Monthly Archives: May 2017

In Maggie: A Girl of the Streets written by Stephen Crane, there are three different dance halls that Maggie and her “boyfriend” Pete go to. The three dance halls are the Great Green Hall, the Irregularly Shaped Hall, and the … Continue reading →

You wouldn’t think that a tree could have a face, a face just like any other, and that it could die as well. Let me tell you about how I unintentionally killed a tree’s face. I was seven years old, … Continue reading →

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway follows the life of Jake Barnes and his friends living in Paris. Throughout the novel he performs actions while remaining truthful to himself and his friends, but his friends and especially himself commit … Continue reading →

Love is a strong feeling that propels humans to do crazy things. Throughout the novel The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the existence of Pearl and her actions shape the way that Hester lives her life. Many times throughout the … Continue reading →

“L is for the way you look at me O is for the only one I see V is very, very extraordinary E is even more than anyone that you adore” (Cole, 1965). This theme of love is represented in … Continue reading →

Throughout the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, very strong examples of puritan societies are portrayed.  Both are set in the 1600’s, where society was very harsh, with a strict way … Continue reading →

Wake up in the morning The cats all around Time to start the day Sunny day Happy day Dive in Smell the air  Talk to friends Live the life Be with family Summer BBQ’s Night fires Go To Bed Do … Continue reading →

In the novel The Scarlet Letter, Hester is heavily influenced by her daughter Pearl. A commonly asked question is if Pearl was sent from Satan or, if Pearl is a good  influence on Hester. This question is asked because Pearl … Continue reading →

  When it comes to religion, do not mess with my Grandmother. Margaret O’Neil prayed and went to church more than anyone I know. She took it very serious too. When I was seven, my Dad let me  receive communion … Continue reading →

It was another beautiful day at Kapps Field and first pitch was about to take place. It was a 2P.M. start to the game, but we always insisted to turn the lights on to make it feel like we were … Continue reading →