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Looking Back and Looking Forward

Looking Back and Looking Forward

Over my last seven years at Lincoln Lutheran, I have learned a lot about life, but English class has taught me several things that will stick with me, especially in the near future. One thing I really struggle with is bringing my own ideas to paper. Sometimes I am lacking in self-confidence, I don’t think that my writing is as good as other people’s. Romans 12:2 is my confirmation verse and I tend to apply it to all different parts…

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Reading Response 5

Reading Response 5

As I near the end of the book, Collene Hoover continues the same writing style as she did throughout the rest of the book. She includes even more of the texting style as the storyline progressed and the reader is introduced to why she does this. Her style of writing not only makes her writing stand out, but it also enhances the storyline unfolding throughout the pages. Occasionally, the conversation over text will reveal something about a character that wasn’t…

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Reading Response 4

Reading Response 4

Not much has changed since my last reading response. I am just further along in the book that I am reading, which is Maybe Someday by Collene Hoover. As I mentioned in the previous reading response, this books gives a different perspective on the story. Each chapter is from a different characters point of view and that leaves the reader with many ongoing questions. I have found it easier to understand what is going on because I get more sides…

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Reading Response 3

Reading Response 3

I am reading the book Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover. This book follows the life of a young college student, Sydney, on her life path and the different decisions she makes. She thought that she was in a very serious relationship only to be smacked with the reality that her best friend and her boyfriend were in a relationship behind her back. She turns her life around and tries to find out who she is as a person without her…

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Heroism

Heroism

  The way our society is developing and changing makes it hard for there to be a clear definition of the word “hero.” This begs the question, is there really such thing as a hero? In examining The Dark Knight, Fahrenheit 451, V for Vendetta and several other short articles in class, we were able to pick apart potential heroes in their specific settings and sometimes the hero was not the most obvious character. A common theme was that the…

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Dark Knight Reaction

Dark Knight Reaction

What do you think defines a villain or a hero? Use your own thoughts, backed up with experience and references, and ideas from the readings we did in class. I think that a hero is someone who is able to make a difference for the betterment of society. A villian on the other hand is someone who takes away from the normality of that society, they create a sense of chaos. In the Dark Knight, the Joker was labeled as…

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Cityscape

Cityscape

  This is my cityscape two point perspective drawing that I have spent several weeks in Principles of Design art class on. In this class we are learning about the different kinds of art that can be used to share creativity with those around you. I am sharing this project because I put a lot of work into the design and I am proud of the final outcome. I had a lot of fun trying to be creative with the…

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Fahrenheit 451 Reaction

Fahrenheit 451 Reaction

How does a hero react when he/she recognizes a problem in society? There are distinct actions that separate a hero from just a regular bystander. Heroes tend to seek out the cause of the problem and look for a way to actually fix it, rather than just watching from the sidelines. Distinct actions are taken in order for the benefit of society, not just personal gain. In Fahrenheit 451, the main character Montag seemed like he should have been everyone’s…

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Jumping out of Perspective

Jumping out of Perspective

When hearing the words “Native Americans” or “Indian” the connections made in my mind were those of tribal dances, unique traditions, and creative ways of living. I always thought highly of the Indians because of the way they lived and all the opportunities in front of them. As a child growing up, I would play games with my sisters, acting as Indians— living off the land and finding creative ways to survive. For us it was all fun and games….

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