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Innocence in children results from the blank state that they are born into. From the moment of their conception, however, children begin to acquire knowledge through experience. With this new knowledge, a child will begin to see the world differently, more clearly. This gradual acquisition of knowledge results in a marked change in the child, for a loss of innocence matches perfectly the gain in clarity. In John Knowles A Separate Peace, the knowledge that Gene Forrester acquires replaces his innocence, thus changing him to make him better suited to live in the harsh reality of life.

Gene’s initial blank state slowly fills to ultimately allow him to live within society. Initially, Gene is innocent due to his lack of experience in the real world. A Separate Peace is set against the backdrop of World War II which causes destruction and chaos to arise. The actions taken in war have regrettable consequences. Gene and the other students at the school do not even understand the war. Their innocence shelters away the evils in war, not allowing them to understand the difference between war and “what peace was like[..] [They] registered with no draft board, [they] had taken no physical examinations. [They] were carefree and wild, and […] could be thought of as a sign of the life the war was being fought to preserve”(Knowles 24). Because Devon students are kids, they cannot even begin to imagine what war truly is, for they are innocent. Children live life carelessly and wildly with no fears and no understanding of consequences. Boys of sixteen such as Gene, Brinker, Finny and Lep are full of life and think about the present rather that the future. This innocence clouds any understanding of the depth of war from their minds. The fact that they are kids explains their untroubled and careless lives, which is due to their innocence. Another indication of Gene’s innocence occurs when Gene and Finny bike to the beach, take a swim, take a walk and end the day with a good nights rest upon the sandy shore of the beach. Finny informs Gene of his secret that he is his best friend, and would not have taken anyone else that day to have fun except his best pal Gene. With these final words the two boys go to sleep. Gene wakes up to find Finny still sleeping and sees “dawn for the first time” (Knowles 49). Gene sees the sun rise for the very first time. The sunrise is the beginning of everything. The sunrise symbolizes a beginning of a journey that Gene must go on, a journey which results in the loss of his innocence and his ultimate change. As time progresses Gene gains more experience allowing him to see the evils in reality. Throughout the entire novel Gene seeks his true identity. At some points he attempts to copy others and at other points he slowly establishes his own. Finally, Gene “no longer [needs] this vivid false identity; now [he] was acquiring, [he] felt, a sense for [his] own real authority and worth, [he] had had many new experiences and [he] was growing up”( Knowles 156). Gene grows up due to new experiences. He gets a sense of his own identity by taking authority and not being the one controlled over anymore thus coming at the cost of innocence. Through his loss of innocence, he slowly begins to change and establish his own identity. Gene’s innocence and its ultimate death parallels closely his relationship with Finny, who is a symbol of innocence. Finny proves that when innocent, one only thinks about the good in life and ignores the negatives and evils in reality. From ignoring the harsh reality of war to ignoring the truth about Gene purposely jouncing the limb, Finny truly is innocent. Gene never cried about Finny, even when he “stood watching him being lowered into his family’s strait-laced burial ground outside of Boston. [Gene] could not escape a feeling that this was [his] own funeral, and you do not cry in that case.”(Knowles 194). Because Gene feels that Finny’s funeral is his own, he is actually metaphorically speaking of the death of his own innocence, thus ending the journey he began when he saw the dawn for the first time.

As he begins his term at Devon, Gene has no concept of war or even dawn. Slowly, experience begins to replace Gene’s innocence, finally ending in his loss of innocence, as shown by his feelings towards Finny’s funeral.

Burn notice is an extremely captivating show. It shows how even a child growing up with a horrible childhood, can still become succesful and make something out of thier life.  Although the viweres of burn notice just are addicted, many would prefer for it to not be a show but rather a movie. Each episode pretty much revolves around the same thing, thus the plot is very slow moving. Besides this negative, Burn Notice is a great show, which teaches an extremely importent lesson…Watch htis show to find out, and trust this little piece of advise, because this show is a no misser!

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I’ve had the Hp Mini 110 for about two weeks, and the conclusions are not very amusing. The screen size is OK, but most would agree that it for sure would look better with a glossy screen. At the start of July 8th, the Hp mini, was available with new glossy colors for its exterior finish. In addition, in July a new feature will be that the Hp mini will be bale to be customized to a HD screen. The keyboard is perfect sized for little hands to teen hands. I would not recommend this for adults on small business. The battery life is only three hours with a 3 cell. I bought the 3 cell but now for sure I would suggest upgrading to a six cell, especially if you plan to travel with the hp mini. The battery is both extremely hard to put into the net book and to take out of it. A magnetic adapter for sure would be better! The exterior is fairly thin, and the front power button and wifi button with the led lights looks very futuristic. Although this design looks nice, I believe that the power button should have been placed in the same area close to the keyboard. The flick design for the power button also gets extremely annoying. The vga output is very useful, and the 3 usb ports are very convenient. For the small price of this small but powerful machine, this for sure is a great buy!

Desire

Desire is a want

When wanting

That want soon

becomes a necessity.

When one wants

They don’t need.

It shall always be known

The disntinguishment

between a desire and

a necessity shall always

be farily clear.

Everyone wants, but

In a society in 2009,

Most learn how to control their wants

Wants they either don’t have a choice

Anymore or they have grown old and

realize their mistakes with

understanding the

difference between a

want and need.

All aboard a ride that is unforgettable. Imagine being on a train and a murder happening…doesn’t it sound horrifying? A passenger is found wounded by many stabs… but who did it, or shall we say why do it? An action packed, vividly described classic which is a must read for all ages. For detectives who want a realistic case all in a short book. Great read for any where, for any reason, but certainly for the simple reason, of someone looking to read for pleasure.

This is a book filled of mystery, action, and violence. Recently named the Ten Little Indians, this book is a total hit. This book may seem familiar. A movie titled and then there were none is currently a big hit. Ever heard of Sherlock Holmes? No, this book is not a case he solves, but it is a case which the reader can solve. Given all the evidence, by reading this swift but filled to the page book, the reader will realize what a single book can do as like created a whole another world to the reader. And then there were none for sure is a must read to all ages. This book would make a great gift for any occasion. It may be cheap, but for what you’re paying, you get much more out of it than any other book or even movie in the world. This reviewer recommends this book to all ages, for anyone looking for an interesting book to read by a world known author.

Barely parched beneath those

sizzling rays.

Their precious gem color

Those emeralds, saphires, and rubys.

Those vines on which they grow,

Long, but always somewhwere ending,

I wish to seize just one little drop

Onto my dry tounge

From that little gem.

No ones looking,

Just take it, I hear,

But I don’t, cause I know,

If I finish picking them off their vines,

I’ll get a reward ,

for which then I will have earned.

That little gem,

Will soon be savoring

Onto my vivid scarlet

swollen with pride

Tounge.

Hotel Rwanda portrays the saddening story of Hutus and Tutsis. Paul, the main character in Hotel Rwanda, is a Hutu but still wishes to help Tutsis through their dreadful time in genocide. During this film, Paul is given many opportunities to safety from all this violence and Tutsi refuges. He is offered choices others woud take with no other thoughts. Paul turns them down, and fights for the rights of his family, and all the other Tutsi’s which run to him for help. He has a very interesting character. He doesn’t seem to care about himself, but rather as the people in need and help instead, as in the movies case, the Tutsi’s. Paul understands by helping Tutsis he is putting himself in jeopardy and extreme danger. However, this does not concern him at all, because all he wants is to get all the Tutsis to safety from the genocide. Paul believes that this whole genocide is really all because of nothing, and that you couldn’t tell the difference between a Hutu and Tutsi, unless you look at their identification card which in bold letters would say of which they are. Hotel Rwanda depicts a time in history of genocide of Tutsis. This movie might look to the viewer as another Hollywood movie, but do not be fooled! Hotel Rwanda is a true story, about true people, about the past, history, and the violence, thousands of deaths, and families being tortured and ripped apart. This movie was a great watch causing run-on tears and choices people made, that affected their lives forever! Hotel Rwanda at least should be rated a nine out of ten. A great suggested movie, to a viewer in need of knowledge of the past, and the want to learn about what being sad really means.