Lily Tikijian
April 22, 2009
Literature Period 6
Mrs. Pfanschmidt
“Where I Belong”
My whole life, I have felt like I have belonged everywhere I have been. I felt like I belonged at my middle school, in my family, and with my friends, and in Zionsville. I was very worried about choosing a high school cause I was worried about not feeling like that’s where I belonged. I had to choose between University or Brebeuf and it was probably the hardest decision I have ever made. I was so nervous about not fitting in somewhere or having no friends. I was worried about going to high school where I wasn’t with all of the people I grew up with. I picked University because lots of my friends were going here and because when I walked into the building, I felt like I belonged. It felt like Orchard and that’s exactly where I belonged and felt comfortable. People ask me if I think I belong in my family because I am adopted and I really do. Maybe, if my brother and sister weren’t adopted then I would feel differently but I do feel like I belong. Feeling like I belong is a common feeling for me. I don’t go new places or try new things because I am afraid that feeling won’t be there. It’s a constant feeling in my life and maybe I need to try some risks to get out of my comfort zone but right now, I am happy where I am.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Of Mice and Men Character
Lily Tikijian
April 8, 2009
Literature Period 6
Mrs. Pfanschmidt
Favorite Character in Of Mice and Men
My favorite character in Of Mice and Men would have to be George. I consider George to be the hero in the book. He is the most admirable and talked about character. I admire George for the way that he takes care of Lennie. George could have easily left Lennie on his own when his Aunt Clara died but he didn’t, he took over full responsibility for Lennie. Without Lennie, Georges life would be a whole lot easier. He could keep a job, have a stable income, and not have to worry about if Lennie is getting into trouble or worry about what Lennie is going to next. Yet, George makes it his job to protect Lennie and take care of him. I also think George is the most realistic character, this makes him very relatable. George might tell Lennie about their “future” or owning the little farm where he can tend the rabbits but George knows that it is never going to happen. He accepts reality and tries to live with it. Since he is the most real character it makes him more likable then some of the others. Lastly George is my favorite character because he takes matters into his own hands with Lennie. He knows that when Curley gets his hands on Lennie he is going to make him pay for what he did to his wife. George tries to make everything easier for Lennie by telling him a story and comforting him then killing him. It was a much less painful way to go and even though it was hard for George, it was the right thing to do for Lennie.
April 8, 2009
Literature Period 6
Mrs. Pfanschmidt
Favorite Character in Of Mice and Men
My favorite character in Of Mice and Men would have to be George. I consider George to be the hero in the book. He is the most admirable and talked about character. I admire George for the way that he takes care of Lennie. George could have easily left Lennie on his own when his Aunt Clara died but he didn’t, he took over full responsibility for Lennie. Without Lennie, Georges life would be a whole lot easier. He could keep a job, have a stable income, and not have to worry about if Lennie is getting into trouble or worry about what Lennie is going to next. Yet, George makes it his job to protect Lennie and take care of him. I also think George is the most realistic character, this makes him very relatable. George might tell Lennie about their “future” or owning the little farm where he can tend the rabbits but George knows that it is never going to happen. He accepts reality and tries to live with it. Since he is the most real character it makes him more likable then some of the others. Lastly George is my favorite character because he takes matters into his own hands with Lennie. He knows that when Curley gets his hands on Lennie he is going to make him pay for what he did to his wife. George tries to make everything easier for Lennie by telling him a story and comforting him then killing him. It was a much less painful way to go and even though it was hard for George, it was the right thing to do for Lennie.
Euthanasia
Lily Tikijian
April 8, 2009
Literature Period 6
Mrs. Pfanschmidt
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. There are two kinds of euthanasia, human and animal euthanasia. Personally, I don’t think that this practice should be illegal in most countries. Of course though, it should be illegal if it is not done properly and under the right circumstances. For one, before a doctor pulls the plug on a coma patient, he or she must have contacted a family member or guardian to get permission. The doctor can’t legally just pull the plug. This is why I think it should be legal because the people have signed off on it. In lots of people’s will or before they are submitted to a hospital they are required to sign something about their opinions on artificial life (being fed oxygen through a tube.) They give you a certain time frame and ask if you would want to die or stay a vegetable. Another reason why it should be legal, they ask your opinions. I don’t think animal euthanasia should be legal but that’s mostly because I can’t stand to think of an animal dying. In all honesty, it is up to the owners. But I do think euthanasia should be legal because for the most part it is your decision.
April 8, 2009
Literature Period 6
Mrs. Pfanschmidt
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. There are two kinds of euthanasia, human and animal euthanasia. Personally, I don’t think that this practice should be illegal in most countries. Of course though, it should be illegal if it is not done properly and under the right circumstances. For one, before a doctor pulls the plug on a coma patient, he or she must have contacted a family member or guardian to get permission. The doctor can’t legally just pull the plug. This is why I think it should be legal because the people have signed off on it. In lots of people’s will or before they are submitted to a hospital they are required to sign something about their opinions on artificial life (being fed oxygen through a tube.) They give you a certain time frame and ask if you would want to die or stay a vegetable. Another reason why it should be legal, they ask your opinions. I don’t think animal euthanasia should be legal but that’s mostly because I can’t stand to think of an animal dying. In all honesty, it is up to the owners. But I do think euthanasia should be legal because for the most part it is your decision.
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