Hedges' Frosh 12-13 discussion
1/18/13 SSR Response
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, she suggests that persistence in the face of adversity builds character. This theme is highlighted when Louis Zamperini transforms from a troubled and troublesome child to an exceptional athlete through his determination (and support of his family), despite the challenges he faced. This life lesson is significant because we all face tough times in our lives. We may not be training for the Olympics or taken as prisoners of war by the Japanese, but we can still learn from his example to grit our teeth a little more!
In the story The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold it becomes apparent that the theme is love before those are gone This theme is highlighted when Salmon dies, nobody can find her and her parents regret not spening so much time with her. I bet they thought she ran away at first. This is significant because many people don't know what they have until it is gone. I can't think of the pain the parents were in when they couldn't find Salmon. But when the police found her..
in the story "Skeleton Creek" by Patrick Carmen it becomes apparent that the theme is friendship. this theme is highlightes when Ryan and Sarah are told to stay away from eachother but dont.this is significant because they will be solving mysteries together through out the story.
In the story Eldest by Chirstopher Paolini it becomes apparent that the theme is that you should never put all of your truts in one person. This theme is highlighted when Eragon's friend Murtagh reveals the truth of Eragon being his half brother and fights for the dictator King Galbotorix. The theme matters here because Eragon puts all of his trust into Murtagh and then is betrayed by him.Christopher PaoliniEldest
In the story Stuck By Lightning by Chris Colpher, it becomes apparent that the theme is people may be annoying but, they in the end they make your life worth it. This theme is highlighted when The main character realized that he misses all the stupid people he went to high school with. This is significant because it teaches that you have to cherish everyone, even if at the time they are really annoying.
In the story Leverage by Joshua Cohen, it becomes apparent that the theme is just because two people aren't interested in the same thing dosent mean they cant be friends. This theme is highlighted when The gymnist and the football player become friends.This is significant because the two very different people come together to accomplish one task.
In the story Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, it becomes apparent that the theme is wit over crime. This theme is highlighted when Holmes outwits many criminals that no-one else could catch. This is significant because it is a good example of a slightly genius person solving a crime and doing what he loves simultaniously. He shows us through his actions that you have the ablity to outwit any difficult situation if you use your senses and thinking. It's a good book that I highly recommend!
Angie wrote: "Write a theme statement that applies to either the current SSR book you’re reading, or a previous SSR book. Explain how this theme is evident in the story. In other words, what action(s) / events t..."In the story Underworld by Meg Cabot, it becomes apparent that the theme is love can live through anything, even death. This theme is highlighted when The main character, Pierce, dies, and wakes up to find John waiting for her in the Underworld. This is significant because Pierce was saved by one thing: love. That love is what didnt leave her dead, but brought her back to life. Love can last even after we're gone. it can even save us from certain deaths.
In the story The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, it becomes apparent that the theme is overcoming hard times. This theme is highlighted when Jeannette's parents run out of town every time they get in trouble, and can't afford to buy clothes or even food. This is signifacant because the book is about her journey through toogh times and overcoming fears.
In the story Hunger by Michael grant, it becomes apparent that the theme is when you are desperate, you will do anything to get what you need. This theme is highlighted when the kids that have no adults to help them, they go crazy. They steal and fight for food, start a club to get something in return, and start arguments to win in the end. This is significant because you have to realize that although you will do anything to get what you need, you have to think about the consequences that come due to what happens.
In the story The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, it becomes apparent that the theme is sacrificing yourself for the ones you love. This theme is highlighted when Peeta volunteers for Haymitch at the reeping so that he can go into the arena to protect Katniss. This is significant because once they are in the arena, Katniss tries to protect Peeta, and Peeta tries to protect Katniss. In the book and in real life, you will see the great lengths people will go to, so that they can keep their loved ones safe.
In the story 'Shawdow of the Hedgemon' by Orson Scott Card the theme is 'We can achieve power through brillence'. This is highlighted by the most brillent military leaders being captured to get power for their country. I'm not sure why it is signifigent yet. I'm not to far into the book.
In the story Rook by Daniel O'Malley, it becomes apparent that the theme is when put in dire situations rely on one's self. This theme is highlighted when the main character awakes to find herself alone with no recollection of her past. This is significant because she has to rely on herself to survive.
In the story Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott, it becomes apparent that the theme is that people let you down in life, but friends are forever. This theme is highlighted when Hannah's father abuses his fame and uses her to increase his own, but her friends stick by her. This is significant because we can relate to this, because people often disappoint us, but we can always go back to our friends.
In the story The Fallen and Leviathan by Thomas E. Sniegoski, it becomes apparent that the theme is being confused of who you are. This theme is highlighted when Aaron's dog Gabriel got his by a car. Aaron, never knew he had the ability to heal, until a stranger who was also an angel showed him how. Afterwards Gabriel began to talk and was able to communicate with Aaron. Aaron thought he was going insane. Not wanting to discover who he is.
In the book the hunger games by Suzanne Collins, it becomes apparent that the theme is stand up for what you believe in even if you're standing alone. This theme is highlighted when prim gets chosen to battle in the hunger games and Katniss volunteers to risk her life for something she doesn't approve of just to save her sisters life. This is significant because it shows us that we should stand up for something we believe in no matter the circumstances are. It's important to us readers because we have people that stand up for us everyday of there lives to make sure are lives are better
In the story "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe" by Douglas Adams, it would appear that the theme is that compared to the massiveness of the Universe, everything and everybody is almost nothing. This is shown by the very existence of the Total Perspective Vortex, a device meant to make men (excepting the extraordinarily odd Zaphod) go insane from simply understanding its true size. The theme is also the reason why the Heart of Gold's crew are running, as Arthur and Trillian hold the Ultimate Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, which is honestly what set the entire book in motion in the first place. It is important to the story because of the fact that it entirely revolves around this point through the voyages of the Heart of Gold, and important to us because it shows how truly minor our petty squabbles are in the great cosmic storm of existence.
In the story, "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers, it becomes apparent that the theme is friends help each other through difficult times. This theme is highlighted when Pewee and Perry keep each other's company while getting over their injuries. This theme is significant because without friends to help us through hard times, we may never get over them. Pewee and Perry may never have gotten better without the happiness and friendship they brought to each other.
In the story, "Ashes, Ashes" by Jo Treggiari, it becomes apparent that the theme is lonliness is as dangerous as any weapon.This theme is highlighted when Lucy meets Aidan,her first human contact in a year or two, and she finally is happy and wants to live again.This theme is significant because it emphasizes the human need for companionship and that it is indeed a necessity. The whole book also could have been different because when Lucy goes to the camp, she becomes almost a leader for them. Also if they just never met, then the book would have been flat and boring.
In the story of the Enemy by Lee Child the theme is never forget your enemys name. This theme appears in ther book when Jack realizes the person who died was his biggest enemy. This is significant because you never see it coming and it is the turning point in the book.
In the story A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, it becomes apparent that the theme is how great the inner strength of a woman can be. This theme is highlighted when Mariam faces a father who refuses to acknowledge her, a husband who abuses her for twenty-seven years, and needing to murder the man when he is determined to kill Laila. This is significant because both Mariam and Laila endure so much heartache merely because they are women, yet each continuously pulls together the strength to persevere.
In the story Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry, it becomes apparent that the theme is. Even in a post apocalyptic world: hope can still be found. This theme is highlighted when, Benny gets a trading card showing that there are other people his age in the Rot & Ruin; that have experienced what he's been through. This is significant because, even in the depths of sorrow you can find a way out, and showing us we shouldn't feel alone or down because there will be someone there to help us.
In the story Apollyon by Tim Lahye andJerry B. Jenkins, it becomes apparent that the theme is about the pophecies in the book of Revelation coming to light. This theme is highlighted when the prophecies of the book of Revelation begin to happen as the Bible described them. The theme is significant to the story because it shows how the events in the book of Revelation affect the main characters and the world's population.
In the story A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, it becomes apparent that the theme is "The competition for power yields little in the end". This theme is highlighted when Maester Cressen tries to poison Melisandre (because she is becoming more influential to Stannis Baratheon), but ends up dying instead. This is significant because Cressen's grab for power resulted in a total shift of power, which then affected Stannis and-through him-the balance of power for the entire continent, and also because it shows us that there are more meaningful things we can do to affect a group of people than to lead them.
In the story The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King, it becomes apparent that the theme is Love can become ones destruction, or beginning. This theme is highlighted when Roland must be knocked back to his senses after becoming numb with love. This is significant because it highlights the beginning of the end, but also the start of Rolands quest for the Dark Tower. This shows us that sometimes when things seem to have ended, they will never be finished.
In the Story Agent Q. Or The Smell Of Danger, a sequence novel by M.T. Anderson, it becomes apparent that the theme is Adventours yet hard-hitting mystery. Well not so much hard-hitting mystery but it is a mysteery book. This theme is highlighted when The monks From the Four Peaks on Mount Tlmp have to leave there home to go and look for a different one becuase the agents are finiding their hiding places. This is significant because it shows us that not only will they have to move quietly but they have to work together as a team to make sure no one gets left behind. Can the three heros Katie Mulligan, Jasper Dash, and Lily Gefelty work together to get the monk to a new home where they wont be spotted?
In the story Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague, by Brandon Mull, it becomes apparent that the theme is Fantasy and Adventure. The theme is when a deadly plague is released and transforms good creatures into beings of darkness. This is significant because Seth and Kendra, 2 ordinary humans, must uncover the truth and fight off the evil demons threatening to destroy their world. Can Seth and Kendra save Fablehaven? But how can they if no one can be trusted? But more importantly, how are the 2 unlikely hero's supposed to save the preserve if they cant even see the dangerous beings.
In the story Bull Catcher by Alden Carter, it becomes apparent that the theme is coping and dealing with emotional and physical pain.te This theme is highlighted when Bull and Jim tell Bull's grandpa that Billy's dad has been punching him when he got in trouble ever since his mom died. This is significant because they charaters have been dealing with it throughout the book and Billy is even given counciling by his teachers.
In the story POP by Gordon Korman, it becomes apparent that the theme is friendship. This theme is highlighted when "Mac" goes out of his way to help Charlie even thoguh he is way oler than him and has alzheimers. This is significant because it teaches us that it doesn't matter how different people are, they can still be friends. Everybody needs a friend and that is what "Mac" is doing for Charlie.
In the story Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn, it becomes apparent that the theme is "Dont take life for granted" . This theme is highlighted when Sissy trys to play with Emma and is very mean to her. I think she's doing it out of hate because she never really got to grow up and live her life because she died. This is significant because if Sissy wasnt mean you would never find out what happend to the girl AKA Sissy who drowned. Without Sissy being mean and hateful Ali would really have no reason to go searching for answers.
Angie wrote: "Write a theme statement that applies to either the current SSR book you’re reading, or a previous SSR book. Explain how this theme is evident in the story. In other words, what action(s) / events t..."Template: In the story Where She Went by Gayle Forman, it becomes apparent that the theme is finding a first love is hard, but once that love is found it’s hard to find that same feeling again. This theme is highlighted when Mia calls Adam back to her dressing room and then again runs after him after he storms out in anger. This is significant because Mia left Adam for New York, which was fine with Adam, they were still a couple, but after a few months in the big city Mia cut off all connections with Adam. He got a new girlfriend thinking he would never here, nor see from Mia again. It becomes clear to Adam, very early on in his new relationship, that he doesn’t love Bryn. (new girlfriend)
In the story The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan, it becomes apparent that the theme is home is where you feel loved and wanted. This theme is highlighted when Percy finds friends and his father and all about who he actually is. This is significant because Percy was moving every year from place to place and never felt like he belonged anywhere until he was forced to go to a place that would keep him safe, which also ended up being the place he belonged and where he was loved.
Template: In the story Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz, it becomes apparent that the theme is that you can't limit yourself. This theme is highlighted when Alex Rider, 14, is hired by MI6 to finish a mission his uncle couldn't finish, and came through and did so on his own. This is significant because Alex was never very popular and never gave himself credit, and at first he wanted nothing to do with MI6, but he challenged himself, then when he put forth enough effort, he found that he could achieve "impossible" tasks.
In the story "Football Genius" by Tim Green it becomes apparent that the theme is never give up no matter how many times you get thrown to the ground. This theme is highlighted when Troy finally gets to show off his talents for a good cause and helps his mother keep her job. This is significant because he knows whats going to happen next in a football game and his mother works for the Atlanta Falcons, but when they start losing games and the coach my get fired and with him Troy's mom. So he helps them win a couple games and his mom keeps her job. He also finally gets to prove himself on the field.
In the story Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison it becomes apparent that the theme is that when society ignores you you should do something so they can't, not a bad thing something so good they can't pretend not to notice. The theme is highlighted when he goes to college at the beggining. He did it and wasn't ignored. This is significant because when he went to college that is where hil life and his future is being molded around all of the choices he is making out there.
In the story Shug by Jenny Han it becomes apparent that the theme is about a girl growing up to an adult and adjusting to her new life style. This theme is highlighted when Shug (main character) goes into Middle School and all her friends grow up but she doesn't personality wise. This is significant because most of the story is talking about how she is growing up and how to deal with problems without being able to rely on her parents.
Hedges' Frosh 12-13
Books mentioned in this topic
Eldest (other topics)Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Christopher Paolini (other topics)Laura Hillenbrand (other topics)
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