What compels a good person to turn to a life of crime? Do people’s circumstances define their character, or does character determine what circumstances a person lives under? Bonnie Elizabeth Parker is a prime example of this dilemma. Bonnie Parker was born in Rowena, Texas on October 1, 1910, to parents Henry and Emma Parker (Find a Grave). She had a younger sister named Billie, and an older brother named Hubert (Famoustexans.com). Their mother made the Parker family devout churchgoers (Guinn 46). Their father was a bricklayer, allowing the Parkers to live somewhat comfortably, until Henry Parker died in 1914 and her mother had to move the family to Cement City in Dallas to live with relatives (Find a Grave). Bonnie Parker undoubtedly had her share of hardships and negative influences in life, however she was also taught right from wrong, and was very smart. Bonnie Parker was a tenderhearted, starry eyed girl whose character was corroded by poverty, desperation, and her love of Clyde Barrow.
Bonnie had a childhood that alluded to eventual greatness. Bonnie was known by everyone as being beautiful and adorable (Rosenberg). Some of her early interests included romance novels, writing, and drama (Rosa). She was an honor student, and was always winning prizes for her essays, spelling, and public speaking (Fortune 49). One of her most notable victories was when she won Cement City’s Spelling Bee championship (Rosa). When she was younger, at her school in Cement City, Bonnie’s class had someone come to teach them elocution once a week. Bonnie was obsessed with that class. Her classroom performance was excellent, and the teacher liked her to the extent that she even got permission to occasionally bring Bonnie to spend the night with...
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... Trails End”: “They don't think they're too smart or desperate, they know that the law always wins. They've been shot at before; but they do not ignore, that death is the wages of sin.” (Parker) In the end, Bonnie and Clyde died on May 23, 1934, at 9:15 in the morning, driving down the road from their hideout in Black-Lake Louisiana (Famoustexans.com). The duo were found thanks to a police tip off from the father of one of their gang members (ThinkQuest). In total, the car had 167 rounds of bullets drilled into it (Rosa). The story of Bonnie and Clyde should be considered cautionary tale of how powerful love is, and what it, poverty and desperation can drive people to do. Although Bonnie’s character was not strong enough to overcome her circumstances, that is not true of everyone. People can always strive to be progress and overcome any conditions life has for them.
The story of Lysandra in Lysandra’s Poem by Budge Wilson showcases a conflict between two girls, Elaine and Lysandra. After Elaine wins the Gr.7 Poetry contest, it leaves Lysandra stays bitter about the lost from high school to adulthood. From Elaine’s actions, Lysandra’s revenge is actually justified. During their childhoods, It is quite evident that Elaine knew that Lysandra was overly attached to literature as she states that “Like her father, she haunted the library.” (127). Knowing how important literature and poetry is to Lysandra, Elaine already knew how important something simple like a poetry contest would mean to Lysandra. Lysandra felt confident about the contest cause she studied poetry at a young age and
This chapter gives us perspective into the girl’s side of campus and also gives us deeper access into the Special Services Committee. Hubner presents this information while adding his own writing style. One of the techniques the author utilizes is that he paraphrases the events in her life but uses direct quotations when he is trying to emphasize a point or catch the reader’s attention. He also does not censor her life which gives the chapter a realistic appeal. His word choice sways the reader into feeling compassion and sympathy for Candace. Throughout the chapter he refers to Candace as a marvelous actress. In doing so he presents her as a subject who is adored by the public, but also as someone who is capable of portraying herself in multiple character roles opposite of who she really
Katie’s teacher, Mr. Dubey, puts a very high emphasis on the students at Katie’s school about how important school is. Because Katie starts to feel bad for using David to get into Harvard, his attitude toward the topic changes and he tells that she should be self-serving and not really care what people say and to not "ruin the rest of your life just because you feel a little guilty right now"(74). All of these conflicting messages on what Katie should be like, how she should treat others an...
Even as Clyde drove along the lane in Louisiana to his death, he carried a saxophone and reams of sheet music, as well as an arsenal of firearms. Clyde loved and named his guns, and regarded them as tokens of his power. At the age of sixteen, Clyde dropped out of school to work at Proctor and Gamble. Clyde’s crime streak started with helping his brother steal a small flock of turkeys and transporting them to Dallas to sell for Christmas money. Dallas officers saw the back seat full of live fowl, and pulled them over, arresting them both. His brother claimed full responsibility, and they let Clyde go since he was so small and innocent looking.
The story of Anne's childhood must be appreciated in order to understand where her drive, inspiration, and motivation were born. As Anne watches her parents go through the tough times in the South, Anne doesn't understand the reasons as to why their life must this way. In the 1940's, at the time of her youth, Mississippi built on the foundations of segregation. Her mother and father would work out in the fields leaving Anne and her siblings home to raise themselves. Their home consisted of one room and was in no comparison to their white neighbors, bosses. At a very young age Anne began to notice the differences in the ways that they were treated versus ...
Margaretta Large Fitler came from one of the richest families in the nation, attaining their eight million inheritance from rope-making. It was a “blue-nosed society that advised a girl to get her name in the papers only four times: when you are born, when you make your debut, when you are married, and when you die” (N. pag.). Even when Happy was taken in as blissful and was never seen without a smile on her face there always seemed to be an unspoken sadness that weighted her quiet disposition heavily. Perhaps this came from her mother and father separating when she was only ten, or it could be because her mother being the extremely self-centered woman that she ha...
...family that she grew up in was such a negative environment. It is very possible that she will grow up to be an art teacher. One might think this because she looked up to her art teacher so much and admired her; Ellen’s mind is full of creativity and ideas. When Ellen’s school found out that her dad was abusive to her they put her up at her art teacher’s house. Ellen says “I came a long way to get here but when you think about it really hard you will see that old Starletta came even farther… And all this time I thought I had the hardest row to hoe” Like Ellen did, it is important for everyone to look back into their life and see what they have learned. Doing so cannot change ones past but only add to their future. Ellen will always carry the horrors of her childhood with her but by using all of her assets that she gained throughout the book her future can be enriched.
Individuals' personalities and overall quality of living are significantly influenced by several interrelated sources ranging from one's upbringing and quality of relationships to their own feelings of self-esteem and worth. Though this may seem relatively easy and un-complex, countless people today are engaged in persistent antisocial, criminal behavior, and seem unable to find an alternative, legal, means of living. While many have tried to explain such behavior through various theories, the causes of criminal activity remain to be satisfactorily clarified. Essentially, antisocial criminal activity has two aspects to it. Antisocial behavior is that in which one shuns society and others, while criminal activity is the act of performing a deed that violates an established law of the community. Obviously, such actions have serious consequences, which can range from community service and a fine to prison time. Even though there are several reasons that one may become an antisocial criminal, two theories of personality that provide reasonable explanations of this phenomenon, each in their own way, are the psychoanalytic and phenomenological theories.
On the run leaving stores and banks empty and the police right on their tail. This is how possibly the most well known crime duo lived in the 1930’s. Going town to town and business to business looking to find their next big score. All with the cops always being one step behind and struggling to figure out the duo’s next move. This is the rough and interesting life of Bonnie and Clyde and the barrow gang.
During the Great Depression, times were hard. People were living in constant poverty not knowing if they would live or die. People in the country were against the government and Bonnie and Clyde used that to their advantage. With their image being that of Robin Hood instead of mass murderers, Bonnie and Clyde captured the imagination of the nation (20th Century History.) Clyde’s first robbery during the Great Depression was at a hardware store and Bonnie was with him. Although she had stayed in the car during the robbery she was still caught and put in a Kaufman, Texas jail. Later she was released for lack of evidence (20th Century History.) People believed Bonnie and Clyde were above t...
Trait Theory suggests that the criminal behavior that one may partake in is related to personality traits inherited at birth. “Psychological traits are stable personality patterns that tend to endure throughout the life course and across social and cultural contexts.” (Schmalleger, 2016) This theory also suggests that these traits give criminals “predispositions to respond to a given situation in
In Theophile Gautier's The Beautiful Vampire, he is very subtle in presenting the sins committed. Although all of the characters in this story commit various sins, the sins of Romuald are the sins primarily focused on. This sinning of Romauld is very unique in that he is a ordained priest who should be one of the last people to commit these sins. It is this reason that makes the story what it is and draws the readers in initially.
In every book the main character is faced with hardships. Some have a tragic ending whiles others have a happier more subtle ending. In both The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Crucible by Arthur Miller this is evident. The downfall and ending of both characters are different but they share the same fate due to their actions and decisions. Their tragic endings are results of their sins, pride and guilt. The tragic downfall of Dimmesdale, from The Scarlet Letter and John Proctor from The Crucible are very similar yet different in the way it led up to their death. Dimmesdale and Proctor both commit adultery and from then on everything goes down hill.
Theology and different religions, all contain information about sin. Sin is recognized as an unholy thing to possess, therefore, sin is not taken lightly. In Roman Catholicism, if one’s sins are serious enough, one may not receive eternal life with God, in Heaven. Severe punishments may occur, if one sins. Sin is thought to have been caused by mankind. The perception of sin continues to evolve as the analysis of texts continues.
Bonnie the secretary introduced me to my new teacher. As Mrs. Bonnie was leaving the room, my new teacher Mrs. Evaheart introduced me to the class. As I stared at the class I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed. I wanted to go back to my old school where I had friends, knew almost everyone, a place where I didn’t feel lonesome, a place anywhere but here. As I saw each and every one of my new classmates faces the utter dread that I felt slowly began to fade as I saw a familiar face. Seeing one of my former friends give me a renewed hope that maybe being in this school won’t be so bad after