Drashti Zalavadia Mr. Mock Honors 9th Literature 8/27/14 “Betrayed” “HOW DARE YOU?” screamed Shai. Her eyes were swollen and the tears streamed down her blotched cheek at a dangerous speed. Around her stood Tina, Jay, and Troy, all shocked into silence. Each of them had gathered in the living room at the sound of a piercing scream. The scream was glass shattering and had left a ringing in their ears. After meeting in the room, Ria’s absence was noted almost immediately. Deductive reasoning led them all to believe that the scream had belonged to her. A search steered them to the pool. From far away, they only noticed the serene water gently rocking with the wind, but a closer look showed a silhouette of a petite girl floating in the corner. …show more content…
This is how it all occurred. Ever since your betrayal in high school, I have yearned to punish you both. That is why I invited everyone for a vacation. That way, if you died, there would be other people to get blame for your deaths. Nosy little Ria overheard me while I was making the arrangements. She had to be rid of. I decided she had to be killed and no one suspected me until smart Troy brought it up. Thankfully, you covered me up unknowingly. At night, I thought it would be the best time to get my job done. Unfortunately, I didn’t know Jay was up and sitting in the living room. As I passed by, he saw me and asked me what I was doing. He needed to be eradicated, too. Well, he is gone now which leaves the two of you. Come on speak up, any last wishes that need to be taken care of?” Shai disclosed her plan and actions. “Don’t do this to us. We will do anything you want but please, spare us,” pleaded Troy. “Can’t do that now, can I? I just told you everything which means you have to die.” “We won’t tell anyone. Just please.” Tina chimed in. Her face was coated in sweat and she kneeled before Shai and begged for her life. “Alright, I won’t kill you unless you promise to keep your mouth shut.” Shai spoke as she moved in for a hug. Relived, Troy and Tina hugged Shai but felt a sharp sting as two identical blades drove into their stomachs. Both held a shocked expression at the betrayal of their innocent looking friend. Shai chuckled as she walked away, “As they say, ‘Killed two birds with one
Poetry and Drama. Ed. X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia. 9nd ed. New York: Longman, 2005. Pgs 389-392
“Oh, bravo,” Anders said. “Dead meat.” He turned to the woman in front of him. “Great script, eh? The stern, brass-knuckled poetry of the dangerous classes.”
Kenedy, X.J., and Dana Goia. "Shiloh." Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. Ed. Dana Goina and X.J. Kenedy. Eleventh edition. New York: Longman, 2010. pg. 569-578. Print.
Kennedy, X. J., and Dana Gioia. "The Hurt Locker." Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. Twelfth ed. Boston: Pearson, 2013. 942. Print.
In addition, Troy's statement, "That's all I got to give," shows his desperation with this cycle. He is beginning to see his family as a burden.
Kennedy, X. J., and Dana Gioia. "Chapter 10, Hate Poem." Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing. N.p.: n.p., n.d. 412+. Print.
Troy is the type of person that only cares about himself and will only do things that benefit him. He does not care about who hurts while doing it as long as he benefits he is satisfied. When Troy was telling Rose about getting Alberta pregnant his excuse was that he, “just might be able to steal second”(2.1.118). Troy was unsatisfied with still being on “first”. He was tired of Rose and the way his life was he just wanted something different. Troy just wanted to steal second. He did not care about how his actions may affect Rose and his family he just did what would make him happy. Troy has no sympathy for anyone in his life. He knows his actions affect everyone around him negativity but he does not care because it is beneficial to him. Being unsympathetic to the people he supposedly loves also proves why Troy is the villain of this
Troy is a very self-centered individual. He is only concerned with issues regarding him. For instance, he wants to be able to drive the trash trucks at his job like the white men do. In Act One, scene one, Troy tells Bono that he talked to his boss, Mr. Rand, about driving the trucks. “How come you got all the whites driving and the colored lifting?” (1332). If things in Troy’s life aren’t going the way he wants them to, he makes himself into the victim and searches for sympathy from others. In addition, if he ever does something erroneous, he never accepts responsibility, never admits his wrongdoing and no matter how much anguish he causes someone, he never apologizes for it.
Without recognizing the early hardships of Troy’s life, it is easy to dismiss him and his cynical outlook. What can be learned from his story is evident. Never judge someone for his or her seemingly unwarranted attitude because there is a good chance it is completely defensible. Works Cited: Rich, Frank. Theater: Wilson's Fences.
American Literature. 6th Edition. Vol. A. Ed. Nina Baym. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. 2003. 783-791
Using Arthur Miller’s Tragedy and the Common Man as a guide, Troy possess the flaw where he is willing to stand up to anything that challenges his rightful position. This flaw led him to make the wrong decision that end up turning his life into a tragedy. We can relate Troy with many people in the world right now. They have their own perspectives and opinions on things. However, many of them are like Troy, who only listens to their own voice. If you are one of them, perhaps you should start opening up your mind and take in some advices so you won’t end up as tragically as
... he cannot really escape Death. This closeness to death refines him. When Troy realizes that Death is getting closer to his home, he prepares for the fight. In the end, his weak barrier is broken down by Death and he perishes.
The disappointment Troy has in this situation impacts his judgment regarding Cory who is the son of Troy being recruited to play college football, creating tension between the two.
time I see him.? The source of this conflict lies in Troy?s experiences and attitude
Ramazani, Jahan. Richard Ellmann, Robert O’Clair, ed. The Norton Anthology Of Modern And Contemporary Poetry. Vol 1 Modern Poetry. Third Edition. Norton. 2003.