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LAST 3 MINUTES

Three minutes left of G/H/ track and Lilli would be out, screaming, and running down the school hallways excited that school was over and her party at home was soon to start. But Lilli could not wait any longer during those three minutes, that she began to loaf around and soon Mr.B noticed Lilli not paying attention to him. Mr.B in his comic and bedazzled mood decided to call on Lilli purposely to see what she would say.

“Lilli who is your nemesis, reveal, be truthful?” said Mr.B. Lillie being an extremely unreclusive kid said you, yes you Mr.Ballaban! Why do you think everyone calls you a creeper, and Mr. sharkypoo behind your back. What do you think we talk about when ever you leave the room?”Suddenly, out of the blue, Mr.B could not take it anymore, so irate, and enraged, sent Lilli out to the hallway. Considering the glass window is transparent Lilli began to laugh at Mr.B’s punishment, and unusually Mr.B became tentative puzzled at Lillis action. With great audacity Mr.B opened the class door wide and called Lili back in waiting for an apology. Adding bunches of superfluous words Lilli inveigled Mr.B to forgive her. But before that, a big altercation occurred that it was almost like Mr.B was debating Lilli such like in a debate tournament. This day was the complete opposite of mediocre that some fragments of their arguments were put into the joke book. Lilli was in a state of consternation that Mr.B only said he forgave her because he did not want to argue with her anymore. Scared that he would lower her grades, she munificently secretly took out her phone and texted a flower agency to bring in a bunch of a dozen ruby red roses to be delivered in less that 3 minutes. She did not even have second thoughts of the idea, forgetting the costs, and thinking about only the future. After all this commotion, enfeebled, Mr. Ballaban almost jumped when there was a knock on the door and the carry man was holding roses.

“You have the wrong room sir; I did not order any flowers! Anyway who is it from?”

“Says from Lilli E. note: Sorry, but it is my birthday and I just can’t wait to get outa your class. Sorry for transgressing, haha, never mind, I just had to use this word, and had no where else to put it” said the flower guy from Lilli which in this case is actually from me about the transgressing part! That was a great 3 minutes of Lilies life being 15! To bad it never happened!! Happy Birthday Lilli, and I hope your birthday went much better then my three minute story!!!! By the way welcome to your first G/H/ track being 15!!!

Prompt: IS Proctors decision at the end of the book right or wrong?

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The situation of life or death does not morally obligate Proctor to choose one way or the other. It is not a moral decision because it does not deprive other individuals of their free will. The Crucible begins with all the towns people accusing each other of being in allegiance with the devil, an action that society considers worthy of hanging. To save themselves from hanging, one could confess to the charge and accuse others of frolicking with the devil, or cone could hang to refrain from lying and violating one’s principles. When the court prompts John to confess, he pleads guilty to his own “crime”, however when they ask him to report others, he refuses. It is unknown at this point whether John believes it is right of wrong to not confess, however he publicly announces that he will not accuse others because people “think to go like saints. I like not to spoil their names” (Miller 130). He thinks people, who plead innocent and will not lie to save their lives, die like saints. Rebecca Nurse is charged for witch craft, the elderly, most respectable, faithful, and honest woman in the town. John thinks that those like her will do what she will because even she will die like a saint. Also, he confesses his own “crime”, however he believes to report others for their crimes is not in his place. After John Proctor orally confesses to the charge, the court asks him to sign a paper for proof. They tell him it is a necessity for it to be signed for his confession, in order to set an example for others not to deal with the Devil. However, almost never has an accused person been asked to sign a confession which will later become public for everyone to see. The court explains to John to sign it already if he wishes to live after sunrise. John reacts exclaiming there is a huge difference between the two and “what others say and what I sign to is not the same!” (Miller 132). Procter sets with the thought that when one orally confesses, the effects entirely differ than when a signed confession is put up publicly. When people talk about it, each will change the story, because of hearing it differently. Proof will always live, while gossip dies. In addition, because the story will keep changing perhaps if he chooses not to sign it, and that would be allowed, then his families reputation would not be as disgraced. Because choosing to live or to die is not a moral decision it thus then becomes a personal decision. The Crucible revolves around Proctor’s desire to keep his reputation clean and straight. He undergoes decisions which have lasting consequences, such as worrying if an action will hurt others and whether or not the decision is right. For example, he admits to adultery with Abigail in court to sacrifice himself for his wife. However this problem is already solved for Proctor because his decision solely bases on himself. As his character changes so too do his decisions. At the beginning John appears to believe in the church, but eventually he comes to make decisions on his own. The first major one includes not signing the confession paper “because [he] lie[s] and sign[s] [himself] to lies! Because [he believes he is] not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang” (Miller 133). The symbolism of a lie is that most confessions in Salem are all lies for people to save themselves from dying. John is sick of all these lies, because first he lies about doing the crime, and then to sign the confession would be signing himself to another lie. As a result John proctor does not wish to lie to himself any more even if that is only way to save his life. Also the dust on them that hang represents those who stood silent in order not to lie. Proctor going against their actions would be putting dust on the innocent. This signifies lies and wrong choices piling over the right choices until right choices exist no more. As long as John Proctor’s reputation is blank he still longs to live. However, if his reputation is dirty, he sees no reason to continue living. Everyday John Proctor strives to save his name and this time would definitely be no exception “because [he] cannot have another in my life! (…) Ho may [he] live without [his] name? [He] gives [society his] soul; leave [him his] name” (Miller 133). At his last attempts to save his reputation he strives to save his name. He claims that he already gives the court his confession, which symbolically is giving them his soul, and the last thing he wants is for them to take is his name along with it. If taken his name it would follow to be blackened. Either way Proctor realizes that his reputation will be ruined, thus now giving him no personal reason to sign the confession and continue to live.

Proctor is not morally obligated to make a decision one way or the other because his decision does not deprive anyone of their free will. Because he is not morally obligated, a decision that is made based on his own beliefs rather than those of the church is better than one which simply follows what society desires. Those like Proctor who make personal choices realize that decisions, regardless of any other principles but their own, consequently are right for them. Proctor thus makes the right decision.

Bloody Marry

Boo Radley has blots of blood splattered all about and savages by drooling all day and night. And those popping stony eyes, looks like any minute they will come and strangle someone. What about those pointed knives he holds, waiting to be flicked into a nearby face? His pointed nose looks almost normal, like there is nothing different about him. Thinking it could not get any worse, shield your eyes from his rotten pearly yellow teeth or frolic with the new medusa. Do not be fooled, for he could bite a shoulder off in a second. Oh what a scary boy, with a terrifying gaze and a blood thirsty look, almost makes people call in freight “Oh Bloody Marry!”

What does stay gold really mean?

        Johnny’s final words to Pony were to “stay gold” (Hinton 148). In his poem, Frost describes “gold” as a newborn plant, which represents youth. While this plant blooms beautifully, it cannot last. Everything good must come to an end, just like the Garden of Eden in Frost’s poem. Johnny’s time came very early, just like the plant had only an hour. It’s impossible to stay gold, because just like plants, humans cannot live forever, and as Frost tells us, “Nothing gold can stay” (Hinton 77).

What your favorite character and why?

       Ponyboy is my favorite character in The Outsiders. He earned my respect because despite his quietness, he was always polite throughout the book. I especially liked how Ponyboy promptly does what is asked of him. Because of these qualities, I could relate to Ponyboy very easily. When Johnny asked Ponyboy to bring him Gone with the Wind, Ponyboy brought it to him without thinking twice. If I were in Ponyboy’s place I would do the same as Ponyboy did, and bring Gone with the Wind to Jonny. Ponyboy is also an interesting character. Although he may not seem as cool and as tough as Dally, he is just as cool and tough in different ways. For instance, Ponyboy is strong at heart, and I thought he was cool because he was very kind to others. Overall, because Ponyboy is a unique character, and is unlike any other character in The Outsiders, he is my favorite character.

What is your favorite scene and why?

            There are many well thought out scenes in The Outsiders. My favorite scene is the one where Ponyboy gets a haircut and dyes his hair blond. I find it very funny to imagine a dark brown long haired boy become a short haired blond. I also admire Ponyboy for his courage in making this physical alteration. I could not help but laugh out loud when I read that even Dally could not recognize Ponyboy. It is not too surprising though, because in Dally’s place, I would have made the same mistake!  

 What music piece would fit with theme of The Outsiders?

            Beethoven Symphony No. 5 is a beautifully composed classical piece. This symphony depicts both the happy and sad moments in Ponyboy’s life. Every scene of The Outsiders coincides with every note in this musical masterpiece. Ponyboy experiences joyous moments such as reuniting with his brothers. On the other hand, his life is not always so happy, such as when Ponyboy watches Johnny die. Beethoven’s opening is very emotionally moving, because of the constant changes in tempo, melody, and key signature. In the same way the book alternates between happy and sad. In conclusion, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 would make a great theme song for The Outsiders.