I want a wife

1. Yes, it does have a thesis. She states that she wants a wife and then she explains what she wants the wife to do for her.

2. She really wants a wife and that she expects them to do everything for her.

3. Yes, it seems like she really wants this kind of wife. No, there is no such person who would do that.  Brady is asking way too much from one person.  She basically wants a person that will do everything for her.

4. Brady stated that she wants her wife to do everything for her.  She wants her to cook, clean, take care of the children, and much more.  She won’t find someone who will do everything for her.  She might as well just get a butler.  I don’t think any woman would want to be a wife that Brady is asking for.

5. Dear Brady,

                I don’t admire your article on “I want a Wife.” You are asking way too much and expecting way too much out of one person.  It’s not fair.  What are you going to do for your wife, if you ever get one?  From reading your article, it looks like you will just be working and providing money.   That doesn’t work, though.  A marriage takes work and effort from both sides.  The marriage will never work out if you expect one person out of the marriage to do everything.

The little girl and the wolf-

I didn’t exactly like this one, but it I liked how there was an unusual twist at the end. It surprised me because I didn’t expect the little girl to shoot the wolf at the end. I can tell that he is mocking the story, “little red riding hood,” by having the wolf dress up the grandma.

The birds and the foxes-

I liked the story since it was different and had a twist at the end. I didn’t expect the foxes to ruin everything at the end. I can’t tell which fairytale story they’re trying to mock.

The Bear-

I didn’t really understand the meaning of this story. The only twist was when the bear would do cartwheels and such, then go back to resting himself back to health. I can’t tell which story Thurber is trying to mock.

Fables and Fairytales

1. The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion-
The fox and the ass went into the woods to hunt, then they ran into the lion. The Fox went up to the Lion and promised to contrive for him the capture of the Ass, if he would pledge his word that his own life should be spared. The Fox led the Ass to a deep pit, and promised that he should fall into it. The Lion, seeing that the Ass was secured, quickly caught the Fox, and then attacked the Ass at his leisure
Moral: Traitors must expect treachery.

2. The Camel and the Arab an Aesop's fable-
An Arab Camel-driver asked a dumb question to the camel.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Do not ask obvious questions

3. The Dog and the Shadow fable-
A dog had a piece of meat, and as he was crossing a body of water, he saw a shadow of himself, but thought it was another dog. He let the piece of meat go, meaning to share it, but instead, he lost his meat.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow

4. The dogs and the hides-
Some dogs saw cow poop in the river so they decided to drink the water.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Attempt not impossibilities.

5. The Cock the the Jewel-
A cock found a jewel and was thankful that he found it and not his owner.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Be content with your life

6. The Two Crabs-
A mother and a child crab were walking down on a sandy beach and the mother told the child crab to walk with more grace. The child told the mother to set a good example for her.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Example is the best precept

7. The two pots-
Two pots were left on a bank of a river and one told the other that they might touch and hit one another. Moral of Aesops Fable: The strong and the weak cannot keep company

8. The Two Frogs-
Two frogs were hanging out in a dried up pond. One of the frogs suggested they leave, but the other one wanted to stay because the pond might get filled with water again.
Moral of Aesops Fable: Do nothing without a regard to the consequences.

9. The Three Little Pigs-
There were three little pigs who were trying to build stable homes to avoid a big, bad wolf.
Moral of the three little pigs- Face your fears

10. The Ugly Duckling-
There was a new duckling born, but he wasn't the best looking. Everyone made fun of him for his looks, instead of his personality. But in the end, the ugly duckling ended up being more talented and beautiful than all the others.
Moral of the ugly duckling- don't judge a book by its cover.

The mighty lion has great, big, yellow eyes.
His teeth are white and shiny; it would be easy for him to eat me in one bite.
As I lay upon the beast, i'm not feared by him in anyway.
He may be a beast in one's eyes, but in mine he's so much more.
I brush my long, beautiful, red hair each day,
The crab, and flounder, and the seagul are my true friends
Only dreaming of the prince to except me for my fin, and not my feet.
I pop my head through the surface of the water, to see the beautiful prince galloping to music on his boat
If only there was a way for me to escape from the underworld
Ursula seems to be helpful and kind hearted
She turns my beautiful long fin into two long, skinny legs
However, now I cannot use my extravagant voice
My world literally falls into a whirlpool of confusion, and I lose my legs
However, the prince accepts me for who I am, and I am granted my legs for life.
Even though we're small, we gotta work hard to get our food in order to survive
The grasshopper only wants to play hard, and not work hard.
I work day and night, feed the mice, and prepare for my step sister and step mother
Day by day I get no appreciation for what I do.
My wardrobe consists of a little, red riding hood
I never realized my grandma had such big eyes and sharp teeth.
The madhatter is wishing me a very happy unbirthday,
while the crazy white rabbit is hopping down the chalky sidewalks yelling, "I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date!"
The heavy, bulky matresses are crushing my delicate, round figure,
I just wish this girl would realize i'm underneath, and save me from my smuthering soon-to-be death.
Doppy is my favorite as he walks down the stairs with his ears wiggling, and chuckling with his goofy laugh,
It's so kind of all twelve of them to let me stay here, afterall, i'm usually not welcomed anywhere.

People walk so slow in the high school routes

The ‘swag’ they claim to have is very dead

The freshman girls and boys have sad pouts

We’re all just here but rather be in bed

Running on limited hours of sleep

I wish these teachers would cut me a break

I can tell all of these desks and chairs are cheap

My math teacher kind of looks like a snake

Taking a test I do not understand

Ignorant kids taking my parking spot

Reading books which I cannot comprehend

The male teachers are wearing an ascot  

I just really want to get out of high school

These four long years have been such a whirlpool

1. The title of this story is called, "I believe that Rabbits Grow From Dandelions." The first paragraph of the story was quite depressing. I love animals, and rabbits are one of my favorites. The first paragraph explained how the owner was holding the Flemish Giant rabbit in her arms as it barely breathes. The next paragraphs talk about how her dog and cat had a feeling that their friend rabbit wasn't doing well. By the end of the story, the rabbit dies, and the owner sprinkles its ashes over the dandelions. While they're sprinkling the ashes, they see a couple rabbits poke their heads up from the ground, and that makes the owner feel more secure that her rabbit is in a better place.

2. The story is called, "Forgiving my Dad." The title is pretty self-explanatory. This man had hard feelings for his dad his whole life, and finally managed to forgive him once he had a son of his own. He realized that forgiveness was the best thing to do, in order for him to have a healthy and better relationship with his own son. I understand where he's coming from, not wanting to forgive his dad for all the wrong he has done. But by being the bigger person, and forgiving him, it leaves him with a better feeling for the future. I think this story is eye opening for anyone who has held a long grudge against someone close to them.

3. The third story I read is called "Spring." I felt this story was a little ongoing and some parts were irrelevant to the point of the story. It was basically how this lady had a husband who has a drinking problem, and he finally recognized his problem. She was proud of him for taking care of his wrong-doings, and getting held. Later in the story, she starts talking about the weather and how it speaks to her- Which I find weird and not related to the story in anyway. The story was mediocre. I didn't find it to be inspiring at all.

4. The last story that I read is called "Puppy Love." The author explains how in a weird way, she wants to be like her dog. She describes her dog to be outgoing, fun, care free, and lively. She wishes that she wouldn't take everything so seriously, and just enjoy life. She agrees that dogs are a man's best friend. She says that her dog has opened to eyes to a new life. She wants to be opened with all kinds of love in all aspect of life. She believes that her dog is the best role model for her to accomplish this happiness.

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I got goose bumps as I listened to the criminals’ story.  They explained how their stable home, turned into a chaotic version of hell.  Their grades went from skyrocketing, to falling. Their bodies went from clean and clear, to dirty and toxic.  The way they explained how their life developed into a worse situation each day, really and truly opened my eyes.  To be honest, I have never been the one to try drugs or alcohol.  I never even considered them. In my mind, I only focused on school and my social life.  I knew I didn’t need drugs or alcohol to make myself happy.  Instead of going out on a Friday night and partying, I go see a movie with a friend or stay home to look after my sister.  I have a job, I earn money, and I appreciate everything that I earn.  Each dollar that I earn, I savor because I know how valuable it is.  I would never throw it away to get drugs or alcohol.  My own way of getting high is shopping until I’ve blown my two weeks worth of paychecks.  Listening to these criminals really made me realize how I have such a good life.  I’m so appreciative to have an amazing, supportive family, kind friends, and a welcoming home.  Each day I know how much closer I am to reaching my dreams.  I could never imagine throwing it all away for drugs.  I could tell that the men who shared their story today completely, and totally regret everything they have done in the past.  I wish I could’ve sat down with one of them and have a long, meaningful conversation just so I could see how they truly feel. 

It is the first day of school and everyone is nervous. It's freshman year and it’s certain that everyone wants to make a good impression. All the boys are dressed up with button up shirts, and the girls are wearing long, flowery dresses. However, the new girl doesn't get the dress code memo. She is completely ostentatious with her glittery, low cut shirt, her daisy duke shorts, and all her sparkly bling.  It seems as if she is a radiant sun.  "Nice dress," says one of the boys as she walks by him.  As she walks down the hallways, everyone is blinded by all the light reflecting off of her dress and jewelry. The one boy looks directly at her, and is blinded and falls on the pavement where he suffers from losing his sight. 

She attends her first class, taking her seat front row and center, where everybody can see her.  She sticks out like a sore thumb.  The teacher stands in front of a single board, droning on about the rules of the class.  "The school will not tolerate obscene attire," says the teacher.  Though everybody is looking at her, she thinks she looks splendid.  She believes she is the best dressed at the school, and doesn't care about what anybody else thinks. 

The only problem is that beneath all the jewelry and nice clothing, she has a terrible fungus that is highly contagious, and spreads like a wildfire.  She often looks at the clock, wondering when her friends will find out her families well guarded secret.  This is the fifth town she had moved into and is really enjoying it more than the others.  The outbreak at the previous towns were rapid and terrifying, she doesn't understand why it didn’t affect her the same as everyone else. She just wants to be one of the regular popular girls at school.  So she runs like a cheetah to JCPennies and buys the most scrumptious washcloth she can find, to compliment her showy attire.  Everyone knows that washcloths are in style, and bath towels are out. When she puts on the washcloth, she starts to spasm like a wild gorilla. Unfortunately, she is allergic to the material that the washcloth is made out of. But, since she had nothing else to wear, she has to work with it, and look fantastic. 

The doll really did look like a live baby from a distance

The doll really looked realistic, its eyes were small and squinty, the mouth was small and shriveled, its fingers were half the size of my pinky finger, and its hair was wispy and short.

I had to treat the doll like a real baby because the computer inside also measured any abuse to the doll, such as shaking or neglect

I had to treat the doll like a real baby, which would be to rock it to sleep, speak nicely to it, and make sure it gets fed and put to sleep regularly. The computer inside the baby measured any abuse to the doll, such as violently shaking or neglecting the baby.

 The people in the restaurant were so quick to judge me because they assumed I was a teenage mom.

I could tell the people in the restaurant were to quick to judge me by the way they stared me down, rolled their eyes at me, and whispered secretly into one another’s ears. I knew they assumed the worst of me since it looked like I was a teenage mom.