Journal #11

The set of virtues in which I live by were roughly outlined by my parents. At a young age, my parents taught me what was right and wrong, but never forced any strong virtues on me. They taught me to be accepting and nice to all people, regardless of age, race, gender,religion, sexual preference, or their own set of virtues. They put those set of virtues on my brother and I, and as we grew older we got to pick and choose more of our own virtues. For instance I believe that everyone has a right to be who they are or want to be. Some people do not believe in this, but my parents do, and I believe that they are right so I do also. Another virtue that I have is that I try to be as nice as I can to everyone. Even if I do not like or agree with them, I try to put myself in their situation. Everyone has things going on in their life, and you may not know, so I believe you have to be accepting of each individual person. Another virtue I live bu is that I try to not let others influence the way I act, am, and dress. In high school and middle school, it is easy to go along with what is popular, but my virtue is that I try to remain my own person. Another one of my virtues is one that I hope to pass on to my own children one day, along with many others. It is okay to be someone that society does not expect and ask of you to be as a person. For example, society thinks men should be manly and not show their emotions, but I hope to show them, and do myself, that you can be who you want to be. If you want to be emotional, be emotional, it should not matter what is expected of you to be.

Reflection Blog: The Declaration of Independence

          In the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson is a piece of literature in which the colonies state their independence from Great Britain. During this time, around 1776, the colonies were strictly controlled by Great Britain. After years of being bossed around and treated unfairly, they decided to finally declare their independence. This work was written to show the colonists why they needed to do this, and join in and support the declaration. In order to do so, Thomas Jefferson, and his fellow writers, had to use propaganda and other persuasive techniques, some good and bad, in order to rally the colonists.

To begin, one of the major techniques used by Thomas Jefferson and the writers was propaganda. Propaganda has several qualities within itself that were used. Name calling and “nice” words were used subtly throughout. Thomas Jefferson calls the Native Americans “merciless” and “savages” in order to prove the King unjust (Jefferson 124). This kind of name calling gets the listeners to picture these people as bad, although they may not have all been. Jefferson also uses nice words to describe the people and the declaration (Jefferson 124). These nice words get the people to see these things as good as right and the negatives as bad and wrong.

Additionally, testimonial and plain folk propaganda are used. Testimonial kind of propaganda is when the author name drops, using popular people most of the public would recognize. In the Declaration of Independence’s case, they say they are representatives of the United States, and they are appealing to the Supreme Judge of the World (Jefferson 124). This kind of name dropping catches the listener or readers attention. If an ordinary person wrote this to the public, it would not feel as significant and important as this one. Along with name dropping, the piece used plain folk technique.

This technique makes the argument appeal to not only the important people, but also as if they had the plain folks in mind also. In the work, Jefferson states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (Jefferson 122). This quote tells the public straight forward, that they are not, and should not be treated, different than anyone else. The reader of listener feels more on the same level, and that the idea can make things better for them too.


Finally, the main technique of propaganda is transfer. Jefferson spends the vast majority of the speech listing ways the King of Great Britain has mistreated the people of the United States, and why they should not put up with it any longer (122-124). Jefferson claims things such as the king has refused to give the colonist a good government in order to make the colonists happy and at peace. He goes on to list many other examples such as these (Jefferson 122-124). These examples give proof to the people why they should become independent from the King, because he is holding the country back.


Overall, the Declaration of Independence is an extremely persuasive piece of literature. It is very well written, and uses propaganda techniques to its advantage. These techniques made the colonist do exactly what they were hoping, and resulted eventually to the independence of the United States.

 

Jefferson, Thomas. "The Declaration of Independence." Glencoe  American Literature. N.p.: McGraw-Hill, n.d. 120-124. Print.

 "Recognizing Propaganda Techniques and Errors of Faulty Logic." Cuesta College. 06 Mar. 2011. Web. September 25, 2012.

Journal #10

      Mr. Langley should absolutely bring in Brach's Star Brites mints into the next English class. Star Brites mints are so good even celebrities from superstar,Katy Perry to USWNT player,Abby Wambach eat these mints. Katy Perry even has an outfit created in inspiration of these mints, and Abby Wambach and the rest of the US Women's National Team have red and white striped uniforms due to their love of Star Brites mints. Not only do famous celebrities eat these mints, but also average people like ourselves. This is why Mr. Langley should bring our class these mints. They are so popular and good that we would not want to out of the loop on such a wonderful trend such as this. Just imagine popping one of these mouth watering, red and white striped peppermint mints into you mouth next class and starting A2 English class on the right foot to get the ideas flowing. These mints could be the gateway to the greatest ideas ever thought of not only in A2 English, but English classes everywhere! Why would anyone want to be a horrible person by depriving the class, no, the world to such ideas that could stem from Star Brites mints. Nothing else can even compare to the sweet, minty taste that explodes from these mints as it hits your salivating tongue. Mr. Langley needs to bring these mints in because the things that could pop into our minds after Star Brites mints have refreshed our brains could be life altering to many people. Star Brites mints can make our grades go up also, which in turn would make Mr. Langley get the deserved recognition as best teacher in Pleasant Plains High School, and the World. As our grades go up we will become such smart people that we will always remember the true reason we became this way, the Wednesday morning Mr. Langley brought us Brach's Star Brites mints into our A2 English class.

Journal #9

      Autumn. Autumn us my absolute favorite season. It is my favorite season mainly for the weather. I love the temperature of autumn because it is not too cold too stand, and also not too hot to be outside. It is a perfect mixture of the two. Along with the weather comes the beautiful colors of the fall. The burnt orange, crimson red, and musty yellow of the leaves, and the smell it makes it the crisp air just puts me in a good mood. I love being outside during the autumn season because of the weather and the smells, but these things also cause my other favorite part of the season, the clothes. The clothes in autumn are the best, because you can wear comfy and cute things, like sweaters, jeans, and scarves. These clothes not only look good on most people, but also make you feel good and comfortable, like wearing your sleeping clothes to school. Football games are a very large part of the autumn season. Everybody loves going to Friday night football games on a cold dark night, in hopes you will cheer your team to victory. I also love the season of autumn because it means my birthday and Christmas are not to far away. Although December always seems like years away, it goes by so quickly that you do not even realize it. I believe that autumn is the cause of this. I enjoy the weather and the activities so much that it goes by in the snap of a finger. Autumn puts me in a good mood for life and I think it does for many other people also, everybody is in a good mood in the fall and autumn season. Everybody knows that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are not far away anymore and everyone loves all of the holidays, so there is nothing to be upset about. I love fall and I think many others do. Autumn just puts me in a good mood.

Journal #8

     A few months ago, my friend Jessica's dog started getting weak. Jack, her dog, was a great dog. He was always friendly and very gentle with everyone and all the other animals they had at their home.When he started getting weak, they noticed some changes. He was not able to get on her couch anymore, and because he was a very large dog, he could no longer do these things. Due to his size and weight, they could not help him either, so they had to just love him and try to ease the pain.After a while of this ongoing pain, they took him to the vet and they were told he had bone cancer in his legs that was gradually spreading. This was heartbreaking to their family, because they had had him their entire lives, but knew that they must not dwell on this and do what was best for him. They spent the time they had with him very lovingly, and searched for a solution. They came across an experimental treatment just a few short weeks later. This treatment would force him to be amputated on the effected leg. After much consideration, they decided it was not fair to make hime live in pain with one leg and made the decision to put him down. Although it was very sad they made the rational decision to not keep him alive so they could enjoy him, and have him suffer. Instead they did what would be best for him and put him out of his pain and suffering. This kind of rational decision was the best decision that could have been made in this given situation.He was put out of his pain, and is now in heaven, where he can run around and jump on couches. Rational decisions are the best decisions because they put the emotions out of the way and think of what is truly best for the given situation.

Reflection Blog: The Crucible, Act 4

                What is fear? Fear has a huge influence on the things we believe and do. This thought was used in both the sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, and the play, The Crucible. There are several parts of The Crucible that reflect the style that the preacher used in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. That style is fear, and in both pieces, it sends a strong message.

                To begin, The Crucible resembles the fear in Hands of an Angry God through the tone of some of the characters. Both pieces of literature center on religion and its importance to the Puritan people. When the strong religious kick of the Puritans began to decline, the preachers and priests decided to use fear to convince the people that they needed church. This kind of convincing is shown very obviously in the sermon, but also more subtly in The Crucible. In the first Act, Parris is speaking to Abigail about the night the girls were in the forest. He uses such a harsh tone; it seems very much identical to the one in the sermon (Miller 10-12). Parris goes from a scary, angry tone to a more understanding and desperate tone and back and forth throughout his conversation with Abigail. This is the exact same tone and pattern shown in the sermon. Using these kinds of tones make the listener very afraid and interested at the same time (Fanella). The sermon was used to scare people into getting people to come to church, and Reverend Parris uses it to attempt to get the truth out of Abigail (Miller 10-12).

                Additionally, The Crucible resembles the fear of the sermon through its use of embarrassment and fear itself. In the play, Hathorne and Danforth get Proctor to write down his confession, and when he asks why they say they are going to hang it on the door of the church (Miller 139). This use of fear, to scare the people into confessing or staying away from lies and witchcraft, is the same kind of fear instilled by the angry sermon to make people attended church (Fanella). They used this type of fear because the people were not used to this kind of anger in such a religious place, and made them so afraid to do anything wrong they did just as they were told. After seeing what this fear can do to a clearly innocent man, such as Proctor, the other condemned people in the trial confess to their sin of witchcraft (Miller 142). This reaction is exactly what they wanted; they got the people so scared they were afraid to do something wrong, because even an innocent man is deemed guilty.

                Overall, the use of fear is very prevalent in both The Crucible and Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Both pieces prove that fear can make us do things we may or may not want to do, but in these cases it got the point across loud and clear. Fear is a dangerous and powerful thing and both are excellent examples of this.

Fanella, John Jeffery, and Jonathan Edwards. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Pub., 1996. Print.

Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York, NY: Penguin, 1996. Print.

Journal #7

     Bullying helps no one, and no one benefits from it. Bullying is one of the most harmful things, sometimes without even physically harming or hurting them. Bullying can be any form of teasing, name calling, harassing, or hurting. Bullies can almost always be described as someone who hurts other people's feelings because they want to make themselves feel better about their own life troubles.  The person being bullied has much more pain from the whole thing. The person being bullied most likely did nothing wrong, but just so happened to be the victim of the bully's fury and takes it out on them. The bully may or may not feel guilty after they bully someone. Usually they do not apologize unless they are forced to by a teacher or parent . The victim will get all sorts of negative feelings from the bullying. They will feel self conscious,depressed, and very hurt or offended. Bullying is the biggest cause of suicides in teenager and kids, which is just sickening.  The fact that someone can make someone else feel so bad about themselves that they do not even want to live, and the best option to them is to end their life is extremely sad and just ridiculous. Bullies are people who do not manage their own insecurities well. Everyone has insecurities, but that does not mean you can take it out on an innocent person. You have no idea how much that can affect the person, and how they may deal with it.

Reflection Blog: The Crucible, Act 3

            Human nature can sometimes make us do what is not the right thing to do. This is very true in the first three parts of The Crucible. Human nature is what we as humans do instinctually. We can control some parts of human nature, but some we just cannot control. Whether we control them or not, it affects the way we react when we are put in certain positions, such as the characters in the play.

            To begin, there are many examples of human nature from the girl’s actions to trials and allegations of witchcraft. The very first sign of human nature is to cover up and deny something we regret, or something we can or will get into trouble for. This is exactly what the girls do. In the beginning of the novel, they all get their stories straight of who to blame and what to deny (Miller). In order to further cover up their mess, the girls make a list with over thirty five names of people that they are accusing of taking part in witchcraft (Miller 48). This kind of behavior is obviously not something we cannot control, but it is our instinct to do just as they did. Along with the girls, Elizabeth and one of the other women accused of witchcraft try to find any excuse not to be hanged, and to buy them more time. Elizabeth and Sarah Good both tell the judge that they are pregnant (Miller 59 and 92). This is also human nature, they try and find any reason to postpone or stop something from happening to them they do not want to happen.

            Additionally, human nature also works the other way in The Crucible. Along with blaming others, human nature that is shown in the play is the instinct to find any reason to prove someone wrong or guilty. This kind of human nature is shown by Danforth and Cheever. They try to prove that Proctor is telling lies about his affair with Abigail in order to clear his wife’s name by attacking his religion. They question him about how often he goes to church and why he works on Sunday, which is not a very religious thing to do, especially in Salem (Miller 96-98). As humans, we want the fault to fall on someone else, so it will not fall upon us. We also do not want to proven wrong, which is what Proctor was doing to Danforth and Cheever. No one wants to be proven wrong. It is embarrassing, and these men were no exception.

            Overall, human nature plays both small and large roles in The Crucible. However, there is no denying human nature is shown all throughout the play, and plays a large role in the plot. It affects the characters decisions, actions, and reactions. These aspects are what makes the play what it is, and why it is a classic piece of American literature.

                               

Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York, NY: Penguin, 1996. Print.

Journal #6

     Repercussions for blaming someone else for something they did not do. can be very bad. Once I blamed my brother for breaking one of my mom's vases. I felt very guilty when my brother was defending himself to my mom. Before my brother got in trouble I told my mom it was me and I got in trouble for not only breaking the vase, but also lying about doing it. This is almost the worse thing you can do. Unless you have no conscious, if you blame someone for something they did not do, you will end up feeling very guilty. Even though it seems like a good idea at the time, and you feel like it will not affect you and you can go free without getting in trouble, you will live with the guilt. Guilt is, in my opinion, the worst feeling ever. I feel terrible for what I did, and usually even worse for lying about it, or blaming it on someone else. I have not blamed things I did on other people very many times. I have learned through the guilt it is something that I should not do, and now I will no longer do so I do not have to feel guilty. Another time I did this was when my mom made cookies for our family, and she wanted us to save them for the small family gathering we were going to have that weekend. She came home form work the next day and noticed that there were some gone, when she asked me I told her that I did not do it and it was probably my dad who was home all day. She was upset at him, but never confronted him, so I never admitted it was me. I do not still live with guilt obviously, but it is an example on a much smaller scale about how this kind of thing can affect other people more than it can affect you.

Reflection Blog:The Crucible, Act 2

            Thinker, planner, doer, or helper, these simple categories fit very well to the characters of the novel. In The Crucible, there are many different types, or colors of characters. Each has their own set of characteristics, which makes them act the way they do.

            To begin, the most notable character to categorize is Abigail. Abigail in my opinion is definitely a thinker. She knows exactly what she needs to do in order to keep herself safe from getting in trouble. Abigail is so afraid to get into trouble, she will do anything to blame it on other people, almost to a point she does not even believe she did anything. In act II, we find out from Mary that someone has accused Elizabeth of witchcraft. We later find out from Elizabeth’s assumption it was Abigail.  Abigail thought out that if she not only got herself of the hook for dancing in the woods and cursing Betty, but she could also get rid of Elizabeth do she could have Mr. Procter back again (Miller 59-60). This kind of rig that Abigail pulls is the reason she is a thinker.

            Additionally, Betty, although does not have much action, also has a very notable category she falls under. I think Betty is very much so a thinker, and also a planner. She knew that since her father saw them in the woods that night, they would end up getting in trouble. Due to this, I think she is faking her own bewitched state. By doing this she will not get in trouble, embarrass herself, or upset her father. She pretends to be in a bewitched state, and everything happens around her, so she know what is going on, and when she can awaken again. She also is a planner for these same reasons. She even pops up sometimes to give them more of a reason to believe her. When the townspeople are downstairs in her home, and they sing the words “going up to Jesus,” she awakens and proceeds to scream so everyone knows she is not well (Miller 24). This keeps the belief in the people, until Betty and the girls are off the hook.

            Finally, the last character that really stood out to be as having a distinct “color” is John Proctor. I believe that John is a doer. He does not think about how the consequences of his actions will affect him and the people around him. He just does what he thinks is right in the moment. We first see this proven in the first act. We discover that John and Abigail had an affair. He did not think that his wife would find out, and he did not think about what Abigail would do if he suddenly broke it off (Miller 22-24). This goes on in several other minor roles in the novel, and I think will continue to go on later in the novel.

            Overall, the novel has very colorful characters that can be put in these categories, but all in all they all have a little bit of all of them. These traits play a major role in the people they are, actions they take, and their role in the story.

Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York, NY: Penguin, 1996. Print.

Journal #5

      Today there are many pieces of technology that affect our lives as teenagers. Many parents think that a good punishment is to take these things away, or limit these things. I am torn on this kind of punishment because I personally have never experienced this kind of thing. When I think about a punishment I think of chores . My parents used chores to punish my brother and I, when we got into trouble for something. Taking away technology can be a good or bad thing. I believe if the reason you are getting in trouble is due to the piece of technology, then it is okay to take them away. If the reason is something else, like smarting back to your parents, or lying, then I do not think that taking away technology or social media devices is the right kind of punishment to use. Kids and teenagers will most likely find a way around this type of punishment, without their parents even knowing. Chores as a punishment is something that can be easily seen that it is complete. No kid really enjoys chores, therefore the next time they think about doing something, they will think about the chores they may have to do. There is also a personal space issue that come with taking away or monitoring these things. I believe that parents should not look at their kids phone unless there is a specific concern they have. Facebook is a different story. They should be able to check that they are not posting anything inappropriate, but should not look at all their conversations and  messages. I think that the majority of teens that have these social media devices are careful with them and know the risks. Their parents can most likely tell is their child has an issue with these type of things, and can handle that as they see fit. Punishment varies for parent, child, and reason, so all punishments are different and the parent has to figure out what works best. 

Reflection Blog: The Crucible, Act 1

            In the first act of The Crucible, the Puritan writing is much different than the other pieces of literature we have read that were written by the Puritans. Unlike the others, the novel focuses more on the darker side of the puritans. This piece gives a different perspective of Puritan writing later on in their arrival in the United States.

            The first thing that stood out to me about the writing in The Crucible was the darkness of the religion aspect. Puritan literature focuses very heavily on religion, and the values that are believed. The major thing I noticed was the topic of the damned and the saved. The saved were the people who would eventually go to heaven, where the damned were those who would go to hell. They believed you could move from the saved to the damned, but most likely not the damned to the saved. In the first act, Mr. Procter was talking to Mr.Parris, and spoke about damnation. “I have trouble enough without I come five mile to hear him preach only hellfire and damnation. Take it to heart Mr. Parris. There are many others who stay away from church these days because you hardly ever mention God any more” (Miller 28). This shows the breakdown on the Puritan’s beliefs. The Puritans gradually began to stray away from church and their religion, so the church officials decided to take the entire time in church to essentially scare them into coming to church. They would tell them they would be damned if they did not come to church, and hoped that by doing so, others would come back.

            Another example of Puritan writing and the breakdown of the Puritan are similar to the damned. As we saw in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, and in the part I discussed in the previous paragraph, the Puritans decided to take an aggressive approach in church. We saw in Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God that the tone often shifted in the writing. This is also shown in The Crucible. As Mr. Parris is lecturing Abigail about what happened in the woods and how she was being immoral, his tone changed from very angry to more calm and understanding, and so on and so forth (Miller 11).

            Although the writing in The Crucible is very much so an example of the breakdown of the Puritans, it is also an example of basic Puritan writing qualities. The focus is still very much so around religion, which means they do not complain. Although in the novel they do not complain, they do blame. Complaining is against the morals of the Puritans, but the Puritans later on in their coming to America made them change slightly. In the novel, Mrs. Putnam has to have someone to blame for killing seven of her babies. Really it was most likely an infant illness that caused them to die in a couple of days, but she felt she had to blame it on someone. She was not complaining, but she was not letting it go (Miller 16).
   Overall, the novel has few examples of true Puritan writing. The majority of the first act has examples of the breakdown of Puritan beliefs, and the affect it has on the people.

Miller, Arthur. The Crucible. New York, NY: Penguin, 1996. Print.

Journal #4

    Usually when my family goes on vacation, we take a plane. When we do drive, although it is not very fun, we get to see some interesting things. On shorter trips, like St. Louis, I like to look out the window while we drive. I like to look out the window because I can recognize things on the way and if anything has changed. When we drive a much longer distance, like when we drove to Tennessee and New Orleans, I do the same thing only these times I look for interesting things, because I am not used to the drive. For example, when my dad and I drove to Tennessee, we saw a mattress in the middle of the road. We still laugh about it, and always find it funny when we see odd things in the road now. Trips are about making memories with the people you are confined in the car with, and it gives you time to think about things on the way. 

       When we travel by plane, things are much different. Instead of making memories with the people you are with, it is more about seeing things from a new perspective. Not only do you get to see the world by thousands of miles in the air, but you get to think about your life without any distractions. This time is very valuable because in our busy lives, we do not often get to sit down, relax, and think about the aspects of our lives. Traveling may seem very stressful to some people, but I find the thought of being alone with music and your thoughts very peaceful, and valuable. Every time I go on a trip I think about my life and what I want to do to it, which is why I enjoy traveling so much. Although the trip itself is the most fun part, it is getting there that can in some cases be the most relaxing.

Reflection Blog: Bradford

            In William Bradford’s History of Plymouth Plantation, the writing reflects the qualities of Puritan writing and people. His writing is greatly influenced by the Christian religion, which makes the other qualities, such as the straight forward tone typical of the Puritan people, and their writing. His writing is very comparable to other Puritan author such as Mary Rowlandson and Anne Bradstreet, as we have previously read and discussed.

            The first quality of Puritan writing shown in History of Plymouth Plantation is the straightforwardness.  The Puritans wrote this why because they did not want to elaborate on anything. They did not want to do this because it would either be considered bragging or complaining, which would be against their religion. All aspects of Puritan writing can somehow be related back to their religion. “These troubles being blown over, and now all compact in one whip, they put to sea again with a prosperous wind, which continued divers days together, which was some encouragement unto them; yet, according to the usual manner, many were afflicted with sea sickness. And I may not omit here a special work of God’s providence” (Bradford). This quote shows the lack of elaboration and fluffing in Puritan writing. Being on the Mayflower smashed in with many other people could not have been comfortable or enjoyable, but Bradford did not complain. He simply explained exactly what was happening, so the reader could understand, and make assumptions on their own. If Bradbury would have described how crammed together and other not so enjoyable things about the journey, it would have been complaining, which would be against the Puritan values. This quote also related to religion, which also plays a major part.

            Religion is what all of Puritan writing focuses on. There are many aspects of religion in Bradford’s writing. "Being thus arrived in good harbor, and brought safe to land, they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of Heaven who brought them over the vast and furious ocean, and delivered them from all the perils and miseries thereof, again to set their feet on the firm and stable earth..." (Bradford 30).  This quote shows how much the Puritans looked towards their religion for guidance. They thought that God decided what each of their lived would turn out to be, and only he could change it. God changed and decided their fate. Another aspect of religion Bradford discussed was that God kept those who cared for the well being and good of others. In Of Plymouth Plantation, Bradford says that the sailors who did not help the people on the Mayflower who were getting sick could die and he would not care. He also said that the people who did care for them would be protected by God and would remain safe (Bradford 32).

            These examples were taken only from a few pages of Bradford’s story, and the reader still gets a very strong feeling of who the Puritans were and what they believed in. They were very religious people, and everything they did and believed related back to him.

Bradford, William, and Charles Deane. History of Plymouth Plantation. Boston: Little, Brown and, 1856. Print.

Journal #3

If I were captured and help captive, like Mary Rowlandson did in her narrative, I feel I would feel much different than she did. Mary Rowlandson was treated very well by the people who captured her. In the modern day, I feel as though no one that is captured would be treated nearly as well as Mary did. If I was being held hostage, I would first of all be very scared. I would most likely get very nervous and attempt to calm myself by trying to figure out where I was being taken, and how i could possibly escape or be saved. Mary got to keep one of her children with her, but in modern day, the people who were holding you hostage would probably take anything you had with you away so you had no opportunities to escape. I would probably cope by reassuring myself that people have noticed I was gone and were looking for me. I am sure that sometime in being held hostage I would have many doubts and get very scared. I feel as though the longer I was being held hostage, I would become more and more afraid. I would probably cry most nights, and think it was all just a dream. This would probably make me want to sleep often, so I would not have to think about being away from my home, family, and friends. I would try to get myself rescued anyway I could, so everywhere I go I would try to get help from someone. Once I was finally saved from the people or person who captured me, I would be so relieved and happy to be home. I would spend a lot of time after that at home with my family, afraid to go out. The time I spent at home would be very sacred to me because I would feel safe. Mary on the other hand did not really feel the way I think I would. She made nice with the people who captured her and figured out how to make her time easier, which I think would be very hard.