UK and become its own country because it would be a long process for making its own trade market, currency, economy, government, ect. The upfront article even states how the religion would be, and what will it take to be a Scottish Citizen. Furthermore, who will run Scotland? Will it be democracy? Scottish voters haven't thought about that. Also, Scotland is allowing people from age 16 and higher to vote for Scotland's independence which is unfair against the UK for keeping Scotland within the union.
In conclusion, Scotland leaving the UK is worth the risk. With a high population and good economy, Scotland has a good chance of holding their own independence if the people tried. It is also repeating history from when Scotland had their own independence.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Faithful Elephants Reading Response
Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People and War, by Yukio Tsuchiya, takes place during a time when Japan is in war. A zoo in Japan, namely Ueno Zoo, is taking the situation in a very negative way. The zoo keepers fear that bombs will strike the zoo, which will make the animals free and run away. As a result, they were "forced" to kill their three most talented elephants so that they don't escape. It is very ominous how one setting can lead to a smaller setting. If it weren't for Japan being at war, Ueno Zoo, and other settings and characters within the story wouldn't have been the way they are.
For example, since Japan was at war, people in Ueno zoo became affected by it because now the zoo keepers think that a bomb will hit ueno zoo and then all of the animals would run away. The story clearly states "What would happen if bombs hit the zoo? If the cages were broken and dangerous animals escaped to run wild through the city, it would be terrible!" This supports the idea of how one major setting gives an impact on other settings. Furthermore, the zoo keepers then decide that "It came time for the three elephants to be killed," which shows that Japan being at war gives conflict to the characters as well.
Another example is when the elephants were found dead in another setting, the elephants cage. This happened after the zoo keepers forced the elephants to starve to death. The story stated "Both died leaning against the bars of their cage with their trunks stretched high in the air, still trying to do their banzai trick for the people who once fed them." Now the elephants cage and the elephants have been affected by the zoo keepers because now they are dead since the zoo keepers thought that killing the animals instead of letting them run wild was a better choice. This shows that how Japan had a bad influence on Ueno zoo, the zoo keepers, the elephants, and the elephants age.
In conclusion, this story shows how one big setting can affect other characters and smaller settings that lies within the setting. Although I feel that the zoo keepers were overreacting on the situation, they were still scared of the dangers that could have occurred during the war that japan was fighting in.
For example, since Japan was at war, people in Ueno zoo became affected by it because now the zoo keepers think that a bomb will hit ueno zoo and then all of the animals would run away. The story clearly states "What would happen if bombs hit the zoo? If the cages were broken and dangerous animals escaped to run wild through the city, it would be terrible!" This supports the idea of how one major setting gives an impact on other settings. Furthermore, the zoo keepers then decide that "It came time for the three elephants to be killed," which shows that Japan being at war gives conflict to the characters as well.
Another example is when the elephants were found dead in another setting, the elephants cage. This happened after the zoo keepers forced the elephants to starve to death. The story stated "Both died leaning against the bars of their cage with their trunks stretched high in the air, still trying to do their banzai trick for the people who once fed them." Now the elephants cage and the elephants have been affected by the zoo keepers because now they are dead since the zoo keepers thought that killing the animals instead of letting them run wild was a better choice. This shows that how Japan had a bad influence on Ueno zoo, the zoo keepers, the elephants, and the elephants age.
In conclusion, this story shows how one big setting can affect other characters and smaller settings that lies within the setting. Although I feel that the zoo keepers were overreacting on the situation, they were still scared of the dangers that could have occurred during the war that japan was fighting in.
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