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Loneliness is a contagion that can engulf a human 's soul. George and Lennie became aware of this early on in their lives leading them to form a mutual dependence on each other. At the ranch, after being asked by Slim, George opens up about the incident in Weed, "[George] 'Well, that girl rabbits in an’ tells the law she been raped. The guys in Weed start a party out to lynch Lennie. So we sit in a irrigation ditch under water all the rest of that day.

Everyone knows the aphorism “Mama knows best,” but even a parent can be misguided. A parent’s behavior notably influences their children. In the short story “The Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut, the author scrutinizes the behavior of parents. A parents’ mission is to give their children opportunities to progress and develop, to show them that they need to amend mistakes, and to place them on the righteous path. One objective of a parent is to give their children opportunities to progress and develop.

The author of Living Like Weasels, Annie Dillard, describes the nature of a weasel, and how people should have a similar nature to a weasel. Dillard notes that a weasel is wild, sleeps underground for days without leaving, and has an unpredictable thought process. It will stalk small mammals (killing too many bodies than it plans to eat), and will, following its instinct, bite its prey at the neck (splitting veins) or attack the base of the skull (crunching at the brain) and refuses to let go. One particular naturalist refused to kill a weasel he could not pry from his hand deeply; he had to walk to a water source nearby, and drown it off from his hand. Ernest Thompson Seton remembers an eagle was shot out of the sky with the bones of a weasel fixed by the

In the development of the theme one person's dystopian is another person's utopian. It Is evident in the analysis of setting in multiple dystopian text for example in Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Harrison and, other people in his society are forced to wear handicap's.In the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss goes out to her happy place the woods everyday with her best friend Gale to hunt, gather and, talk about issues. It's illegal to be in the woods, but many creatures and, different types of herbs lye in this peaceful place where Katniss gathers her food. Katniss is able to hunt because she has her fathers bow that is "(Page 5) well hidden in the woods, carefully wrapped in water proof covers." This is important for Katniss to keep her bow hidden from the

The writer’s thesis is effective because parents should decide the decisions for their children when they are young for one reason; so that they don’t look back at their past and regret not doing something they think they should have done. When you are young, you have trouble making the right decisions that will possibly benefit you in the future. The author has used experience to support her thesis (balance) considering that she is a parent of 2 sons, that is making decisions for them as she states in the essay that “Opinions in the long run, are what lessons are for” interpreting that lessons make you learn from your mistakes resulting in making better choices in the future. The author has the credentials and background that enables her to discuss the thesis with some authority for the reason that she is an essayist, columnist, author, and teacher. A few reviews and feature stories she has written have appeared in numerous newspaper such as the very famous ones; The New York Times, and Washington Post.

Similarly, Raphaela appreciates Ruth’s welcome to the school, as being new is difficult for her. At a school with distorted hierarchy, emotional support is crucial. So, Ruth provides Raphaela a place where she could feel comfortable. Despite her appreciation, Raphaela often compares her bravery to Ruth’s. Consequently, she continues feeling isolation until sacrificing her A-grade speech for Philip.

The lie of a parent can be well armed that it takes maturity of a child to become aware of it. They might forgive but not forget, nor-erased traumatic events that will remain in their memories. Our educational actions receive from adults (parents, teachers, siblings, grandparents) in our infancy-stages build and create our characteristics. We become who we are based on our personality- a result of our temper. Our behavior is reflected based on beliefs, values and life experiences.

Her discussion focuses on the education of women as a way for them to take control of being alive. She introduces her essay with an analyzation of the “ethical and intellectual contract between teacher and student”, insisting it is essential for women to claim their own lives and an education for themselves (297). This contract pertains to the “mutual seriousness” about women and their education that is required by each party in order to help women achieve their goals and live their lives for themselves (301). Throughout the essay, Rich repeatedly reminds readers to claim an education, and to take what they deserve instead of accepting a stereotypical housewife role, where their husband is the only one who is well educated. Rich refers to education as an “essential experience” in taking responsibility towards yourself (298).

That lesson, which is the most important lesson that Atticus instills in his children, is to look at people’s actions and intentions because what is heard about people and what meets the eye is not always the truth and because the characteristics that define people are their behaviors and their actions. Things that people might see you as is not necessarily always the truth. Atticus teaches his kids when he says “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead

Even though Some people, like Aunt Alexandra thinks Atticus is raising scout wrong because she doesn't like to wear girly clothes. Atticus acts like a teacher to his children, he teaches them wondrous things. Atticus punishes his kids when the deserve it. Jem and Scout are shown to be respectful and treat people the same. First, Atticus acts like a teacher to his children, he teaches them things to help them learn and understand.