"Part of growning up was learning not to be quite that honest- learning when it was better to lie, rather than hurt someone with the truth" (257).
I totally agree with this quote, and how sometimes it is better to lie to someone so that the truth does not hurt so bad. For example, I think it is better to tell someone that their outfit is really cute even if you don't think so than to tell them it is ugly, because then it will make them really happy cause they probably spent a lot of time getting ready that day. It's jsut one of the little things you say to people that make them happy, then you feel happy casue they are happy. The only thing is sometimes I would rather hear the flat out truth because then I know what to do right, instead of keep doing it wrong. But, I love when people say my outfit is cute even if they don't really like it it makes me happy.
Being in Lacy's position, with the so-called "perfect" son who passed a way and a kid who went to his school and shot a bunch a people, I think she needs to lie not only to Peter about how she might really wish Joey was still alive instead of him, but she has to lie to herself because if she really truely told herself all the things that have gone wrong, she might not be able to handle it. So, I think she is doing a good job of visiting Peter and writing him letters, even if she's jsut doing it to say she was.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Post A6
*Vocab*
1. trajectory (253): the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight
2. guileless (258): free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank
*Figurative Language*
1. "It felt gummy, like wallpaper that hadn't been smoothed right" (253). This is an example of a simile because the author uses the word like to compare Josie's smile with wallpaper.
2. "...but Drew's words and the stupid guy in the movie trying to jump the bridge and the way the stars were pricking at her skin, like inoculations for a terminal disease, suddenly made her start to cry" (254). This is an example of a simile because she uses the word like to show how the stars felt like they were pricking at her skin.
3. "It was why Lacy came to these visits with a smile streched like a Halloween mask over her face..." (257). This is an example of a simile because She uses the word like to show how Lacy's smile was not as real as she wished it could be and how she really wants to just cry.
*Quote*
"Maybe something Josie believed that something she'd done-or hadn't- might have brought Peter to the point where he would have gone and shot his way through Sterling High" (267). The importance of this quote was that Alex is starting to realize how Josie feels about the situation, which could help or hurt her if she is the judge of the trial.
*Theme*
I think the theme that is going on is to be nice to everyone, because you never know what could happen one day if you are mean to them.
1. trajectory (253): the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight
2. guileless (258): free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank
*Figurative Language*
1. "It felt gummy, like wallpaper that hadn't been smoothed right" (253). This is an example of a simile because the author uses the word like to compare Josie's smile with wallpaper.
2. "...but Drew's words and the stupid guy in the movie trying to jump the bridge and the way the stars were pricking at her skin, like inoculations for a terminal disease, suddenly made her start to cry" (254). This is an example of a simile because she uses the word like to show how the stars felt like they were pricking at her skin.
3. "It was why Lacy came to these visits with a smile streched like a Halloween mask over her face..." (257). This is an example of a simile because She uses the word like to show how Lacy's smile was not as real as she wished it could be and how she really wants to just cry.
*Quote*
"Maybe something Josie believed that something she'd done-or hadn't- might have brought Peter to the point where he would have gone and shot his way through Sterling High" (267). The importance of this quote was that Alex is starting to realize how Josie feels about the situation, which could help or hurt her if she is the judge of the trial.
*Theme*
I think the theme that is going on is to be nice to everyone, because you never know what could happen one day if you are mean to them.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Post B5
Dear Josie,
Sometimes you confuse me a bit. I don't understand how you could be in a relationship with Matt, when he verbally and physically abuses you and takes advantage of you. It just doesn't seem like a good relationship. And personally I don't agree when he said that he makes you leave and pushes you because he loves you and doesn't want others to take you away from him. That is just terrible, and the fact that as soon as you kiss him you lose the memory of everything that he just did to you that would make you kiss him. And, sorry but I really don't like the fact that you had sex with him, first, on the side of the road, second, that you weren't even happy because you just had your own dad turn you away, and last aren't you a bit young? I also feel like he forced it, but maybe not, either way I just don't think it is a good idea. But, I guess if you really love him and that's what you want, go for it.
And, I think you really lead Peter on. One moment your really nice to him, then a "cool" kid strolls by and you're a completely different person. Maybe you and Peter are different, but you can't grow up with him and realize that you are too cool for him, because neither of you actually change, you think you do, but deep down you're the same person you always were and always will be. I just disagree with how you treat him and how Matt can beat him up and you just watch. And, of course I'm not saying what Peter did was good, hell it was the worst thing ever. But, what he did might of had to do with how you treated him, because he believed you were his friend. And, as soon as you were gone, he was to. It's not like this is your fault at all, but that's why I think people need to be nice to everyone because you never no what somebody is going to do to you or your friends.
Sometimes you confuse me a bit. I don't understand how you could be in a relationship with Matt, when he verbally and physically abuses you and takes advantage of you. It just doesn't seem like a good relationship. And personally I don't agree when he said that he makes you leave and pushes you because he loves you and doesn't want others to take you away from him. That is just terrible, and the fact that as soon as you kiss him you lose the memory of everything that he just did to you that would make you kiss him. And, sorry but I really don't like the fact that you had sex with him, first, on the side of the road, second, that you weren't even happy because you just had your own dad turn you away, and last aren't you a bit young? I also feel like he forced it, but maybe not, either way I just don't think it is a good idea. But, I guess if you really love him and that's what you want, go for it.
And, I think you really lead Peter on. One moment your really nice to him, then a "cool" kid strolls by and you're a completely different person. Maybe you and Peter are different, but you can't grow up with him and realize that you are too cool for him, because neither of you actually change, you think you do, but deep down you're the same person you always were and always will be. I just disagree with how you treat him and how Matt can beat him up and you just watch. And, of course I'm not saying what Peter did was good, hell it was the worst thing ever. But, what he did might of had to do with how you treated him, because he believed you were his friend. And, as soon as you were gone, he was to. It's not like this is your fault at all, but that's why I think people need to be nice to everyone because you never no what somebody is going to do to you or your friends.
Post A5
*Vocab*
1. stoically (197): seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
2. incumbent (199): holding an indicated position
*Figurative Language*
1. "Lewis and the boys filed into the room, standing against the wall like a police lineup" (196). This is an example of a simile because she uses like to show how they were standing in the room.
2. "Her cheeks pinkened ;her eyes leaped like the brightest part of a flame" (204). This is an example of a simile because she uses the word like to compare Josie's eyes with a flame.
3. "He pressed the Copy button, watched the machine begin to birth a hundred identical babies" (205). This is an example of personification because she gave the machine a human like feature by saying it was birthing the papers.
*Quote*
"When I told you I slipped on ice. Matt and I were having a fight and he hit me" (239). The importance of this quote is that Josie's boyfriend is abusive and Peter is the only one she told. I think that because Josie is able to open up to Peter a little that Peter still can appreciate her even though she left him. I also think it helped with the decision of him not killing her, but I don't know yet.
*Theme*
In this part of the book I think it goes back to the theme of keeping your old friends because they will always be ready for you to come back, and that they're always there for you no matter what you've done.
1. stoically (197): seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
2. incumbent (199): holding an indicated position
*Figurative Language*
1. "Lewis and the boys filed into the room, standing against the wall like a police lineup" (196). This is an example of a simile because she uses like to show how they were standing in the room.
2. "Her cheeks pinkened ;her eyes leaped like the brightest part of a flame" (204). This is an example of a simile because she uses the word like to compare Josie's eyes with a flame.
3. "He pressed the Copy button, watched the machine begin to birth a hundred identical babies" (205). This is an example of personification because she gave the machine a human like feature by saying it was birthing the papers.
*Quote*
"When I told you I slipped on ice. Matt and I were having a fight and he hit me" (239). The importance of this quote is that Josie's boyfriend is abusive and Peter is the only one she told. I think that because Josie is able to open up to Peter a little that Peter still can appreciate her even though she left him. I also think it helped with the decision of him not killing her, but I don't know yet.
*Theme*
In this part of the book I think it goes back to the theme of keeping your old friends because they will always be ready for you to come back, and that they're always there for you no matter what you've done.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Post B4
Dear Jodi,
I am still in love with this book. Every chapter that I read get me more and more excited to read again and never put down the book. There are so many little things that I would not expect to happen, that do happen. But, right now I am a little confused about what Peter said to Jordan. "Those ten people-"
"Just got in the way," Peter said.
"Then who were you trying to kill?"
On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life. Peter turned away. "Me," he said (194).
I don't get it because why did he have to go through so much planning then if all he wanted to do was kill himself? Why did he circle the names of those kids pictures that he killed? And, why then did he ask how many he got? It just doesn't make any sense that he would say he just wanted to kill himself. He could have just done it at home. Or, was he trying to make a seen. I'm just so confused. But I like being confused because it makes me wonder what will happen and how this can be used in the case. Right now, I don't think Peter is making a lot of sense, but a fair trial will be important to how he lives the rest of his life and what else he will do. And, I think people need to respect Jordan more for being his lawyer because somebody had to do it, it's the law. And, they should try being in his position as a parent with children who is representing a kid who murdered a bunch of kids. He is in the same boat with the concern of safety with his children and he wants everything to work out right also.
I am still in love with this book. Every chapter that I read get me more and more excited to read again and never put down the book. There are so many little things that I would not expect to happen, that do happen. But, right now I am a little confused about what Peter said to Jordan. "Those ten people-"
"Just got in the way," Peter said.
"Then who were you trying to kill?"
On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life. Peter turned away. "Me," he said (194).
I don't get it because why did he have to go through so much planning then if all he wanted to do was kill himself? Why did he circle the names of those kids pictures that he killed? And, why then did he ask how many he got? It just doesn't make any sense that he would say he just wanted to kill himself. He could have just done it at home. Or, was he trying to make a seen. I'm just so confused. But I like being confused because it makes me wonder what will happen and how this can be used in the case. Right now, I don't think Peter is making a lot of sense, but a fair trial will be important to how he lives the rest of his life and what else he will do. And, I think people need to respect Jordan more for being his lawyer because somebody had to do it, it's the law. And, they should try being in his position as a parent with children who is representing a kid who murdered a bunch of kids. He is in the same boat with the concern of safety with his children and he wants everything to work out right also.
Post A4
*Vocab*
1. preside (190): to exercise management or control
2. inconsequential (190): not following from premises or evidence; illogical
*Figurative Language*
1. "Alex felt her face flame" (183). This is an example of a metaphor because her face did not actually catch on fire, it just became very warm.
2. "Without turning around to see her mother's face, Josie ran to the car, which gleamed like a sanctuary" (180). This is an example of a simile because it uses the word like to compare Alex's look on her face with a sanctuary.
3. "On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life" (194). This is an example of personification because the author gave the s\air conditioner a human characteristic of choking.
*Quote*
"Those ten people-"
"Just got in the way," Peter said.
"Then who were you trying to kill?"
On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life. Peter turned away. "Me," he said (194). The importance of this quote is that Peter admitted that he really just wanted to kill himself.
*Theme*
I think an emerging theme right now is to get involved with activities that contain a group of people that you could possibly enjoy being with because those peopel could end up being your friends.
1. preside (190): to exercise management or control
2. inconsequential (190): not following from premises or evidence; illogical
*Figurative Language*
1. "Alex felt her face flame" (183). This is an example of a metaphor because her face did not actually catch on fire, it just became very warm.
2. "Without turning around to see her mother's face, Josie ran to the car, which gleamed like a sanctuary" (180). This is an example of a simile because it uses the word like to compare Alex's look on her face with a sanctuary.
3. "On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life" (194). This is an example of personification because the author gave the s\air conditioner a human characteristic of choking.
*Quote*
"Those ten people-"
"Just got in the way," Peter said.
"Then who were you trying to kill?"
On the opposite side of the room, the air conditioner suddenly choked to life. Peter turned away. "Me," he said (194). The importance of this quote is that Peter admitted that he really just wanted to kill himself.
*Theme*
I think an emerging theme right now is to get involved with activities that contain a group of people that you could possibly enjoy being with because those peopel could end up being your friends.
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