Favorite Book

My favorite book I read last trimester was Matched. I liked it because you weren't able to expect what was going to happen next. Also since everything takes place in the future technology would always altar the direction the story was going which made it a very interesting read. All in all this was a very hard book for me to put down. However I was a little disappointed on Cassia's character development. She started out as a complex character but then turned in to the stereotypical rebellious character that only wants to overthrow the source of power. When it came to the relationship of Cassia and Xander after she met Ky I was very confused. I couldn't tell if Cassia didn't want to talk to Xander anymore or if she just didn't have time for him. Despite Cassia's character I loved how the author introduced Ky. He was this mysterious boy that the reader didn't know much about until further into the book. This was another factor that made it hard for me to put down.

To be honest I really liked the setting. In the book it was referred to as the "society" so it didn't really have a name but it was so descriptive. The author did a good job of telling you all the rules or laws and that made a big difference in my comprehension. The rules also shaped the characters personalities which I thought was interesting. I also really liked how the author took the time to explain all the jobs and go into depth about them. I felt like this also gave a more realistic feature to the characters. Even though this book didn't directly relate to my life I felt like I could connect with the main character. Also this is another reason I liked this book. So if you are looking for a really good book I suggest reading Matched.

"Catcher Gone Awry." Catcher Gone Awry. N.p., 6 July 2010. Web. 08 Sept. 2013.

Final Reflection

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My blog about analysis does meet the requirements because the rubric says to cite evidence and support analysis of what the text says. I did this by inserting quotes and analyzing there meanings. I also tried to predict what will happen in the book based upon the quote in my book. Also based on my quote I made inferences about Eugenie and her actions. My quote describes the current conversation and predicament between Armand and Julien. In addition my quote actually shows the situation, which is thorough evidence.

Next trimester a goal I want to achieve is to read four books. A goal for writing I have next trimester is to pay more attention to grammar. Areas i would like to improve on next trimester in my reading is my speed. I read very slowly. I would also like to improve my close and critical reading skills, maybe even try some new methods. Another area i want to improve in is my vocabulary. Expanding your vocabulary comes from reading more so two of my goals go hand and hand. When reading and writing I hope to improve on identifying different plot structures and characterization methods.

analysis

In chapter 12 Armand hears that his sister Eugenie travelled to Tuileries. However he refuses to do anything about it besides worry. When the royal family returns to the palace of Tuileries, the Queen slips Armand a not that reads "save us". He takes this note back to his home who he shares with his friend Julien. When Armand tries to burn the note Julien catches him, suspecting he is up to no good he starts to ask Armand questions. They talk about the revolution and how it is nearly impossible to save the royal family. Suddenly Julien brings up Eugenie and says, "'It is high time you took her about instead of hiding her away. If you keep her amused, she will be less likely to get into scrapes'" (Elliot, 115). I think this is foreshadowing that Eugenie will get into more trouble and eventually get captured by an opposition to the revolution. From this expert I can tell that Eugenie does not think before she acts. Also she is selfish because she is not putting the risk of her family into consideration. A characterization method is being used in this passage and it is, what others think about the character. Based on this I can tell people think Eugenie is a trouble maker but childish because she is not thinking how her actions will affect others.

Ok so I'm sure you guys have all seen this Pictures in your History textbook. For those of you who don't have History this trimester this is the guillotine. I t was invented as a form of execution because it was humane and everyone had an equal death. Death from the guillotine didn't show one person's power, wealth, social class or the lack of.  After getting the perspective that is sentimental to the third estate in class, then getting a view from the aristocrat's side in my book, I wonder which side had more of a cause to the Revolution. In class we all learn that the Third estate rebelled because of unfair conditions. They were tired of producing all the food and paying all the taxes. However in my book the aristocrats think that the third estate was unreasonable. They kept them protected and made sure France had a good army to defend its boarders. I know i don't give you much to go on for the Aristocrats but who do you think had more of an impact in starting the Revolution? The helpless third estate? Or the annoyed aristocrats?

"Leftbanker." Leftbanker. N.p., 24 Feb. 2013. Web. 16 Oct. 2013.

Reading Skills.


I started reading The Pale Assassin and I haven't gotten that far in it because it is really confusing. Some questions I have are does Eugenie's father die? If Eugenie's family is considered an aristocrat then why aren't they scared of the revolution? How does the murderer escape from the party? A prediction I have is Eugenie's father dies, then she hunts down the murderer once he escapes. After trying to find him she realizes she needs help and that propels the story. Well I don't really have any text t self connections but sometimes I feel like I can act like Eugenie because I don't want anyone else's help. A text to text connection I have is this it reminds me of this one book or movie, I forget what, but the protagonist's father dies and they try to avenge his death. Lastly is a text to world connection. In the French Revolution there was a lot of death. I think that this book may be a representation of some people's life during the Revolution.

Book Recommendations



Do you like action packed novels? Well the Pale Assassin is the book for you. I t is about a fourteen-year-old girls who is used to liveing the high life and getting everything she wants. However when the French Revolution breaks out and violence is recurring she has to flee the country. When old enemies meet again Eugenie is the target and is no longer safe. Now being in a big mess of spies, secret agents, murder, lies, and traitors, her only option is survival. I didn't have a big interested reading this book but now that i am it is impossible to stop. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat i was up all night reading it. The only thing i don't like about this book is that it starts off slow and is confusing because you don't know who any of the characters are, but after the first and a half chapters the intensity pick up tremendously. If your looking for a good read thats impossible to put down then I would suggest reading The Pale Assassin.

Tone and Mood Exit Slip



The tone of my novel is serious and the mood is angry, annoyed, and belligerent. I know this because in my book it says, "Cool grassy scents drifted in through the windows, refreshing after the stench of the capital, but the cold-eyed man seated inside was oblivious to them. His mind was on murder"(Elliott 1). Another piece of evidence is "'I shall destroy your family.' And the thought of what he would do made him grind his teeth with pleasure "(Elliott 5). I just started this book a couple days ago so I don't know who the character is and if they influences others. So far the only character we know of is the assassin and his tone was not very persuasive. I know this because the Marquis did not fall for the trick to open the bag of money and count it, which would have lead to his death.