The Law of the Jungle

     Now this is the Law of the Jungle-as old and as true as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree trunk, the Law runneth forward and back-For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.  The stories from the jungle book support this poem.  The animals in the Jungle Book are to follow this law and other parts of it and respect it which makes the wolf pack prosper, but some of them do not and this results in suffering for the whole wolf pack.  Father wolf in the beginning of the book follows the law of the jungle, and the wolves prosper from his actions.  Shere Khan the tiger's disciples chose not to follow the law and follow Shere Khan.  Some of them are killed in the process and the wolves suffer because of their stubbornness.
     The Father wolf that was in the beginning of the book follows the law by bringing his wolf cubs to the wolf counsel. He knows that if he obeys the law he will prosper, and if he doesn't he will die.  He is also not sure about bringing the man cub that he and Mother wolf (Raksha) found, to the counsel because they know that some wolves may not accept him into the pack.  The man cub was accepted into the pack and the wolf pack prospered because of their actions.  While Father wolf followed the Law of the Jungle the wolves following Shere Khan didn't.
     Shere Khan the tiger in the story was a bad example and taught other wolves to not follow the Law of the Jungle.  The other wolves took Shere Khan's bribe and did not follow the law of the jungle.  They followed Shere Khan and did what he said, but Shere Khan was not a good leader.  The wolves following Shere Khan were hurt and some of them were killed.  Not following the law was a bad idea
     The theme of this book is that if the law is broken the law breaker will have to face the consequences of his actions, and if it is kept the people following it will not perish.   Shere Khan set a bad example for other animals in the pack and was killed for his actions.  Dad wolf was not killed and prospered for his courageous actions.  If laws are followed the person following them will live and might be rewarded.  If they don't follow the laws they commit to they will have to suffer for their behavior.

Susan B. Anthony

     For a very long time women were not given the right to vote and were treated like second class citizens.  Many women decided that it was going to change.  Susan B. Anthony was one of the leading women that tried to get the right to vote.  She wanted to be a full citizen.  She devoted most all of her life to making a stand for the women of America.   Her efforts are cherished and were the path that lead to equal rights for women.

     Susan B. Anthony and some other women wanted the right to vote.  The 15th Amendment said, "the right of the citizens of the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."  Susan B. Anthony wanted the Amendment to say "race, color, sex, or..."  Later the 15th Amendment was passed without including sex.  That made Susan wonder who was a citizen, and if women were actually citizens.  Later Susan decided to ask her friend, who had been a judge, if she was a citizen, and if if she could vote.  Her friend thought the answer was yes.

     Later on Susan went with 15 other women to try and vote even though it was illegal.  The news of their determination was spread throughout the whole country, and the women were called lawbreakers.  A few days afterword a police came and brought Susan B. Anthony to court along with the 15 other women.  While in court she brought up "We the people," and said that it doesn't mean We the male citizens.  Her speeches moved a lot of people.  Later she was found guilty because the judge was a foe of women's rights.  Susan was not put in jail.  Susan devoted the rest of her life to trying to earn equal rights for women.

     Susan's courage made a path for other women to get the right to vote.  Her efforts did not win women the right to vote everywhere, but 4 states granted women the right to vote.  14 years after Susan's death, the 19th Amendment was passed and women were granted the right to vote.

     Women fought so hard to be treated like full citizens.  Their determination to vote payed off in the end.  Without the road that Susan B. Anthony paved, the 19th Amendment might not have been passed, and women might not have been able to vote.

Writers

     During the 1800s and mid 1900s there were some very amazing authors.  One of these magnificent writers was Mark Twain.  Another wordsmith of the day was Upton Sinclair.  Children's book author Theodor Geisel was and is one of America's favorite authors.

     Mark Twain's books were and still are being enjoyed by many inspired readers throughout America.  Two of his most favored books were The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.  The little fictional town called St. Petersberg in these two famous books was based off of Mark Twain's home town, Hannibal Missouri!  Mark Twain wrote many other books including Roughing It, A Connecticut Yankee In King Author's Court, The Gilded Age, The Prince And The Pauper, and a whole lot more.  Ernest Hemingway said "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn. There was nothing before.  There has been nothing good since."

     Upton Sinclair was a word wizard.  He wrote nearly 100 works of literature!  He wrote about some of the problems that went on in America.  His book The Jungle exposed the conditions in the U.S. Meat Packing Industry.  Upton Sinclair's book the Jungle caused an uproar which partly contributed to the passing of the Pure Food And Drug Act and the Meat Inspection act.  later on he won the Pulitzer Prize For Fiction for his outstanding works of art.  Some other works he formed were The Fasting cure, Oil!, Saved By The Enemy, and many other fascinating works of literature.

     Another delightful writer of the day was Theodor Geisel AKA Dr. Seuss.  Dr. Seuss wrote hundreds of children's books.  The intriguing thing about most of his books is that they almost always rhyme!  Some of his books are There is a Wocket in My Pocket, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Horton Hears a Who, Cat in The Hat, and hundreds of others.  Some of his books have been made into movies including The Cat in The Hat, Horton Hears a Who, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Lorax.  Dr. Seuss' books are great books to use to learn how to read and rhyme.

     These Authors were amazing, their works of art sparked some imagination and creativity into the lives of many Americans.  Mark Twain, Upton Sinclair and Dr. Seuss' creations are still admired today, and can be enjoyed by anyone around the world.

How Tom Sawyer Has Matured Throughout the Book

     Throughout The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom has matured rapidly, and has changed from a young selfish boy to a caring, noble, and trustworthy young man.  Near the beginning of the book when he is white washing his aunt's fence he proves to be a little self centered boy.  When he is asked to come up to tell what he knows about the death of the character Dr. Robinson he shows how he has matured throughout the book.  At the end of the book while he is talking to his friend and comrade Huck Finn he shows how he has matured and become more responsible throughout his adventures.
     When his aunt tells him to go white wash the fence Tom goes out to do it.  Before he starts whitewashing he feels self pity but starts the large task.  When he sees some other boys walking by he convinces them that whitewashing a fence is not something a boy gets to do every day and that it was a special privilege.  Well that got them and they begged him to let them paint the big fence, so Tom thought of something even more selfish and told them they would have to trade something for the chore. Tom got rich with marbles and many other things a boy was fascinated with.  later when his aunt saw it he was rewarded by her for the work that the other boys did.  Even though he showed that he was selfish in this part of the story he does mature during the rest of the amazing book.
     Tom and Huckleberry Finn witnessed the murder of Dr. Robinson.  They swore to not tell anyone about anything that happened during the incident because they didn't want Injun Joe to hurt them too.  Later on people find out about the murder and Injun Joe blamed the murder on Muff potter who was also there at the time of the murder but was knocked out and didn't know what happened.  The only other people that knew who was the murderer was were Huck and Tom.  Everyone believed that Muff Potter was the murderer, and Muff was going to be hanged if no one stood up for him.  A couple days after the murder everyone in the town went to court were Muff was to be proven guilty.  The judge asked Tom to come up and testify.  Tom went up to the stand and was thinking if he should tell the truth or not and out of courage and care for his friend Muff he told what happened at the time of the murder.  He showed that he was maturing by sticking up for his friend.  Tom knew he promised Huck he wouldn't, but he could not sit there and let his friend die.
     At the end of the book Huck is adopted by the character named Widow Douglas and has to live with rules and has to go to school which he didn't like it.  He ran away and hid.  Later on Tom found Huck in one of the hogsheads and told him that the Widow was looking for him.  Huck explained all the reasons why he hated living the way everyone else lived and told Tom that he wouldn't go back.  Tom explained why he had to come back and told him that he could not be in his gang if Huck didn't go back.  Huck was convinced and went back to the Widow.  Tom showed that he matured by helping his friend to understand why he needed to go back and he comforted Huck when he was feeling sad.
     Tom grew from a selfish young boy to a caring friendly young adult.  He stood up for Muff even though there was a chance Injun Joe might take revenge on him.  Tom comforted Huck when he was feeling sad and alone.  Tom was a good mature friend.

The Differences Between Huck Finn and Tom Sawer

     There are many differences between Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer.  First of all Tom Sawyer has a family and a good home to live in.  Huckleberry Finn does not have a living family or a good safe home to live in.  Huck is a free ranged boy that follows his own rules and does not go to a school.  Tom is a young educated boy that has to live by his aunt's rules.  Although they are both different in some ways they can be very similar.  Huck and Tom both are young boys with many similar superstitions.  Even though they live their lives in a different environment they are both very great friends.  The two boys are both trouble makers, and are very involved in the things that go on in their town.

Why the Summer is Better Than the Winter

      For many reasons the Summer is better than Winter.   Mostly because of the warmer temperatures during the Summer, people can be more active and energetic than in the Winter.  The weather in the Summer is safer for people and nature.  Summer is also one of the most beautiful times of the whole year!
     In the Summer People are more active and, some kids are out of school.  Another reason is that in the Summer when it gets warm outside, rivers and lakes start to warm up and outdoor pools start to open for many swimmers to enjoy.  The Summer is a good time to ride bikes, and walk dogs because it isn't a very cold season.  In the Summer, people like to do sports, because it isn't too cold or too hot.  Although in the Summer it can rain it quickly dries up the next day.  The Summer is one of the best times of the year because it is a safer time for everyone.
     Most people think of Winter as a wonderland and a place where everything is peaceful, but most people are mistaken. Every Winter about 10,465 people die in car accidents and about 41 people die while skiing every day in the Winter!  That is a lot of people that die because of the rough Winter weather.  Many people do not get to go places because of the slippery highways and deep snow.  School days can be canceled, people lose their lives for sports, and men and women die in the wet cold snow.  Many people and animals can get Hypothermia because of the cold Winter snow and air.  Sometimes it can get cold enough to give people frost bite.  Winter is not a very safe time of year.  In the summer there are many things that people forget to enjoy and one is the natural scenery.
     During the Summer nature is spectacular!  At night there might be gorgeous sunsets, and in the morning, sunrises.  During the day there are wonderful creatures to meet and a pretty world to explore.  Some people like to get the most out of their lives with the limited time they have, but they won't have to worry because days last longer in the Summer.  Miraculous lightning storms can occasionally be seen in the summer.  Beautiful birds of all kinds spring out of nowhere and light up the world during the Summer.
     There is no doubt about it, Summer is better than Winter.  With loads of fun activities, safe conditions, and stunning natural scenes, Winter isn't as awesome as the summer.  Without these things, years wouldn't be the same at all.