In “The Kite Runner” it shows us the struggle and determination that people go through to live a better life; or to make life better for their children. This struggle is not only in Afghanistan, it happens all over the world. “Life here is impossible for us now Agha sahib. We’re leaving.” Pg 112 Ali says this because he has to move not only to survive but to give Hassan a better life.
I can relate to this because my father had move to make a better life for me and my family. “The Kite Runner” also reminds us how long their people have been struggling to overcome the forces of violence, forces that threatens them still today. Hassan is a small servant boy who faces many of everyday challenges, because of his race he gets bullied verbally and physically. Throughout the story it shows many ways that the boys fathers try their best to make there life better and safer then their own. In conclusion the more strength in a family can make a child’s life better and much safer.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Review
Where The Wild Things Are
Comparison Story to Movie
Spike Jonze directed a comical interpretation of the children’s story “Where The Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. In The story of Max, a little boy who takes a journey to a land of “Wild Things”. As Max’s thoughts come together, his bedroom is changed into an entirely new world. When he sails to the land of the Wild Things, they quickly make him their ruler. The Wild Things are tamed under Max’s leadership and enjoy a "wild time" planned by Max. In the end Max leaves the land of the Wild Things, despite their love he returns home where he finds his dinner and mother waiting for him.
As for the movie, Spike Jonze changes the story, Max escapes to a land populated by majestic, and sometimes fierce, creatures known as the Wild Things. In the movie Max actually runs away to a small little ship that he finds in a small bush by the sea. The Wild Things allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy.
After several days Max soon finds that being the king is not easy, and that his relationships with the Wild Things are much more complicated than he originally thought. After all the fight and anger between the “Wild Things” Max decides to take his ship back to the small bush and return home.
The movie captured all the details left out in the story. Overall I think the movie was a big help to the children’s storybook and the story will be kept alive many more years to come.
Comparison Story to Movie
Spike Jonze directed a comical interpretation of the children’s story “Where The Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. In The story of Max, a little boy who takes a journey to a land of “Wild Things”. As Max’s thoughts come together, his bedroom is changed into an entirely new world. When he sails to the land of the Wild Things, they quickly make him their ruler. The Wild Things are tamed under Max’s leadership and enjoy a "wild time" planned by Max. In the end Max leaves the land of the Wild Things, despite their love he returns home where he finds his dinner and mother waiting for him.
As for the movie, Spike Jonze changes the story, Max escapes to a land populated by majestic, and sometimes fierce, creatures known as the Wild Things. In the movie Max actually runs away to a small little ship that he finds in a small bush by the sea. The Wild Things allow Max to become their leader, and he promises to create a kingdom where everyone will be happy.
After several days Max soon finds that being the king is not easy, and that his relationships with the Wild Things are much more complicated than he originally thought. After all the fight and anger between the “Wild Things” Max decides to take his ship back to the small bush and return home.
The movie captured all the details left out in the story. Overall I think the movie was a big help to the children’s storybook and the story will be kept alive many more years to come.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
10.
“a galaxy of longing.” I experience a galaxy of longing every night when i lay in bed, thinking about myself and my family and the world around us all, and i long for peace, happiness, freedom from pain and death and anger and fear…for all of us. People have many diffirent thoughts about the quote but that's what I think "a galaxy of longing" is.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
The 3 best hockey players in the world
1 Wayne Gretzky GP G A Pts Pim +/-
NHL career totals 1,487 894 1,963 2,857 577 +518
2)Bobby Orr GP G A Pts Pim +/-
NHL totals 657 270 645 915 953 +597
3)Gordie Howe GP G A Pts Pims
NHL totals 1767 801 1049 1850 1685
Wayne played 21 years of pro hockey; He is generally said to be the best player in the history of the NHL and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and coaches. On his retirement on April 18, 1999, he held forty regular-season records, fifteen playoff records, and six records He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, that he accomplished four times. In addition, he had over 100 points in 15 NHL seasons, 13 of them consecutive. That’s why I think Wayne is number one in the world.
Bobby was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP for 2 years. Winning a record eight Norris Trophies as the league's best defenceman, Orr is often credited for domanating his position. He remains the only defenceman to have won the league scoring title with two Art Ross Trophies and holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenceman. That’s why I think Orr is number 2 on my list.
Howe is often referred to as Mr. Hockey, and is generally regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.Being most famous for his scoring, physical strength, and the leingth of his career, Howe is the only player to have competed in the NHL in five (1940s through 1980s) different decades. A four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Red Wings, he won six Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player and six Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer. He was the recipient of the first NHL Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. All the these players are alike they have great drive for the game and know how to score goals. That’s why I think Wayne, Bobby, And Howe are the top 3 hockey players in the world.
NHL career totals 1,487 894 1,963 2,857 577 +518
2)Bobby Orr GP G A Pts Pim +/-
NHL totals 657 270 645 915 953 +597
3)Gordie Howe GP G A Pts Pims
NHL totals 1767 801 1049 1850 1685
Wayne played 21 years of pro hockey; He is generally said to be the best player in the history of the NHL and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters, players, and coaches. On his retirement on April 18, 1999, he held forty regular-season records, fifteen playoff records, and six records He is the only NHL player to total over 200 points in one season, that he accomplished four times. In addition, he had over 100 points in 15 NHL seasons, 13 of them consecutive. That’s why I think Wayne is number one in the world.
Bobby was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP for 2 years. Winning a record eight Norris Trophies as the league's best defenceman, Orr is often credited for domanating his position. He remains the only defenceman to have won the league scoring title with two Art Ross Trophies and holds the record for most points and assists in a single season by a defenceman. That’s why I think Orr is number 2 on my list.
Howe is often referred to as Mr. Hockey, and is generally regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all time.Being most famous for his scoring, physical strength, and the leingth of his career, Howe is the only player to have competed in the NHL in five (1940s through 1980s) different decades. A four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Red Wings, he won six Hart Trophies as the league's most valuable player and six Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer. He was the recipient of the first NHL Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. All the these players are alike they have great drive for the game and know how to score goals. That’s why I think Wayne, Bobby, And Howe are the top 3 hockey players in the world.
My Superpower
If I had to choose any one specific superpower I would pick super speed. This superpower would allow me to move at great speeds and could even be fast enough to run on top of the surface of water. This superpower could take me all around the world and I wouldn't have to pay a cent. I would also be able to run from all of the dangers I encounter. With this power I would choose to be a superhero because, I would enjoy to save people and I would love to fight with an advantage. Being quick would be a huge factor when say saving people from fires or just plain old saving someone on the street. Super speed is me and is the superpower I would be.
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