Gisselle Bahena Research Paper

Quotation 1: “...and yet there it was- a black book with silver words written against the ceiling...) (Zusak 29)

In the Novel Ironman by Chris Crutcher, there are two characters, Beauregard “Bo” Brewster and his girlfriend Shelly. Bo is the protagonist of the story. Bo and Shelly have a lot of similarities, and a lot of differences. Some of their similarities caused them to even meet each other in the first place. They have both went through plenty of hardships caused by a number of bad people throughout their lives.

As scary as it can be, choosing a college is a huge life decision. The next 4 or 5 years of my life are basically determined by which college I choose. Not only will it determine how I live for the next few years, but also how I live for the rest of my life. I am currently trying to choose between attending Bowling Green State University or Tiffin University. As of right now, I am leaning toward picking Bowling Green over Tiffin because it is a better fit for me and my personality.

October 22, 1989, would be a day that Minnesotans would never forget. Eleven year old Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped from a rural Minnesota town. Jacob was never to be seen alive again. His mother, Patty Wetterling, never stopped looking for her son. She spent twenty seven years with her front porch light on waiting for him to come home, she never changed her phone number incase one day he would call, and never left the small town that Jacob knew as home.

This is a very significant and vital lesson the reader will learn as they read about Jeannette’s life. The author, Jeannette, never really comprehended this lesson until she grew up and matured. The lesson that Jeannette, the author, is trying to convey to the readers, is that there will always be a boundary between the two different forces, order and turbulence. But one force would not exist without the other, order and turbulence come hand in hand. Life is like a seesaw with two different forces sitting on one of the two ends, to balance out life so that it’s not too heavy on one side and too light on the other. The author conveyed this message through her memoir using her childhood experiences and her life now as a grown adult. Her childhood

Juana Barraza is a serial killer in Mexico. She was born on December 27, 1958 in Hidalgo, Mexico. As a child she had a thought life. Her mother Justa Samperio an alcoholic woman would exchange her to a man called Jose Lugo for a couple of beer. Barraza was sexually abuse; as a result she became a mother at the age of 13. After the death of her mother Juana went by herself and had three more children. In addition to this, by 1990’s she was a professional wrestler named La Dama Del Silencio after her personality. Although she was obsess with wrestler she had to give it up because of an injury. By the same token, after she retired from wrestler, she went and looked for old ladies that lived alone. Barraza would present herself as a nurse or

Parents are the biggest influence upon their children. From the time a child is born to the time they leave the household, the values that the parents hold are instilled into their children. Parents are required to make crucial decisions about how to raise their children in order to guide them through the inevitable obstacles and hardships of life. In The Glass Castle, many would argue the lack of care and responsibility the Walls had for their children. The author, Jeannette Walls, uses Rex and Mary Walls to demonstrate that their strong traits of non-conformity, self-sufficiency and perseverance are passed on to their children, allowing them to develop to their full potential. Children are dependent on their parents to

Lizabeth is one to experience the formidable changes of flourishing into a grown woman, as can be seen throughout the story of ‘Marigolds’ by Eugenia Collier. Growing up in the decrepit time of the Great Depression, Lizabeth was unacquainted of the world outside her shanty neighborhood. Society’s burdened responsibility was thrusted upon her, though her childishness persona. Her callowness and immaturity demeanor ceased to exist when an act of sudden revelation ensued, she loses innocence-gaining her conscious mind of womanhood.

Intelligence, hard working, and fighter are three characteristics of Katherine Johnson. Many people know that Katherine Johnson was a huge help in the space race that sent John Glenn to space, but she was so much more. As a well known NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson showed America that African-American women could do the same as men could. She left a lasting legacy by helping other people that African-American women could be just like a man and have the same job as them.

In Markus Zusak’s novel The Book Thief, the protagonist Liesel Meminger faces and overcomes various struggles during a time of conflict, revealing the human nature of self-determination and courage. Some of her struggles include the poor socio-economic situation Germany is in, the fear of losing a loved one, being haunted loss and a variety of prejudices formed against her. In all these scenarios, Liesel can be seen persevering with a willpower beyond her age, and demonstrating courage in the face of difficulty.

In the short story “Mrs. Buell”, Kate learns that everything is not as it seems through a series of events. When one considers certain factors such as abrupt personality change, encounters with unexpected people, and changes in first impression, it can be seen that there are many things to be discovered that may change our impression of one’s being.

People often say that your childhood is the most important part of your life, and it is the part of one’s life that affects them the most. In Ellen Foster, by Kaye Gibbons, Ellen is forced to become independent as a result of a challenging childhood, that also affects her view of others and herself. Her father 's actions had a large impact on Ellen’s quickly developing independence, while the loss of her mother and grandmother exposed her to people who influenced the way she viewed others and herself.

A hero is a person who puts themselves in danger for others. Heroic acts can range from small gestures or actions to saving countless lives. Heros are known for their outstanding achievements and bravery. Ronald P. Bucca is a hero because he was brave, loyal, and courageous and is willing to sacrifice.

In order for a person to become a strong and developed individual, they have to meet the wrong people first and learn from their mistakes. People develop at different times from different experiences in their lives, but those different times and journeys are what make an individual unique. A young girl named Janie comes further than the world would’ve seen over many years due to meeting the wrong people. The unfortunate events she experienced only lead her to the development of herself as a woman later in her life. Janie starts off her life with a curveball getting married at a young age and from their on learns to dodge any obstacle thrown her way. Throughout her journey, Janie learns valuable lessons, and realizes how a person is supposed

During Leila’s 4,268- mile journey through the US from Louisiana all the way to Canada to see the Northern Lights Leila passes through also every state possible and in some she is lucky enough to meet a friend in need of some company. Mississippi, Kansas, Minnesota, Washington, Canada all the way to Alaska.