Janeane Garofalo

Have you ever think about you are in the wild by alone? Then, what do you think about that? Most of people usually think that is impossible or terrible. However, main character of Hatchet survive in the wild by only hatchet. The book of Hatchet written by Gary Paulsen is a story about surviving in the wild as alone. Through his story, Gary Paulsen tells the readers that big courage need in every hard situation. The story begins when the plane fell from virtue. While Brian Robeson, thirteen

Society today is beginning to think more about themselves and less about others. Many people would desire to live a life solely benificial to themselves rather than benefiting others on the way. This is considered selfish, considering it can cause problems for others. In his book Into the Wild , Jon Krakaur portrays well that Chris’s actions made him inherently selfish. He created sentimental relationships and left a vast amount of them. Not only did he leave all of those people, but he left his

Christopher Maurice Brown was born May 5, 1989. He was born in Tappahannock, Virginia. He was known for his singing talent when he joined his church choir. Chris had a tough childhood. He witnessed his stepfather abusing his mother. The things he went through could relate to me in that same exact way. February 8, 2009 he brutally beat up his then-girlfriend. Anyway, personally think he witnessed it so much that in his relationship with Rihanna he had so much anger and he blacked out from the arguments

1. hris felt despair about his life and recognizing the reality of him not being able to accomplish his goal, yet he still attempted to escape from reality. Therefore, he joins the army. However, Chris was a passive and static character, thus the violence and brutality of the war didn’t suit him. As a consequence, his passive nature turned aggressive. Six months later, Vanessa received a letter about Chris being put into the provincial mental hospital because of a mental breakdown. 2. Chris went

Chris has expressed in interest in playing violent video games and watching violent movies. He reports that one of his life goals is to visit Germany and the insane asylums. His second life goal is to kill someone before he dies. Chris has expressed an interest in blood and the thought of hurting other people. While expressing these opinions, he appeared to become excited and spoke of stabbing people and watching them bleed out. He has wondered what it would feel like to feel the knife as penetrated

Chris McCandless and Adam shepard are both very amazing men, They both are very intelligent, motivated, and hard workers at a young age. Chris McCandless Had to struggle with everything, he decided that he was going to burn all his money, not have anything that you need to survive. McCandless started out with Just a sleeping bag and a container that had some water. Adam shepard had his goals set, he was determined to meet this goal at the end of the year. Shepard started his adventure on 25 dollars

In the short coming of age story “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing, the author utilizes peer pressure to show the fear of growing up. In the beginning of the story, the bay represents freedom to Jerry. “He went out fast over the gleaming sand, over a middle region where rocks lay like discolored monsters under the surface, and then he was in the real sea—a warm sea where irregular cold currents from the deep water shocked his limbs.”(Lessing) Being out alone in the middle of a dangerous bay makes

In Doris Lessing’s short story,“Through the Tunnel,” examines a boy named Jerry and his “rite of passage” to prove to himself and to the older boys that he too could swim down to the underwater tunnel. Jerry’s controlling characteristic comes from his determination to swim down to the tunnel just like the older boys. This characteristic motivates this character because he has a desire to become like the older boys and he will do anything to accomplish his goal. Jerry, an eleven year old boy who

It is often thought that growing up is something children do with the assistance of adults; however, for many young children this is far from the case. Some children will learn important lessons and mature from taking risks. This is the case for Jerry from the short story, “Through the Tunnel,” written by Doris Lessing. In this story Jerry and his mother took daily trips down to the beach. Over time, Jerry becomes curious of the lagoon away from his safe beach and decides to explore. After a while

Most risks are worth taking because something great can come from them. In the story, “Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing, a boy named Jerry takes a risk, and even though the risk was dangerous, it was worthwhile in the end. Jerry is a believable character because he wants independence, acceptance and maturity. Jerry risks his life for acceptance. In the beginning of the story, Jerry wants to fit in: “To be with them, of them, was a craving that filled his whole body” (Lessing 358). When the