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Critically discuss the functions of children's literature
Critically discuss the functions of children's literature
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"Alright done with this, time for bed," said Joseph. While Joseph was sleeping he woke up to go to the bathroom. When he was on his way back to bed he heard something in the basement. Joseph said "It's just the rats that are down there." When he lies down he heard it again. He heard something fall this time. So he gets up and gets the flash light out of his dresser and turns it on. When he takes some steps down the stairs he heard someone laughing. He goes running up the stairs like a roadrunner. He locked the basement door and called the police. When the police came they checked the whole basement. They said there was nothing. So they left.
Later that day there was these two men in Joseph's house. He asked them that why were they
Firstly, through Joseph’s memories and thoughts, conflict is revealed by him remembering his experiences with his son. Joseph recalls the first time he went camping overnight in the woods with David. That evening, Joseph knew his son was awake, “but was not sure whether [he] had been happy or just tired. He could not ask him, even then.” Joseph always had troubles talking to his son, but hoped that his actions had made an impact on his son, leaving him a time to remember and enjoy; a time he was happy. Joseph knew his son was bright, “proud of the many new things [he] could read and understand,” but worried that would lead him to going away. Joseph remembered the day David went off to
A variety of different viewpoint can be taken away while reading The Selling of Joseph. The author, Samuel Sewall, was a man of much importance during his time due to the fact he was the first person to write against slavery. His story has more to it than just the stereotypical story of slavery regarding the hardships one had to endure. The story gives a glimpse of hardships rising to triumphs from a political point of view. Sewall discusses topics such as legal, moral, and religious aspects that coincide with a person owning a slave. The author played a critical a role in the Salem Witch Trials and was one of the only people to apologize for his role in them, praying that his sins would be forgiven. The Selling of Joseph was made famous for
The 2006 film The Nativity Story, is a retelling of the birth of Jesus and the events surrounding it. The film takes pieces both from the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke in order to create its narrative. The film takes some of its key scenes as well as aspects of both Mary and Joseph from the Bible. The advantage of using both gospels as a basis for the film is that it allows for the dual perspective of Mary and Joseph instead of being limited to one or the other, and allows for a more complete feeling narrative. It then builds upon how the characters of Mary and Joseph are described in both gospels by giving the audience the chance to connect with them at a human level.
While most westerners know the story of Joseph as a passage from the end of the book of Genesis in the Bible or the Torah, understanding the story and its intricacies in sura 12 of the Qur’an proves equally important. Joseph’s story in Genesis emphasizes his personal abilities and God rewarding him and his people’s loyalty and faith amidst hardship. The Qur’an takes the same plot and enforces the theme of monotheism and Joseph’s prophetic role in its spread. The Qur’an’s interpretation serves as a more influential religious text in the context of its body of belief, whereas the Biblical story of Joseph, with its thematically intriguing story line and embellishments, comparatively serves a greater literary purpose. By reading and understanding both passages, one can gain a clearer knowledge of what is regarded as important to the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths.
Before his brothers sold him off, he was immature and would constantly rat his brothers out to his father instead of trying to work things out with them. Being thrown into a horrible situation, he was forced to swiftly mature and learn survival skills. For example, when he was sold to Potiphar and his wife, he quickly became the household superintendent. He realized he needed to be diligent in his duties in order to survive, and his determination eventually brought him to become the right hand man to the Pharoah of Egypt. All this time, he had slowly but surely been letting go of the previous anger he held towards his brothers; when he saw them again, the anger swelled back up in him and he put his brothers through harrowing trials in order to have them repent for their sins. Reminded of the previous struggles he had overcome, Joseph eventually showed them benevolence. Towards the end of the story, he revealed his true identity to his brothers, and they immediately apologized and begged for his forgiveness. Joseph, having moved on from his previous betrayals, says, “Besides, although you intended me harm, God intended it for good, so as to bring about the present result- the survival of many people” (Genesis 50.23). He and his family rejoiced in the rekindling of their relationships and he brought them all to live safely in Egypt; he was a happier
Humans have an instinctual response, emotionally and physically, on fear towards danger or any unpleasant situation. When one is not in their right, conventional state, they become too concentrated towards the danger in front of them, thus leading to vicious outcomes. These may affect the person himself or to the one he is in opposition to. Fear stimulates the lost of individualism and encourages a group mentality to one another. The book “Lord of the Flies”, written by William Golding, manifests fear all throughout the book which directly triggers the savage acts the boys commit themselves . When one is scared, they are prone to create groups to disperse the fear and accompany it, or in the case of Simon’s death, the loss of individualism, a creation of a group mentality, is an and
Step-Father of Jesus Christ, Joseph was a hard working carpenter that serves his people. Jesus was brought into his Step Father’s trade in Book of Mark questioning in astonishment “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” (Mark 6:3) Jesus served his people but never followed his Step-Father’s footsteps and believed he was made for more than being a carpenter but to be a servant for the Lord. “Who thought he was in the form of God, did not count equality with a god to be grasped but taking form of a servant and being born in the likeness of man” (Philippians 2:6-7) Jesus followed passions that Willy never did in “Death of a
One day John came up to Juan and told him ,“ Juan, I am not going to bully you anymore, I want to tell you something.” Juan then said ,“Go ahead tell me.” Then John said ,“ Josh has either ran away or hid with a girl. His cousins are saying that he ran away with Emily” Juan then said, “ No, I don’t believe you.” John then said, “ Juan please believe me, Josh’s cousins said that he is leaving with a girl and they most of the time never lie. John adjured Juan to help him find out the truth, “I want to help you find out the truth.” John says,” I don’t believe you, but I’ll go with you. We will go find out the truth”. Josh said, “ Ok let’s go. Josh said that he is going to the village nearby our village so we will go
He heard the singing of the congregation. Elisha said, “Rise up, rise up, Brother Johnny, and talk about the Lord’s deliverance” John has been saved and exaltedly claimed, “Lord, I have been introduced to the Father, and the Son, and I ain’t no stranger now!” John’s quest to be closer to God was phenomenal. I too have had a rocky relationship with my father and like John has had to fight the demons caused by that relationship and atone for them.
One day Nancy was at a football field. She was watching the Ravens VS. the Steelers. She was so happy and screaming and yelling. But at the 4th quarter she started to lose her voice. She then talked to her friend Jack, but nothing came out. Then Jack called the doc. He got there as fast as he could because he wanted to watch the game too. When he got there, there was only about 3 minutes left. When the doc examined her, He said “You need to take these medicines for at least 2 weeks.” Nancy said “Good, in 2 weeks there is another football game.” After that she watched the rest of the game with Doc and Jack. After the game when she went home she forgot the medicine at the game! She then had to turn around back to Pittsburgh. When she got there
There are several economic issues that I see, first, I understand economic justice to be the fairness governed by laws to ensure all people are treated equal (Business Dictionary /definition/economic-justice.html, 2015) Economic justice determines how each person makes a living to provide for their family. “The ultimate purpose of economic justice is to free each person to take part in the work beyond economics, which is that of the mind and the spirit.” (Center for Economic and Social Justice, 2015) The problems that I see are unemployment, alcohol addiction, no driver’s license, DUI and problems with authority. Since Carol and Joseph are both unemployed, and having a DUI on her driving record will
Wasn’t it just several hour prior that Jesus was eating, drinking and singing with these very same men? And now, they all ran away and Peter even denied Him three times. After the death of Jesus and before the sun went down, Joseph garnered enough courage to go to Pilate and ask for the body of Christ so that he may give Him a proper burial. For a Sanhedrin, this was very risky. What do you think would have happened if Joseph did not get the courage to do so? How would the story change? Joseph had nothing to gain and everything to lose by identifying himself with Jesus at this point in time. Jesus was dead and no one was expecting His resurrection. It would have been much easier for Joseph to have thought, “Oh, well! Jesus was a good man and a prophet of God. It’s too bad that these things happen. But, life must go on. I’ll have more influence if I don’t rock the boat and keep my seat on the Sanhedrin. I’d better not do anything to upset anyone and jeopardize my position of influence.” What caused Joseph to cross the line? Was it being an eyewitness to the cross and watching Jesus die? Whatever the reasons and in spite of the risks, Joseph came out of hiding and took a strong stand for Jesus by providing Him a proper burial. Jesus asks us to come out of our shell and take a stand for Him when the time comes. In order for us to take a stand for Jesus Christ, there are a few
The story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50) and account of God’s faithfulness to his promises to Abraham.
This visit took place at the Starr home with Morgan Starr and Jacob. When I arrived to the home, the family was just pulling up to the residence. When Jacob got out of the car he appeared to be upset. Morgan reported that Jacob had a rough day at daycare. It was reported that Jacob was in time out 7 times during the day and that each time he took his shoes off and threw them. Jacob was observed to put his head down and appeared to be upset with his behavior choices. Morgan reported that as a consequence, Jacob will not be able to have his usual cartoon time in the evening, but would rather have to find something else to do such as read a book.
The man got his daughter and wife and they saw it too. They all went to the living room and sat on the couch. The man then thought of an idea. He said “I wish for this dumb old monkey’s paw to go away. All of a sudden, the monkey’s paw vanished.