Character Analysis: The Cay

In chapters 16-20 of the novel, “Cue for Treason” by Geoffrey Trease, Kit and Peter went to the Peel tower to look for Tom Boyd, as he did not come back from the tower the night before. Peter went in and Kit stood watch for anyone coming. Peter discovered the plot of the situation because he overheard two men talking. The plan was to murder the Queen. The murder would happen in the middle of the play, King Henry the Fifth. John Sommers would shoot her from behind the curtain while the cannon would go off so, no one would realize. While Peter was inside, he was unable to find Tom. Kit signaled Peter, a man was coming, but he chose to stay inside as there was no way to get out without being caught. As he was trying to hide from the two men, he

Every soldier deals with one common enemy during the course of their duty: fear. While most imagine what their lives would be if they deserted, few act upon this fear-induced fantasy. In Tim O'Brien's novel Going After Cacciato, Paul Berlin, a soldier in the Vietnam war, must go on an adventure to find an AWOL boy from his squad. The squad, after seeing Cacciato (the boy who went AWOL) multiple times along the way, finally circle him to "block a retreat" (O'Brien 25). The first chapter ends with Paul yelling 'Go. Go. Go!', signaling the rest of the squad to move in, but picks back up in the last chapter with Paul soiling himself and Doc saying "'It's okay... All over, all over. Fine now.' (331) with no further explanation on the subject of

Timothy and Phillip’s bond grows tremendously throughout the story. Phillip begins to feel badly about the way he has treated Timothy. ‘Suddenly, the tears came out. I knew it was not a manly thing to do, something my father would have frowned on, but I couldn't stop. (50)” Phillip then realizes just how much Timothy is trying to help him. Sadly it takes Timothy dying, for phillip to truly realize the impact he has had on his

In Nothing But The Truth by Avi Philip Malloy 9th grader hums/sings to the Star Spangled Banner recording in homeroom. Homeroom teacher Ms.Narwin follows the rules and the rule is or the recording is that you have to be silent. So after the second time of asking to stop, Philip gets sent out and refuses to apologize for being a ‘disturbance’ or according to Philip it was being patriotic. So it was either apologize and return to class, or get suspended. He chose suspension. And everything went on to reporters reporting teachers and principals and putting the title ‘Suspended For Patriotism’ in the News Paper. From there it when downhill for both Ms.Narwin and Philip at the end of the day. In this book there are many points of views and

Phillip demonstrates independence after experiencing blindness as evidence in the novel when he survived on the cay after Timothy’s death. However, before Phillip developed independence, Phillip was helpless at the beginning of the novel. This can be shown by Phillip acknowledging that he didn’t know how to do anything. (Taylor 59). “I knew how helpless I was without Timothy.” Phillip knew this while they were on the island, but was consistent in blaming it on his blindness. Even if he was helpless at the beginning, Phillip became more brave at the middle of the novel. Phillip’s actions can show how he developed bravery.

When you have money how do you act? Many people in the world believe that being rich and having good money defines what kind of person you are. Money should not identify the kind of person you are. In A Raisin in the sun the character Walter really wants money to help him and not his family, but it should never be like that family should go first.

The National Anthem was written in 1814 and was adopted by America in 1931. Years after adopting the National Anthem people are ready to fight and die for it. Recently at Harrison High School a ninth grader by the name of Philip Malloy states he had his first amendment rights taken away. Philip was supposedly singing the National Anthem at a time of respectful silence. What people did not know was that Philip was lying about being stopped for singing. Philip did not have his rights taken away because he had ample opportunities to apologize to Ms. Narwin, his actions caused her to get fired and receive threats from people in America, Philip used his college money to switch schools after she was fired then he proceeds to say, “I do not know the words.”

Where the Wild Things are by Maurice Sendak is an interesting children’s picture book. The main character is a little boy named Max, who has a wild imagination. He uses all five senses as well as thought and his actions to express his personality as well as how he reacts and interacts with his surroundings. Max’s id, ego and super-ego are greatly shown in this book through the way that the author has portrayed him. Not only is this book a children’s story, but it can also be perceived as a life lesson. Many people go through times in their lives when they make drastic decisions right away, such as leaving home. One may enjoy it for the rest of their lives or only for a little while, just like Max who felt lonely after having fun with the monsters. In this case, people end up going home to be with their family where they are not lonely, and can have more time before making a final decision of what should happen next in their life. Id, ego and super- ego is greatly portrayed in this

Abuse, friendship, growth and love are central themes in Michelle Magorian’s novel Goodnight Mister Tom, as it traces a young evacuee’s,William Beech’s, developmental growth from a deprived, abused, discouraged child to a confident and happy boy. One learns that William’s abnormally weak appearance mirror his mental condition as a vulnerable character. Williams religiously fanatical mother’s unsympathetic fostering and abuse has led him into becoming illiterate, terrified as well as introverted and with a distorted understanding of morality.

In Richard Wright’s Black Boy, Wright’s reaction to religion suggests that he is an infidel and that he defies his parent’s authority. Firstly, Wright reacts to religion in a negative way. Wright expresses this when Granny and Aunt Addie try to revive his religious life “Whenever I found religion in my life I found strife, the attempt of one individual or group to rule another in the name of God” (Wright 136). This shows how Richard always finds away around religion or to somehow negatively affect Granny and Aunt Addie’s strict religious authority. This in a sense defies his identity, because he is brought up in a religious family and he defies that identity. Another example is how Wright wounds Granny’s soul by humiliating her.

Imagine a person, lying on his or her deathbed. Throughout life, this person accomplished nothing whatsoever because there was no instance where he or she needed to leave his or her comfort zone or figure out life. Often times, situations like these can happen to people because they spent their entire lives avoiding scenario after scenario. In Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen, one of the central topics addressed in the novel is finding solutions to problems in life. The protagonist, Cole, overcomes serious problems he has and, in turn, makes his life more agreeable. Not only does Cole tackle tough situations, but other supporting characters such as Peter and Cole’s mother do so as well. Peter has to overcome the damage that Cole has inflicted

Overall, as Philbrick closes out the book the tensions in the Native American tribes and the English colonist would lead to King Phillips War. As we continue in Philbrick’s book he goes in great detail of King Phillip or also known as Metacom the son of Massasoit. Phillip began to grow uneasy with the economic balance between the colonist and the Native Americans. This led Phillip to gain followers to aggravate English settlements but, would not kill any settlers during this time and, Phillip would continuing doing this until the English killed one of his own men. This would start an assault by the Native Americans on the English settlements leaving very few survivors to tell about the horrific events. Altogether, Philbrick estimates

A classical tragic hero, or a shakesperean hero, is defined by a character with a high status who has a tragic flaw, which leads to their demise. Arthur Miller redefines a tragic hero, stating that a modern tragic hero, is but a common man, a wounded hero, with an unwillingness to settle for less.

One character Stewart used to reveal the actions of human beings was Cadal. Cadal is the loyal and trustworthy friend type of person. Cadal is Merlin’s Ultimate friend that would never betray him even if his action meant death for him, like when he tried to stop Jordan from reaching Merlin, but instead killed himself. He is always by Merlin’s side, unless have been asked not to do so. Even though he was Merlin’s slave, Merlin never treat him like one, because to Merlin, Cadal was his ultimate companion. He would often times question Merlin’s action, and give advice for a better outcome, Just like a mentor. Although he would often times try to stop Merlin from doing dangerous actions, he would always, in the end, follow Merlin. His character is the perfect example represents the one best friend that would help you out in hard times, take the blame for you, give you advice, and do anything with you. But the one thing he will not do is betray you. This shows that a person will do anything for you, if you will do the same for him.

“ Will you be my king Dodge?” said Alyss “If it pleases you princess” he said trying to be nonchalant. Alyss is being ignorant and oblivious of how real life could be a real problem when you 're living in your imagine. Alyss is already thinking she is older than she actually is because people at her age don 't make those decisions. Alyss said “I’ll just imagine i know everything then i will” She thinks everything can happen for her in one fail swoop but she 's going to need to learn and soon. Alyss declared “I wish to be queen for a day”. Imagination can blur what you want and what you need