Learning Lessons/ Boo Radley

The Boo Radley in my life was a homeless lady I met at the shelter. It was my first time volunteering at a woman’s shelter. When I started I was more than a little apprehensive because of all the scary stories about creepy homeless people. But when they started arriving I was overwhelmed with compassion. I was helping this one woman roll out her blanquettes when she suddenly started crying. She told me that she had not always been on the streets. She had once had a beautiful home and an enchanting little girl. The woman then went along to tell me that her daughter had gotten cancer and had died after a long struggle to survive. Soon after her daughter’s death the woman’s husband slowly became crazy with grief. It wasn’t soon before this became evident to the woman; she tried to get her husband some help. But when she talked to him about it he pulled out a gun and tried to shoot himself and her. Her husband said it was the only way for them to be together with their little girl. For this reason the woman had to leave the house very fast. She didn’t even have time to pack any money or clothing. This is why she was on the streets. After hearing this I was about in tears and overcome with guilt. Not all homeless people were alcoholics and drug addicts, but people who had overcome tragic events; people who had come across a little bump in a road. This woman had taught me more than she could ever repay, and was my Boo Radley.

About me and English

9-17-10

Question=Your first assignment is to write an introduction to your blog. Write about yourself as a reader and writer. What type of English student are you? What will someone who follows your blog expect to see? How will you enlighten the on-line world with your reaction to the literature studied in class? Remember, English is reading, writing, and communication. Attempt to answer the question: what is the meaning of English class? Why is English a four-year requirement for college bound students? How will excelling in English help you become a successful person, both personally and academically?

I strive to be an A+ student. But I am struggling in general with being lazy and procrastinating. These are the two things I must over come this year. People who follow me can typically expect a blog that is written the same way as I talk. I always write down exactly what I would say in person. My blog will enlighten people who read it. It will enlighten them to the truth about To Kill A Mocking Bird. It will also help students look at the theme from a different perspective. English is a four-year requirement for students for a multitude of reasons. One is because literature helps you view the world in a different way. Through the eyes of the author you get to experience their viewpoint. English also helps you in a variety of ways with your life. You can communicate with people better in writing and speaking. Plus you learn to articulate and expand your ideas. Personally I absolutely have to excel in English. First, because I need to get in to good college. Second, because I love learning new vocabulary. Third, because reading is my passion.