...demonstrates different people bullying other human beings for no good reason. Renee Bowen, Alex Arrington, and most importantly, Mrs. Creed are examples of bullying used in the novel; each uses different types of bullying. Renee Bowen verbally bullies other kids in school, who are not friends with her, but is seen as a nice girl, until people get to meet her, and then she is neither so nice nor friendly. When Renee meets Ali at the WaWa; Renee gets up in Ali’s face and bullies her by calling her and her mom sluts because of the rumors she started. This is evident as Torey states, “Your stupid sex life makes it a problem where you stay!” Renee hollered. “I didn’t cause your legendary rep, Ali! You caused it! If people think you’re a slut, that’s because you practically begged them to! My dad told me about your mother. Well, guess what? You’re no better.” (Plum- Ucci, 207) Renee also surprisingly bullies Bo Richardson. When they were at the WaWa, Renee spots Bo and gets frightened, when Bo starts making fun of how scared she looks; she says, “I’m not scared of you, you ‘tard,” she croaked” (Plum – Ucci, 208), she also threatens Bo by telling him her father’s a cop and that he should not mess with her. This is evident as Torey states, “My dad’s a cop.” Renee...
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...though the speaker is addressing them directly. In “Girl,” Kincaid used a bit of first person point of view. The first person point of view reveals that there’s a second character involved in the story besides the speaker. This second character is the audience of the story. Furthermore, the second character’s thoughts are revealed to the reader. “The Girl’s presence is in who every admonition is directed to, and yet she is almost entirely absent” (Lithgow). The reader can infer that the second character is shy and inferior to the speaker because as Lithgow stated she’s barely there and she does not speak much, when she does it sounds as if a child is speaking. The attitude of the speaker is also revealed when she said “…from looking like the slut I know you are so bent on becoming” (Kincaid 163). From that the reader can make an assumption that the speaker is an authoritative figure of some sort like a mother. In “How to Date a Browngirl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie” the author does not alternate between points of views, the second person point of view is used throughout the narrative. This makes the writing more personal and pulls the reader into the...
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...Life… Labels… Lies Listening as the world goes by, I see a blur. Cars flying by. The noise I hear just a slur. “Stupid.” “Dumb.” “Poor.” “Ugly.” “Slow.” “Fat.” “Retarded.“ “Good for nothing.” “A Slut.” To the heart, each word does cut. A childlike faith cut off too soon. Judgements that taint innocence to gloom. The myth is busted, because it’s not only sticks and stones anymore that can break our bones. We don’t realize what our words jeopardize. The price our two-edged tongue can slice in one‘s life. Each word brings one down, closer to the ground, heaping up the mound. These words create doubt about what we are about. They scream out insecurity… drowning out purity. They often cause the sincere heart to hide and dodge a painful dart. The real life is camouflaged to the status quo, leaving us to ponder who is a friend and who is a faux? We step back to hide from the attack. Yet you may never know why I walk the way I do; You’ve never tried on anothers’ shoe. You may never see who this persons destined to be. You just shout out a mocking name. You may not even purpose to name, yet, the results are the same. It’s the pride of man on display. Others think it’s okay to do what you do. They now make fun too. You’ve built yourself up. You’ve shown others wassup. The leader of the pack, take a step back. You’re “fly,” but labels lie. Yet some words can stick until they die. It reduces a person of depth and meaning to a word...
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...Buddy’s mom “The Wiener Man smiled at my mother. He had dark curly hair and a boyish face. “Ann,” he said. “You look terrific you haven’t changed a bit.”(Perrotta 14). The last character that had an impact in Buddy’s life is Mike because he is a character in the story that is one of Buddy’s problems in the early beginning of the book. I see Mike being a tall white kid with a black biker jacket and black pants and having slicked black greasy hair. He is a mean person and is not nice to anyone and makes rude unnecessary comments about other people and is also sexual but at least he is always honest with you. One quote that proves that Mike is not a very nice person is “Don’t be stupid, Buddy. They all say no, but they don't mean it. It’s just something they have to say, so you don't think think they’re sluts.” (Perrotta 56). This comes in Buddy’s way because Mike just used Buddy and...
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...Obama!!! David Sedaris Presidential elections are a very big deal in America. Most people have a very strong opinion about whom they think should win, and very few don’t care at all. The months before an election you would have to be both blind and deaf if you didn’t know the election was going on. Signs banners etc are all over peoples’ front yards, it’s all they talk about on TV and radio, and debates and discussions are started within classrooms. The election in 2008 was a very big deal. America could end up having their first ever African American president. Many doubted it was ever going to happen; that America was still trapped in the world of segregation. At the time of an election many people usually think they’re experts on the subject, even in Europe. David Sedaris, who is an American author and comedian, lives in France. In his essay from the essay collection Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls he discusses the Presidential Election from 2008 amongst other things. He explains how big of a deal the whole election was in European countries. Even though he didn’t write about politics he would still be asked political questions during interviews. The most common question was of course who he thought would win the election. He explains how people in France didn’t think America would elect an African American president because “they’re racists”, so whenever he answered that he thought Obama would win he was met with the same with a pitiful facial expression with a shake...
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...------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS? …….I unroll that and discover seven loose audiotapes. Each tape has a dark blue number painted in the upper right-hand corner,possibly with nail polish. Each side has its own number. One and two on the first tape,three and four on the next,five and six,and so on. The last tape has thirteen on one side,but nothing on the back Hello,boys and girls. Hannah Baker here. Live and in stereo. No return engagements. No encore. And this time,absolutely no requests. I hope you’re ready,because I’m about to tell you the story of my life. More specifically why my life ended. And if you’re listening to these tapes,you’re one of the reasons why: I’m not saying which tape brings you into the story, But fear not,if you received this lovely little box,your name will pop up… I promise. The rules are pretty simple. There are only two. Rule number one: You listen. Rule number two: You pass it on. Hopefully,neither one will be easy for you. When you’re done listening to all thirteen sides-because there are thirteen sides to every story-rewind the tape,put them back in the box and pass them on to whoever follows your little tale. And you,lucky number thirteen,you can take the tapes straight to hell. Depending on your religion,maybe I’ll see you there. In case you’re tempted to break the rules,understand that I did make a copy of these tapes. These copies will be released in a very public manner if this package doesn't...
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...was a little girl I have always been known as either my fathers daughter or “Hannah Montana” - and I am tired of it. I do not want to be “Hannah Montana” anymore. I want to be a grown up musician and actress, but it is hard to be when I know how many children are watching what I do. I know it was wrong of me to smoke marijuana public. It send a wrong picture out to the children, and I do not want them to think it is okay or cool, or anything similar to that. It was stupid and wrong of me. When you are famous, like I am, you cannot have any privacy. Everything you do will come out public, and that is why I know now that I have to be more careful with my doings. Many people have commented on the video of me “twerking” up against Robin Thicke at the Video Music Awards this year, and I have read some of those comments. One person commented: “Only because she grew up it did not mean she needed to turn into a whore. Think about all the children that liked her”, and another person this: “Miley is trying to be a slut – not an adult!”. I would like to answer on those comments in this excuse note. As I said earlier, I want to be known as a grown up musician and actress, and I am sorry that it went so wrong. It was never in my intention to act like a prostitute, I just wanted to seem adult. But instead of “twerking” Robin Thicke, I should have just performed like a grown up serious musician. Children should never believe that showing skin, dancing dirty and smoking marijuana is the way...
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...here with my tongue the size of a golf ball? Well, I have a story to tell I just hope any questions you have will be answered, after I inform you of my experience with my piercing. It all started when I was 8 my sister decided to get her seventh tattoo and brought me along so my parents wouldn’t suspect anything, and instead they simply assumed we were taking a stroll on the boardwalk. As I watched my older sister get some stupid spider forever imbedded into her hip for no apparent reason I questioned her sanity. Everyone was so excited about this and I couldn’t see why it was cool, and I couldn’t see why my parents were so furious about it either. This gave me a terrible brilliant idea. Being the snack lover everyone knows and loves today I always tried to scam my classmates’ lunch money from them; this silly tattoo thing seemed perfect. As soon as I got back to school I started “Elizabeth’s tattoo station” 25 cents a tat! Business was booming I had my sharpie all ready and I was getting everyone, yet I still couldn’t wrap my head around why these stupid kids would pay me to scribble sharpie on their arm, but hey don’t question a working business. As I grew up I began to invoke my stylistic mind into the clothing of a Goth, I loved the look and pulled it off great. This ironically made everyone think I was going to cover myself in tattoos and piercings, but that wasn’t my personality. Going through school people would get their parents to let them get tattoos as young as 15...
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...Spanish Is A Romantic Language. Almost Everything Sounds More Romantic In Spanish Than In English, Don't You Think? On This Page You Can Learn The Vocabulary Of Love And Romance. Try Them Out On Someone Special. How To Say "Sweetheart" In Spanish In English We Call Our Loved Ones "Dear", "Honey" Or "Sweetheart". Here Are Spanish Words You Can Use To Express The Same Idea. Cariño - Dear Mi Amor - My Love Mi Vida - My Life Corazón - Heart Mi Reina/Rey - My Queen/King Tesoro - Treasure Querida/Querido - Dear Nena/Nene - Baby Muñeca - Doll Guapa/Guapo - Gorgeous Bonita - Pretty Novia/Novio - Girlfriend/Boyfriend Esposa/Marido - Wife/Husband Expressions Of Love Now That You Know How To Address Your Loved Ones, You Will Need A Few Handy Phrases To Make Them Feel Special. Spanish Has Two Verbs That Express Love: Amar And Querer. Generally Speaking, Amar Is Stronger And You Will Probably Only Use It With Your Spouse Or With Whomever You Are Romantically Involved. Querer Is More Affectionate And Less Passionate. You Can Use It With Your Friends And Family. There's A Famous Song By El Príncipe De La Cancion, José José, Called "Amar Y Querer" Which Explains The Difference Between The Two In A Highly Romanticized Way. Here Are The Lyrics. By The Way, Listening To Latin Songs And Studying The Lyrics Is A Great Way To Improve Your Spanish. I Love You - Te Quiero, Te Amo You're Beautiful - Eres Muy Bonita You're Handsome - Eres Guapo I'm Crazy About...
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...Agent Bork: Chief, you know that guy whose camper they were whacking off in? Agent Fleming: Bork, you're a Federal Agent. You represent the United States government. Never end a sentence with a preposition. Agent Bork: Oh, uh... You know that guy in whose camper they... I mean, that guy off in whose camper they were whacking? Share this President Clinton: Beavis and Butt-head, on behalf of your fellow Americans I extend my deepest thanks. You exemplify a fine new crop of young Americans who will grow into the leaders of this great country. Butt-head: Huh huh huh huh. He said, "extend." Beavis: Oh, yeah. Share this Butt-head's Dad: Hey, one of you bastards got a match? Butt-head: Uh, yeah. My butt and your, uh, butt. Uh huh huh. Share this [after apprehending Butt-head] Agent Fleming: Agent Hurly, I want you to give this scumbag a cavity search. I'm talking Roto-Rooter. Don't stop until you reach the back of his teeth. Share this Hoover Dam Guide: Now, can anybody tell me how much energy it takes to power Las Vegas? Beavis: Yeah, I just have a question. Um, is this a God dam? Share this [walking down hallway of the White House, stops at picture of Nixon and stares at it] Beavis: Are you threatening ME? Share this Concierge: [leading Beavis and Butt-head into their room] I'm sorry about that little misunderstanding, gentlemen. We didn't realize you were registered guests. If there's anything we can do to... Beavis: [sees TV and remote attached to table, tries...
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...behavior that involves unwanted, negative action. Bullying also is a pattern of behavior that is repeated over and over. For example boys punching, kicking and hitting one another. An article that I was reading called “Six Types of Bullying”, it talks about six different types of bullying. They are physical, verbal, relational aggression, cyber, sexual and prejudicial. Physical bullying is the most obvious for of bullying. Why is because kids uses physical action to gain power and the control over others. Physical bullying actions are kicking, punching, hitting, slapping, shoving and other physical attacks. Verbal bullying is words, statements and name calling to gain power over others. Verbal bullying action is calling someone dumb, stupid. When people use verbal bullying is usually targeting people with special needs. Relational Aggression is a social manipulation where teens try to hurt their peers or sabotage their social standings. A lot of people refers to this as emotional bullying. This is consider ostracize others from groups, spreading rumors. Here is the kicker about this, girls tend to use this bullying more often than boys, especially between fifth and eighth grade. Basically this bullying type for girls are consider mean girls. Cyber bullying is used on the internet, cell phones or other technology to harass, threaten or even embarrass a person. Cyber bullying is also known as cyber stalking. Cyber bullying is used for posting hurtful images, making online...
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...pms’ing?”, I am a feminist. As long as dressing like a women is degrading for men and as long as men are insulted with phrases like “you throw like a woman”, clearly implying that being like a woman is shameful, I am a feminist. As long as both men are women are expected to work, but taking care of children and the household are still largely considered a woman’s job, I am a feminist. As long as boys and girls are treated differently, expected to act differently, and surrounded by different toys and colours from the day they are born, I am a feminist. As long as topless women aren’t allowed in public unless they’re one the cover of a men’s magazine, I am a feminist. As long as women who have sex frequently are generally told they are “sluts”, “lacking self-respect” and “lacking morals” by both men and women, while men...
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...In life you learn so many lessons at so many ages. My lifes lesson was and still is friendship Navia and I and I had been best friends since before I can remember. She lived next door to me and our mothers were really good friends. We would say that we were bestfriends for infinity. We were inseperable . Our parents would call us Thelma & Louise because were so bad. Once we came up with this bright idea to steal all of our nightlights in both of our houses to make a home for lightning bugs. It was 1993 on a beautiful summer Sunday. I had just left church and arrived back at home. When we pulled up I saw the movers taking everything out of Navia’s house. I was devastated. I felt as if I would never see my friend again. We hugged and cried until it was time for her to get in the car and leave. For awhile, we talk on the phone everyday. I would tell her all the latest gossip of the neighborhood kids. Yet, after awhile the conversations became shorter and the calls became less frequent. Here it is 1999 , I had a new life and new friends. I was captain of the cheerleading team and president of Fashion DESIGN TEAM. I was in seventh grade and now and I thought I had so many friends I couldn’t keep up. Well, at least in my head I thought I did. You couldn’t tell me I wasn’t a cool kid. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any better, my mom dropped a bomb on me. She said, “Nikki your bestfriend is very sick” I responded, “Who? Shanea? Or is it Melissa. Oh no! I know...
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...University of Phoenix Material Appendix B Part I Define the following terms: |Term |Definition | |Stereotypes | unreliable generalizations about all members of a group that do not take individual differences | | |into account. | |Prejudice |a negative attitude that rejects an entire group; a negative attitude toward an entire category of | | |people, such as a racial or ethnic minority. | | | | | |1: injury or damage resulting from some judgment or action of another in disregard of one's rights; | | |especially : detriment to one's legal rights or claims | | | | | |2 a (1) : preconceived judgment or opinion | | | ...
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...Everyone, I am sure, is familiar with gender bias. This is aimed at males and females alike. The women, in prehistoric time, were gathers while the men were hunters. In the middle ages, men were more likely to become knights than women. In more recent history, women are considered housewives and mothers while the men are considered the bread winners and career men. The women were often excited to see their husbands return after his day at a 9-5 job. The wife must make supper for the family, protect the children, instill them with values, sing good night to the baby, tuck the children in, vacuum the floors, chauffeur the children to school, wash the dog, clean the clothes, wash the floors, buy the groceries, clean the kitty litter, pack the kids lunches, and take the family to church on Sundays. This was the image of the '50s, but a very deprecating and biased image of women. The husband, on the other hand, apparently doesn't have time for this. His main priority is his job and nothing more, except continuing the traditional family name through procreation. The wife, on the other hand, is expected to obey her husband’s exact words and not disobey. She couldn't speak out, and the "be seen not heard" policy was evident. If he spoke to her, she had to say, "Yes, insert husband's name." Otherwise, if she refused to follow through, he had the right to beat or divorce or cheat on her, etc. because he's the man of the household. The wife is also expected...
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