The Toolbox

King's toolbox was filled with different things to use and what he does not like to use when he writes. When I write there are tools that I always remember to use when I write. When I write I try to use different sizes of sentences. I try not to write tiny sentences that do not explain enough, but I also try not to write long sentences that turn into a run-on sentence. Figurative language is also another thing in my toolbox. I try to use imagery and metaphors when writing to try to make my writing more detailed and interesting. Being in high school I don't have that much in my toolbox compared to King.

The Real Zora Neale Hurston

Walker spends a lot of time searching for information about Zora Neal Hurston. She makes up a lie about being Hurston's niece. Walker goes around and talks to different black people that lived near her or knew Hurston when she was alive. Walker notices how the black people act in the city and notices a connection to Hurston's books. Walker also discovers that Hurston did not get along with her family and only had some of the support of the community. Some of the community did not like the fact that Hurston did not agree with integration. Walker finds out that some people believed Huston was intelligent. Hurston ends up suffering from a stroke and dies in a welfare home. Hurston also did not have not have a headstone when she was buried. Walker pays for a headstone to be put on Hurston's grave. Walker feels bad for Hurston but realizes she shouldn't because Hurston would not have felt bad for herself.

The Blues

Janie has the blues.

She can't find a husband.

She can't find love.

She sees the pear tree bloom.

It reminds her of her dreams.

The dreams she lost.

Men keep putting her down.

They won't let her have a voice.

She wants to stand up and speak out.

Janie has the blues.

What's Next For Janie?

"There are years that ask questions and years that answer."  Write a speculative response on what the upcoming year will hold for Janie.  Will this year be the year that asks questions or one that answers them?  Will this be the year that does both?

The upcoming year will hold both answers and ask questions for Janie. I believe it will answer Janie's questions about love and marriage. She will finally get the man that she has wanted to marry. The man will treat her like a woman and not a working animal. She will have love in her marriage. The questions about love will be answered for Janie. She will want her husband.

The year will also bring up questions. Janie will wonder why her Nanny wanted her just to marry for money. She will also wonder how her life is going to be now with this new husband even if they do love each other.

Who Cares What They Think

Marriage is one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life. The decision about marriage should only involve the two people in the relationship. Family members should not mess with the relationship. A person you marry does not have to be liked by one of your family members.

 A person should not care what other people around them think about the marriage. All that matters is that the two people are happy. Family members always say that they are just trying to help but they do not know how you feel. Only you know that. The family will just have to deal with the person you marry. As long as your happy about the marriage the family should be happy then.  

Daisy Buchanon

View Fullscreen | Create your own

Questions About Gatsby???

Why do you think Daisy was crying when Nick walked back into the house?

What kind of job do you think Gatsby want Nick to do?

Why did Gatsby want to show Nick and Dasiy around his house?