Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is a unique story by William Shakespeare. He tells us the ending on purpose. What happens is that all of us like to know how things will happen. He writes at the beginning how this will be a tragedy and how this love comes from two opposite families. When Shakespeare tells us that this two lovers will die, it catches our attention, and we want to know how everything will develop; and how all the events will lead to this tragedy. I think he keeps our attention throughout the whole book because of how things happen; how they fall in love in two seconds and how they marry immediately. And the idea of this two families that hate each other.  

Vocabulary "Book Thief"

1. Preemptively: of, relating to, or characteristics of preemtion.

2. Quivered: to shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement.

3. Blasted: used as an intensive.

4. Stuttered: to speak or utter with a spasmodic repetition or prolongation of sounds.

5. Fringe: a decorative border or edging or hanging threads, cords, or strips, often attached to a separate band.

"Book Thief" Stealing

Stealing is a very bad thing to do. I don't think Liesel should be stealing, even if the circumstances are bad. The farmer took his time to plant all of these trees. He worked really hard to plant them. I don't think it's fair that these kids are stealing them from him. There are plenty more options than stealing. The circumstances don't mean that it is ok to steal, or to do bad things. She has a lot more options. One of them could be to look for a job to help her family; and even if she wouldn't recieve a good salary, at least it would be a start, and it would help a little. Another option is that she could make a deal with the owner of the orchard; maybe she could exchange something for food, or she could work for him, and he would give her apples, or other food. There are many other options. Stealing is bad.

Vocab. Words "Book Thief"

1. Abducted: to carry off by force;kidnap.

2. Misogynistic: of or characterized by a hatred of women.

3. Deprivation: the act or an instance of depriving; loss.

4. Whittled: to cut small bits or pare shavings from (a piece of wood).

5. Prelude: an introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one.

Book Thief Prediction

My prediction of this book, after I've read the first two chapters is that the Hubermanns will treat her badly, so she will try to escape to go look for her mother. I also think Liesel will start stealing books because maybe she's obssesed with reading. Maybe she will find a fascinating library, with a lot of fascinating books. So since she will like them so much, she will steal them, so that she can keep them all. Liesel will have a dangerous and extraordinary adventure; through this adventure she will encounter Death, but she will not jet die. I really think that Liesel will die at the end because Death follows her everywhere, and Death is the narrator, which is telling the story of how Liesel will die.

"Before We Were Free" Question #2

I think the Manicinis are doing the right steps at hiding Anita and Mami. I also think that not telling their children about them hiding in the house was good, because maybe one of them would say something to a friend, since they are little(the girls), they don't know much about what is happening. Besides the Mancinis aren't in danger. Because tío Pepe has to do with the government. The Mancini's house is like a protection. I think they (tía Marí and tío Pepe) know how much Anita and Mami and the whole family has suffered, so they are being very helpful at hiding them in the house. My opinion is different from the last one, because on the last one I thought it was very risky, but not in this one.

Anita's Diary (Summaries)

-June 7, 1961-
Since they are in the Mancini's closet, in hiding, if the Mancinis go out, they can't move from the closet. Only tía Marí and tío Pepe know they are there. Oscar and the sisters don't know. If the SIM search the house, they must hide in the closet of the bathroom.
-June 8, 1961-
Radio Caribe is the legal radio station, and Radio Swan is still illegal; though it's the only one that tells the real news. Caribe tells the news in a way that the government looks like a good government. But Swan tells the real attrocities. Also, Pupo didn't announce anything so Trujillo's son is in charge thirsty for revenge. The SIM are doing raids, 5000 people have been arrested.
-June 13, 1961-
Tío Pepe went to the compound, and saw the SIM all over the place. It's and interrogation center. Anita keeps asking where Chucha is. Tío Pepe says that she is fine. She's working at Wimpy's. Sweeping up aisles.