In the novel, Eggs, by Jerry spinelli two kids go on a long journey to regain the feeling of fitting in and friendship. The book starts out with the main character loosing his mother. The main character, David, is only eight and is left with his grandmother. He ignores and blocks everyone out his life, including his grandmother. Then one day he meets a girl. The girl, primrose, also shuts everyone out of her life as a result her mother's lack of attention towards primrose. Primrose, like David, only has one parent guardian. David and primrose end up having a shady relationship. They later on end up spending more and more time together becoming closer friends. Their absence of parents help them keep a tight bond. Primrose and David exchange their life stories and together they become comfortable with everyone and life.
The theme of the story is about friendship and family. The author tries explains that you can still find happiness even after it seems like the one you loved has left you.
I choose this book because of how the author choose to explain the tittle. He didn't just write the name of the book. He choose a picture of a couple of eggs in a basket to identify the book. The name of the book is in fact called "Eggs". I found that very amusing. What kept me reading the book was when I got more into it. I began to read more about the problems these two characters.
This book is very much realistic. All the plots the author throws into the book are non-fiction. I made a couple connections with one of the characters from the story. Primrose, never got to meet her dad. I never did meet my real dad either. Through out the whole story she attempts to replace the absence of her father with images of pass and old actors. I share that same life event with this character; however, I do not replace the absence of my father with images of old actors.
The author's tone is full of humor, but can be full of hope at times. One example of the author's humor is when Primrose and David have a conversation,"...David said, "You got egged. They're fake! why?"
"I figured, maybe if they see them there, they'll say, hey, look, she's already egged, let's hit someone else," said Primrose.
"Did it work?" asked David.
"nope." she snickered" (166)
An example of hope from within the author's voice is one Pg.188 "His grandmother, who was snipping the stems of flowers from the backyard, simply stared at him for a moment, shocked-overjoyed- that he would ask her a question. She quickly recovered and said yes."
Another example of hope is on page 220 when Primrose answered David's question.
"nope. I figured it out my self. I know why he waves to people."
" You do? Why?"
"because," she grunted, "they wave back."
I came across some literary elements in this novel. I found some for shadowing in a quote from the book, " Everybody needs friends." this shows that David would some how he would make friends.
It shows symbolism on page 3 and the tittle. It's a form of symbolism because I feel like it's saying that friendship is very delicate, kind of like an egg.
Third literary element is when the author uses an allusion. It uses an allusion to Clark Gable. (120)
Forth form of literary element is when the author uses imagery when it describes primrose's new house (164).
Fifth literary element just more symbolism, on page 158 where it explains why David is afraid of seeing the sun rise. It's the fear of moving on.
another literary element is when David's grandma asks if she's still Nana in his eyes. I thought that part was some sort of foreshadowing. (128)
Some allusion is on page 36. It brings some famous children books into the book it's self.
Some more foreshadowing is on page 184 when David asks Primrose if they will be going back home soon from their adventure.
Last literary element is in the end when David is making his guest list for his birthday and he invites all of his friend. This shows imagery of hope.
Some direct characterization is when they introduce David. "David had always been a pretty law-abiding kid, but ever since April 29 of last year, he had become a stone sticker for the rules (except his grandmother's) (13).
Another example of direct characterization is when the author describes Primrose, " It was the most beautiful face in the world,"(18).
One example of indirect characterization is the author mentions the police man on pg. (210)
Second example is when David's father comes to play in book, the author just says that he lives out side of town on comes on weekends. The last impression the character left on me was that he was recovering. Recovering from something dramatic.
The protagonist is dynamic because he defiantly changed through out the book. He is round because he has many side to his story.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Five things you can....
Jose Gijon
10/23/13
3
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life
1) Laugh more. People always say that laughter is the best medicine. I personally think this is true. I'm all about getting good grades and putting school first and that can be a little stressful sometimes. What I do to relieve all that stress is laugh. I watch funny videos and I hang out with my best friend Meli. After I do all these activities I feel a better and don’t feel Like punching a baby anymore.
2) Care less/more. I say care less, but still care, but only about the more important things. Stop caring of what others think of you. Only care of what the ones you love think and your self. Do what makes you happy. You only have one life, live it how you want it. If you care to much of what others think you're not going to succeed in life.
3) Be wise. You can’t just wake up in the morning and decide to be wise . You have to become wise over time, but to speed up that process you should try reading more books and become somewhat of a wallflower. Keeping all comments to yourself and lying when necessary is a great way of becoming wise. Basically just don’t be an asinine teenager and be somewhat mature when you have too. Reading more books will help you.
4) KEEP FOOD IN YOUR LIFE. I know that sounds like a joke, but I am not lying to you. If you keep food in your life you will for sure never be sad. Food is amazing and its here to help us out and stay alive. Some people avoid food because they are afraid of gaining an amount of weight. See here, most people who participate on these harmful diets only inflict horrible sickness upon themselves like; bulimia, anorexia, and etc. Food is your friend when none else is there. Food brings everyone happiness, why do you think families go out to eat on special occasions or make BBQs? All of these things bring families together. It’s just such beautiful thing. I don’t know about all you folks, but food is my everything.
5) Get a hobby. I would recommend obtaining a hobby of some sort so you can keep yourself busy. If you don’t keep yourself busy you'll most likely become bored or even depressed. I know this is true for me because when I have nothing to do and I stay at home all day I can become really sad. I have anxiety problems so having a hobby is great for me because it keeps my mind clear and fresh. It’s a great distraction from whatever is stressing you out. Hobbies also give you a reason to live or wake up in the morning. Hobbies are just a great tool to have in your life.
“The stress management and health” April 08, 2013. About.com. Nov 19, 2013 <http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/laughter.htm>
“7 benefits of having a hobby” June 28,2013.PositivelyPresent.<http://ww.positivelypresent.com/2013/06/benefits-of-having
Friday, November 1, 2013
Vocab #10
1) The boy, young and tired, bemoaned and cried out of bed.
2) The teenager, indolent and ugly, became very pensive after high school graduation was over.
3) I devoid in funny thoughts when I take a test.
4) I get very melancholy when I have homework.
5) After the young lady passed out, the flight attendant had to mollify the rest of the frightened passengers.
6) After I came back form my trip from Vegas, I kept my plane ticket as a memento.
7) I hate it when my peers do illicit drugs, it makes me very melancholy.
8) After the airplane did ascend, it blew up.
2) The teenager, indolent and ugly, became very pensive after high school graduation was over.
3) I devoid in funny thoughts when I take a test.
4) I get very melancholy when I have homework.
5) After the young lady passed out, the flight attendant had to mollify the rest of the frightened passengers.
6) After I came back form my trip from Vegas, I kept my plane ticket as a memento.
7) I hate it when my peers do illicit drugs, it makes me very melancholy.
8) After the airplane did ascend, it blew up.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
vocab #9
1) The hot dish, savory and juicy, was extremely delicious.
2) The creepy old lady, that lived on Olive Ave, attempted to entice the young children into her home with poisoned candy.
3) The young man was kind to everyone; however, he was very tactless towards his own mother.
4) All boys and girls at P.V. should have the following: Love, respect, integrity, and brains.
5) The broke man compensated with owner of the restaurant with free cleaning service.
6) When I do not get enough sleep, I tend to be aloof in my classes that following day.
7) People who goad other people should be put to sleep.
8) I lost all my friends when I called them my cohorts.
2) The creepy old lady, that lived on Olive Ave, attempted to entice the young children into her home with poisoned candy.
3) The young man was kind to everyone; however, he was very tactless towards his own mother.
4) All boys and girls at P.V. should have the following: Love, respect, integrity, and brains.
5) The broke man compensated with owner of the restaurant with free cleaning service.
6) When I do not get enough sleep, I tend to be aloof in my classes that following day.
7) People who goad other people should be put to sleep.
8) I lost all my friends when I called them my cohorts.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Five things you can do to improve....
Jose Gijon
10/23/13
3
Five Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life
1) Laugh more. People always say that laughter is the best medicine. I personally think this is true. I'm all about getting good grades and putting school first and that can be a little stressful sometimes. What I do to relieve all that stress is laugh. I watch funny videos and I hang out with my best friend Meli. After I do all these activities I feel a better and don’t feel Like punching a baby anymore.
2) Care less/more. I say care less, but still care, but only about the more important things. Stop caring of what others think of you. Only care of what the ones you love think and your self. Do what makes you happy. You only have one life, live it how you want it. If you care to much of what others think you're not going to succeed in life.
3) Be wise. You can’t just wake up in the morning and decide to be wise . You have to become wise over time, but to speed up that process you should try reading more books and become somewhat of a wallflower. Keeping all comments to yourself and lying when necessary is a great way of becoming wise. Basically just don’t be an asinine teenager and be somewhat mature when you have too. Reading more books will help you.
4) KEEP FOOD IN YOUR LIFE. I know that sounds like a joke, but I am not lying to you. If you keep food in your life you will for sure never be sad. Food is amazing and its here to help us out and stay alive. Some people avoid food because they are afraid of gaining an amount of weight. See here, most people who participate on these harmful diets only inflict horrible sickness upon themselves like; bulimia, anorexia, and etc. Food is your friend when none else is there. Food brings everyone happiness, why do you think families go out to eat on special occasions or make BBQs? All of these things bring families together. It’s just such beautiful thing. I don’t know about all you folks, but food is my everything.
5) Get a hobby. I would recommend obtaining a hobby of some sort so you can keep yourself busy. If you don’t keep yourself busy you'll most likely become bored or even depressed. I know this is true for me because when I have nothing to do and I stay at home all day I can become really sad. I have anxiety problems so having a hobby is great for me because it keeps my mind clear and fresh. It’s a great distraction from whatever is stressing you out. Hobbies also give you a reason to live or wake up in the morning. Hobbies are just a great tool to have in your life.
My favorite mistake
Couple years ago when I was in sixth grade I got involved into a really big argument with mom. I don't exactly remember why my mom and I got into the argument; however, I do remember it was violent. If I were to guess to as why the fight even started I would guess it was all because of my hair. Back in the sixth grade I started to change my appearance a little bit. I grew out my hair, wore darker clothing, and I got into alternative/ rock music. My mother, did not approve of my new style choice. After the dramatic fight with my mom, I ran away.
I didn't go far, I traveled down my street to my grandmothers'. I remained there for a day. As soon as I walked in I could smell the fresh baked goods baking in the oven. I was not off the hook, my grandma gave me a big lecture in how I should not talk back to my elders nor fight with them. She did the same with my mom. My mom had a conversation with mom over the phone, I tried my best to hear what they said. They both sounded mad.
"I do not care if he comes back or not, I have my two other kids that I can love." Said my mom angrily.
"How can talk like that? He's your son." Fired back my grandmother.
"If he won't do as I say then my two other kids will."
"It's just the anger speaking, you will take back every word you said." Said my my grandmother right before hanging up the phone.
I was missing my mom even though she did say that she didn't want me to come back. Hearing her say such words made me extreamly sad becuase I truley missed my mom.
I cried for the whole night. I became very pensive and thought of how my life would be form then on. Would I actuly have to live with my grandmother from now on? Will I never see my mom again? Will my mom and I ever speak to eachother again? all these thoughts were roaming my little twelve year old mind. Everything soon came to a suddle hualt the day after when my aunt, Alejandra, learned about the scandle. My aunt made me and my mom talk to each other and work it out.
Later that day, my grandmother made me return home. Once there, I then participated in a long and meanyful long talk with my aunt and my mom. My aunt made us talk everything out. I apologized to my mom and she did the same thing. We hugged it out and we made up. One major reason why I regreted running away was becuase I then after had to put everything away. All my clothes in my closet, all my shoes were they go, evrything had to be put back. That was one big pain in the neck. The marrow to the story is that, everything that goes up must come down.
I didn't go far, I traveled down my street to my grandmothers'. I remained there for a day. As soon as I walked in I could smell the fresh baked goods baking in the oven. I was not off the hook, my grandma gave me a big lecture in how I should not talk back to my elders nor fight with them. She did the same with my mom. My mom had a conversation with mom over the phone, I tried my best to hear what they said. They both sounded mad.
"I do not care if he comes back or not, I have my two other kids that I can love." Said my mom angrily.
"How can talk like that? He's your son." Fired back my grandmother.
"If he won't do as I say then my two other kids will."
"It's just the anger speaking, you will take back every word you said." Said my my grandmother right before hanging up the phone.
I was missing my mom even though she did say that she didn't want me to come back. Hearing her say such words made me extreamly sad becuase I truley missed my mom.
I cried for the whole night. I became very pensive and thought of how my life would be form then on. Would I actuly have to live with my grandmother from now on? Will I never see my mom again? Will my mom and I ever speak to eachother again? all these thoughts were roaming my little twelve year old mind. Everything soon came to a suddle hualt the day after when my aunt, Alejandra, learned about the scandle. My aunt made me and my mom talk to each other and work it out.
Later that day, my grandmother made me return home. Once there, I then participated in a long and meanyful long talk with my aunt and my mom. My aunt made us talk everything out. I apologized to my mom and she did the same thing. We hugged it out and we made up. One major reason why I regreted running away was becuase I then after had to put everything away. All my clothes in my closet, all my shoes were they go, evrything had to be put back. That was one big pain in the neck. The marrow to the story is that, everything that goes up must come down.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Vocab #8
1) The middle aged man hoped that his tumor was not malignant.
2) Having to wake up early puts me in a very ornery mood.
3) I'm more of an indolent person during the week than during the weekend.
4) Very mean and full of hate, the ugly boy belittled the the little girl.
5) If you wake me up at the middle of the night then your pretty much jeopardizing your life.
6) Math will be the cause of my sad demise.
7) The trip to Alaska went awry when I got lost.
8) I am so frugal when it comes to spending my own money.
2) Having to wake up early puts me in a very ornery mood.
3) I'm more of an indolent person during the week than during the weekend.
4) Very mean and full of hate, the ugly boy belittled the the little girl.
5) If you wake me up at the middle of the night then your pretty much jeopardizing your life.
6) Math will be the cause of my sad demise.
7) The trip to Alaska went awry when I got lost.
8) I am so frugal when it comes to spending my own money.
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