TifAni FaNelli , the protagonist of “ Luckiest Girl Alive,” by Jessica Knoll and I are not all similar. We have different views of the world, are viewed by the world in distinctive ways and I would respond in a different way to the central conflict of the novel. Therefore, I believe given the chance, we would not be friends. TifAni FaNelli is the protagonist in the book she lives a successful life and is engaged to a handsome WASP name Luke. However, there is a tragic twist that puts her into an extreme vulnerable state after the rape in which she faced, which make her become much meaner and make many people look at her differently and how she view the world. The protagonist views the world as a place where competition is alive and well. In …show more content…
The rape wasn’t the only thing she pain that changed her. When she was younger, she was trying to become popular so she changes herself completely, leaving a sour note with a lot of people. Also, when the whole smoking situation was put all on her, the thought that a “Kate” would come and take her beloved Luke away from her. If I was in her shoes I wouldn't have done the same thing she did, instead I would help other people who went through the same thing. I would start an organization that helped people with their struggles instead of trying to be in competition with people that are most likely thinking the same thing I am. In conclusion, TifAni FaNelli , the protagonist of “ Luckiest Girl Alive,” by Jessica Knoll and I are not all similar and we could not be friends because she is very rude and manipulate people to get them to do what she wants. TiffAni and I have very different views of the world, how people view us, and the way we would react to the conflict is very different. The tragic twist that puts her in a vulnerable state after the rape in which she stuggled with made her become much meaner and made people look at her differently and how she views the world in her
Though people say “First Impressions are Important”, it is more important to not judge someone based solely on first impressions, as getting to know someone new could help develop a better understanding of one’s self. In Delusion Road, by Don Aker, Willa Jaffrey, a spoiled popular girl, had started grade 12 with a kind boyfriend and a ton of friends, though within minutes of starting school, Keegan Fraser, a new student, had angered Willa and her friends. However, soon after she got to truly know him, she began dating Keegan, and her life began to change as she discovered herself – Changing into a kinder person and realizing the troubles everyone else was facing. Her self-discovery
The prologue starts with the description about a girl who likes swimming, SpongeBob, Mexican food, writing poetry and getting her nails painted. To a normal person this sounds like a normal description for a little girl but normal is not the adjective to describe this girl because this little girl has been trafficked (or prostituted) by her 29 year old pimp on Craiglist to adult men. When I read this I automatically felt like someone took a pin and pricked to my chest because I remember being eleven and enjoying getting my nails painted and Mexican food. I was a normal, happy little girl but that same could not said for the girl mentioned above.
Do you ever wonder why most girls are insecure? In “So I Ain’t No Good Girl” by Sharon Flake it perfectly explains why girls are insecure at a young age. This short story is about a teenage girl who gets abused by her boyfriend Raheem. Her story begins with her wanting to ride to school with Raheem. He tells her to “go to school without him cause he’s got things to do.” In reply she snaps at him and he slaps her. She reluctantly agrees to go to school without him. As the school bus is driving away, she sees Raheem kissing another girl. Flake shows how teenage girls are taught to be insecure by using realistic problems to show her character’s struggle.
Most readers should be able to relate to the characters in this book. The main character is a thirteen year old girl named Celeste Harris. She is an overweight junior higher who thinks nothing could be worse than popular mean Lively Carson stealing her best friend, Sandra. That was until her Aunt Doreen secretly enters Celeste into a pageant for plus-sized girls. Regardless, Aunt Doreen is a typical average aunt who is always in people’s business and has two daughters. While Kristen is the youngest and looks like a Barbie doll, Kathleen is the oldest who is getting married. Now, Sandra has been Celeste’s best friend since third-grade. That is until, Lively Carson, Celeste’s worst enemy who always makes fun of her, changes that. Finally, Violet Page is a famous large-sized model who is the host for the Miss Husky Peach pageant. She also is married to Theo Christmas who is Celeste celebrity crush ever since she saw him in concert.. Readers can learn a lesson from each one of these characters.
No matter how much he put her through, she kept fighting for her life. I was confused by this because, in my eyes her life was completely over. I did not see how she could ever live a functioning life after all of the things that she went through. I would have thought that this reality would have been a reason for her to give up and choose fiction. Fiction would have been the easy way out of the pain, loses, and suffering that she faces and would continue to face. Then I thought to myself that is what makes humans amazing. Being able to endure the challenges of life and keep going. Originally, I thought she was a fool to keep going then I realized that she was strong. If I was her I would have chosen my reality
Luke Benward once said “If you don’t stand up to your fears, have bravery, loyalty, and you don’t have friends, you’ll never win.” In the novel “Shatter Me” Tahereh Mafi wrote a story about a girl named Juliette. Since Juliette was little everyone she touched something bad happens to them. Her parents were scared of her, so they sent her away. Now she has been locked up for 264 days. In the novel “Shatter Me” Tahereh Mafi uses some obstacles such as trusting others, trusting themselves, and overcoming the fear of their supernatural power to demonstrate the theme of there are times for people to stand up for themselves.
Elena Ferrante develops the theme that education paves the future for growing adolescents in the novel, My Brilliant Friend, through the motif of Greek and Latin, the foil characterization of Elena and Carmela, and the motif of water. Elena, the protagonist, lives in a neighborhood filled with low-level occupations and constant violence. She hopes to use her newfound education as a way to depart from her violent neighborhood.
In the novel, The House on Mango Street, by Sandra Cisneros, a youthful girl by the name of Esperanza Cordero is on the journey called life. Throughout the beginning years of her life, Esperanza faces many struggles and must conquer many obstacles. Esperanza’s most substantial and arduous impediment is one that a majority of adolescents face, as she tries to unravel the different aspects of herself and try to piece them together. The search for identity is a recurring theme in multiple books, but Cisneros thoroughly explains the hardships a person faces while on the quest for who they truly are.
Pretty Woman, is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a prostitute who is saved from her life on the streets by a rich businessman. Julia Roberts plays the role of Vivian Ward, the prostitute who is barely making a living on the streets. Richard Gere plays the role of Edward Lewis, the successful businessman who falls in love with Vivian. The two characters meet when Edward needs directions to his hotel, while staying in Los Angeles for a business trip. Edward pays Vivian $3000 to be his date for various business events. Both characters end up falling in love. Through the movie, in many different scenes, the characters display identity management, self-fulfilling prophecy, social exchange theory, stereotyping, and reflected appraisal.
The process in which human beings advance through different stages in their life towards adulthood is highly hellacious. Moreover, it is very likely that one might encounter some difficulty in this progression. However, it is in human nature that we learn by failing at things, then mastering them by repeating them again and again. In the novel Lives of Girls and Women, Alice Munroe presents the life of Del Jordan in a very interesting way. The novel is divided into eight stages of Del’s life, where she experiences different scenarios which ultimately give her a better understanding of life. Even though being curious has its pros and cons, at the end of the day it leads to the enhancement of a person’s inner self. In the novel Lives of Girls and Women, Del the protagonist can be analyzed as being a very enthusiastic girl. Moreover, her curiosity proves to be a dynamic benefit of her actions.
Man vs. Man is a conflict that can be seen throughout
When it comes to victims of rape, the perpetrators are most likely known by the victim. They are usually a parent, close relative, or family friend. In the case of Lessons From a Dead Girl by Jo Knowles, the perpetrator is a best friend. In this novel, the main character, Laine is an unpopular outsider who attracts the attention of the most popular girl in school, Leah. Leah declared as her and Laine as “friends forever” but Leah isn’t your typical best friend.
Terrorism, I may not know its exact definition, but I believe it has to do with violence among people who want to intimidate others. I think anyone can be a terrorist for example: if you terrorize your younger brother for doing something uncalled for and you threaten him, you are indeed a terrorist. There are all kinds of terrorists, some can be simple like I said above or they can be complex like the ones in 9/11 the ones who killed hundreds of people that day. Terrorist acts can happen anywhere at almost any given time it’s best to cautious of suspicious people. Terrorism may happen for several reasons, but usually revolve around one which is disagreements and opinions. Terrorism can happen in a very violent and destructive way.
. In every part of the world, there is a certain aspect of competition which is acted on. With out competition, there would be no challenge in anything that regards the activities that are common among a group and nothing would be done as a result. This means it is the building block of the way of life in the world. Whether it is competition in a certain type of sport, competition in the workplace or even competition in the school ground, competition is omnipresent and it has different aspects that affect our lives today.
Good evening graduates, family and faculty. We made it! This moment is everyone’s and tonight I hope that all of us can feel as victorious as I do, for our success is your success too. Graduates, I want you to think back to your happiest moment in your journey at Montclair State University. Hold that thought close to your heart. For many of us, it will be successfully completing our first semester or securing that internship that you really wanted. For others like myself, my happiest moment happened even before I drove up Valley Road to MSU. You see, I had dreamed of that moment for the past two years. The moment where I would hold the acceptance letter in my hand.