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__Assignment #1 My Hero__
According to Joseph Campbell's interview with Bill Moyer, a hero is someone who dedicates their life to something bigger than themselves. A hero achieves or accomplishes something beyond the normal human range. Heroes learn to live within the system and according to what they think is right. There are many human beings that people consider heroes, but a hero doesn't just have to be a famous or person, a hero can be a normal and ordinary person. Susan B. Anthony dedicated her life to a women's suffrage movement. She worked for the prohibition of alcohol, a ban on slavery, and she tried to enforce a law so that women will earn get rights. Anthony became a public speaker around the world, spreading her beliefs and ideas while also encouraging to spread equality to women and other blacks. Though she knew that she was risking her own life by arguing with people and disobeying certain things in order to complete her goal, it was all worth it. Susan B. Anthony's whole purpose in starting the women's suffrage movement is stated in one of her most famous quotes,"Failure is impossible". She left these words with her "girls" to encourage them on in the long discouraging struggle ahead. Anthony's movement was successful allowing women to get more rights like men. Susan knew that she had to be brave and have a purpose in doing this, or it would never be done. It take a courageous and amazing leader and hero like Susan B. Anthony to do something like she did!

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Assignment #2
My perfect world would be a world like nobody else's. In my world, I would be able to make my dreams and wishes come true. I would want bright, happy, and smiling colors and faces surrounding me. I would not want to ever have to think about bad, but instead always looking forward to the good. I would want there to be plenty to do in this magical place. I would like there to be rules, so I would stay in order, but I also I would like to be able to experience anything and everything that I would want to. I would not want there to be a limit on money; I would want to be able to buy anything at anytime without worrying about spending too much. I would want the people around me to all be different in every fun and unique way, but to not participate in any bad actions. In this place of mine, I would want to be comfortable and very confident in myself and what I do. I would want people to be accepted, and not judged, under any circumstances. Peace, love, and happiness would be spread throughout everywhere in my Golden Age. [| Image Source]

Assignment #3 The God Teacher
A gift that I have received and truly value is my iPhone 4s.This is something I really appreciate having, but can later affect me in bad ways.I really wanted it, and finally got it. I like it alot in the way that it is very convienent and useful, but it can get me very distracted. I enjoy taking pictures, playing games, texting, and using social apps on my phone, but once you get on it, it is very hard to get off because it catches your attention and is very interesting and fun. Once I get distracted, it is very hard for me to get my school work done and focus on studying. Also, while using it, I have trouble paying attention to my parents. There are also many cases for iphones, so when I am at the store, I am always wanting to get some more cool accessories. All of this can take up lots of time, though it can be very fun! On the other hand, the iphone is a great device to have, because communication is quick and fast, you are able to be connected with the world, and also it is very entertaining and useful! I love my 4s and I am so happy I have one, but I have to be careful and make sure I do not become too attached to it so I can focus on other important things!

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Assignment #4 End of Childhood
I lived in Texas for the first 12 years of my life. I grew up there with a lot of family and made so many friends. I knew where everything was, how everything worked, and never thought that I would have to leave. In the summer of 2010, when I heard that I had to move to Georgia, I broke down into tears. My life took place there, I would be leaving the place that I had grown up all my life! It was a very emotional time having to say by to everyone and everything. I would have to start a whole new life in Georgia. New friends, new school, new environmnet, NEW EVERYTHING! This experience really affected me in the way that I had to give up so much. I learned that things in life are not going to last forever, new things will come. I lost my innocence while learning that you cannot hold on to everything you want to, and sometimes you are just going to have to let go and move on, while still remembering and holding on to those greatest memories.



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**__Jack and Jill Rhyming Poem__**  **Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water **  **Jack fell down and broke his crown **  **<span style="background-color: #f3ebd9; color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center;">And Jill came tumbling after. ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> **<span style="background-color: #f3ebd9; color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center;">Up got Jack, and home did trot ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> **<span style="background-color: #f3ebd9; color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center;">As fast as he could caper ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> **<span style="background-color: #f3ebd9; color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center;">He went to bed and bound his head ** <span style="display: block; font-family: Georgia,serif; text-align: center;"> **<span style="background-color: #f3ebd9; color: #008000; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-center;">With vinegar and brown paper. **

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This favorite nursery rhyme is included in many books for young children. The history behind this rhyme does not give such a happy feeling as the rhyme itself gives children. The roots of this poem are from France. Jack and Jill are said to be King Louis XVI. Jack, who lost his crown, followed by Queen Marie Antoinette, was Jill, who came tumbling after. At the end of this poem, there is a happy ending. The actual beheadings occurred during the Reign of Terror in 1793. The custom of beheading was that an execution would take place. The severed head was held up by the hair by the executioner. This was not to show the crowd the head, but in fact to show the head the crowd and its own body. Consciousness remains for at least 8 seconds after beheading oxygen causes unconsciousness and eventually death. This is associated with the French, but the English were first to use this device. As many kids sing and dance to this joyful song, the real meaning of this song is about a terrifying and horrid death. [|Information Source]

**Assignment #6 Original Poetry End of Time**
The flowers sway The color spreads The nature sings The people laugh But then there is a boom Is the world going to end? Everything begins to shrink Things start to disappear What do we do now? Sit still, Or run away?

~Neena

I do not think that I am looking forward to the end of the world, like the monks in the //Nine Billion Names of God ,// but also I do not think that I am totally afraid of death and the world ending, like Thomas and the Blue Eyed Son. I think that I am somewhere in the middle...kind of confused.

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**Assignment #7 Changes in the Stories**
In the story "Baucis and Philemon" the archetype of change is shown through transformation of the characters. At the beginning of the story, Jupiter and Mercury disguised themselves as poor wayfarers who needed somewhere to live and eat. This nice but poor couple was a very generous help to them. Because of the couple's kind actions, Jupiter and Mercury granted them a wish. The wish they made was that they never wanted to live without one another, and wanted to die happily together. This couple's wish came true. When they died, they both transformed into trees which right beside one another. These trees were decorated in honor by many people. The change that took place within the couple was a reward; they got to peacefully live together forever.

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Assignment #8 Changes in our World
Something that has really changed in our world today is the new face of America. About 40 years ago, almost every place in America was highly racist and very segregated. On this day in America, people are a lot more accepting of each other and look at each other more fairly and equally. Everyone can use the same water fountain, eat at the same rester aunts, ride the same bus, go to the same school, etc.. When people are hiring for jobs or accepting kids to school, a variety of races and people with different backgrounds are desired. Racism has gotten A LOT better as the generations have moved forth, and should be getting completely wiped out during my generation.



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Assignment #9 A Human Year


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My favorite season of the year is summer! I really enjoy summer because of the continuous warm heat. It makes me feel like a bucket of happiness and joy is spreading all around my body. I really look forward to summer camps and getting to be able to participate in fun activities. There is also a lot more time for me to spend quality time with friends and family. I find "summer" food(watermelon, ice-cream, lemonade, and other cold treats) very yummy! Summer is a time of no school. There should be no stress or constant bantering with crazy teachers, or any drama with friends .Lastly, I love going on exciting vacations and experiencing life in a different way. Summer is a time when I get a break from everything and get to be very relaxed!

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Assignment #10 Evaluation-What have I learned?
This entire study of //Man the Mythmaker// really reflected many things that I have experienced in my personal life. The most significant thing that I learned in this unit was the negative and positive side to a gift. This really made me realize that usually when I receive something it is for a reason. In the previous gifts that I have received, I have only thought about the good things to them, and ended up taking advantage of it. Me, and everyone else, need to realize that no matter how amazing a gift may seem, there is always some bad outcome that can come forth, or there is something bad that has been there all along but just is not quite evident. Branching off from this, I have really learned that everything in life has a consequence, and that that consequence is not there to ruin my life, but instead to teach me a very valuable lesson. From here on out, I will be receiving even more experience in life, but also I will be making more mistakes. I need to always hold belief within myself and NEVER give up. Change will come, but my job is to make myself suitable to it.

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