Great Thanksgiving Listen Can you tell me a little bit about your childhood? What were you like as a child? Paul’s earliest memory is of his uncle telling him a story about a wicked dragon, who steals a treasure, and a group of heroes that go confront him in battle. He used to tell him the story in sequels, a small amount every week, so by the time next week came, he would be totally waiting with excitement. When he started reading it by himself he realized that the story had been retell by Tolkien's "The Hobbit". Currently "The Hobbit" is one of his favorite books, he reads it to bring back memories of his childhood. Now that he's older, people that use to know him come up to him and express that they remember him, “You were the little boy who always had a book in your hand” he said. His love for …show more content…
For ten years he has been going to Disney World with his family friends. “We had been going to Disney World together for as long as I can remember” he said. I thought that it was funny how he knew the place inside and out. Where all the best rides are, which park is the best, and the time the lines for each ride was the shortest. His desire for visiting Disney World every year came from the new rides or shows each year brings. He said that this vacation spot turned into a tradition until the summer of his 13 birthday when he left virginia on adventure to go to Myrtle Beach. On day while he was planning the next trip, they decided it was time for a change. They thought that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina would be a nice place to visit. His mom already went down there with a friend and new that everyone would enjoy it. He said “It was a big transition for all of us, it was more of an adult vacation which was good because we were getting a little too old for Disney World”. He found out that traditions don't always have to stay the same. Even though it changed how things were, he thought he would be much
The Hobbit This hobbit was a hobbit, and his name was Baggins. Baggins had lived in the neighborhood of ”The Hill” some time, and people considered them very respectable, not only because most or them were rich, but also because they never had any adventures or did anything unexpected. You could tell what a Baggins would say on any question without the bother of asking him. This is a story of how a Baggins had an adventure, and found himself doing and saying things altogether unexpected. He may have lost the neighbors’ respect, but he gained- well, you will see what he gained in the end.
The partial remains of a skeleton belonging to a tiny female hominid that lived around 95K to 17Kya, was found in the Liang Bua cave on the island of Flores in Indonesia in 2003. This skeleton has unique traits. It has small body approximately 3’6” in length and an estimated body weight of 66 lbs. The 426 cc brain capacity led scientists to taxa the skeleton to a new species they called Homo floresiensis. Since the initial find, teeth and bones from as many as twelve H. floresiensis remains have been discovered at the Liang Bua cave which is the only known site where H. floresiensis has been found to date. This is the most recently discovered early human species so far. They had large teeth for their small size, they had no chins, their foreheads are receded, and they had relatively large feet in proportion to the short legs. Although they are small in body and brain size, H. floresiensis did make and use of stone tools. They hunted small elephants and large rodents. They had island predators such as giant Komodo dragons, and even may have used fire. However, arguments rising in the anthropology community and scientific world are questioning if the now nick named: “Hobbit”, of Flores Island, is the same species as modern day humans. Are they Homo species, or Homo sapiens with the medical condition called Cretinism? A severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting.
Bilbo’s noblest moment in The Hobbit, a fantasy book by J. R. R. Tolkien, is when he gives up the Arkenstone, a precious jewel. He is commended by some for his graciousness of giving away such a treasure, for everyone was rushing to try to get it for themselves. Yet, Bilbo gave the stone to the Elvenking and went against of his friends to attempt to protect lives.
Many people believe that a hero is born with the typical traits of strength and power. Others believe that a hero develops into a hero through his or her experiences. Bilbo Baggins’ story exemplifies that is hero is not born, but made as he journeys through Joseph Campbell’s stages of becoming a hero. Joseph Campbell breaks a hero’s journey down into twelve clearly defined stages. The character gradually transitions into each stage throughout the novel, and eventually reaches the point of heroism. Bilbo Baggins follows Campbell’s twelve stage journey throughout The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo’s actions and events that occurred in The Hobbit, support that Bilbo transitions into each stage of the journey. Not only do Bilbo’s actions support
Traveling to an amusement park is a family’s finest way to bond, but is it worth the time and drive to attend just any amusement park? This essay will compare and contrast Six Flags San Antonio, SeaWorld San Antonio, and Disney World Florida from price range, food, and the variety of rides.
In the beginning of the story, Paul seems to be a typical teenage boy: in trouble for causing problems in the classroom. As the story progresses, the reader can infer that Paul is rather withdrawn. He would rather live in his fantasy world than face reality. Paul dreaded returning home after the Carnegie Hall performances. He loathed his "ugly sleeping chamber with the yellow walls," but most of all, he feared his father. This is the first sign that he has a troubled homelife. Next, the reader learns that Paul has no mother, and that his father holds a neighbor boy up to Paul as "a model" . The lack of affection that Paul received at home caused him to look elsewhere for the attention that he craved.
The Hobbit is written in third person to make it sound as though the story is being told out loud. In The Hobbit, the narrator speaks as if he’s telling a story to kids, often interrupting the story to make little asides. A quote to back this up can be found on page 37 when Bert says, "You’re a fat fool William, as I’ve said afore this evening." Another quote from the book proving it is written in third person is when the dwarves cry, "Why what has happened? Do get on with your tale!" (Page 228). And finally when Bilbo asks, "There aren’t any oars, How are you going to push the boat back to the far bank?" (Page 144).
It is likely for one to assume that a classic piece of literature set in a fantasy oriented stage will have no merits to the youths of today. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, however, with its crafty of usage symbolism, displays its relevance to issues that often trouble teens. As the story progresses from a children’s tale to an epic, the main character Bilbo undergoes a series of development, his experiences often overlapping with ordinary people. Reading the Hobbit will provide teens with opportunities of exploring the importance of several common but serious topics. People may encounter many of the themes presented in the book elsewhere repeatedly, but it’s possible that they never appreciated the applications it might have on themselves. When teens read the Hobbit, they perceive it as a simple fiction of adventure. Under proper guiding, they will be able to recognize and utilize the lessons of the Hobbit, and improve their attitudes and ideas about life.
...offering him money or taking him fishing" (55). The memories of his brother and his whole family are in the river and every time he sees the river he sees his family. When the river splashes Paul is calling. When he casts into the open waters his father is watching. When he counts the four-count rhythm he hears his mother's metronome. And when he passes by a bush with flies around its leaves he'll remember a part, if not all, of his experiences.
J.R.R. Tolkien's concept of too much power is summed up by Lord Acton when he once said, "Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely." In Tolkien's first book of his fantasy based trilogy, Lord of the Rings, the Fellowship of the Rings tells a story of a quest to destroy a powerful ring throughout Tolkien's created "Middle Earth". This quest was headed by a "Hobbit" named Frodo Baggins who, in the end, becomes corrupted by power himself. This corruption begins when Frodo uses his ring to become invisible over and over again to escape certain situations. The quest to destroy the powerful "Ruling Ring" forms the basis for this story.
I don't have a lot of fantastic memories of childhood. There were no spectacular family adventures, no unique family projects that taught some sort of moral lesson, no out-of-the-ordinary holidays. We ate family meals together, but most of the time the children and adults lived in different worlds. The kids went to school, did homework, and played; the adults worked. I was lucky, though. When I wanted a little of both worlds, I could always turn to Grandpa.
For example, there are no sightings of skyscrapers, motels, or any kind of city structure, in the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney’s goal for his first theme park, as well as all of the others, is to not be able to see the nearby city. Walt Disney really wanted to transport guests into a different world. In this world, there are no real world issues occurring and the guests would be safe. The real world is absent, and does not protrude into the traditional family vacation. My father, does not get any calls from work, so this is his time to talk and enjoy quality family time. Family time is very difficult to obtain, due to work and school schedules. Each day we are in and out of the door, and really stay busy until it is time for bed. The solution is the trips to Walt Disney World as these can be seen as aides to create a place to be a family and enjoy one
Ever since I was about six years old, I wanted in the worst way to go to Disneyland. I would hope every year that my parents would chose Disneyland as our next family vacation destination. I dreamt of the day I would come back from Disneyland with exciting tales of adventure and a pair of sparkly, ruby red and black Minnie Mouse ears of my very own that would be the envy of every kid in my elementary class. Once I finally went to Disneyland, it was amazing; Disneyland was everything I had expected and more. However, a couple years later when I returned to Disneyland, it was different. The rides, buildings, and everything in the park did not have the same allure. The magic I had experienced as a child was no longer there.
I strongly believe that everyone’s childhood is reflected in their adulthood. Wearing the same dress every day for a year and being born a stubborn child has molded me into the young woman I am today. Talking a lot and taking in what I learn has helped to develop strong opinions and morals that help me in making decisions every day. I am proud of who I am and where I come from.
1. What was your adolescence like? How would you describe it? Summarize your experiences as you made this passage through life.