Turning Points Essay
Have you ever been stranded on a deserted island, have a father who is miles and miles away or even cried in front of your whole class before? Well Brian from ''Hatchet'' by: Gary Paulsen, Moon Shadow from ''Dragonwings'' by; Lawrence Yep, and Rachel from ''Eleven'' by: Sandra Cisneros had faced these life-changing challenges. They all faced a turning point in their life which made times difficult and hard. This essay will support that Brian, Moon Shadow, and Rachel all faced life-changing experiences that had a direct impact on their lives. Brian faced loneliness and hunger when he was stranded on a deserted island because his plane had crashed and he was the only survivor. Brian was ready to give up until he remembered what his teacher said ''You are your best resource''-pg.7. This shows that Brian was determined to find whatever other resource that could help him but he didn't give up until he was rescued/ until he found his way home.
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For the most part Mrs. Price ''forces'' Rachel to put on the ugly red sweater accusing Rachel that the sweater was hers. ''You put on that sweater right now and no more nonsense.'' -Mrs. Price -pg.47. This shows that Rachel was accused of the red sweater being hers because everyone in the class said it was not theirs so Mrs. Price is now telling Rachel to put on the sweater. Rachel is now crying in front of the class because she was accused of owning the red sweater on her birthday. ''...............all of a sudden I'm crying in front of everybody.''-pg.47. This shows that Rachel is embarrassed because she had to put on the ugly even though it wasn't hers and Mrs. Price acted as though nothing had ever happened. Overall, Rachel had an impact in her life by being accused to put on a sweater and consequently crying in front of the class because growing up can be
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When the pilot found him, the old Brian would have not been very patient to get on the plane and go home, but now he is kind and patient, because I think he realizes that the pilot has probably just saved his life, and he really owes the pilot. In chapter 19, the text says “He looked at the pilot and the plane, and down at himself - dirty and ragged, burned and lean and tough - and he coughed to clear his throat. ‘My name is Brian Robeson,’ he said. Then he saw that his stew was done, the peach whip almost done, and he waved to it with his hand. ‘Would you like something to eat?’” This quote really shows that he has grown as a person and has gained kindness and patience. Before this experience, he would’ve not said anything and just got on the plane and whined to go home. Now, he is inviting him to eat, showing that he is waiting, so he is more patient, and by offering the pilot something it shows that he is
This book is written in the style of a memoir. The characteristics of a memoir are that it is a first person account of an event, has a very organized sequence of events, gives feeling into the events, and has...
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Rachel was so surprised by what just came out of that nasty, stupid Mrs. Price. The astonished student
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The Beast with a grin glared at her, “Breath child for are you frightened? You should be, let me show you what will happen if you do not conform to my will.” He snarled, rolling his lips and showing his discussing rotting teeth.