Literary Analysis #2

1.      In the book Mockingjay by Suzanna Collins, Katniss Everdeen has been rescued by the rebels from the 75^th Annual Quarter Quell Hunger Games. Katniss agrees to become “the Mockingjay”, for the rebels. The leader of the rebels, President Coin, agrees to let Katniss kill President Snow. The rebels recue Peeta from the Capital; however, he has been brained washed into hating Katniss. Rebels take over the Districts and start heading towards the Capitol. President Snow is captured and he tells Katniss that it was President Coin was the one who did something to her sister, Prim. She then finds out Gale was involved and cannot look at him the same. After the war, she returns home to District 12. Peeta returns as well. Twenty years later she is married to Peeta and has two children.

2.      The theme is to stay strong and don’t always trust the people you know.

3.      I chose this book because I have read the first book and the second. Once I started reading it, it started to get really intense and interesting. It wanted to make you keep reading.

4.      I thought this book was realistic because they fight for survival and many people work really hard so they can survive. I can relate to a character Peeta because when I try to do something I tend to give up but then I keep on going and complete it.

5.      The tone of this book is very suspenseful and serious.

Characterization

1.      Direct characterization: “They are white, four-limed, about the size of a full grown human.” “He was mad because he couldn’t remember anything.” Indirect characterization:  “When boggs died, she fell down on her knees and put her had down.” “He slammed the gun on the table and yelled.”

2.      The author’s syntax does not change when she focuses on a character. She does not change the mood. Only when it is getting to the suspenseful part.

3.      The protagonist is a dynamic and round character. Katniss is a dynamic character because she changes her way of fighting in the war with the rebels so she starts to train and take things seriously.

4.      I think I met a person and watch them go through many difficult times and see how they change over time.

Enduring Memory

One thing I would remember from reading this book is that people go through many difficult things and have to make big sacrifices to accomplish something. Also, that trust can make you believe that you are safe but sometimes you are not. 

Persepolis

Juan Hernandez

11/20/13

Block 2

Persepolis

The graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, she talks about her childhood and all the way until she is an adult. Growing up for her is really tough because there are constant murders in Iran, she lives on her own for a long time, and she has to deal with internal and external problems. Johan Bennett is stating that Persepolis should be banned in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District. She said, “It is a poor choice for a graphic novel for 10^th graders.” The graphic novel Persepolis should not be banned.

Johan Bennett says that Persepolis is a poor choice of a graphic novel because it has crass language, violence, torture, sexual content, and inappropriate images. Persepolis is about Marji having to grow up surrounded by violence and showing us how bad it was in Iran. Marjane is only showing what she has been through. Johan Bennett is only talking about the bad stuff that happens, but there are plenty of lessons to learn in this graphic novel.

One reason that this graphic novel should not be banned is because there are many people who can relate to Marjane and the country Iran. For example, people can relate to Marjane because throughout the novel she constantly has problems like, lying to people, continuing her education, paying for her rent, and trying to survive on her own. This is important because many people go through situations like these. In addition, there are countries that have things in common with Iran. For example, countries have very strict rules, dress codes, and their religion. This is important because it shows that there are other countries that are similar to Iran.

Another reason why Persepolis should not be banned is because it teaches you many new things about a different country. For example, Persepolis mostly takes place in Iran, which many people who haven’t read this novel do not know many things about. There are many things about Iran that people might have not known about. Such as their strict dress code, and why women wear the veil. Also about the shah getting thrown out and the war inside their own country. Persepolis is not only a good book, but it is a good way to learn about a new country and how it was like to grow up in Iran.

The graphic novel Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, should not be banned from schools. Persepolis is a really good book. It is a different type of book that can teach you new things from her experiences and from Iran. 

Persepolis

Juan Hernandez

11/12/13

Block 2

Persepolis

            In the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, she is a little girl who grows up in Iran during the revolution. Growing up for her is really tough because there is constant murders in Iran, she lives on her own for a long time, and she has to deal with internal and external problems. Johan Bennett is stating that Persepolis should be banned in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District. She said, “It is a poor choice for a graphic novel for students in the Santa Maria Joint Union School District.” I think that the graphic novel Persepolis should not be banned.

            Johan Bennett says that Persepolis is a poor choice of a graphic novel because it has crass language, violence, torture, sexual content, and inappropriate images. Persepolis is about how Marji having to grow up surrounded by violence and showing us how bad it was. Marjane is only showing what she has been through. Johan Bennett is only talking about the bad stuff that happens, but there are plenty of lessons to learn in this graphic novel.

            Persepolis should not be banned. It is a really good book and teaches you many new things. For example, Persepolis takes place in Iran, which many people who have read this novel do not know many things about that country. There are many things that I didn't know about their country like their strict dress code, and why they wear the veil. Also about the shah and the war inside their own country. Persepolis is not only a good book, but it is a good way to learn about a new country and how it was like to grow up there.

            Another reason why I think this graphic novel should not be banned is because there are many people and many things that can relate to Marji and the country Iran. I believe that the U.S. and Iran have many things in common. For example, in Iran people protest and fight for what they want. In America we also protest. People can relate to Marji because throughout the book she constantly has problems. She lies to people and tries to get out of ruff situations. Although not everyone or everything can relate to Persepolis, there is much significance in this graphic novel.

            The graphic novel Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi, should not be banned from schools. Persepolis is a really good book. It is a different type of book that can teach you new things from her experiences and from Iran. 

Vocabulary Sentences #10

1. I bemoan when I have to do chores.
2. During tests I am really pensive.
3. People can devoid without water.
4. I was melancholy when my dog ran away.
5. My mom tried to mollify me.
6. When I went to mexico, I brought some mementos with me.
7. Doing drugs is illicit.
8. I ascended up the stairs.

Dialectical Journalling

“I was over joyed to have a place of my own and this reassured me.” (247.6)

1.       When I spent a month in Mexico and finally came back home to my room it felt like home.

2.       “I spent a good part of the night in the emptiness, just happy to be there.” (247.7) she missed her room so much that she laid there and thought.

3.       The significance of her room is her having her own space and being by herself where she won’t be disturbed.

4.       This symbolizes peace because she is in her home.

5.       This connects to the theme because she returns home where she grew up and there will always be a home.

Question: Why does Marji go out for a walk and then gets scared?

She thinks about all the dead victims from the war.

Vocabulary Sentences #7

1. Italian food is very savory.
2. I am always enticed to spend money when I am saving my money.
3. The tactless kid told the women she was fat.
4. She showed integrity by respecting him.
5. If you take a taxi, you compensate for the ride.
6. I got aloofed during class, so I didn't learn anything.
7. The bully goaded the little kid because he was small.
8. My cohort is really funny.

Vocabulary sentences #8

1) He was a very malignant person, so people stood away from him.
2) I sometimes get very irritable at my little brother when he annoys me.
3) The indolent cat decided not to chase the mouse.
4) The bully belittled the little boy and made him cry.
5) The firefighter jeopardized his life by going into the flaming building.
6) Doing illegal stuff may lead to your demise.
7) The game plan went awry because the other team was already ready for it.
8) The iphone case seems very frugal because of the plastic material.