...creeps. It's such a thrilling, suspenseful page turner that left me with a few goosebumps along the way. Gillian Flynn has a knack for creating messed up characters, and she does it so well that I believe every word! I did see the movie adaptation, and I thought it was so good! The actress that played one of the characters here was great, and I highly, highly recommend everybody to watch it, even if you're not interested in reading the book. But the book... always read the book first ;) Next up is a classic disturbing book! A Clockwork Orange has Alex, who is one of the most memorable characters ever. He will forever be stuck in my mind. Such a well-structured and engaging story! I do have to admit though that there's something extra special and extra disturbing about the movie adaptation. The actor that plays Alex just truly captures everything about the character, and I love everything about the movie. Such a classic film, and something I wish everyone would watch at least once. Such memorable characters in here. And some of the most memorable scenes as well. If you're looking for a Stephen King book to read, check this out. It's very different from his other novels, and it's what made me appreciate King as an imaginative author. I do have to mention the movie, as Kathy Bates was incredible in it. This list can not exist without this book. Some of the events that are told in this book have been some of the most agonizing things I've ever read. It's one of those rare books that made...
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...The Body of Christopher Creed Essay By: BigJ38 Nobody really found out what happened to Christopher Creed, because there was no real evidence. Now a theory I have of what happened to Chris, was in Chris's note that he wrote to Mr. Ames, said "Dear Mr. Ames, I have a problem getting along with people. I know that people wish I were dead, and at this moment in time I see no alternative but to accommodate them in this wish. I have a wish. Not that anybody cares, but if anybody cared over the years, it was you. Here is my wish. I wish that I had been born somebody else.” He put names of people he wished to be like Mike Healy, Jose DeSantos, Tommy Ide, Evan Lucenti, Victor (Torey) Adams, and Alex Arrington. When Torey makes the website in search of Chris, the reply that seemed a lot like Chris must have been him. For one it had way too many details of what could have happened to him too many for an outsider to know. And for another, in Chris's note he listed Torey Adams as somebody he wishes he was born as. So the note that made him believe it was Creed was signed "Victor Adams." I think that Chris "killed" the person he was and didn't want to be that night in the woods when he MUST HAVE dug up his treasure because why else would his map be out there. So once he got far enough away he change his name to the person he most admired (obviously Torey) and tried to attain the traits that he liked most about the people he listed in his note. This is what I think happened...
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...circle of life has passed them by. The Millers had these neighbors named the Stones that lived across the hall from them. The husband Jim worked as a salesman for a machine-parts firm, where he managed to combine business with pleasure trips. Harriet and Jim Stone was that couple that was very outgoing and easy to get along with, they would always entertain people at their house. On this particular occasion, the Stones were planning a two weeks trip to Cheyenne and then St. Louis to visit relatives. “ Have fun”, Bill said to Harriet. “We will”, said Harriet. “You kids have fun too” (Carver 117). The Millers were envious of the Stones because they were going on a two week vacation and the Millers felt has if they deserve to go on one. “ Well, I wish it was us,” Bill said…. “God knows, we could use a vacation,” Arlene said (Carver 117). They really wished that it was them going because every time the Stones go on vacation they visit different states and countries, they Millers would like to explore different things outside their...
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...fear. The use of fear of the unknown with regard to greed have been shown in a number of ways. Firstly with the game of chess between Mr. White and his son Herbert, then jumping at the chance to make a wish on the paw even after knowing that the paw had brought trouble to others that had used it and lastly asking for their son to be brought back to life. The game of chess in this story symbolizes life in "The Monkey's Paw." The game of chess entails risk taking. When the story opens Mr. White and his son Herbert are playing a game of chess in the safety and warmth of their home but little do we the reader realize that the outcome of the game will eventually mirror that of the ending of the story. While playing with his son, Mr. White announces his theory of "radical changes" with regard to chess. He takes incredible risk in the game and even Mrs. White is worried about the moves that he makes. We are told that Mr. White has just committed "a fatal mistake after which it was too late." During the game he realizes that while he was feeling confident about the risks he was taking, he discovers that theses risks have brought only loss to his game, foreshadowing much the same as the risks he takes in wishing on the paw for 200 pounds and the great loss that such a wish will bring upon his family. With the visit from a friend, Sargent-Major Morris, a man who has travelled around the world, the White's comfortable, cozy lifestyle is changed forever. Morris tells the...
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...on this famous hindi song but in my own way “Duniya me aaye ho to love karlo, thoda sa jee lo thoda adventure karlo” 1st: Everyone wants a good life partner but the qualities or attributes they want differ from person to person. So what I wish for is that I want her to love me the way I will love her. Also I don’t want a queen because I will treat her like queen. There are many things that I have thought I will do after marriage. Some of them are cooking with her, helping in household work as I am an expert in this field, party with her and going mad and many more which are not appropriate to tell here. I have planned what I will do for her before marriage, after marriage and in life. I wish her to be understanding about my work, my lifestyle and trustworthy. Trust is the backbone of any relationship, trust gone everything gone. So this is what I wish for and in return I promise her wherever she is that I will love her so much that she can’t imagine and be a perfect partner and we will live happily 2nd: The most important thing I wish for is that I want my stammering problem to just go away. Yes I stammer a lot, but improving year after year, doing hard work, working better on my communication skill. The main reason for this wish is just to improve my communication skill, as it hinders in almost everything in life. I feel very shy to talk to anyone. When I see other boys just going talking to any girl and getting along, then this goes to another level, I feel bad for myself...
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...how would you like everything you wished for with out know there was a catch attached to it . for example in the store monkey's paw it shows a dark ,and evil side by showing that temptation can lead to greed and a form a kind of karma from gaining one thing important to losing something you love the next. Like in the story herbert wished for two hundred pounds ,but didn't realise he be losing something worth more than money when he gain money. They also show darkness with them explaining the way the setting is in the story and by adding sound to see or feel what the character is feeling . The monkey's paw show a sort of karma by each event showing something going wrong for each time there was a wish something unfortunate happens. like for...
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...This sarcastic tone generalize that the solider is being smart,or sarcastic. Then The father Mr. White gets the Monkeys Paw,he wishes for something saying, Punctuation Errors There should be a space after a closing quote. Replace with: ” I ”I wish for 200 pounds Miscellaneous Unpaired symbol: '“' seems to be missing ” (Jacob 94). After this statement the reader can say he is eager due, through his use of tone. Tone played a major factor on finding the theme of the passage. W. W Jacobs creates comparisons through metaphors, similes and allusions. For example when the narrator describes how his hand moved saying, Miscellaneous Unpaired symbol: '“' seems to be missing ” As I wish it twisted in my hand like a snake Miscellaneous Unpaired symbol: '“' seems to be missing ” (Jacob 91). This simile is implying that it must have scared him or he was nervous. Jacob uses a metaphor to describe the old man face stating, Miscellaneous Unpaired symbol: '“' seems to be missing ” There was no reply, the old man face was...
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...The Monkey’s Paw Character Analysis The Monkey’s Paw is a famous and suspenseful story about the White family and their naive and foolish father, Mr. White. Sergeant-Major Morris, a visitor, warned White about the encursed talisman. Mr. White wasn’t on the same road as Morris, but then Morris “suddenly threw it upon the fire” and Mr. White went diving for it (Jacobs 3). Seeing this in one’s mind can lead them to the idea that Mr. White wants the paw dearly. Mr. White is easily persuaded by his son to make the first wish, which is to pay off the house with £200. This is shown early in the story, when Mr. White’s son, Herbert, says the White family would be “rich, famous, and happy” (Jacobs 3), though Mr. White states, “I don’t know what to wish...
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...Midas wished for the “Golden Touch” thinking it was the best thing he had ever desired, but he ended up turning all of his possessions into gold including his beloved daughter. Midas then finally realized what a huge mistake he had made and immediately regretted it, but it was too late. In conclusion, although the two stories share similar theme, they also address it in a different way. In “The Fight”, the main character desired for popularity, but ended up with humility and shame. While in “The Golden Touch”, King Midas was being greedy, wanting more of the precious metal, but got his daughter killed through his greediness in the end. Can you think of any other possible themes between these two stories? And remember, be careful with what you wish for or you might regret it. ...
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...Those of us that continue to pursue our dreams through set goals and experience setbacks that motivate us to give up and take the back seat, one thing is for sure, we need to have it in mind that greatness can never be rushed. Geoffrey Rush is a very popular Australian actor who was destined to be a sensation behind the cinematic camera lenses of Hollywood cinematographers. He experienced setbacks and dry spells in his career but continued to persist against the odds. The talented Oscar-winning actor was conceived in Toowoomba Queensland, Australia on July 6, 1951. He was raised in Brisbane after his parents separated. Rush attended Everton Park State High school during his formative years. His drive for performance saw him become a part of a theatre troupe at Queensland University in Brisbane in 1968. In 1971 Geoffrey Rush managed to capture the attention of the Queensland Theatre company which saw his debut in one of their productions titled the wrong side of the moon. In 1972 Rush managed to successfully obtain a degree in English from the University of Queensland, Brisbane. Five years later, Rush was part of a directing course in London. Rush also later joined a mime school in France, Paris. After enjoying his time in Paris, Rush made a surprise comeback to the QTC. In 1981Rush’s first debut was as a detective in a crime thriller called “Hoodwink”. Most of his acting work from this point onwards was confined to the theatre. This lasted for ten years. 1992 saw Rush suffer...
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...through. For example, if there is a workaholic who spends all of their time at their job, their spouse will be angry that the workaholic isn’t spending enough time with them. This is a common marital issue that could result in adultery. Sacrificing even a little of time at work to be at home with the family could easily fix this problem. Desire was a common word used in this reading which I knew the meaning of but looked up the definition anyway. Desire means to wish, want, or long for. Desires are a natural part of human thought processes. We all want this or that for Christmas or wish for happiness etc. Wishing is a very common idea for children. Children are always told to wish upon a star or make a wish when you blow the candles on your birthday cake. Wishing is implanted into our brains at a very young age. Some teenagers will wish for better parents or that their brother or sister has never been born. These are most likely regretful wishes that if they every came true the saying “Be careful what you wish for”, would be said. After hearing this, the teenager will have a better perspective on how to appreciate what you have and make sacrifices. Relationships will undoubtedly test your emotions to the point where you question your willpower and values. The thought the author kept using “Isn’t there supposed to be something...
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... well as much as we like the idea it is not going to happen. We have children who are suffering from life- threatening illnesses who do not have a chance to be a kid or to grow up with the memories of childhood. We try all we can as parents and family to keep our children safe we just can not perdict a child getting a life threating illness, we do all we can to make our child happy while going through a scary ordeal. If we can make one dream come true for a sick child for one day of forgetting they are staring down a life threatening illness and make that child laugh wouldn't giving that child a wish come true be amazing? The social program I am creating is a program to help a child who is terminally ill or has a life threatening illness called “Dreams Come True.” A dream come True program would for one day grant sa wish one child makes come true. To make this happen I would need to set up the program, find donors and volunteers, financing to help the wishes come true. Advances in medicine and modern technonogy have increased the survival rate in children with chronic illness, including illnessess that were considered fatal (Cohen,1995).Witnessing the child's pain and fear, combined with the constant fear of death makes it difficult for the family to function normally and plan for the future (Haas, 1990; Rolland, 1994; Sloper, 2000). Literature on the differential impact of the child's chronic illness on the...
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...music played in the movie added more suspense too. Specific scenes where different moods were set, created that suspense. The humor used with Herbert was not used in the short story. Herbert picked at Mr.White about the monkey paw being a myth and not being real. The irony showed in that is after Herbert picked fun at his father. After Herbert made a remark then left for work that very morning after the White's wished for five hundred pounds. Herbert got in a horrific accident that day at work. The accident kills him. Later that day a mysterious man arrives at the Whites with the news of their sons death and a letter payment for them from the factory. The payment was five hundred pounds. This bringing the story to its climax after the first wish being made. The music and the actors show more suspense, leaving the watchers think. What's going to happen next? Was it a coincidence they received five hundred pounds? Is the monkey's paw really cursed? The characters in the movie were all the same except a couple were changed in the movie. Sargent Major in the short story came to the Whites to visit because it had been twenty years since he had visited. He was a heavy drinker, had even three whiskeys just before telling his story about the "monkeys paw" he had brought to show Mr.White. What changed in the movie was Sargent Major was the Sea Captin. The Sea Captain didn't change much about him from the short story but he wasn't much of a drinker. He had also visited the Whites a lot...
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...always me granting the wishes for once I would like to be getting my three wishes. Would I have any remorse afterwards? Let’s see what wishes I would choose and some examples of the importance of each wish . As a genie for thousands of years there are so many wishes to choose from, but I have narrowed it to three. My first wish is very important for me, and I am sure that others would agree on the importance of happiness for all. Another wish is to have more friends, because it gets very lonely in the bottle I currently live in. Last of all, my most important wish, I wish to live outside the bottle, and as normal human being. Now I will explain the importance of each wish and how it will affect my life in the future. My first wish is for happiness to all. I think that has a nice sound to it, don’t you? It is tough being a genie, but it’s also very gratifying helping others in need. Yes, I know there are going to be ups and downs from whatever you wish for, but you can learn to deal with what life throws at you that might transpire from a first wish. Most people in the world today want something that is better than they already have. This first wish will help others to deal with personal, emotional, and other issues in their lives in a much better way. By asking for my first wish I think it will help people in a way that they might not be able to help for themselves. Yet, no matter how happy people are, I know as a genie I still have other problems to deal with before I am...
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...would use them to benefit the world in whole. I believe that the only good change are ones that can help more than just myself. The first wish I would make would be for Peace Worldwide. Requesting peace may sound cheesy, but think of the changes it would make in our world. If everyone could get along without hate and be able to tolerate each other. If we had Peace there would be no reason to have Homicide Units in the Police Departments. If we had Peace there would be no need for prisons, and just think about how much money we would save as a whole. If there were peace just think about how many tears would never have to be shed. To me peace is a wonderful thing to wish for. The second wish I would make would be for no uncurable sicknesses. If we could cure all ailments we would have better life spans, as well as better life period. When I think about AIDS and what it does to the individual suffering from it and their loved ones it breaks my heart. I wish we could absolve that from ever happening to another soul. The AIDS virus is not the only sickness, there is cancer, mental disorders, body ailments, and alcholism, drug addiction, and so many more that we all could list that touches someone, somewhere, and somehow. I would love to see sickness removed from our world. I would wish that instantly if I could. The third and final wish if a genie graced me with his lamp would be for everyone in the world to know and truly understand what loves is and be able to give it correctly...
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