have just recently read half of a book called Dumplin’. This book is about being okay in your own skin. The main character of this book is called Willowdean also known as Willow or Will by her best friend Ellen Dyer or also known as El. This hilarious book is about Willow have been always been okay with her chubby body although her mother who was a former pageant queen in her high school years and has been always pushing Willow to be more like her. She had felt fine with her body until she met a boy named Bo. Bo, was an attractive former jock at a private school. Bo and Will worked together at Harpy’s, the local fast food place. She was very attracted to Bo, but it also seems that he is also attracted to her back. It didn't take long for them…
Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, today we are charging Brandon Trinh with the violation of a weapon on school grounds. On April 21st, School Resource Officer of Great Oak High School, Israel Sosa, made a police report upon an allegation of suspect Brandon Trinh carrying a knife on school campus. Upon further investigation, Brandon admitted to carrying a pocket knife with a 3’’ blade for several months for the sole purpose of intimidation against the bullies in his JROTC class and had reportedly stated he “only showed one other student.”. Despite the multiple school counselors on site, Trinh acknowledged his mistake in not informing one. Although his demeanor against the bullies was in a defensive way, the intimidation tactic itself…
In “Fear of Fatness” by Peggy Orenstein, she claims that the beauty standards set by society are degrading women’s appearances causing them to constantly stress over how they are perceived. She explains this through the use of satire and the personal experience of a friend, Holly, whose five-year-old daughter, Ava, is overweight. Holly is so concerned about Ava’s weight that she contacts her daughter’s pediatrician to help control Ava’s portion sizes.…
Travis Young is calling his father to come and eat, Ruth Young, Travis' mother told him to sit down and eat his breakfast. Later Travis asked is the check was coming tommorrow, his mother didn't want him to think about money she told him to finish up. Travis explained why he was asking, he told her that this was the morning that he was supposed to bring fifty cents to school. His mother replied with an attitude she told him she did'nt have fifty cents, but Travis then replied with saying his teacher said they must, but his mother didn't care what the teacher said. Ruth just wanted Travis to eat his breakfast. Travis asked if she thought grandmama would have it. That made Ruth mad, she told him no and to stop asking grandmama for money. He told her he never did anyways. Ruth said his full name in…
There is A&P grocery store in a small town in New England. A nineteen years old boy, named Sammy, working as cashier in that store. Three young girls, wearing bathing suits come to the grocery store with barefoot. Sammy is impressed with their appearance and personality. He is always interested to watch most beautiful girls. By staring those girls, Sammy has made mistake when ring the items of the customers. The leading girl, named ‘Queenie’, says in a different way that which he had created in his mind. Stokesie, is other employee of the A&P store, who working with Sammy in opposite checkout line. He was married though he was could not make his eyes off from those girls. Sammy is making fun of him. The girls pick Sammy’s…
The visited a store called, Nordstrom and Peyton hated that store. Peyton's mother has always been up tight on what her daughter would wear out into public. Peyton's mother had always been in perfect shape throughout her life. Peyton had found this cute short grey strapless dress and she loved it. Her mother went and got her a size six and that was a little tight for Peyton but she was afraid to tell her because her mother would get very upset. She talked to the dressing lady and she sneaked a size eight in the dressing room and the dress look and fit perfectly. Next thing you know Peyton's mother comes out of her dressing room in a little black dress that hits just above the knee. The dress is sleeveless and classy with a cowl neck and a zigzag pattern worked into the dress. She had asked Peyton for her opinion, but she had to be careful on what she would say because her mother would get very upset if Peyton said something wrong about the…
In Plato's Apology, Socrates is on trial for his life because of the alleged accusations of him believing in false gods and teaching such doctrine and corrupting the youth through his teachings. Socrates addresses his accusers faulty allegations while addressing the Athenian people's destructive gullibility in siding with his accusers opinions without searching out the evidence for themselves. Using this opportunity to not just defend himself but rather expose the underlining and core issues, Socrates calls for Athenians to seek to improve their inner life more than their exterior which requires a self-dependent mindset. In Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance, Emerson pleas people to cut the cord from their societal dependence in order…
Gilbert’s mother is obese and his brother, Arnie, has a brain disorder. However, Arnie is more accepted by the town and is not frowned upon like his mother. His mum has not left the house in seven years because of how ashamed she is of herself. She says so to Gilbert: ‘I know what a burden I am. I know that you are ashamed of me. I never meant to be like this. I never wanted to be a joke.”…
At the time of being in the free play time the girl went to play with dolls that are similar to her, while another girl came up to play with her and expressed her wrist saying "that doll looks like Ti "kaylin smiled and began to comb his wrist; At that, the teacher approached and said to Kaylyn: "This doll is beautiful as is your kaylin"; Then she smiled at the child and stroked…
When he gets there he evaluates Tiffany and at the same time asks Tiffany, “Do you take any medications or drugs?” Tiffany then responds with her head down because she is ashamed, “Yes I do. I use heroin regularly.” The doctor…
“Here’s your order,” said the waitress in a cheery tone as she walked by his table. Oh, right, he was in a diner, waiting for his eight year old grandson. Oh, how his daughter would cry! He waited for his grandson, and looked around him.…
Paige is walking in the middle of the hallway to go to her movie theater. She is carrying a large popcorn. There were probably about ten or more people about to walk past her. When she pretends to trip over her foot causing her to fall onto the ground spilling her popcorn everywhere! Only about three people come over to see if she’s okay. The other people are trying very hard not to start…
“Shawn, hurry up now you’re going to be late for your graduation”. Shawn was running late for her high school graduation. “Mama I’m coming right now I just need to find my heels. “Girl I don’t know why you never get your stuff ready at night”. “Found them”, she screamed. Shawn came down stares running as her mom looked at her with tears in her eyes. “Oh mom stop it stop crying so much you know I hate mushiness”, she giggled to herself. “But you are my baby and I can’t believe your graduating, I feel like I’m losing my best friend”.” You’re not losing me geeezzzz”, she said. Shawn was a straight A high school student she loved school so much she was very athletic and had a personality to die for. She always smiled and kept a positive attitude until you made her mad. She was very popular at school because of her school spirit, not to mention the guys loved her. Shawn was 5’2, 125, and very dark skinned, she wore her hair in a wrap every day, and when she would let it down it would flow down her back. Her lips complemented her smile which she wore lip gloss every day always flavored. “Ma how you going to yell at me about not being ready, and you not even ready”, Shawn said with a sassy attitude”. “I’m coming girl, so hush and umm what time is D, Andre, and Jazz coming you know we got 1 hour to get there”, “they should be on their way, you know Andre takes forever to get dress I’m a call them. Shawn picked up her phone to call D since she knew he would be the only one to pick up.…
“Buddy! Time for our morning walk!” Penelope shouted. Buddy and Penelope would always go for walks in the early morning. As Penelope tried to put Buddy’s collar on he started to bark. “Don’t forget to ask Selena if her family wants to join us on our trip to DisneyWorld!” Penelope’s mom reminded. “Okay, I know!” Penelope yelled back. Penelope and Selena were very close friends, they were friends ever since the 1st grade. While on their morning run, Penelope and Buddy saw Selena taking out the trash. “Oh! Hi Penelope!” Selena shouted. “Hi!” Penelope responded. “I need to ask you if your family wanted to come with us.” “To where?” Selena asked. “To DisneyWorld!” Penelope said. “Sure!” Selena exclaimed. “We’ll be ready by tomorrow at 9:30 am.” “Okay, see you then!” Penelope said. “Alright! Bye.” Selena said excitedly.…
In the kitchen, Sue and Gracie where still looking. “I’m scared” said Gracie. “Here, take this” Sue said handing Gracie a knife, “use this to protect yourself. Gracie so terrified took the knife from Sue and shook her head in agreement. They searched the entire kitchen and saw nothing. With a sigh of relief the left the kitchen and went back to the sitting room to look for Ann and I. “We couldn’t find anyone or anything in the kitchen” Sue said whispering to me. I shook my head and said okay.…