The Big Field by Mike Lupica

So I, a freshman myself in high school, inquire to readers across the globe, especially the ones who have already read this abomination of a novel, let’s read and convince others to read a better book in which we teach more positive morals. Instead, let’s read, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky to teach our students more positive lessons. Lessons through where a young boy learns through his life of thinking of suicide, that there is always a better path to take to reach the other side. A path of first a life longevity and happiness before peacefully exiting to another realm. graders should not be required to read the barbaric novel, “Feed,”

Troy fears his son will face the same trials and tribulations he faced, and opposes Cory playing any sport at a high level. This is selfish of Troy to hold back his son because of his own past. Troy’s past is the general influence baseball has in Fences but there are many other aspects that can be symbolized by the game of baseball. This paper will analyze Fences through the framework of a baseball game or season and point out actions in the play that could be symbolized by baseball actions.The entire play is represented by a game of baseball. Each cha... ... middle of paper ... ...nager and pitcher has finally left, if not on his own accord.

Joe loves baseball and makes it to the major leagues, but it doesn’t last. Joe’s career is cut short due to the fact he is accused of throwing the World Series, and banned from baseball forever. Rays’s father would have loved it if his son made it to the major leagues because he thought Ray had the potential and talent. However, his only dream was simple, he wanted to play a game of catch with his son, unfortunately, he passed away and he never got to see his son after he ran away. Shoeless Joe Jackson’s death wasn’t any better, as he died guilty of throwing the World Series which was the biggest sports tragedy to date.

Athletes learn to be strong individuals who motivate their team to achieve a goal. People who participate in organized sports become better leaders because they learn compromise, learn unity, and learn to achieve certain goals. Playing a sport provides for participants with opportunities such as the development of great work ethic, and the drive to succeed. When athletes are performing in their sport, each individual have a clear vision of what they want to accomplish and that is success. Sports as well as other hobbies, teach as that hard work can pay off.

My dad would try to teach me math, I hated math so much it was my least favorite subject, I was more of a history type of guy. He would try his best to help me in school, but i just needed the motivation to get me started, I personally didn’t think i would graduate high school, he gave me the courage to do so, it was a requirement to him, I see some kids drop out or go to adult school to get a G.E.D but having a high school degree was better, I still got to enjoy my years as a teen, having fun with friends, hanging out, I just had to follow certain guidelines to not get me into trouble. In highschool I was never a bad kid though, it was in middle school I was a little shit who thought i runned things but no, my dad was the big boss. The most i probably got in trouble was when I came home really late around 12:00 AM with my girlfriend, but he wasn’t mad at the fact I was out with her very late, it was the fact that I didn’t let him know where I was, he started to loosen his grip about me going out slowly over my four years in highschool, I just needed to tell him I was getting home late, and there shouldn’t be a problem what so ever. Even when I go party my dad wants me to be safe, I tell him who I go with and

This style is most effective with males and might not do so well with females because they might have a harder time trying to fill out a high school boy’s shoes. In the beginning the author talked about his background of his life. He tells the audience that he is a professor and has won multiple awards for teaching, so people can retain the lessons taught in the story and respect what the author has to say in the essay. Which plays on an ethos appeal, which is giving the audience credibility and trust in his piece. On the bottom of page 158, the beginning of the actual story, the author talks about some of the people on the buses in his town.

Being in high school has its ups and downs. We all have experienced those weird situations, for example, trying to meet new friends or trying to fit in. Charlie learns that he has to stick up for what is right and realizes that he cannot let people walk all over him. Charlie made friends by that because they loved how he went about his life. Stephen Chbosky’s, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” suggests that high school is just part of growing up.

Johnny's parents are very irritated by Johnny's grades of all A's in the academic curriculum and yet getting "Unsatisfactory" in behavior. They have decided to take Johnny out of public school to teach him at home. Attending school is not the only way to become a scholar. It has been shown that home-educated individuals are just as successful, if not more than those who receive a public education. I understand the relationship between the two as a difference in my educational background and that of my younger brother.

In the book Totally Joe there are many hardships that Joe faces throughout the book. One being he is discovering that he is Gay. He has to try to come out to his parents, while dealing with bullying at school. For some students they might be struggling with their sexuality and can easily relate to Joe. I think the author is trying to show in the book that it is ok to be different ... ... middle of paper ... ...ool for parents to help learn about bicycle safety and could be a wake-up call for them if their child is not riding safely.

Insecurities often trouble young people making high school difficult to manage. There are many new pressures that come with being a teenager and friendships are often the key to surviving high school. At such a young age, most teenagers have not discovered themselves yet and they need the help of others to uncover their true potential. In the coming of age novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky, Charlie searches for his identity and finds it with the help of his friends. Charlies good friend Sam, physically and mentally influences Charlie to becomes a more mature and confident person when she teaches him how to navigate relationships and helps him rediscover his past.