Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Why do dreams sometimes fail

Dreams sometimes fail because the dreamer expects to much. Dreams are usually the best possible thing that can happen to someone. If that happened the world would be chaos with serial killers that wont be stopped and robbers that get anything that they want. Many dreams dont come true because they are not backed up by hard work. Some people dream of becoming a professional athlete but dont put in the work to accomplish their goal. Even though it is still their dream they either dont want it to come true that bad or think that it will happen on its own and if it doesnt then it is no big deal. Some dreamers just recognize their dreams as a dream and that they would be extremely lucky if it came true and if it did not come true they would just move on with their lives. Some dreams dont come true just because of bad luck, like a car accident or other emergency that interupts the process of making the dream succeed. For example, Ismael Beah's dream was to be a famous rapper, but their was a war going on in his country where kids were forced to fight. He was captured and had to be in the army and could not become a famous rapper like he dreamed.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Belonging

I think it is important to belong in a group but belonging is not necessary. It is important because belonging can raise your self esteem. Belonging in any group makes you feel wanted. Most often you can be yourself in that group and dont have to be fake or act a certain way to fit in. Belonging in a group is not necessary if you dont feel the need to. If you feel good about yourself and dont fit in with just one group then you dont have to be in a group. If you have friends that are all different and are in different groups, it doesnt matter.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Why is it important to have friends

It is important to have friends because they will always have your back. No one is perfect and when you make a mistake, your friends can help you fix that mistake or move past it. Friends also make you feel better about yourself and can help you get through tough situations like the loss of a pet or loved one, a crime, a disappointing grade or effort. Friends only want what is best for you and can give you good advice and suggestions to help you be a better person and not make wrong and stupid decisions. Friends will also encourage you to try new things and help you grow as a person. Friends will also be there when you feel like no one cares about you. Friends will keep you in mind ahead of themselves. Most of all, friends are there to be someone to have fun with. They are people that you can be yourself around them and not have to be fake and fit a certain mold. Friends like you for who you are.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Was it right for Friar to give Juliet the Potion? Yes, I think it was smart to give Juliet the sleeping potion. But, I think he should have sent the letter to Romeo in advance and made sure he got the letter. Juliet would have needed to stall for a few days. Doing this would have prevented Romeo thinking that Juliet was dead so he would have stayed alive.

Do you think Romeo and Juliet is really a Tragedy? Yes, I think it is a tragedy because 5 of the main characters including the characters in the title die. Paris, Tybalt, and Mercutio die as well. I think it has to be considered a tragedy if any main characters die, especially if 5 of them die.

Who was ultamatly responsible for all of the death in this story? I think that Mercutio and the Prince are most at fault for the deaths. Mercutio was responsible for his death and the death of Tybalt. He challenged Tybalt to a duel and lost. This angered Romeo and also put fear in him. He killed Tybalt out of anger and fear that Tybalt would kill him as well. The prince is responsible for the death of Romeo, Juliet, and Paris. If the Prince had not banished Romeo, Juliet would not have faked her death and both would still be alive.

Why does Juliet kill herself when she could have been free? I think Juliet killed herself because she was actig without thinking. I also think that she loved Romeo, or thought she did, that she did not want to live without him. She was to devoted to him to live without him.

Do you think Juliet should have faked her death? Yes, if she was devoted enough to not want to marry someone else when it wouldnt matter and no one would suspect anything then she should do whatever it took to be with Romeo. I think she should have thought more about it though.