The Prodigal Daughter

My senior prom is coming up in two weeks. I already have my dress, and am just curling my hair - I don't feel like spending big bucks for an updo when I can make it look nice myself.

Anyway, I asked my best friend to go with me, and he happily agreed. Only thing is, his little sister (who's 7 while we're 17) has been teasing him to the point that he's becoming nervous about going.

Is there anything I can do to make it less nerve wracking for him? I'm excited because I know it's going to be fun. Also, is there anything I'm required to do - do I need to by him a flower to pin on his suit (I don't know what they're called)? I'm new at this! Any help is appreciated! Thanks a million :)

I have to write a poem for English class, making sure it has meter and rhythm and rhyme.

I tried to keep iambic pentameter the whole way.

I have some alliteration, onomatopoeia and personification.

Can I get any suggestions? It's HIGHLY appreciated.

Poem of Music

The French horn's blast's a shrieking shrill,

While rain sticks bring an air so still.

Deep sounding tuba now stands pure,

As singers sing with voice demure.

The bass drum keeps a steady beat;

Hear violins now smooth and sweet.

The piano adds a cup of tune,

While flutes now serenade the moon.

The saxophone brings a new feel

To make the music seem more real.

The cymbals crash, the bells now toll --

The music sweetly soothes my soul.

I have to write a poem for English class, making sure it has meter and rhythm and rhyme.

I tried to keep iambic pentameter the whole way.

I have some alliteration, onomatopoeia and personification.

Can I get any suggestions? It's HIGHLY appreciated.

Poem of Music

The French horn's blast's a shrieking shrill,

While rain sticks bring an air so still.

Deep sounding tuba now stands pure,

As singers sing with voice demure.

The bass drum keeps a steady beat;

Hear violins now smooth and sweet.

The piano adds a cup of tune,

While flutes now serenade the moon.

The saxophone brings a new feel

To make the music seem more real.

The cymbals crash, the bells now toll --

The music sweetly soothes my soul.

I had to write a character analysis for English class on a character from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter. I know it's really long, but I'd really appreciate any help you can give! Thanks a million :)

Pearl: The Everlasting Symbol

“Pearl, that wild and flighty little elf…” (130), is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s presentation of Pearl during the opening years of her life in his novel, The Scarlet Letter. Nathaniel Hawthorne creates a dynamic character in Pearl that is not only beneficial for the other characters, but also enjoyable for the readers. Pearl is the unfortunate product of adultery, and flits through life with an unnatural air, forcing everyone to notice and shun her. Despite the fact she is a peculiar child, her peculiarity never stops her from touching the hearts of others around her. Through her dynamic character, Pearl not only becomes the everlasting symbol of sin and the human conscience, but also reveals the effects of sin on others.

Because she is the product of adultery, Pearl can immediately be recognized as a testimony that sin had been committed. In the beginning of the novel, Hawthorne’s introduction to baby Pearl occurs as Hester [Pearl’s mother] is being led out of the prison while using the child to hide the shame of the scarlet letter. In order that the reader would immediately recognize Pearl as a symbol of sin, Hawthorne states, “one token of her shame would but poorly serve to hide another…” (57), when referring to Hester’s use of the child as a cover for the scarlet letter. Pearl never ceases to draw attention to the scarlet letter; “that first object of which Pearl seemed to become aware was – shall we say it? – the scarlet letter on Hester’s bosom!” (108) Even in seemingly happy instances, Pearl is seen throwing flowers at the letter (109), outlining it with burs (152), or making a letter of her own (206). Pearl is ever dressed in the same elaborate colors with which the scarlet letter was formed. Hawthorne accurately describes Pearl as being “the scarlet letter in another form; the scarlet letter endowed with life!” (114) While the other characters attempt to deny the existence of their sin, a glance at Pearl would expose “the living hieroglyphic, in which was revealed the secret they so darkly sought to hide –“ (241), assuring them of the actual existence of their sin. By using Pearl, Hawthorne shows that in the process of denying sin, one cannot undo sin.

Pearl not only symbolizes sin, but also plays the part of the human conscience. Pearl begins her part as the human conscience one night as Hester, Pearl, and her father stand at the scaffold. Pearl’s simple inquiry “Wilt thou stand here with mother and me, tomorrow noontide?” (174) probed her father’s spirit and showed him what needed to be done to rectify the situation – just as a conscience would do. Second, Hawthorne’s comparison of Pearl to a brook outlines the depth of which she plays the conscience for Hester. “But the brook… had gone through so solemn and experience that it could not help talking about it, and seemed to have nothing else to say. Pearl resembled the brook,” (216). Even as Hester walked through the rugged wilderness, she could not find peace because both the brook and Pearl seemed to whisper the sorrow and shame Hester continues to bear. Likewise, near the end of the novel, Pearl continues to question actions and words as she looks for sincerity and truth behind hypocrisy. For example, when her father clams to love her, Pearl innocently questions the reality of his love: “Doth he love us? Will he go back with us, hand in hand, we three together, into the town?” (247) Hawthorne uses Pearl’s innocence to prick the hearts of those around her in the hope that by the guidance of the conscience, sin would be repented of and corrected.

Besides being used to draw attention to sin, and to try to rectify sin, Pearl is shown as a person whose life is greatly affected due to someone else’s sin. “The mother’s impassioned state had been the medium through which were transmitted to the unborn infant the rays of its moral life;” (102). Hester’s sin and unrepentant heart not only creates a low regard for morals in Hester’s life, but also causes many problems for Pearl, including a wild nature, a lack of stability, and an emotional void. Hawthorne describes how wild Pearl is when he states, “The truth seems to be, however, that the mother-forest, and these wild things which it nourished, all recognized a kindred wildness in the human child.” (238) Next, Hester’s sin isolates her from all the other Puritans in the village and causes them to look upon her with scorn and disapproval. The looks are inevitably passed to Pearl who grows up receiving nothing but malice from all the Puritans – including the children. Growing up without friends or kindness drives Pearl to resort to her imagination; however, even her imagination cannot fill the void. “She never created a friend, but seemed always to

I am currently a junior in high school and have been contemplating what path to follow as a career in the future.

After taking Biology last year, I was really interested in the section we took on genetics and anatomy. I thought about either a Genetic Analyst or possibly and pediatric oncologist (because those are the areas I'm VERY interested in at this moment).

Can anyone help me with the necessary courses I need to take in high school and once I begin college. Internships? other areas I need to consider. Neither of my parents know how to help me and being homeschooled, i don't have a guidance counselor either.

Any help given will be much appreciated.

That's the link to her dance. Thanks a million!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DsaIylngBA

And what should i wear?

I did a character sketch on my little sister. Just wanting some critique on it. Sorry for grammar and such. Thanks a million for your help!!

BTW-- her name is in stars, just for her privacy :)

My Sister ******

With her head standing high above the rest, and her dark hair pulled back out of her face, ****** looks forward to whatever new adventure awaits her conquest. She can charm a person whether they are five or fifty-five. Most are amazed at her apparent maturity, but as a family member, I know that mature is definitely not the word to describe ******.

In her conversations, she takes on the role of a story-teller. Wherever there’s an audience, ****** will speak; however, those closest to her are fully aware that embellishing is often done. Nevertheless, her way with words and people makes her loved by everyone she has ever encountered. Even her enemies love her!

****** is completely comfortable in her own skin. Whether her fashions are matching or clashing makes no difference, because who she is shows through her clothing. Her ideas a big, often bigger than possible! But at the end of the day, she’s still my lovable sister.

Firstly, this is written from a Christian perspective, and I support Creation in this paper. It's just a heads up. I want a critique of my paper, and not an argument of Creation vs. Evolution. Thanks a million ^.^ !!!

THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

The fact that you are living right now is due to an amazingly designed system: the circulatory system. With every heart-beat, blood is pumped through your body, bringing life to every cell. In order to fully understand how incredible your circulatory system is, we need to discuss the purpose, parts, and procedure of the circulatory system.

Although it is only a single system, the circulatory system takes on many diverse tasks. As blood is pumped throughout the body, it picks up and delivers various compounds. First, waste materials are collected so they can be deposited for removal later. Next, oxygen and all necessary nutrients are delivered to the body’s cells so they too can perform their designated functions.

There are several organs which compose the circulatory system. Probably the most familiar is the heart, a four chambered vessel given the task of pumping blood. Two of the chambers are known as ventricles. The other two are called atria. Next are the blood vessels, which carry the blood throughout the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart.

Now it’s time to reveal how blood gets to the rest of the body. First, blood which is depleted of oxygen returns to the heart through some very large veins. These veins lead to the right atrium. Blood is pushed from the right atrium into the right ventricle. Second, the right ventricle pumps blood into the pulmonary arteries, which carries the blood to the lungs to be oxygenated. This newly oxygenated blood returns to the heart via the pulmonary vein which leads to the left atrium. From the left atrium, blood enters the left ventricle where it is pumped into the aorta (a very large artery). The aorta branches off into many other arteries that deliver blood to your body. Eventually, the blood is passed from the arteries to the veins. The veins make their way back to the heart, and the process begins again.

God has marvelously designed each individual component of our circulatory system to fulfill its purpose to the best ability. Our circulatory system makes life on earth possible. Without every organ functioning the way God designed it to, we would not be living. Our circulatory system is just one proof that a Divine Creator, and not pure chance, is the reason we are alive today.

It played on a recent episode of "The Young and the Restless" when Nick is leaving Phyllus and Sharon is busy having fingerprints and photos taken after she's been arrested. My mom is really wanting this song, lol. Anyway, here are the lyrics:

"Why we do the things we do

To tear each other down?

We're so blind that our lies

are bleeding us for truth.

For truth.

The truth.

Will we ever learn?

Will we ever see?

This is time for mercy.

Will we ever learn?

Will there ever be,

A better time for mercy?"

Thanks a milion ^.^

It played on a recent episode of "The Young and the Restless" when Nick is leaving Phyllus and Sharon is busy having fingerprints and photos taken after she's been arrested. My mom is really wanting this song, lol. Anyway, here are the lyrics:

"Why we do the things we do

To tear each other down?

We're so blind that our lies

are bleeding us for truth.

For truth.

The truth.

Will we ever learn?

Will we ever see?

This is time for mercy.

Will we ever learn?

Will there ever be,

A better time for mercy?"

Thanks a milion ^.^

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So we had to write an essay for English class on 'Julius Ceasar.' I did mine on the dramatic structure of a five-act play, and how Julius Ceasar fits it. Anyway, thanks a million in advance!!

The Structure Makes the Play!

The dramatic structure of a five-act play helps to create a more enticing story not only to read, but also to perform. From the exposition to the catastrophe, Julius Ceasar keeps the reader glued to the unfolding story. William Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar perfectly follows the dramatic structure of a five-act play.

In the exposition, the reader is introduced to many of the diverse characters. As the Senators converse, the individual opinions of Ceasar are revealed. The inciting force unfolds as the individual opinions help to create tension, eventually leading to the discovery of the conspiracy. Act II begins the chain of events leading to Ceasar’s murder. First, Brutus joins the conspirators and the plot to murder Ceasar is uncovered. The scene ends just before the crisis as Ceasar is being led to the Senate: the site of his murder.

The crisis of the story occurs when Ceasar is murdered. The “Enemy of Rome” is now dead and Rome as a whole can progress forward. However, the conspirators soon realize that the fight is not over. Antony’s speech moves the people to turn against the conspirators and fight.

Act IV begins the downward spiral leading to the catastrophe as two opposing sides are formed and one can see war is inevitable. A ghost also visits Brutus, foreshadowing that the end is near. The catastrophe begins to unfold in Act V as the war begins. Neither side appears to be winning, but both Cassius and Brutus commit suicide; thus forfeiting the war, avenging Ceasar’s death, and ultimately ending the play.

Shakespeare follows the dramatic structure of a five-act play, creating a world of suspense throughout Julius Ceasar. Shakespeare teaches us not only about literature, but also about life as he uses Julius Ceasar to convey the moral: the end does not justify the means.

So we had to write an essay for English class on 'Julius Ceasar.' I did mine on the dramatic structure of a five-act play, and how Julius Ceasar fits it. Anyway, thanks a million in advance!!

The Structure Makes the Play!

The dramatic structure of a five-act play helps to create a more enticing story not only to read, but also to perform. From the exposition to the catastrophe, Julius Ceasar keeps the reader glued to the unfolding story. William Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar perfectly follows the dramatic structure of a five-act play.

In the exposition, the reader is introduced to many of the diverse characters. As the Senators converse, the individual opinions of Ceasar are revealed. The inciting force unfolds as the individual opinions help to create tension, eventually leading to the discovery of the conspiracy. Act II begins the chain of events leading to Ceasar’s murder. First, Brutus joins the conspirators and the plot to murder Ceasar is uncovered. The scene ends just before the crisis as Ceasar is being led to the Senate: the site of his murder.

The crisis of the story occurs when Ceasar is murdered. The “Enemy of Rome” is now dead and Rome as a whole can progress forward. However, the conspirators soon realize that the fight is not over. Antony’s speech moves the people to turn against the conspirators and fight.

Act IV begins the downward spiral leading to the catastrophe as two opposing sides are formed and one can see war is inevitable. A ghost also visits Brutus, foreshadowing that the end is near. The catastrophe begins to unfold in Act V as the war begins. Neither side appears to be winning, but both Cassius and Brutus commit suicide; thus forfeiting the war, avenging Ceasar’s death, and ultimately ending the play.

Shakespeare follows the dramatic structure of a five-act play, creating a world of suspense throughout Julius Ceasar. Shakespeare teaches us not only about literature, but also about life as he uses Julius Ceasar to convey the moral: the end does not justify the means.

Thanks a million in advance :)

Charles Dickens’s novel, A Tale of Two Cities, takes the reader back to the sanguinary period of the French Revolution. The novel follows characters including doctors, wives, shop-owners, and even lowly drunks in order to portray the French Revolution, and those most affected by it. The novel centers on the events of one man’s life, including being married, going to court, and even facing the guillotine. With the turn of each page, Dickens is able to use his adequate descriptions and various characters to draw the reader into the French Revolution.

Dickens creates a vivid picture for his readers without being gory or over-descriptive. His depiction of an echoing corner brings the reader deeper into the story as Dickens’s own words echo in the reader’s head. The picture of the townspeople greedily slurping wine which had been spilled in the street foreshadows how bloodthirsty those same people would be during the French Revolution. Even Dickens’s delicate descriptions of the guillotine (the symbol of the French Revolution) invoke a sense of awe and respect for the instrument without creating a feeling of nausea for the reader.

The novel is filled with many diverse characters who help bring the novel to life. Some of the first characters the reader is introduced to are Mr. Lorry, a structured businessman; Lucie Mannette, a loving woman; and Doctor Manette, a senile man who has faced many hardships. At first, these characters are not directly impacted by the revolution. Only after Lucie’s husband decides to venture into revolution infested territory do the characters find themselves fighting for the life of a beloved friend. Charles Darnay, the protagonist of the novel, is characterized by misfortune. His close friends are able to help him, until he is sentenced to death by the guillotine. Another major character in the novel is Sydney Carton. At first glance, Sydney Carton appears to be a meaningless character: just a simple drunk. However, he proves his courage and bravery through the ultimate sacrifice. Finally, the character of Madame Defarge is revealed as the novel progresses. Madame Defarge appears to be nothing more than just a face in the shadows; but, as the story continues to unfold, she is revealed as a woman full of revenge and hate, making her a major driving force behind the bloodshed of the revolution.

Through his delicate descriptions and realistic characters, Dickens easily pulls the reader into the dramatic period of the French Revolution. Due to its subject matter, the novel has a very dark air about it. However, this novel will continue to be a classic; not only because it takes one back in time, but because it shows that even in times of struggle, the most unlikely candidates can transform into the boldest of heroes.

Thanks a million in advance :)

Charles Dickens’s novel, A Tale of Two Cities, takes the reader back to the sanguinary period of the French Revolution. The novel follows characters including doctors, wives, shop-owners, and even lowly drunks in order to portray the French Revolution, and those most affected by it. The novel centers on the events of one man’s life, including being married, going to court, and even facing the guillotine. With the turn of each page, Dickens is able to use his adequate descriptions and various characters to draw the reader into the French Revolution.

Dickens creates a vivid picture for his readers without being gory or over-descriptive. His depiction of an echoing corner brings the reader deeper into the story as Dickens’s own words echo in the reader’s head. The picture of the townspeople greedily slurping wine which had been spilled in the street foreshadows how bloodthirsty those same people would be during the French Revolution. Even Dickens’s delicate descriptions of the guillotine (the symbol of the French Revolution) invoke a sense of awe and respect for the instrument without creating a feeling of nausea for the reader.

The novel is filled with many diverse characters who help bring the novel to life. Some of the first characters the reader is introduced to are Mr. Lorry, a structured businessman; Lucie Mannette, a loving woman; and Doctor Manette, a senile man who has faced many hardships. At first, these characters are not directly impacted by the revolution. Only after Lucie’s husband decides to venture into revolution infested territory do the characters find themselves fighting for the life of a beloved friend. Charles Darnay, the protagonist of the novel, is characterized by misfortune. His close friends are able to help him, until he is sentenced to death by the guillotine. Another major character in the novel is Sydney Carton. At first glance, Sydney Carton appears to be a meaningless character: just a simple drunk. However, he proves his courage and bravery through the ultimate sacrifice. Finally, the character of Madame Defarge is revealed as the novel progresses. Madame Defarge appears to be nothing more than just a face in the shadows; but, as the story continues to unfold, she is revealed as a woman full of revenge and hate, making her a major driving force behind the bloodshed of the revolution.

Through his delicate descriptions and realistic characters, Dickens easily pulls the reader into the dramatic period of the French Revolution. Due to its subject matter, the novel has a very dark air about it. However, this novel will continue to be a classic; not only because it takes one back in time, but because it shows that even in times of struggle, the most unlikely candidates can transform into the boldest of heroes.