Hero of the Big Read A hero is a person who has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal. In the novel The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks there are many people who could be considered a hero but I just want to reflect on one. I think the hero of the novel is Miss Rebecca Skloot. She portrays all the qualities of a hero such as being patient, cooperative, honest, focused, humble, observant, etc. Miss Rebecca is a hero in my eyes because she went beyond her way to get the story told; she helped the family in any way possible, she risked her life, and she didn’t crack under pressure.
But other than that I have really loved this book mainly because of the mystery behind the story. I couldn’t let the book down since I started reading it. It puts you at the edge of your seat which made me love it so much. I would rate this book a 10 out of 10. I also liked one quote from this novel “That’s what being crazy was, wasn’t it?
The most interesting thing books do is transporting you from sitting in your room or at a table in the library into a whole other universe. With a little imagination you feel as if you are part of this other universe and the characters are really your friends. You make such an intense connection with the characters you read about to the point where you miss them once the book is done because you feel as though you’ve grown up with them along the way. This is exactly what J.K. does with all of her novels. The Chamber of Secrets takes place in Harry Potter’s second year at the mystical school of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a school where young wizards and witches, such as Mr. Potter, go to learn the dos and do-not’s of magic.
However, despite the pain and struggle Bechdel has had facing her father's life and death, the book is neither morose nor depressing. The author has found peace with herself in regard to her father, her childhood, and who she is today. As she says in the dedication (to her mother and brothers) " We did have a lot of fun, in spite of everything." FUN HOME is a wonderful graphic memoir that is engaging, heartrending, funny, and thoughtful. Readers will definitely want to stop by the Fun Home for this
She is A cynical, witty woman who owns and edits The Democrat (despite being a Republican), the town's local newspaper. Julia often feels the need to prove a point and expose those she sees around her. I think that Julia is a key character in this story because she exposes the truth about people that may be dangerous or helpful from the crowd trapped underneath the dome. Julia becomes the conduit between Colonel Cox and Dale Barbara via her cell phone. Julia and Dale have a budding romantic relationship, which tells me that she is a good person and in the story it describes their strong relationship which is usually between two people with high standards, not low like the Rennie’s.
She explains her loss of interest by saying, “We have been here two weeks, and I haven’t felt like writing before, since that first day” (Gilman 314). Used to writing all of the time before her illness, the woman is losing interest in her normal daily activities. She is finding it difficult to do things that she would have done at any other time in her life with minimal effort and enjoyment. For example, she says, “Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able, - to dress and entertain, and order things” (Gilman 314). The woman even goes so far as to describe her lack of interest in her child by saying, “It is fortunate Mary is so good with the baby.
He portrayed his mother as the wonderful, caring woman that she is. And isn’t that the point? His word got across to the readers that this woman was a force to be reckon with, she didn’t give up and neither did
Her consistency is really outstanding. No matter what it may be, she finishes everything she starts. Things that she wants done will always be completed even if she has to do it herself. If she believes in something, it is hard for anyone to discourage her away from it. Everyone sees where her heart lies, which is being a faithful and trustworthy friend to everyone.
taking my family, my home, my faith, and my young innocense. I forgive you, in a way i'm immuned to evilness. Look a little into my life, possibly read my best selling book. As you can clearly see, I have used your evilness to craft a genius work of art. I have used you, to write a book so marvelous, that i have earned myself the prestigous award; the nobel peice prize.
He likes her from the beginning, she is a story teller and he loves it. She does help him get to America, right after he escapes from Sierra Leone. She has a big part