Newspaper Article scene summary - Macbeth

Family of Macduff, Dead.

Macbeth was gone to see the witches once again, wanting to know the answers about what was going on. The witches then gave him a potion that made him hallucinate, and not to worry about Macduff, and gave him the strength to kill him too, “Then live, Macduff. I don't need to be afraid of you. But...better be absolutely certain. I'll make sure you don't live. That way, I won’t need to worry about you and I can sleep soundly at night." The strength Macbeth got from these witches made him believe he could murder Macduff and his family.

Lady Macduff and Ross were talking about Macduff and how he has not returned back home. Ross then leaves the castle, lady Macduff and Macduff 's son were having a conversation kept that conversation going, until... a few big knocks came from the door, killers knocked down the door and began to scream and yell at the two. Macduff's son kicked him in the knee and yelled "You're a liar, you shag-haired criminal!" and tried to walk back to lady Macduff, but unfortunately got stabbed. Then not knowing what happened, a scream from inside got every one's attention from outside.

Macduff and Malcolm had a conversation about how Macduff left his wife and children when he knew they were in danger, and he didn't even say good bye. Macduff stated that he needs to worry about his own safety and not theirs. Macduff believed that a crime is a crime and it can happen whenever and wherever. As Malcolm and Macduff were talking Macduff then said he wants to kill the tyrant and the country will have more misery than it had before. Macduff didn't believe that the death of his son and wife was actually true, but then, he gets told “Your castle was surprised. Your wife and children were savagely slaughtered. If I was to give you the full details... to hear them would kill you too." After hearing that news Macduff does not believe that Macbeth should still be alive as well as his army... We don't know what happened next, but will soon find out.

Afterlife

What happens when we die? Where do we go? What do we do? Do we turn into a animal, or a piece of nature? Many religions have many different thoughts on what happens when we die. Some people think we go to heaven if were good, and hell if were bad. Some people believe we turn into a different piece of nature, like trees or grass, and some people believe we turn into animals during the after life. What do you believe happens during the afterlife?


Protestants were some of the people who believe that there is a heaven and a hell. When you do a good deed and live a good life you will go to heaven. In heaven it is a glorious place to be, free of any types of diseases, you will never be depressed in your afterlife if you are up in heaven. You live in new spiritual bodies in the presents of Jesus Christ. Heaven is the best place to be in your afterlife. On the other hand, if your bad, rude and do anything to break the law or hurt the rules of God, you will go to hell. Hell is a place where the people who go there in there after life will be punished with no hope for them at all. Protestants believe that hell is a repulsive place with flash eating worms and covered in blood and fire everywhere. They believe that most people end up going to hell in there after life, but few people are "saved" and end up going to heaven.


Mormons believe that there is not only but but three heavens. The highest heaven is where people who were married in a Mormon temple and who had there marriage sealed for eternity. During the afterlife these couples would eventually turn into the god and goddess, which means the husband will be in charge of the entire universe. The highest level of heaven is called the "Celestial Kingdom." The next level of heaven is called the "Terrestrial Kingdom," people who were liars, adulterers, sorcerers and whore mongers. They believed that most people went to this heaven. Mormons believe that the third heaven is hell, but they don't fully believe in hell, they say that very few people stay there forever and that most people will pass into the "Terrestrial Kingdom."  People who were Mormons in their younger ages and decided to leave the religion will then go to hell. As well as people who commit a serious crime such as murder and pre-marital sex. They get let into the Terrestrial Kingdom because after they committed a serious sin they never did it again and they ended up getting back gods forgiveness. 

Egyptian people believe that by weighing the peoples hearts they would know what to do with these people. People with heavy hearts are swallowed by a creature with a crocodile shape head named "Devourer of souls."  The good people are led to the "Happy Fields" where they joined the "god of the underworld."  All Egyptian people prepared themselves for their afterlife and believed that their afterlife was configured by their earthly means.

One Year to Live

It was just another day going for my yearly check up at the doctor. I thought that everything was going good and that I’m healthy and ready to go. The doctor took my blood and left for about 10 minuets, my mother and I were just sitting there talking. The doctor walked in with a blank face, and then he began telling us “Cherilynn, you are not going to like hearing this, we got the results from your blood test you have a high risk of getting blood clots in your brain. There will be no way of getting rid of this because of how far along these blood clots are. I am really sorry to break the news to you. You have approximately a year to live.” I began to cry, as well as think really hard at the same time. What will I do before I die? The first thing to come to my mind would be to fly to Airdrie, and see my family and be able to say bye to them all before this life of mine does come to an end. I will live my life to the fullest and go to school every day like a normal teenager, I will be happy and not show my feelings to attract attention. As much as I show that I’m happy outside, my feelings on the inside are not very happy. I do not like the feeling of knowing I could be dying in about a year. Knowing how long I have to live, I would try to make peace with everyone and love life until the day I die. As I get bedridden I will not depend on people to do everything for me and try to do most things by myself. Now it has come to the time that I can’t even try to help my self and do things by my self, I have got very selfish and wanting everyone to do everything for me. The time has come; it’s been a day to a year that the doctor has told me I have a year to live. I stay in my bed and don’t do much; I am very depressed and quiet. I do not talk to many people. Live life to the fullest because no one ever knows when the time will come.

Song? or Poem?

Woke up late today and I still feel the sting of the pain
But I brushed my teeth anyway
I got dressed through the mess and put a smile on my face
I got a little bit stronger

Riding in the car to work and I'm trying to ignore the hurt
So I turned on the radio, stupid song made me think of you
I listened to it for minute but I changed it
I'm getting a little bit stronger, just a little bit stronger

And I'm done hoping that we could work it out
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around
And, oh, I'm done thinking that you could ever change

I know my heart will never be the same
But I'm telling myself I'll be okay
Even on my weakest days
I get a little bit stronger

Doesn't happen overnight but you turn around
And a month's gone by and you realize you haven't cried
I'm not giving you a hour or a second or another minute longer
I'm busy getting stronger

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around
And, oh, I'm done thinking, that you could ever change

I know my heart will never be the same
But I'm telling myself I'll be okay
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger
I get a little bit stronger

Getting along without you, baby
I'm better off without you, baby
How does it feel without me, baby?
I'm getting stronger without you, baby

And I'm done hoping we could work it out
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around
And, oh, I'm done thinking that you could ever change

I know my heart will never be the same
But I'm telling myself I'll be okay
Even on my weakest days
I get a little bit stronger

I get a little bit stronger
Just a little bit stronger
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit stronger
I get a little bit stronger



Have you ever realized song writers aren't just song writers? They are poets too. Every song has examples of at least a few poetic devices. The song , "A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans has many poetic devices. For example it has personification, in the song it says " lettin' you drag my heart around," no one can drag your heart around. It is impossible to do and it is just a feeling you have when your getting walked over. This song would also be known as a ballad in poetry terminology. It tells you a little bit about what has happened in her life and how she has been walked over and treated badly by an ex boyfriend and she is trying to get over him. The part of the song when it says "I know my heart will never be the same," would be a hyperbole, because your heart will always be the same unless something really serious happens, a boyfriend breaking up with you will not change the way your heart is, maybe the way it feels but not an extreme change in it. Assonance is the similarity in sound between internal vowels in neighboring words, this song has an example, "I'm not giving you a hour or a second or another minute longer," the words in this sentence all sounds close to the same when they are read together. "I'm done with how it feels,spinning my wheels letting you drag my heart around," seems impossible to happen but it really does feel true when it happens to you.

Writing dialogue

Dialogue assignment #1

"You were the one who wanted six kids," John snapped at his wife.
"Why are they your kids when they're good," Ann questioned, "and mine when they're bad?"
"Just lucky I guess."
Ann demanded, "Go tell them to quiet down!"
"I told you they're your kids today!" John snarled back.
"Ha ha," Ann laughed, "funny guy."
"Oh just let them be, they're having fun."
Ann remarked "I wish I was."

Dialogue assignment #2

"Son, I think it's time we have a serious chat."
"Okay dad," Billy asked, "about what?"
Joe replied, "The differences between boys and girls."
"I know that dad, boys like blue and girls like pink!" Billy answered joyfully.
"That wasn't quite what I meant."
"Well..." Billy enquired, "what do you think the differences are?"
Joe answered, "I think there are alot of differences."
" I also think your mum should have this conversation with you instead," Joe remarked.

Dialogue assignment #3

"Can't we just talk about this?" asked Dave.
Jenn snapped back, "No Dave."
"Hun," Dave desperately replied, "I've said sorry already, there isn't much more I can do."
"I don't want you to do anything more!"
Dave questioned, "Why can't you just let it go?"
"You think I should just let it go?" Jenn freaked, " Look what you did to me Dave!"
"Just leave me alone!" Jenn added.
"Can you please just forgive me Jenn? I'm really sorry!"

55 word short story.

BEAR
Life, carefree and happy,
Three best friends on a nature hike...
Sounds of the forest, birds, squirrels and wind,
Turn to silence, with a crack of a stick from nearby,
Heart thumping, hands shaking, legs run uncontrollably,
A minute in time which takes a hour to complete,
Back to where it began,
Life, carefree and happy.


RINGETTE

Six players, forty minutes, and a tied score.
Adrenaline and nervousness compete,
Crowd fades as silence takes over,
Skates cutting the ice in rhythmic fashion,
Top corner? Five hole? Decision needed now,
Mental and physical training released through the red light,
Sudden victory for one, defeat for the other,
Elation, celebration and exhaustion,
Gold medal.

Letter for my life

Cherilyn Bull
123 Pickme Ave.
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3W1

February 10, 2011

Captain Van Camp
Commander
HMS Princess Margaret

O Captain, My Captain:

What would your world be like without me? You would miss my sparkling blue eyes, my witty sense of humor, my natural fashion sense, and my extraordinary ability to make you life brighter. You must agree that I am irreplaceable.

From a scientific point of view, I am very small and my lungs do not need as much oxygen as my larger classmates. You would not gain as much oxygen by killing me as you would by killing a much taller, larger classmate. I have competed at the AA level of ringette for many years, and my body is a finely tuned machine able to use very small amounts of oxygen very effectively. My breathing is not waste full, I make every small bit count.

I also wanted to let you know that in my future I am planning on studying counselling at TRU, I hope in the future I will be able to help as many people as you have, all though that may be an impossible goal.

I will promise you that for every two breaths you take I will only take one. This will save even more oxygen for your personal use.

Sincerely,


Cherilyn Bull

If you could transport yourself anywhere..

Just another one of those early work mornings, tired, and not wanting to be here. As I lounge back in my chair not really wanting to work, I hear is a tremendous bang, a couple seconds later,  I hear a horrifying scream "get out of this building as fast as you can," I panic just to see whats happening. I'm standing in the main work area looking around, frightened  and confused about what's happening. Suddenly a group of co-workers came running towards me "Go, get out, out of this building as fast as you can. Run!" I start running still having no idea whats happening with tears running down my face. I'm finally out of the building, looking back, all I can see is my work place, on fire. I'm still running, trying to find someone to talk to, when suddenly I hear another horrifying bang, I look back and suddenly see another building illuminate the sky with flames. My emotions can't be found, I'm in such panic. I find one of my co-workers standing there in tears also, I run up to her, give her a huge hug and ask her if she knows what happened, she has no idea either, as we stand there in tears, we see paramedics coming out of the building, with people on every stretcher you could imagine. This is one of those things that will effect your life forever no matter how hard you try to forget it.