In "The Last Curiosity," a short story by Lucy Tan, the Woken are described as beings with artificial intelligence that change into humans to see what life is like on Earth. This story shows the aftermath of the destruction of mankind and emphasizes how humans were the cause of their own deaths. They watched over humans for a long time and were curious about what it meant to experience life as humans. While on Earth, the Woken experienced struggle, fear, selfishness, and power. In their new human bodies, they started off exploring the senses and were doing just fine until they encountered difficulty. They had trouble understanding the idea of communication because they thought it was hard and pointless. They weren’t used to talking to each …show more content…
“We were not the same after that day. It’s hard to spot destruction on a planet that’s already been destroyed, but you could see it if you looked hard: violent scratchings in the dirt, raised voices here and there, and sometimes, the skin of an arm gaping over in the wind. We did not think we would be capable of turning against each other, and yet we did. We fought over food, even if we knew more was being prepared for us. Waiting was no longer sufficient” (Tan 16). Patience really ties into the lives of the Woken. They didn’t want to share anything with each other. Instead, they wanted to have everything for themselves. This explains the human life we live today, where patience and sharing are very hard for people. The abuse of power also plays a part in this story as they discover they have power over each other. “They shouted at each other until finally, Subject 45 tightened a fist and swung it at Subject 889’s jaw. We saw 45’s face change, the way it registered satisfaction and then glee. The way it felt power. And it wasn’t until then that we truly understood the benefit of having a physical body. How some could overpower others.” (Tan 15) They came across violence when one wanted to be better than the other. They were fighting over attention when shouting turned into fighting. This relates to our lives because when we get angry with each other, we act out in
These two activist, John Francis and Julia Butterfly Hill started extraordinary and brave movements in their life time. They both wrote memoirs. John’s is named Planetwalker, which is about when he decided after an oil spill in 1971, to stop using automobiles for twenty-two years and stop speaking shortly after for seventeen years. Julia’s memoir is called The Legacy of Luna Julia, which is about when she wanted to stop Pacific Lumber and decided to sit in a thousand-year-old redwood in Humboldt County, California for about two years. These inspirational people both have similar stories and made an impact on the world
Have you ever tried to fit in for someone else? That is exactly why Susan Caraway did. The novel Stargirl is about a cheerful, free spirited girl. Her name is Susan, but she is referred to as Stargirl throughout the novel. Stargirl is sixteen years old, and has been homeschooled all her life.
How does one become a man? Have you ever wondered if you are truly a man? In the novel, “The First Part Last,” the main character, Bobby, wonders if he would ever become a man. Bobby is a sixteen year old teenager who was careless and impregnated another teen named Nia. Bobby decides to raise the baby himself after the mother goes into an irreversible vegetative coma.
Osh, a character from Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk, would be the best partner on a deserted island because he is a strong caregiver, quick thinking, and resourceful. Osh has proved to be a strong caregiver, which makes him a worthy partner to be stranded on an island with. At this point in the story, Osh is talking to Crow about the challenges of raising her. He didn’t want Crow to be taken away from him so he would go above and beyond to keep her protected and content.
The First Stone You can’t make everyone happy. Sometimes the decision of the judges only satisfy some people. In the novel The First Stone, by Don Aker, a young teen by the name Chad “Reef” Kennedy finds himself in a tough situation and his sentencing is being in rehab and doing community service. Reef is responsible for putting Leeza a young girl, in the hospital because of his actions. Since he is in rehab, many people wished he went to jail.
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The worldwide population’s — excluding the Indigenous peoples’ — loss of the ability to dream is what set the plot of the novel in motion, and further brought the main characters together. The main characters, a group consisting of children, teens, and elders, face oppression
The First Part Last is a novel about this teenager named Bobby and how teenage pregnancy affects his life. The story goes from then to now every chapter and, and at the end of the book, the then and now meets up. Bobby Impregnates a teenage girl named Nia (his girlfriend). The story talks about how they make it through this rough time. Near the end, Nia starts to get eclipse, which girls have a chance to get when they are pregnant.
When a person experiences a another 's cruel actions it can help them mature and grow as a person. When one calls another names that can lead them to learning how to overlook the actions that are occurring. Being fake to one can let he/ she see how people are phony. How conflict can help one find their identity.
Violence brings destruction among people, and all it does is tear people
The characters in the story are involved in fights and other violent activities. This theme is still relatable today, as violence continues to be a problem in many communities. The book shows how violence can have serious consequences and how it’s important to find peaceful ways to resolve conflicts. The novel also discusses the issue of family.
The First Decision Reef, the main character in the novel, The First Stone, by Don Aker, makes a bad decision and ultimately has to deal with the consequences. To begin, Reef latches his anger onto a stone and deliberately throws it over an overpass into oncoming traffic. The stone causes a major accident between not one, but several cars and severely injures a teenage girl. Fortunately for Reef, the Judge sentences him to live at North Hills Group Home, and to volunteer at a rehabilitation centre. This punishment changes Reef’s life for the better.
Everyone has depression, but did you know on October 29, 1929 the whole US went into depression. People lost their jobs, people lost their homes and lot’s of other things. Every bits and piece was super valuable at that time. Some effects the Great Depression had on people at that time was people lost their money. In an article called Digging In by Robert Hastings a girl explains how importants every minute of light is.
“Their Eyes Were Watching God” follows the story of Janie Stark's journey of self-discovery and desire for love and independence as she struggles with societal expectations. “The Awakening” portrays the journey of Edna Pontieller as she seeks personal freedom but struggles with strict gender expectations. In the novels “Their
It can also be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unresolved conflicts and the need for effective communication and conflict resolution (Times, n.d.). Overall, the story can be seen as a commentary on the complexities of human relationships and the importance of treating others with respect and empathy. It can provide insights into the consequences of destructive behavior and the importance of seeking help and support when dealing with difficult situations. By showing the effects of violent behavior, the story can serve as a reminder that violence is not the acceptable solution to interpersonal problems (Times,