Why I Changed My Book

     For my English class we are required to read a classic novel and a coinciding novel written by a present day author. I originally was reading Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, but found it to be a little too long in order to finish it before the time recommended. I found the book to be entertaining, intriguing and someday I hope to finish reading it. But with other projects awaiting my attention, I thought it best to read a shorter novel.
     The Bridge To Terabithia is a children's novel by Katherine Paterson about two children who escape the reality and harshness of life by creating a magical kingdom where they spend their free time. It is a quick and easy read that can be interpreted in many ways.
     Over all I found it to be a creative and heart warming story. I was constantly intrigued and captivated be the turning of the events. In the end I was content with the way that Paterson (the author) concluded the story but was also hoping for more.
     This novel already has a movie made based on it, though I have not seen it yet. It stars Josh Hutcherson and Anna Sophia Robb. I think that after reading the book, and being amazed, I don't believe the movie will give readers the same amount of satisfaction. Usually, after watching a movie based on a book, I find myself eager to remake the movie because of how poorly it portrayed the story.
     I would recommend The Bridge To Terabithia for any age. This simple book will entertain those who appreciate the release from reality that stories bring us.

Macbeth Break

     Characters

     "I go, and it is done. The bell invites me. Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell that summons thee to heaven or to hell." ~Macbeth

     Recently I have begun to read Macbeth in my English class. So far, a Scottish general, Macbeth, has been promoted to become the third in line to be king. He struggles with the thought of killing the current king in order to lift him higher to the thrown. His wife, a persuasive and power thirsty women, convinces him to take action and that is where we are at.
 
     Macbeth is a fast paced, Shakespearean novel that has plenty of foreshadowing. Shakespeare's use of suspense is admirable and I find his choice of characters to be satisfying. Macbeth is a Scottish war general that is looked upon highly. He is also called the Thane of Glamis and the Thane of Cawdor. In the beginning, he is a respected character that has decent morals, but as he contemplates killing the king, we see his hesitant yearning for power.

   The king is referred to with adoration and is known to me a wise and humble king. Macbeth speaks of how the king is loved by the people and for him to kill him would be unjust; but his wife has other thoughts.

     Lady Macbeth is introduced as a conniving women who has no courtesy for others. Her determination to kill the king for her own benefit shows the heartlessness of her thoughts. This character, though cruel, is crucial. Her harshness is the part of Macbeth that wants the king dead whereas his guilt is the opposed.

     All of the characters so far, have played an important roll in drawing the story together. I am intrigued with the story and hope to post more.