Dear Gary Paulsen: The first time I read Hatchet was when I was in the fourth grade. I have always liked survival stories and Hatchet made me really about how fast our world can be turned upside down. I really appreciate the section when Brian tells how his teacher‚ Perpich‚ told him to "stay positive and stay on top of things" and "You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget that. You are the best thing you have." Just these few words helped me realize that I make myself who I am. Not what I
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this‚ He calls man a “bridge" rather than an “end". The important part of a man is his potential. Man is striving‚ but for something different. Nietzsche says that for man Ubermensch‚ the ideal man or Superman‚ is the goal. It’s a representation of man at a constant battle to overcome itself. The Superman must
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In this past week the class read a short story written by Sherman Alexie. The name of this particular short story is “Superman and Me.” The story is actually an autobiography he wrote about his younger years as a child on an Indian reservation on up until he made something of himself. Alexie used many different strategies to get his point across to his readers. He wanted his readers‚ especially young Indian children‚ to become inspired from his life story and prosper into their fullest potential
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The impact of reading Sherman Alexie’s “Superman and Me” Sherman Alexie’s story "Superman and Me" digs deep into how reading can change lives. He shares personal stories‚ emotions‚ and logical points to show just how important literacy is in shaping who we become. Being a Native American writer‚ Alexie brings realness and trustworthiness to his tale by talking about his own life. He tells us how he fought through tough times with the help of education and books‚ making us believe in what he’s saying
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In Sherman Alexie’s essay‚ Superman and Me‚ he uses repetition and extended metaphors to transition from a personal to social level as he illustrates his poor childhood‚ and how reading saves his and others lives. The essay is introduced with the Superman comic books that taught Alexie how to read. He uses the repetition of “I cannot recall” to explain that he does not recall the exact details of what he read but the idea of reading. He then contrasts this by stating what he can remember – being
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been attractive to the public. Two of the oldest and most iconic fictional characters are namely Batman and Superman. Although both heroes share similarities‚ such as their job to protect the people‚ loss of biological parents in young age and existence of secret identity‚ they have differences namely origin and types of superpowers possessed weaknesses. To begin with‚ Batman and Superman were both created as characters who maintain the world’s peace. They were designed to fight the villains with
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“Canyons” by Gary Paulsen is a great book that can be enjoyed by all middle school readers. The story canyons is mostly based in canyons‚ caves‚ and a camping ground. Itis also based in highschool sometimes throughout the story. Brennan and he is fifteen years old and he’s a sophomore. Brennan also likes to run a lot to escape his thoughts. Brennan is a fifteen year old boy. He is now a sophomore. In the story Brennan goes on a camping trip and he decides to go into a nearby canyon. In the canyon
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We All Expected More: Batman Vs Superman To compete with the mega successful Marvel Cinematic Universe‚ Warner Brothers has taken a different approach by releasing a film with two franchise characters rather than the usual a la cart per Marvel leading to the major release. Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice should have been titled Dawn of Justice: Batman Vs Superman due to its sloppy lack of substance on the main characters of the movie. Although the film is not as bad as maybe your local comic
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English 100 C01 Davis RR 1 September 5‚ 2013 Superman and Me Sherman Alexie‚ Author Superman and Me‚ by Sherman Alexie‚ is the inspiring story of the author’s rise from a poverty stricken childhood on a Native American reservation. It began with his love of books and reading and continues through his fight to help the Native American children living on the reservation today. Alexie grew up in a seemingly typical Native American family and lived on a reservation in
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Superman I remember asking my dad if we could go to Six Flags‚ him thinking of saying no but‚ me begging and hoping for him to say yes. It took him awhile but he finally said yes‚ I was so “excited” when that happened. We wait in line for about ten minutes just waiting for are turn. I tell my dad Im really scared. He said everything’s going to be okay buddy. I’m thinking I “hope”. It’s our turn I get my belt on and we take off .He said are you ready I say no but it’s too late we are already in
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