Personal Essay About Hangman

Do you ever get that feeling that someone else is narrating your life? I felt this way when I read your book Hangman. Although what your book portrayed didn't narrate my life, but the life of someone I love. Your book narrated the dreadful 7th and 8th grade years of my brother, Patrick. Patrick was bullied severely during those years. Your book really opened my eyes to a matter that happens all over the place. Hangman made me feel sad, angry and confused as to why kids are so mean and cruel. As I was reading Hangman, I heard a child who was different, crying out for help. I also heard and sensed panic and tension in Danny's, parent's voices. That panic and tension related to the agony and fear in my parents voices when we heard the heart-aching news. Although your book made me feel these emotions, I realized by reading your book that I have a voice and I can make a difference.

Bullying is something that is just as common as cars zooming down the highway. People bully each other, whether it be physical or emotional attacks, just about every day. It happens in schools, workplaces, and on the streets. Bullying is a worldwide problem that needs to stop. Bullying not only hurts the victim, but others around too. Everyone at some point in their life will experience or witness bullying take place. Bullying is something that is constant and it hurts.
I came up with a small, but great idea. I thought that what better way to prevent bullying then to make someone smile or laugh. Ever since September 29th, I have made it my goal to help at least one person smile or laugh each day. I feel that by doing this small action, I can help someone feel good. You never know what is going on in someone's life so, by doing this simple action, it could help someone through a difficult time. If everyone made it a point to make someone smile or laugh, the world would be a brighter and happier