The Monkey's Paw

 If you had three wishes, what would they be?  Why?  (No wishing for more wishes.)  Explain each response.

1. My first wish would be to never run out of money because if I have money my whole life I wouldn't have to work.

2.My second wish would be too find a cure for all types of cancer. I would wish this because there's a lot of people out there who struggle and I know how it feels to lose someone with cancer. 

3. My third wish would be to be able to read people's minds. It might be weird but I think it would be cool to be able to do that.

   Is there anything that you are superstitious about?  Explain.  (If not, explain why not.)

I am not superstitious anymore. As a little girl I was, but now I just think all that is made up stuff. Like breaking a mirror will give you bad luck for 7 years or step on a crack break your mothers back. I am a person who was very gullible but now I don't believe these at all. In my opinion, everything happens for a reason.

Also, complete this chart in your Notebook while you read:

 Wish: "I wish for two hundred pounds."

Prediction (What will happen next): I predict that Mr.white will get his money, but something bad is going to happen in return.

Consequences: Mr.white got his money, but his son died to a machinery accident.

Wish: "I wish my son alive again."

Prediction (What will happen next): I think his son will come back alive but isn't going to be nor act the same.

Consequences: Mr.White was too scared to answer his door and Mrs.White didnt mind what was at the door. She just wanted to know.

Wish: Mr.White wished for his son to be gone.

Prediction (What will happen next): I think his son will disappear before Ms.white gets to her door.

Consequences:Mrs.White opened her door and her son wasn't there because Mr.White's wish was for him to be gone again.

Antigone Compare and Contrast Essay

Antigone, a play written by Sophocles, the characters Antigone and Creon both get in a conflict because they both have their own beliefs. They share a blame for a tragic outcome in the play and both have to face the consequences.

Loyalty is very important to Antigone and Creon. In the beginning of the Prologue, Antigone talks to her sister Ismene to inform her about her brother’s deaths. Antigone says, "...Creon buried our brother Eteocles/With military honors, gave him a soldier's funeral/And it was right he should; but Polyneices, /Who fought as bravely and died as miserably"(Prologue. 15-18). Antigone is trying to convince her sister Ismene to help her give their brother, Polyneices, a honorable burial. Ismene refuses to help Antigone because she fears what Creon will do. Antigone says she's willing to so it alone and wouldn't mind dying in order to give Polyneices a proper burial. Antigone is not only loyal to her family, but also the gods. In scene 2, Antigone tells Creon she follows the God's law and not his. Antigone says, “It was not God's proclamation. That final Justice/That rules the world below makes no such laws"(2. 66-67). Antigone believes that God's law should come before anything and everything. Creon in the other hand, believes that everyone should listen to the law of man. Creon is very loyal to his state. Creon says,"He made war on his country. Eteocles defended it"(2. 128). Creon believed that Polyneices was a traitor and that only Eteocles should be honored for fighting as bravely as he did to protect his city. They both have different beliefs and are willing to do whatever it takes to prove there's are right. 

 Another characteristic that both Antigone and Creon share is being prideful. In scene 2, Antigone does not deny that she has committed the crime. Antigone says, “Then I beg you: kill me/I should praise and honor for what I have done"(2. 109&113). This explains how Antigone is not ashamed for burying her brother Polyneices. Antigone believed that Polyneices fought just as bravely and that he and Eteocles should both be honored with a proper burial. She is happy she buried her brother and does not deny it. Antigone believes God's law should be held above man's law. Antigone is owning up to her actions and she's proud of what she's done. In scene 5, Creon says, “Whatever you say, you will not change me will"(5. 73-74). Creon thinks highly of himself and feels like he us better then the rest. Since Antigone and Creon were both very prideful, it lead them to consequences they both had to face.

In conclusion, Antigone and Creon both share the blame for the tragedy. They both had their own beliefs and had to face the consequences behind them. They both fought for what they most cared about and were willing to do whatever it took to prove that their belief was right.

    

Antigone Compare and Contrast

Body 1:

Antigone

Loyal to family Quote:"Creon buried our brother Eteocles/With military honors, gave him a soldier's funeral/and it was right he should; but Polyneices/Who fought as bravely and died as miserably"(Prologue,15-18)

Loyal to gods Paraphrase: In the Prologue, Antigone is trying to convince Ismene to help her give Polyneices a proper burial.

Creon

Loyal to state Quote: "He made war on his country. Eteocles defended it"(Scene 2, 128)

Not as loyal to family Paraphrase: In scene 2,  Creon believed that Polyneices was a traitor and that only Eteocles should be honored for fighting. This shows Creon is loyal to his state.

Body 2:

Antigone 

Pride Example Quote "Then I beg you: kill me/ I should praise and honor for what I have done"(Scene2,109&113)

Pride Example Paraphrase: In scene 2, Antigone is not ashamed she buried her brother and she is now owning up to her actions.

Creon 

Pride Example Quote "Whatever you say, you will not change my will"(Scene 5, 73-74) 

Pride Example Paraphrase : In scene 5, Creon shows a lot of pride and he thinks highly of himself. He feels as if he's better then the rest. 

Vocabulary 1-4

#1

Debunk (Prove something false)

Imminent (about to happen)

Affluent (wealthy)

Routine(ordinary, normal)

Benign (harmless)

Enlighten (to teach something new)

Malevolent (evil)

Inquire (to ask)

#2

Perplexing (confusing)

Resilient (tough/determined)

Amend (to fix/to change)

Fickle (indecisive)

Benevolent (good)

Desist (stop doing something)

Listless (tired/lazy)

Lackluster (not impressive)

#3

Dwindle (to reduce in number or amount)

Subtle (not obvious)

Gullible (willing to believe anything)

Erratic (unpredictable)

Condescending (conceited/talking down to someone)

Aspire (to seek to become or achieve)

Pristine (untouched/in perfect condition)

Nettle (to annoy or bother)

#4

Hapless (unlucky)

Scrutinize (To look closely)

Domicile (home)

Clarify (to explain more clearly)

Asinine (stupid/idiotic)

Infer (to figure out without being told)

Eloquent (well-spoken)

Strife (conflict)

Vocabulary #6 Definitions and Sentences

1. Inevitable (A)- going to happen no matter what
 ex: The test on Friday is inevitable.

2. Phobia (N)- a strong fear
 ex: My friend Perla has a phobia of the dark, so she sleeps with a night light.

3. Seclude (V)- to hide away from others
 ex: The girl went to Paris by her self because she wanted to seclude herself away from her family.

4. Rebuke (V)- to criticize publically 
 ex: The mother had to rebuke her child from stealing candy at the store.

5. Notorious (A)- famous for something bad
 ex: The notorious criminal was all over the news the next morning after the bank robbery.

6. Fluctuate (V)- to change often
 ex: The lady had a hard time making a decision on what to buy because she would fluctuate between what she wanted and what she needed.

7. Candid (A)- honest; sincere
  ex: It is important to be candid to people because you don't want to have to remember lies. 

8. Sophomoric (A)- immature 
 ex: The sophomoric lady was arguing with a little kid about who was smarter.

Vocabulary #5 Definitions

1. Plaintive (A)- very sad

2. Flaunt (V)- to show off

3. Distraught (A)- emotionally upset

4. Queue (N)- a line of people or things

5. Accrue (V)- to gain overtime

6. Relentless (A)- never stopping

7. Leery (A)- untrusting

8. Crass (A)- rude bad manners

Vocabulary #5

1. I was very plaintive when I found out my sister ate the last chocolate bar.

2. My sister likes to flaunt her new shoes to make me angry.

3. I was not distraught when I got my jacket dirty.

4. I was waiting in a queue for 2 hours to see Eminem.

5. The boss told the lady she will accrue a month of vacation this year.

6. The teacher gave his students relentless challenges.

7. The lady was leery about the salesman trying to sell her a car.

8. The students crass comment in her Spanish class got her detention. 

My Autobiography (:

Hello my name is Cristal Espindola , and well this is my first time blogging. I am currently 14 years old and soon to be 15 on November 7th. I’m looking forward to my quinceañera this year. I have two brothers and two sisters, I’m the second oldest. I love spending time with my family and friends going out and living life to the fullest. I’m a really outgoing and bubbly person, and I love to talk and make new friends. Most people would say I’m weird, loud, active, and fun to be around with. I’m looking forward to being in this class and getting close to all of you.

Well my life before highschool was both good and bad. I made news friends and lost some too. I went through some rough things in my past, however I am grateful for the good and bad because that is what makes me who I am today. This past summer vacation was the best summer I have had because I got involved in a life workshop that made me realize a lot of things. Over the summer I made friends all over the world and I got to find my inner self. To this day my life is going amazing and I don’t regret anything thats happened so far. I believe that things do happen for a reason and that things will get better through hard times.

After I graduate highschool I want to get into a University and become a life coach and/or a nurse. I see myself traveling the world, having the house and car of my dreams, and having the job I love. I also plan to give back to the less fortunate and impact the lives of others. I want to impact as many lives as I can before I die or at least have someone tell me, “you saved my life”. Something I want to do before I die is sky dive and travel to different places. I believe that the key to a successful life is a positive attitude and always going above and beyond then the rest. The most important thing is getting out of your comfort zone and to live everyday like its your last, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. Also, being able to create something out of nothing. Hopefully this helped you learn a little about me. Don’t be shy too talk or message me and If any of you ever need someone to talk to I'll be here (: Well thanks for your time :b