Post by Linkshot on Mar 14, 2007 13:52:28 GMT -5
Just post stuff you've written for your English class. Here's a few things of mine:
Category: News Report (w/o Headline)
"I have a dream," stated Dr. King, "that one day, this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'"
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., age 34, presented a speech yesterday, August 28th, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Civil rights activist Dr. King peacefully stated that he has a dream in which all Americans are equal, regardless of skin colour, beliefs, and etc. 250,000 people attended the speech, one fifth of them being white Americans.
Although the August heat was beating down, Dr. King's audience hung onto his every word. He held the audience's attention by putting emotion into each and every phrase, never skipping a beat.
"I have a dream," stated Dr. King, once again, "that my four children will, one day, live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today." He went on to say, "I have a dream that, one day, every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope..." These wonderful words, spoken in a wonderful way, will hopefully have the power to live out this fine reverend's dreams.
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Category: Drama Scene (Not really English, but still writing.)
The Warriors got off the train and met face to face
with a gang of chefs known as The Butchers. The two
leaders of the gangs stared each other down, until
Butch, the leader of The Butchers, spoke with a thick
accent.
Butch: "...what have you come for? This is our turf,
and we prefer to keep it sanitized."
The leader of The Warriors, Wallace, responded with
a calm voice.
Wallace: "We're not looking for a fight. We're trying
to get back to our turf, but the subway's jammed."
Butch: "I suggest you walk home from here. Leave our
turf now, and we shall see that your grubby shoes are
not deowned by the group..." Butch looks at each of the
Warriors from his position. "..those are fine men you
have. We're short a few to be a real gang... if you
really don't want to get into trouble, you'll hand over
a couple to us. Otherwise, you'll be meeting the rest
of our gang."
Wallace: "We're a team. We don't separate for nobody."
Butch: "Very well then..." Butch snaps his fingers and
the rest of the group, which happens to be 4 people,
come out from the dark alleys. "Chopper, Kneadia, Steamo,
O'Broil...prepare these 'ingredients'."
Chopper pulls out a large egg beater. Kneadia, who
happens to be the only female, pulls out an oversized
rolling pin. Steamo pulls out a heavy duty water pistol
reinforced with state of the art heating systems. O'Broil
pulls out a large spatula. Butch pulls out a butcher knife.
The rest of The Warriors: Phil, Curse, Mike, Raphael,
Steve, and Geoff ready their minds and start to get a
serious look on their faces.
Butch: "Prepare to be cooked, guppies!"
Chopper attaches two chains to the end of the egg beater
and turns it on to make them spin around like a rotor. He
rushes at Phil, and Phil grabs Chopper's arm and makes him
whip himself with the chains. Kneadia throws her rolling pin
at Curse, and he blocks it. Curse looks down at it.
Curse: "What the fuck was th--" Before he can finish, he gets
a faceful of refined girl knuckle. He falls to the ground
with a thud. Kneadia picks up the rolling pin and bashes at
Steve with it. Steve grabs it and kicks Kneadia in the chin,
then yanks the rolling pin and slams her in the gut with it.
Steamo fires boiling water at Mike. Mike thinks quick and
grabs the lid off a nearby garbage can and uses it to reflect
the water back at Steamo, blinding him with the hot water.
Geoff and O'Broil run at each other. Geoff catches O'Broil and
throws him to the ground, stepping on his back.
Butch rushes Wallace. They block each other with their
hands. Butch takes a swing at Wallace with his knife and cuts
a deep wound into Wallace. Wallace falls over in serious pain.
Butch grins and Raphael takes the spatula and the water
pistol, heating one with the other. He comes up behind the
unsuspecting Butch with a kick to the back of the head, then
presses the hot spatula onto Butch's back. Butch screams out
in pain. The rest of The Butchers run back into their
respective alleys. Butch swings his foot back, nailing
Raphael in the goods. Curse gets up. Butch tries to get up,
but Curse steps on his head, picks him up by the legs, chucks
him in a garbage can, and rolls him down a steep hill.
Curse: "Have a nice trip, you piece of shit!" Curse hurries
over to check on Wallace, to find that he has bled to death.
He and the rest of The Warriors carry his body to a tree and
lay him against it. The train comes and they head on their
way, Raphael taking command.
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Category: Reader's Response
The story is about two best friends that had something
happen between them. Now, at the beginning, it could be that
they had a fight, they moved, or anything else. In fact, it
was somewhat of a fight.
The title implies that it has something to do with a car,
until it is revealed one of the main characters in named
after a car. That struck some confusion in my mind; it made
me think the story was mainly about Chevy. When an actual
blue chevrolet was brought into the story, there was some
clarification on my side.
There are a few things I can relate to. The first one
being not something very major, but the comment Chevy's
father made about the narrator, of whom happened to be a
character in the story, being as scrawny as a bicycle. I'm
quite scrawny myself, so I'd expect to be commented on like
that. The second one is near the end, where Chevy isn't
allowed in the car because he's black. It's not really a
racial thing that would prevent me, it's psychological
problems. The third thing is when the narrator makes the
wrong decision to scrape the car with his keys to get
revenge on Tommy, and hopefully win Chevy's friendship back.
I'd most likely do that, since I have trouble figuring out
what would make sense.
The story ends on a good note; it keeps the reader
thinking. Will the narrator and Chevy ever be friends again?
Will Tommy's actions change Chevy's views on cars? Will
Chevy ever get revenge on Tommy? I'm not particularly
believing that the narrator will regain Chevy's friendship
anytime soon, or ever. I think Sammy might replace the
narrator's role in Chevy's life, actually. I don't think
Chevy's views on cars will change, just the person that
drives them. Finally, I think Chevy might be able to devise
a plan to get back at Tommy. Something sneaky and
underhanded, no doubt.
Well, that's my two cents on this. I hope you learned more
about me and also better understood then short story "The
Blue Chevrolet" from my response on it.
------
Category: Reader's Response
In the first paragraph, when Lee compares schools to
factories, I can relate to it. I was sent into the reject pile,
transferred to different factories to be inspected. They must have
made a mistake one time though, because I was put in the
"special ops" section of a factory once. The next
"inspection date", they gave me another chance in the production
line. I stayed in that production line, but in a different
factory, until I was in the last years of production. I didn't
last long after that because I was mangled with before then, so I
had to be taken off the line for some restoration. Production's
going along better for now, but who knows what the future might
hold.
In the second paragraph, when Lee tells his troubles of reading,
I can't relate to that. I was an early reader, not too
enthusiastic about it, but I was good at it. I was chucked into
the reject pile for other reasons.
In the third paragraph, Lee talks about his parents splitting up.
My parents never split up, but there were time when I wished they
did. They would fight over the smallest things, like how my father
did something or how he bets on sports and sets bad examples. They
still do that now but I've stopped hoping for a divorce.
In the fourth paragraph, Lee talks about his mother making him go
to school. Going to school was always a challenge for me in junior
high due to bullying. My mother didn't like to push me too hard,
but she wanted me in. After an hour of fighting to get me into
school, my father would give up and start to go to work, but Mom
would stop him because she needed the support. It became a second
nature to me, and I still find it hard to go in, but there's no
real motive not to go in anymore: I've just gotten lazy. During
junior high, I would usually get myself suspended purposely
because I just got bored of it. They also passed me because
"they had to". Both my mother and I thought I should get held
back, but the school board was against that because I had
potential. That's when the problems started. I needed that extra
year to regroup, but because I didn't get it, I ended up failing
two grades.
I can relate to the fifth paragraph. Halfway into my second year
of grade 9, I was put into an Asperger's class in the McHugh unit.
I had made a lot of friends, but they all lived outside of Ottawa.
Then, when the end of the year came, I couldn't stay in it because
I didn't meet their standards, and I thought I would never see any
of them again. But, very recently, a couple of those students were
transferred to the class I'm currently in. It's not so lucky for
them, but it is for me.
I can't really relate to the sixth paragraph except for the fact
that they passed me for no reason in grade 8. Not really much else
to say.
In the seventh paragraph, Lee talks about how everybody focused
on his defects. It was really the opposite for me. Everybody would
tell me how talented I am but I would only focus on what's holding
me back and think that I had no future.
Is that 250 words yet? The rest of the book I can't relate to yet
because I'm still in high school. May I stop now, please?
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Category: Poem
I am part of the past.
The past is one with me.
Lingering in the past, I do not advise,
For you may never advance your life.
Leave my hollowed corpse alone;
You may see me in the future,
When both you and it become one with the past.
-----
Category: Essay
"Lost In Space" is an exciting movie that is quite enjoyable. Sci-Fi
lovers are greatly encouraged to watch this movie. This is because of its
special effects, its humour, and its characters.
The special effects are awestrikingly amazing. One of the many
exceptional effects this movie has is the fantastic futuristic city. It is not
too gussied up with stereotypes and the textures on the building are just
beautiful. Another great effect is the metallic spiders. They weren't too
large and, although they did not have eight legs, they had an intriguingly
sleek design. All in all, the special effects have a large and wonderful
impact on the movie.
Another great aspect of the move is the humour. One of the funny lines is
when Major West says to the commander, "That's one cold fish I'd like
to thaw," about his daughter. What makes this so funny is that West
doesn't know the commander is her father until she speaks to him
moments later. One more humorous comment in the movie is when the
mother says to her son, of whom is piloting the robot in a room separate
from the rest of the group, to get out of there. The son repeats what she
says to his family, of whom are being chased by spiders, "Mom says 'Get
the hell out of there.'" This is funny because the robot repeats what he
says in that classic robot tone, with a touch of urgency. The people who
love a good sci-fi comedy are recommended to to see it if they have not
already.
The final and most important part of the movie is the characters. This
movie has a perfect balance of heroes and anti-heroes. All fans of the
television sitcom "Friends" will enjoy watching this movie because the
actor that plays Joey in the previously mentioned sitcom also plays the
role of Major West in this movie. Major West is brave, flirtatious, and
quite a pilot. His flirtatious nature is as amusing as his bravery is bold.
The next most important role in the movie is Dr. Smith, the anti-hero. He
is deceiving, conniving, and antagonizing. Dr. Smith is an important
character because he gives the movie a well-accepted evil flare. Overall,
the characters will blow you away.
In conclusion, the movie is a must-see. Between the special effects, the
humour, and the characters, it is a great movie to gather the whole family
together.
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Category: Essay
The motion picture, Remember the Titans, was made in
2000. It was about a football team made up of two different
races, and it took place in 1971. It showed the viewers many
a courageous effort as well as many a hardship, with a side
of humour to keep the viewer's spirits up. Although the
humour did exist, it wasn't meant to be taken as the basis
of the movie; the hardships of Gerry, Coach Yoast, and Coach
Boone, as well as their maturity, are what made it thrive as a drama.
Initially, Gerry showed many hardships. Adjusting to camp was
one of them. He was reluctant to room with Julius because he was black,
but through getting to know him and playing alongside him, he
eventually came through and called him "brother", showing his maturity.
Later, he had to choose between a group of friends, one friend being his girlfriend,
and his teammates. Making the right decision there was quite
hard. He also had to cut his friend off the team for missing
a block so that the person of the other race would get hurt. He gained character
by choosing the safety of one teammate over the prejudice of his old friend.
His greatest hardship was when he got hit by a car. He faced paralysis, yet his outlook
and spirits stayed high, as he quoted to Coach Yoast, "I'm hurt, not dead," which also showed
great strength.
Also, Coach Yoast went through many tough times,
through which he exhibited a growth of maturity for each
hardship. He lost his job to a person of the other race,
Coach Boone, but still wanted to be his assistant because it was best for the team. He lost his
place in the Hall of Fame because he wouldn't let the all-white
team win, but he came out of it very optimistically, saying "Maybe next year." In the final game,
he was having trouble with his defensive strategy, so he brought all his courage and asked Coach
Boone for help, which he might not have done at the beginning.
Finally, Coach Boone had some very troubling moments.
Being hired as head coach in a white community was pretty
tough for him, but he handled it very maturely. Also, he had
a brick thrown through his window while he was looking after
Coach Yoast's daughter. He showed a mature attitude, refusing to be intimidated by the brick.
Finally, during the last game of the championship game, when he was having trouble with his
offensive strategy, so he accepted Coach Yoast's advice, which showed he had matured over the
course of the football season. This resulted in a victory for the championship title.
All in all, the characters had a very mature attitude because they went
through all the hardships. The movie Remember the Titans
carries a very strong and useful moral: Keep your mind open.
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Category: Poem
I really don't want to start this poem.
I'd rather starve myself to a death of starvation,
Becoming a being that few call a starveling.
I'd rather be a victim of a combined effort
Of the START and the Star Wars program.
I'd much rather be a starting gate,
Waiting to be scraped against the ground
And trampled by starters.
Could I interest you with the start up
Of something off topic?
Maybe I could talk about my stash of random stats?
Or possibly theories?
Like how stasis is theoretically common
Between two lovers?
Or how if you try to startle somebody
And it doesn't work,
You are more likely to find it startling
Than the targetted victim
Will find your attempt to be?
Please let me go.
I'm starving of self-esteem.
Oh, please let this just
Be a bad dream.
I really don't want to start this poem.
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Category: Poem
As I watch the snow fall,
I also hear the wind's soft call.
I watch the vast hemisphere freeze,
Succumbing to a gentle breeze.
One half white, the other blue.
Only one of these is true.
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Category: Poem
A simple bag of coin rolls,
That is what I am.
Why must I get torn into
Like a turkey or a ham?
I have a purpose, too, you know,
Even though that won't depend.
So call off your beast right now, I say,
For these wounds will not be friends.
You only see my shell, my contents:
Some paper in a bag.
But I see the true nature of your beast;
She is quite a hag.
I may be fragile but I have worth,
As much as a can of Spam.
A simple bag of coin rolls,
That is what I am.
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Category: Poem
What I'd miss if I died too soon?
Where should I begin?
I've speculated on many things,
But never such a thought.
If I died too soon,
What I might miss
Is making new friends,
Or even old ones.
If I died too soon,
And only if,
There are many things
That I could miss.
Nothing comes to mind right now,
But there's one thing for sure.
I would greatly miss living a full life,
Complete with every spice and garnish.
Category: News Report (w/o Headline)
"I have a dream," stated Dr. King, "that one day, this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.'"
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., age 34, presented a speech yesterday, August 28th, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Civil rights activist Dr. King peacefully stated that he has a dream in which all Americans are equal, regardless of skin colour, beliefs, and etc. 250,000 people attended the speech, one fifth of them being white Americans.
Although the August heat was beating down, Dr. King's audience hung onto his every word. He held the audience's attention by putting emotion into each and every phrase, never skipping a beat.
"I have a dream," stated Dr. King, once again, "that my four children will, one day, live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. I have a dream today." He went on to say, "I have a dream that, one day, every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope..." These wonderful words, spoken in a wonderful way, will hopefully have the power to live out this fine reverend's dreams.
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Category: Drama Scene (Not really English, but still writing.)
The Warriors got off the train and met face to face
with a gang of chefs known as The Butchers. The two
leaders of the gangs stared each other down, until
Butch, the leader of The Butchers, spoke with a thick
accent.
Butch: "...what have you come for? This is our turf,
and we prefer to keep it sanitized."
The leader of The Warriors, Wallace, responded with
a calm voice.
Wallace: "We're not looking for a fight. We're trying
to get back to our turf, but the subway's jammed."
Butch: "I suggest you walk home from here. Leave our
turf now, and we shall see that your grubby shoes are
not deowned by the group..." Butch looks at each of the
Warriors from his position. "..those are fine men you
have. We're short a few to be a real gang... if you
really don't want to get into trouble, you'll hand over
a couple to us. Otherwise, you'll be meeting the rest
of our gang."
Wallace: "We're a team. We don't separate for nobody."
Butch: "Very well then..." Butch snaps his fingers and
the rest of the group, which happens to be 4 people,
come out from the dark alleys. "Chopper, Kneadia, Steamo,
O'Broil...prepare these 'ingredients'."
Chopper pulls out a large egg beater. Kneadia, who
happens to be the only female, pulls out an oversized
rolling pin. Steamo pulls out a heavy duty water pistol
reinforced with state of the art heating systems. O'Broil
pulls out a large spatula. Butch pulls out a butcher knife.
The rest of The Warriors: Phil, Curse, Mike, Raphael,
Steve, and Geoff ready their minds and start to get a
serious look on their faces.
Butch: "Prepare to be cooked, guppies!"
Chopper attaches two chains to the end of the egg beater
and turns it on to make them spin around like a rotor. He
rushes at Phil, and Phil grabs Chopper's arm and makes him
whip himself with the chains. Kneadia throws her rolling pin
at Curse, and he blocks it. Curse looks down at it.
Curse: "What the fuck was th--" Before he can finish, he gets
a faceful of refined girl knuckle. He falls to the ground
with a thud. Kneadia picks up the rolling pin and bashes at
Steve with it. Steve grabs it and kicks Kneadia in the chin,
then yanks the rolling pin and slams her in the gut with it.
Steamo fires boiling water at Mike. Mike thinks quick and
grabs the lid off a nearby garbage can and uses it to reflect
the water back at Steamo, blinding him with the hot water.
Geoff and O'Broil run at each other. Geoff catches O'Broil and
throws him to the ground, stepping on his back.
Butch rushes Wallace. They block each other with their
hands. Butch takes a swing at Wallace with his knife and cuts
a deep wound into Wallace. Wallace falls over in serious pain.
Butch grins and Raphael takes the spatula and the water
pistol, heating one with the other. He comes up behind the
unsuspecting Butch with a kick to the back of the head, then
presses the hot spatula onto Butch's back. Butch screams out
in pain. The rest of The Butchers run back into their
respective alleys. Butch swings his foot back, nailing
Raphael in the goods. Curse gets up. Butch tries to get up,
but Curse steps on his head, picks him up by the legs, chucks
him in a garbage can, and rolls him down a steep hill.
Curse: "Have a nice trip, you piece of shit!" Curse hurries
over to check on Wallace, to find that he has bled to death.
He and the rest of The Warriors carry his body to a tree and
lay him against it. The train comes and they head on their
way, Raphael taking command.
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Category: Reader's Response
The story is about two best friends that had something
happen between them. Now, at the beginning, it could be that
they had a fight, they moved, or anything else. In fact, it
was somewhat of a fight.
The title implies that it has something to do with a car,
until it is revealed one of the main characters in named
after a car. That struck some confusion in my mind; it made
me think the story was mainly about Chevy. When an actual
blue chevrolet was brought into the story, there was some
clarification on my side.
There are a few things I can relate to. The first one
being not something very major, but the comment Chevy's
father made about the narrator, of whom happened to be a
character in the story, being as scrawny as a bicycle. I'm
quite scrawny myself, so I'd expect to be commented on like
that. The second one is near the end, where Chevy isn't
allowed in the car because he's black. It's not really a
racial thing that would prevent me, it's psychological
problems. The third thing is when the narrator makes the
wrong decision to scrape the car with his keys to get
revenge on Tommy, and hopefully win Chevy's friendship back.
I'd most likely do that, since I have trouble figuring out
what would make sense.
The story ends on a good note; it keeps the reader
thinking. Will the narrator and Chevy ever be friends again?
Will Tommy's actions change Chevy's views on cars? Will
Chevy ever get revenge on Tommy? I'm not particularly
believing that the narrator will regain Chevy's friendship
anytime soon, or ever. I think Sammy might replace the
narrator's role in Chevy's life, actually. I don't think
Chevy's views on cars will change, just the person that
drives them. Finally, I think Chevy might be able to devise
a plan to get back at Tommy. Something sneaky and
underhanded, no doubt.
Well, that's my two cents on this. I hope you learned more
about me and also better understood then short story "The
Blue Chevrolet" from my response on it.
------
Category: Reader's Response
In the first paragraph, when Lee compares schools to
factories, I can relate to it. I was sent into the reject pile,
transferred to different factories to be inspected. They must have
made a mistake one time though, because I was put in the
"special ops" section of a factory once. The next
"inspection date", they gave me another chance in the production
line. I stayed in that production line, but in a different
factory, until I was in the last years of production. I didn't
last long after that because I was mangled with before then, so I
had to be taken off the line for some restoration. Production's
going along better for now, but who knows what the future might
hold.
In the second paragraph, when Lee tells his troubles of reading,
I can't relate to that. I was an early reader, not too
enthusiastic about it, but I was good at it. I was chucked into
the reject pile for other reasons.
In the third paragraph, Lee talks about his parents splitting up.
My parents never split up, but there were time when I wished they
did. They would fight over the smallest things, like how my father
did something or how he bets on sports and sets bad examples. They
still do that now but I've stopped hoping for a divorce.
In the fourth paragraph, Lee talks about his mother making him go
to school. Going to school was always a challenge for me in junior
high due to bullying. My mother didn't like to push me too hard,
but she wanted me in. After an hour of fighting to get me into
school, my father would give up and start to go to work, but Mom
would stop him because she needed the support. It became a second
nature to me, and I still find it hard to go in, but there's no
real motive not to go in anymore: I've just gotten lazy. During
junior high, I would usually get myself suspended purposely
because I just got bored of it. They also passed me because
"they had to". Both my mother and I thought I should get held
back, but the school board was against that because I had
potential. That's when the problems started. I needed that extra
year to regroup, but because I didn't get it, I ended up failing
two grades.
I can relate to the fifth paragraph. Halfway into my second year
of grade 9, I was put into an Asperger's class in the McHugh unit.
I had made a lot of friends, but they all lived outside of Ottawa.
Then, when the end of the year came, I couldn't stay in it because
I didn't meet their standards, and I thought I would never see any
of them again. But, very recently, a couple of those students were
transferred to the class I'm currently in. It's not so lucky for
them, but it is for me.
I can't really relate to the sixth paragraph except for the fact
that they passed me for no reason in grade 8. Not really much else
to say.
In the seventh paragraph, Lee talks about how everybody focused
on his defects. It was really the opposite for me. Everybody would
tell me how talented I am but I would only focus on what's holding
me back and think that I had no future.
Is that 250 words yet? The rest of the book I can't relate to yet
because I'm still in high school. May I stop now, please?
-----
Category: Poem
I am part of the past.
The past is one with me.
Lingering in the past, I do not advise,
For you may never advance your life.
Leave my hollowed corpse alone;
You may see me in the future,
When both you and it become one with the past.
-----
Category: Essay
"Lost In Space" is an exciting movie that is quite enjoyable. Sci-Fi
lovers are greatly encouraged to watch this movie. This is because of its
special effects, its humour, and its characters.
The special effects are awestrikingly amazing. One of the many
exceptional effects this movie has is the fantastic futuristic city. It is not
too gussied up with stereotypes and the textures on the building are just
beautiful. Another great effect is the metallic spiders. They weren't too
large and, although they did not have eight legs, they had an intriguingly
sleek design. All in all, the special effects have a large and wonderful
impact on the movie.
Another great aspect of the move is the humour. One of the funny lines is
when Major West says to the commander, "That's one cold fish I'd like
to thaw," about his daughter. What makes this so funny is that West
doesn't know the commander is her father until she speaks to him
moments later. One more humorous comment in the movie is when the
mother says to her son, of whom is piloting the robot in a room separate
from the rest of the group, to get out of there. The son repeats what she
says to his family, of whom are being chased by spiders, "Mom says 'Get
the hell out of there.'" This is funny because the robot repeats what he
says in that classic robot tone, with a touch of urgency. The people who
love a good sci-fi comedy are recommended to to see it if they have not
already.
The final and most important part of the movie is the characters. This
movie has a perfect balance of heroes and anti-heroes. All fans of the
television sitcom "Friends" will enjoy watching this movie because the
actor that plays Joey in the previously mentioned sitcom also plays the
role of Major West in this movie. Major West is brave, flirtatious, and
quite a pilot. His flirtatious nature is as amusing as his bravery is bold.
The next most important role in the movie is Dr. Smith, the anti-hero. He
is deceiving, conniving, and antagonizing. Dr. Smith is an important
character because he gives the movie a well-accepted evil flare. Overall,
the characters will blow you away.
In conclusion, the movie is a must-see. Between the special effects, the
humour, and the characters, it is a great movie to gather the whole family
together.
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Category: Essay
The motion picture, Remember the Titans, was made in
2000. It was about a football team made up of two different
races, and it took place in 1971. It showed the viewers many
a courageous effort as well as many a hardship, with a side
of humour to keep the viewer's spirits up. Although the
humour did exist, it wasn't meant to be taken as the basis
of the movie; the hardships of Gerry, Coach Yoast, and Coach
Boone, as well as their maturity, are what made it thrive as a drama.
Initially, Gerry showed many hardships. Adjusting to camp was
one of them. He was reluctant to room with Julius because he was black,
but through getting to know him and playing alongside him, he
eventually came through and called him "brother", showing his maturity.
Later, he had to choose between a group of friends, one friend being his girlfriend,
and his teammates. Making the right decision there was quite
hard. He also had to cut his friend off the team for missing
a block so that the person of the other race would get hurt. He gained character
by choosing the safety of one teammate over the prejudice of his old friend.
His greatest hardship was when he got hit by a car. He faced paralysis, yet his outlook
and spirits stayed high, as he quoted to Coach Yoast, "I'm hurt, not dead," which also showed
great strength.
Also, Coach Yoast went through many tough times,
through which he exhibited a growth of maturity for each
hardship. He lost his job to a person of the other race,
Coach Boone, but still wanted to be his assistant because it was best for the team. He lost his
place in the Hall of Fame because he wouldn't let the all-white
team win, but he came out of it very optimistically, saying "Maybe next year." In the final game,
he was having trouble with his defensive strategy, so he brought all his courage and asked Coach
Boone for help, which he might not have done at the beginning.
Finally, Coach Boone had some very troubling moments.
Being hired as head coach in a white community was pretty
tough for him, but he handled it very maturely. Also, he had
a brick thrown through his window while he was looking after
Coach Yoast's daughter. He showed a mature attitude, refusing to be intimidated by the brick.
Finally, during the last game of the championship game, when he was having trouble with his
offensive strategy, so he accepted Coach Yoast's advice, which showed he had matured over the
course of the football season. This resulted in a victory for the championship title.
All in all, the characters had a very mature attitude because they went
through all the hardships. The movie Remember the Titans
carries a very strong and useful moral: Keep your mind open.
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Category: Poem
I really don't want to start this poem.
I'd rather starve myself to a death of starvation,
Becoming a being that few call a starveling.
I'd rather be a victim of a combined effort
Of the START and the Star Wars program.
I'd much rather be a starting gate,
Waiting to be scraped against the ground
And trampled by starters.
Could I interest you with the start up
Of something off topic?
Maybe I could talk about my stash of random stats?
Or possibly theories?
Like how stasis is theoretically common
Between two lovers?
Or how if you try to startle somebody
And it doesn't work,
You are more likely to find it startling
Than the targetted victim
Will find your attempt to be?
Please let me go.
I'm starving of self-esteem.
Oh, please let this just
Be a bad dream.
I really don't want to start this poem.
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Category: Poem
As I watch the snow fall,
I also hear the wind's soft call.
I watch the vast hemisphere freeze,
Succumbing to a gentle breeze.
One half white, the other blue.
Only one of these is true.
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Category: Poem
A simple bag of coin rolls,
That is what I am.
Why must I get torn into
Like a turkey or a ham?
I have a purpose, too, you know,
Even though that won't depend.
So call off your beast right now, I say,
For these wounds will not be friends.
You only see my shell, my contents:
Some paper in a bag.
But I see the true nature of your beast;
She is quite a hag.
I may be fragile but I have worth,
As much as a can of Spam.
A simple bag of coin rolls,
That is what I am.
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Category: Poem
What I'd miss if I died too soon?
Where should I begin?
I've speculated on many things,
But never such a thought.
If I died too soon,
What I might miss
Is making new friends,
Or even old ones.
If I died too soon,
And only if,
There are many things
That I could miss.
Nothing comes to mind right now,
But there's one thing for sure.
I would greatly miss living a full life,
Complete with every spice and garnish.