O'Brien changes..

In "On The Rainy River" Tim O'Brien was contemplating whether he should go to war,both the author and the character. The author did not actually go to Canada he spent this time playing golf(which would definetely not be interesting to read about) O'Brien was frightened and was not sure what decision He should make. His whole frightened and soft side faded in "The Ghost Soldiers". He describes to the readers the pain that came with being shot. Where He used to be concerned in doing the right thing O'Brien changed. Maybe it was the cruelty of war that made him lose sight of doing the right thing. He felt this great need to get revenge on a fellow soldier. He was mistreated by Jorgenson and that could have led to the evil that came out of him.

Story Vs Essay

When I view a movie that says "based on a true story" I wonder could that really happen or I may be more critical. I watched Paranormal Activity, which states that it is based on a true story. The movie was ok, but I am very skeptical if the things actually happened. I do believe that there are spirits both good and bad, but like most movies some things are added in for dramatic effect. There are some VERY interesting and unbelievable things that happen in real life but there are also producers that understand that people need to see stuff that excited them!

Irony

We encounter irony almost everyday. When I was in fifth grade I was madly in love with a highschool boy. Everytime I saw him I would just melt and just stare at him. He was one of my brother's friend and they thought it was funny. He would always give me a hug and say hey. The irony of the story is this same guy sent me a message telling me how much I have grown up and how He'd love to hang out with me! All I could do was laugh at how ironic it was because I was so infatuated with him and now he wanted to hang out.

Things Carried:)

Things I carry:

1. Chapstick

2. Cell phone

4. Keys

5. Purse

6. Water

All the items are special to me, but not necessarily needed. The one I would pick for survival would be my water. I love to drink water and well duh its necessary to life. My chapstick is important in the cold weather. Although my cellphone isn't really necessary to life but without it I feel disconnected from the world. If a person were to look in my purse they would be like wow what is all this?! My purse is somewhat messy but its perfect to me :)

Its a new semester YaY :) hopefully it runs as smoothly as last semester !

Thanksgiving Assignment

1. Topics in The Kite Runner – for each of the following, write a clear statement about what the book says about this topic in the novel

• Role of women – Although they mention the diff in sexes, there are no women characters introduced. And this shows the role of women in Afghanistan is not important.

• Betrayal Amir chose to preserve himself rather than taking a stand to protect the vulnerable Hassan.

• Brothers"there was a brotherhood between people who had fed from the same breast.” Although they were not blood brothers they shared that brother bond.

• Guilt – hidden guilt vs. open guilt Amir is born with the guilt if his father and cannot seem to get away from that. Amir’s failure to prevent Hassna from getting rapped has left him with a hidden guilt for not preventing it.

• Redemption Everyone in the story needs redemption besides Hassan. aba tries to redeem himself from his affair with Sanuabar and the betrayal of his friend and servant Ali by building an orphanage and by treating Hassan, his illegitimate son, better than Amir.

• Exodus

• Fathers & sons – patriarchal society- Amir and Baba have a strained relationship. Baba has a high position and Amir is always trying to be like him. Baba finds it hard to relate to Amir and his bookish ways while he himself is manly and enjoys sports. It was also unfair to Amir that Baba spent much more time with Hassan.

• Class distinction one of the boys job is more grand than the other.

2. Style – in 2-3 clear, concise, complete sentences, comment on each the author’s use of eachthe following in the novel

• Parallelism- The quote "for you, a thousand times over." is parallel to Amir being able to be good again in the introduction and then in the last chapter. Houiseinni basically opens and closes circle, ending where he started.

• Character foils – look for characters in pairs OR characters who could be placed side by side for contrast

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Positives & negative aspects of the writing

3. Settings – both time and place and culture – list five important cultural aspects of setting identified in the novel - e.g., Hazara vs. Pashtun

The story starts in San Francisco but then goes back to Afghanistan during turmoil.

4. Identify at least 5 minor characters and their role in the novel

5. Identify at least 5 Symbols and the significance of each

1.The main one is KITES- represents Afghanistan and the two brother's fight.

2.Breast- symbolizes that Amar and Hassan's brotherhood.

3.Rape-symbolizes the loss of innocence. it leads hassan and amar to lose their childhood friendship and Amar is filled with guilt.

4. Pigeons- symbolizes faithfulness, flocking to Islam for peace and safety.

5. Slingshot- symbolizes devotion because in the beginning Hassan used it to stand up to Assef and then at the end Hassans son Sohrab used it to protect Amir against Assef.

Mineral Makeup Vs Traditional Makeup :)

Rachel Payne

Sharon Aiken

October 19, 2009

English 1101

Mineral Powder Makeup vs. Liquid Makeup

Women are always searching for the perfect makeup. The type of makeup that becomes invisible. The kind that makes people beg, “How is your skin so perfect?” Mineral makeup has become a very popular alternative to traditional liquid foundation. Mineral makeup and liquid foundation differ from what their made of but are alike in what they do. The purpose of this essay is to compare the coverage, value, texture and ingredients and application of both mineral and liquid makeup.

First, liquid makeup has been used for many years. People trust it will cover better than mineral powder. Mineral powder can cover just as well if not better that liquid makeup without the heavy feeling of a liquid. The coverage of mineral makeup is buildable. Whereas liquid makeup can become cakey if more is added. The coverage for mineral makeup can be sheer to full coverage.

The price of makeup depends on where one gets it. Drugstore makeup and high-end department store makeup are very similar. Mineral make up has recently become more affordable. Where as before it was only available at a high price. It is now supplied by Avon, Mary Kay, and drugstores not just Bare Minerals. Liquid makeup is available to all people for any price. One can find liquid makeup anywhere for any price. There are so many choices and different types of liquid makeup to choose from.

For acne prone and sensitive skin, finding a makeup that does not flare these skin problems is quite hard. Liquid makeup is full of harsh dies, talc, fragrances, and strong chemicals. This is not only bad on sensitive skin but for all skin types. Mineral makeup is made up of natural minerals that actually enhance one’s face rather than hurt it. The heaviness of liquid makeup can also take a toll on the face. Mineral makeup feels so light that one feels like there is no makeup on one’s face. Since mineral makeup is in a powder form it is easier to blend and one can say good-bye to the tell tale line liquid makeup seems to make.

Liquid makeup is easy to apply because one can use one’s fingers to apply the makeup. Sponges or makeup brushes can also be used to blend liquid makeup. The process is very easy and quick. Mineral makeup however has more steps involved. One has to use a makeup brush and swirl the mineral into the brush. This can be very messy and take longer than liquid makeup. The extra time taken really pays off though.

Mineral makeup and liquid makeup both do the job of covering one’s imperfections and giving confidence. Mineral makeup is superior to liquid makeup in that it is better for your skin. Mineral makeup does not feel like a mask and does not contain damaging chemicals that traditional makeup does. The sun is the skin’s worst enemy and most mineral makeup include sunscreen to protect one’s skin.