Peter's Bucket List

1. Fahrenheit 451 - by Ray Bradbury: The novel Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, is number one on my Bucket List because I happen to own the book at my house in my library.  The novel also appears on the Top 100 Teen Novels.  The porportion of the book is quiet small, which makes it look like an easy read.

2. The Green Mile - by Stephen King: The Green Mile, a novel by Stephen King, is a number one New York Times Bestseller. Like Fahrenheit 451, I happen to own the book at my home in my library.  This book transformed into a spectacular film starring Tom Hanks, a descent actor.  Critics claim that Stephen King is a brilliant author, causing me to read this book.

3. Bad Boy: A Memoir - by Walter Dean Myers: Bad Boy: A Memoir happens to be a novel presented by my personal favorite author, Walter Dean Myers. The plotlines of his literature makes me thirsty for more of his books.  I enjoy his work because for someone like me, who does not read routinely, feels that he writes easy reads, making it present in my Bucket List.

4. Lord of the Flies - by William Golding: The classic novel Lord of the Flies, written by William Golding, is shown on the Top 100 Teen Reads, positioning at number eighteen.  I hear that it contains repulsive scenes, making me a tad exited ironically.  The book was highly recommended in my ninth grade Pre-AP English course; we as a class read an exerpt of it which caught my eye, yet I had no chance of reading the novel.

5. Nri Warriors of Peace - by Chikodi Anuobi: The highly anticipated novel Nri Warriors of Peace, by Chidoki Anuobi, sits abandoned in my library readless.  I hope to come this far on my Bucket List because Mr. Anuobi is a Nigerian author.  I will feel a connection with him because I am from Nigeria too! As a book with the setting in Nigeria, I believe that it will be an interesting read.

6. All The Right Stuff - by Walter Dean Myers: All The Right Stuff  by Walter Dean Myers seems like it is an average novel.  I use such judgement because the newer novels he writes are not as connecting to me as his previous novels.  I do see this book having high potential, a reason why I would like to read the novel.

7. Riot - by Walter Dean Myers: The setting of the novel Riot takes place during the Civil War.  I do in fact have a great perspective for war novels, considering the last two he wrote felt like genuine art.  I look forward to reading this novel in paticular because I am ignorant about the Civil War.  I feel it will help me learn more about what went on during the war.

8. The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - by Douglas Adams: Although the novel is quite thick, The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy looks like a fantastic novel.  This book falls in the Top 100 Teen Novels, making it a great conversed book. The title seems extra terrestrial and unique, causing me to put the novel on my Bucket List.

9. Thirteen Reasons Why - by Jay Asher: Thirteen Reasons Why, a hot seller right now, has caught literally EVERYBODY'S attention.  When Mrs. Gillmore gave the overview on it, my mind told me "do not leave high school without reading the novel!"  Just like some of the books on my Bucket List, it is in the Top 100 Teen Novels, making me want to read it!

10. The Cruisers - by Walter Dean Myers: As you know by now, Walter Dean Myers is my favorite author.  As the last book of my Bucket List, The Cruisers by Walter Dean Myers has not been familiar to me. The title truly hypnotizes my eye because it sounds like a group of hoodlums, just like the characters in The Outsiders.  If I get a chance to read this novel, it should be an addicting one because of the plotlines.

Titanic

In the last moments of my life, I feel that I would have the heart to
forgive the Titanic captains for ignoring warnings, signs, etc. If I
were in that situation, I would not play the "blame game." Preferably, I
would try to save myself. Captain Smith ignored repeated warnings,
never decelerated, did not double lookouts, and did not warn passengers
about the shipwreck. Life is too little to hold grudges agianst
someone. He probably already feels bad for what he did. It should
not be my job to make him feel worse. Instead, I would forgive him
of his mistakes so we could all feel better at the end of the day.

Pity?....

Karl sought Simon’s pity, but had Karl any right to pity? I feel that Karl had the right to pity because he said he wanted to die with a clear conscience. "Believe me, I would be ready to suffer worse and longer pains if by that means I could bring back the dead, at Dnepropetrovsk." He really did not care who Simon was. He is asking Simon for forgiveness of which he has fought; defenseless men and little children, unprotected women and the elderly. Did a man of his kind deserve anybody's pity? Someone of my stature would forgive Karl of the brutal activities he has committed. “Here was a dying man—a murderer who did not want to be a murderer but who had been made into a murderer by a murderous ideology.” His mother said he was a good boy when he was growing up. All of the sudden, he went to the Hitler Youth Camp. Karl was then bred to eat, sleep, and breathe murder. He could not control the way the Nazi soldiers shaped him.

Forgiveness

I feel that everybody should be worthy for forgiveness no matter what actions they perform. "A scientist develops a biological weapon that could kill thousands.". Knowing that the scientist could kill thousands does not mean he will. The scientist could use the weapon for good; just because it is a weapon does not mean he will physically harm someone. Forgiveness should not be held as a grudge. Forgiveness should be released so you will not keep it as a burden.

Compassion

Compassion is like a watermelon

It is very sweet

It is kind, elegant, and beautiful

Compassion tells you how to love

It tells you how to be kind

 Compassion is a virtue

You must take it as if she was your friend

And never let go to her

Independence County Museum

     When I was a little, curious boy, my mother would always take me out to the Independence County Museum to learn more about where I was living.  As much as I went there and as much as I learned, I could see how life was back in the day.  Life must have been as old as the beginning of time!  I feel how much Batesville has changed since its foundation.  Just imagine old parchment upon a loose leaf sheet of paper.  The way the museum smells reminds me of the historical things about Batesville too!  Batesville is so bitter.  The city occasionally gets boring to my senses.  The way that it tastes impacts the present day because of its history.  I also hear the reasoning about how and why Batesville is one of the eldest citiess in Arkansas.  You'll always have a memory of where you came from.  Just always use that memory to represent you and your alma mater!

Advertisement Essay: Final Draft

   Hallmark is showing a motivational advertisement in which the quote states the word "confidence."  For example, the little girl is raising her hand which shows that she has confidence.  I am fascinated by this proclamation because a price tag in value of ninety-nine cents is hanging from the statement.  They show this throught different techniques such as tone and purpose.  So the question is, how does the author show confidence in this little girl?
   The author wants to state that you should be certain about anything.  The little girl is looking and listening to the teacher; you can tell that she is positive because the child's facial expression is expressed like she is sure of her assumption.  Also, her arm is raised high in the air.  Waiting to answer the question, she is in fact leaning in her seat.  No matter if you have second thoughts, if confidence is in you, be lofty to put about your ideas!
   The tone word that best depicts this publication is proud.  I feel that the advertisement is showing proudfulness because the tenseness she is putting about makes her look greedy.  She wants to respond to the question asked by the teacher.  In addition, you can tell that she is in a safe haven which happens to be the classroom.  Nevertheless, her faith completes her steadfast ways because of her utterance to answer the question.
   Showing the advertisement is not only for attention.  The advertisement is also underscoring the truth that confidence is NOT even worth a pointless penny!  If you are satisfied and headstrong, nothing will go wrong for you.  Confidence should ALWAYS be present!  It needs to be the key in everybody's state of mind!