Category: Communication

How is Calpurnia’s identity shown in Ch12 of too kill a mocking bird

June 2, 2015 / / 1 Comment

Calpurnia’s identity is shown in Ch12 as something that is confused and lost. We learn basic information about her which would seem normal to know of anybody else, Calpurnia life seemed to be alive with the finches we didn’t know how she was outside the finches. We learn that she’s older than Atticus Finch , she doesn’t know her own birthday so she chooses to celebrate it on Christmas. “I’m older than Mr. Finch, even.” “I just have it on Christmas, it’s easier to remember that way—I don’t have a real birthday.” She’s from Finches landing and has been with Finches or the Buford’s all her life, ‘‘were you from the Landing?” Jem asked. “I certainly am’’, ‘‘I’ve spent all my days workin’ for the Finches or the Buford’s’’. Zeebo was her son and the eldest.

She acts in a different way when around the ‘Negros’ and talks ‘nigger talk’ , “What you want, Lula?” she asked, in tones I had never heard her use. She spoke quietly, contemptuously. Again I thought her voice strange: she was talking like the rest of them. Calpurnia says ‘‘you can do but keep your mouth shut or talk their language.” She says ‘‘their language’’ not ‘ours’ or ‘my’ which I thought was great example of how she’s missing her identity and is confused. When Jem asks her why she talks ‘nigger talk’ when you know it’s wrong “That doesn’t mean you hafta talk that way when you know better,” said Jem. Calpurnia Says “Well, in the first place I’m black”

Calpurnia tilted her hat and scratched her head, then pressed her hat down carefully over her ears. “It’s right hard to say,” she said. “Suppose you and Scout talked colored-folks’ talk at home it’d be out of place, wouldn’t it? Now what if I talked white-folks’ talk at church, and with my neighbors? They’d think I was puttin‘on airs to beat Moses.”

 

How is tension created and relieved in CH-15

June 2, 2015 / / 1 Comment

Tension is created in chapter 15 when Atticus is at the county jail with the ‘negro’ who he will be defending in court, Tom Robinson. He is there to look after him and keep him safe just in case anybody arrives looking for trouble. Jem, Scout and Dill follow Atticus to find out what he’s up too as they are very suspicious in why he’s leaving the house so late. They arrive at the county jail but hide in the shadows, suddenly cars start to pull up at the jail and men start to come out and head towards the jail and towards Atticus, who was sitting in front of Tom Robinson’s cell. Tension is then created as Scout tells us that Atticus “seemed to be expecting them”. We also get told the conversation between the men Atticus and the men which helps creates tension “you know what we want”, Get aside from the door, Mr Finch” Atticus also tells the men that Heck Tate; the sheriff of Maycomb is around in hope to get them to leave but one of the men reply by saying that “Heck’s bunch’s so deep in the woods they won’t get out till morning”. It would appear that these men have called Mr Tate off a ‘snipe’s hunt’ in order to get him away from the scene so he couldn’t help and interfere with the mission. After hearing this Atticus says “that changes things doesn’t it ?” , Scout tell us “this was the second time I heard Atticus ask that question in two days , and it meant somebody’s man would get jumped”.

Tension is both created and relived when Scout notices Walter Cunningham’s father and tries to chat to him in hope to get him to leave “Mr Cunningham displayed no interest in his son, so I tackled his entailment once more in a last-ditch effort to make him feel at home”. Tension is finally relived when Mr Cunningham orders his to leave “Let’s clear out”, “Let’s get going, boys”

How does Emily Brontë use the characters of Cathy and Catherine Linton to comment on the social attitude towards women in Victorian England in Wuthering Heights?

February 19, 2015 / / 0 Comments

This essay discusses how Emily Brontë uses the characters of Cathy and Catherine to comment on the social attitudes towards women in Victorian England. Brontë uses Catherine as somewhat of a cautionary figure, who largely, but not wholly, conforms to society’s gender norms. Cathy, on the other hand is used as an ideal, she goes through traumatic hardships and is predominantly oppressed, violently even, but nevertheless maintains her independence throughout.

Brontë presents Catherine’s dependency on male characters through her superficial nature. Nelly’s narration reveals that when Catherine is in the company of both men, her loyalties are continuously swayed. “when Heathcliff expressed contempt of Linton, in his presence, she could not half coincide, as she did in his absence” In contrast, Catherine’s ambition is shown when she fails to defend Heathcliff against Linton in order to gain his favour “she dared not treat his sentiments with indifference”. This would suggest that the approval of Linton, and the potential for social elevation, is of more importance than her love for Heathcliff, despite her declaration of her love for Heathcliff, comparing it to “the eternal rocks beneath”. This is reflective of Victorian society as women’s power was very limited to the point where all decisions were made solely by men.
Brontë utilises Catherine as a commentary for the responsibilities placed on women by Victorian society through her social ambition. Through Catherine’s conversation with Nelly in chapter 9 through which Catherine states that she has “no more business to marry Edgar Linton than I [Catherine] have to be in heaven”. In addition to this Catherine’s distress is shown when she claims that “if the wicked man in there [Hindley], had not brought Heathcliff so low … It would degrade me to marry Heathcliff, now”. This indicates Catherine’s ambition for social elevation holds more importance than her love for Heathcliff, in spite of her announcement of her love for him “resembles the eternal rocks beneath”. The simile “resembles” exhibits the significance of Catherine’s bond with Heathcliff, believing it will last eternally rather than the length of a season. In opposition to this is Catherine’s comparison of her love for Linton as “foliage in the woods”, claiming that she fully knows that “Time will change it… as winter changes the trees”. These metaphors are used by the author to convey natural imagery, emphasising Catherine’s superficial nature and need for social elevation over her love for Heathcliff. By showing the vast difference between Catherine’s feelings for Heathcliff and Linton, Brontë cautions women of following the gender norms that Victorian England’s society had applied to women and encourage the defiance against these gender norms.
Moreover unlike her mother, the character of Cathy is used to symbolise female independence in the novel. During Mr Lockwood’s first visit to Wuthering Heights he attempts to aid Cathy in attempting to reach some canisters which provokes her to respond with;  “I don’t want your help,’ she snapped, ‘I can get them for myself.'” From this Brontë presents Cathy as a shrew, effectively forcing her conformity to gender stereotypes. According to Hans Bertens; “female independence (in the seductress and the shrew) gets a strongly negative connotation”¹. Cathy’s exclamation; “I’ll not do anything, though you should swear your tongue out, except what I please!'”  while “closing her book, and throwing it on a chair” at Heathcliff after being told to clean up continues Brontë’a presentation of Cathy’s conformity. Through assertive language the author uses the character of Cathy to actively encourage the social change of gender norms of women. The shrew is a largely negative gender stereotype of women in literature, usually representing an obstacle to overcome. Katherine from William Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of The Shrew’, for example, in which one of the main male characters, Petruchio, makes it his mission to “tame the shrew”.  Shakespeare’s presentation of a shrew eventually conforms to her gender role, while Cathy contrasts this by maintaining her independence throughout the novel, allowing Brontë to encourage social defiance of gender norms for women of Victorian England. Within Victorian England women were seen as belonging to the domestic sphere and were expected to keep a clean house for their husbands, at least by the middle classes. After marriage a women became property of their husbands, and as such when Cathy’s late husband, Linton Heathcliff died and let all his possessions and let all his possessions to his father,became the property of Mr Heathcliff.
Another essential point is the similarities and differences between the characters of Cathy and Catherine. In terms of characteristics, both characters are similarly spoilt by the Lintons; after Catherine’s marriage to Edgar, Nelly comments that “It was not the thorn bending to the honeysuckles, but the honeysuckles embracing the thorn.” The “thorn” is representative of Catherine while the “honeysuckles” represent the Lintons, use of this aphorism allows Brontë to represent society’s view of women at the time. “If ever a servant chanced to vex her, it was always: ‘I shall tell papa’… I don’t believe he ever did speak a harsh word to her.” Nelly’s clear analogy regarding Catherine and young Cathy further emphasis this. In contrast to this Catherine is seen as dependent on the attention of male characters; “for when Heathcliff expressed contempt for Linton, in his presence, she could not half coincide, as she did in his absence”. This indicates that Catherine has a superficial nature which relies on male attention. This is further evidenced when “Linton evinced disgust and antipathy to Heathcliff, she dared not treat his sentiments with indifference” Catherine’s dependency at the cost of loyalty to those she supposedly cares for is a representation of the responsibilities of women in Victorian England. Whereas Cathy expresses independence to the aid of a man; “I [Mr Lockwood] made a motion to aid her… ‘I don’t want your help,’ she snapped, ‘I can get them for myself.'” the antithesis of these characters allows the accentuation of their purpose of commentary on social attitudes. Catherine is presented as a caution, while Cathy seems to be an ideal for social change, Brontë makes use of both characters to actively encourage a social change regarding women.

Brontë uses a variety of endings for characters to encourage social change of women, one of which is the sad ending of Catherine; In contrast to this Brontë also makes use of a happy ending regarding the character of Cathy; “as soon as they [Cathy and Hareton] are married; and that will be on New Year’s day.” The use of “New Year’s day” could be interpreted to represent the beginning of a new age regarding gender norms. Throughout the novel Cathy continuously defies gender norms; “the young lady, closing her book, and throwing it on a chair…  I’ll not do anything, though you should swear your tongue out, except what I please!'” Through use of exclamatory punctuation Brontë uses Cathy to symbolise defiance against the gender norms which is further emphasised through her actions. “The flash of her eyes had been succeeded by a dreamy and melancholy softness” The ironic use of the verb “succeeded” reflects Brontë’s attitude towards gender norms in Victorian England as a battle that women must fight against. The adjectives “melancholy” and “softness” add weight to Brontë’s attitudes towards gender norms as Catherine was previously portrayed to be fierce. When Edgar attempts to stop Catherine’s violence against Hareton she turns against him, “In an instant one [of Catherine’s hands] was wrung free, and the astonished young man felt it applied over his own ear in a way that could not be mistaken for jest.” Ironic use of violence by Catherine against Edgar presents a defiance of social attitudes which, Bertens believes, were that women were “helpless and renouncing all ambition”¹, Catherine’s marriage to Linton was based majorly on her ambition to raise her social position and from her acts of violence she was evidently not helpless. In chapter 3 Catherine is used further to reflect the author’s attitudes towards gender roles; “The hand and clung to it, and a most melancholy voice, sobbed, ‘Let me in – let me in’ ‘Who are you?’ ‘Catherine Linton’ it replied shiveringly… ‘I’m come home,I’d lost my way across the moor!'” Through use of the adjective “melancholy” Catherine’s character is presented as being unhappy even after death. Brontë uses the Catherine’s end to reveal the ramifications of following society’s gender norms, encouraging defiance of women against their gender roles.

To conclude, Brontë uses both Catherine and Cathy as commentary on society to great effect. Catherine portrays the Victorian women who conforms to society’s issued gender norms, by marrying Edgar rather than Heathcliff she is forced to choose social elevation over love, and eventually dies as a result. whereas Cathy disobeys gender norms throughout Wuthering Heights, when oppressed by Heathcliff she openly defies him, despite the threat of violence. Through Catherine’s death and Cathy’s birth Brontë is stating that the old ways in which society thought about women must die and give reign to a more equal social view for society’s progression. 

Bibliography

  1. Literary Theory: The Basics (2001 edition)
  2. The feminist reader – Essays in Gender and the politics of Literary Criticism – Edited by Catherine Belsey and Jane Moore (1989)
  3. A brief History of divorce – Cambridge Family Law Practice (2012)
  4. Gender roles in the 19th century (article) – written by Kathryn Hughes (Professor of Lifewriting and Convenor of the MA in Lifewriting at the University of East Anglia)
  5. Wikipedia – women in the Victorian era
  6. The Taming of the Shrew – William Shakespeare
  7. Wuthering Heights – Emily Brontë

Ch22- how has Harper lee shown the change in children’s character after the trial?

June 2, 2015 / / 1 Comment

Harper Lee has shown the change in the children’s character after witnessing the trial the children have witnessed racial discrimination first hand towards Tom Robinson a black man on trial now convicted for raping Mayella Ewell a white woman, even though Tom Robinson couldn’t have done it and it was in fact the father who had beaten up Mayella Ewell  after seeing her kiss a black man. The case was as clear as day but however this case was simply a matter of white vs black, and white racist won.

The children; Jem, Dill and scout realise the injustice and unfairness of the trial and start to judge Maycombe society and the folks who live there “I always thought Maycomb folks were the best folks in the world, least that’s what they seemed like.” This quotation Said by Jem  I believe shows all the children’s change in character, view and perception of Maycomb county and the people in it. Another significant event to outline in support of my piece is the fact that Dill wasn’t able to stay in the court room due to treatment of Tom Robinson at the hands of the lawyer he said it made him sick.

How is hypocrisy shown in ch24?

April 30, 2015 / / 2 Comments

 

Hypocrisy is shown in Ch24 by Miss Merriweather as she shows sympathy for the Mrunas; a black African tribe but has no respect or sympathy for the black people in her own town “Oh child, those poor Mrunas.” , “Living in that jungle with nobody but J. Grimes Everett.” And “Not a white person’ll go near ‘em but that saintly J. Grimes Everett.”, but when talking about her own black community in Maycomb she discriminates them and refers to them as “Darky’s” and can’t even remember their name that darky’s wife. Tom’s wife, Tom” “There’s nothing more distracting than a sulky darky.” And “It’s never entered that wool of hers.”

I believe she shows sympathy towards the Mrunas in Africa as they’re not under any type of control from the ‘white man’ as they’re free and can live their life how they see fit which according to Miss Merriweather and J. Grimes Everett  is filled with “sin and squalor”.  J.Grimes Everett and  Miss Merriweather feel that  they have to go over there and ‘help them’ as J. Grimes Everett is using subjugation on them and forcing Christianity, his religious views and morals to them.  So the reason I believe she’s shows no sympathy for black people in Maycomb is because even though there is still white supremacy in America  they’re no longer under the control of the ‘white man’ i.e. the slaves have now been free.

And finally another instance of hypocrisy in Ch24 is again from Miss Merriweather  as she is supossedly the moust devout lady in Maycomb, a woman, a proper lady, someone who knows all the proper etiquette and how to act but in Ch24 she is disrespecting Atticus, gossiping  behind his back  in his own house whilst eating his food  “I tell you there are some good but misguided people in this town. Good, but misguided. Folks in this town who think they’re doing right, I mean. Now far be it from me to say who, but some of ‘em in this town thought they were doing the right thing a while back, but all they did was stir ‘em up. That’s all they did. Might’ve looked like the right thing to do at the time, I’m sure I don’t know, I’m not read in that field, but sulky… Dissatisfied”.  Miss Maudie then said “His food doesn’t stick going down, does it?” as she felt the need of reminding her of where she is and to put her in her place.

How does Emily Brontë use the characters of Cathy and Catherine Linton to comment on the social attitude towards women in Victorian England in Wuthering Heights?

February 18, 2015 / / 0 Comments

Firstly; Catherine’s conversation with Ellen Dean (Nelly) shows a perfect example of how social attitudes would affect the women of the time. In Chapter 9 Catherine (then) Earnshaw forces Nelly into a conversation about her recent decision to marry Edgar Linton rather than Heathcliff. She openly states that she doesn’t truly love Edgar, comparing her affection of him to “foliage in the woods. Time will change it”. this begs the question of why is she marrying him; social responsibility. Catherine is marrying Edgar because society dictates that between him and Heathcliff she must choose Edgar, because his social standing is much higher than Heathcliff’s. Catherine’s reason for marrying Edgar over Heathcliff despite stating that her love for him “resembles the eternal rocks beneath”, is that it would “degrade [her] to marry Heathcliff”, Brontë is using this instance to draw attention to the affects social responsibilities had on women and to question them and to encourage the defiance of women to social norms.

On the contrary; Brontë may be using this example to bring attention to the social ambition that society encouraged in women. Catherine marries Edgar because he can provide her with the opportunity to raise her social status, something marrying Heathcliff would make impossible. Brontë may be commenting on social attitudes towards women in regards to the products of said attitudes; Catherine uses Edgar for her own selfish purposes by marrying him, using Heathcliff’s low place in society as an excuse. It could be argued that her ambition to raise her social position is a sign of independence, which according to the Critical Anthology gains a strongly negative connotation. Brontë may be using this scene to condemn the defiance of women against social norms, Catherine’s

12/1/15 how does shame influence the actions characters take in chapter 2?

January 12, 2015 / / 2 Comments

12/1/15 how does shame influence the actions characters take in chapter 2?

I believe Shame influenced the actions on these main characters in chapter 2; Miss Caroline Fisher and Walter Cunningham. Miss Caroline and Walter Cunningham shame both entwined in chapter 2 as Miss Caroline is checking the students lunch when she comes across Walter Cunningham when she notices he has no lunch and then asks for his.

Walter Cunningham’s shame comes  from the fact he was a Cunningham who are known for not taking anything that they cannot repay they were extremely poor as The Cunningham’s are country folks, farmers, and the crash hit them hardest. Miss Caroline being new in Wycombe didn’t know the social status amongst the people.

Miss Caroline offers him money to buy lunch as he finally gives in to answer her question if he’s forgotten his lunch and mumbled ‘yeb’m in shame to the fact that he was lying and everyone knew this. Miss Caroline repeatedly insisted that Walter take the money embarrassing him and herself until the point when scout stepped in and explained Walter predicament; that’s when Miss Caroline felt shame and also embarrassment and took it out on scout by light patting down her hand with a ruler and told her to go stand in the corner; the pat was so light that it took a while for class and scout to realise that she had just got beaten and that’s when the whole class burst out in laughter over scout being beaten and at miss Caroline for the soft beating; she was so full of embarrassment and shame that scout saw her sink down into her chair and bury her head in her arms.

Coursework component 1: There is no longer a need for public libraries

December 15, 2014 / / 1 Comment

When was the last time you went to a public library to read, study or supposedly ‘chill’? Had to think didn’t you? That’s because I believe there is no longer a need for public libraries. I feel public libraries are outdated and have served their purpose. They have lost the battle to modern technology.

I fail to see the need for public libraries. Thanks to technology, you can now easily and conveniently install/download for free a wide variety of books onto multiple electronic devices. These electronic devices make your book portable and easily accessible at the click of a button. Isn’t that better than leaving the warmth and comfort of your home and going out in the cold, travelling quite a distance to an old withering building, to go check out or read a worn out book which has probably been used by hundreds before you? This will surely leave you with nothing but an unsanitary sight and ripped pages.

Here are some likely excuses you will probably hear defending the need for public libraries: they are part of our history, part of our culture, a nice social area, its fun, and my personal favourite: ‘I like the feel of books’ or ‘it’s not the same without the turning of the pages’. For those who say they love the texture of turning a page of a book, well, there are book shops where you can buy a brand new book. If you love books so much you shouldn’t really have a problem spending a few pounds on a book. What is it you explore when reading a story? What allows a story to become so memorable and fun? Imagination. Imagination is what stories are all about, whether you are reading it from a library or at home, whether you reading from a book or behind a screen; the imagination is what allows you to enjoy a story; it’s what engulfs you into the authors world and this will always be there. If that doesn’t help you, then the only advice I can give you is to learn to adapt – the world is changing!

I am not arguing that there is no longer a need for books or to read; but that there is no longer a need for libraries. That’s why I’m questioning whether there is a purpose for a library in our modern society.

What happens when you remove all the books inside? What are you left with? A withering, old building, with no use and no purpose. Libraries were never meant to be a social ‘hot spot’ nor have they ever been.

In conclusion, libraries have served a wonderful purpose to many generations but have now run their course. However, I do believe, in order to give public libraries a use again I believe we simply need change their purpose, i.e. turning them into shelters or something we as a country and community need. You would still be able to keep the books in there if you wish and have the public still attend the library.

 

 

English Coursework final draft

November 8, 2014 / / 1 Comment

Let me start this off by saying this isn’t your sappy romantic typical type of a love story, this is a love story with life and death consequences .This is my love story.

So how do you know when you’re in love? What is love? A wise woman once said “it’s just chilling, you know? Chilling with somebody, talking making mad stupid jokes. And, like, not even wanting to go to sleep, ’cause then you might be without them for a minute. And you don’t want that”. This is exactly how I felt for Samantha White, the most attractive girl in our whole school and neighborhood. She was perfect; crystal White teeth, caramel skin, long dark thick hair with one half of the hair braided and the sweetest personality, so caring, so down to earth. Everyone knew this, everyone wanted her, but none of them loved her like I did; if only she knew that.

I wasn’t a nerd, I wasn’t a boy head over heels for a girl who I had no chance with in a million years. Well you would be  only half right; I didn’t have a chance with her, However I wasn’t your typical lover boy who usually just hopelessly stare/admires his dream girl from a far. I was the ‘guy’ in my area, you don’t believe me? Let me prove it, I even had my own nickname, Rambo, given to me due to the fact that a film character named Rambo was a savage fighter, that could take on anybody and feared no one, which I resembled a lot. I would love to prove myself to anyone who thought they could challenge me, to prove that I was the alpha male, in school and out. But especially in school. I didn’t get along with most of the pupils, especially the boys. They were all too big headed and arrogant for me; just because they could play football or basketball, get the girls and had muscles, they all thought they were the ‘guys’.
So now you’re probably wondering, if I was the ‘guy’ how come I wasn’t able to get the girl of my dreams? Well maybe it’s because in life I was heading nowhere fast; I was involved with the wrong people. we had known each other since nursery and we had been friends since then and she didn’t want to ruin anything or quite simply I never truly told her how I felt. Which is my fault, I know. I was too concerned about getting rejected and my silly reputation; stressing over what other people would think of me, what others would say, instead of just listening to my heart and doing what I wanted to do. So now you know me, you know who I am, my desires. lets finally begin my journey, my love story.

Where to begin? There are so many places to start of my love story: the day I actually started to have feelings for Samantha, when she stayed the whole week at my house or when we kissed for the first time. I believe the best place to start is the day when the whole world started to changed, when not just my story but everybody’s story and life would  change forever, and that’s the day war broke out.
It was on a Friday, the last day of school before summer holidays. It seemed to be heading as the best day of the year; beautiful weather, everybody on good terms, even me with the boys, there was even a whole year 10 water fight! I was having a pleasant conversation with Samantha, even some flirting was going on. But something had to come and ruin it… it hit the main road of Brixton high street and somehow managed to hit my school located all the way in Kennington. We were able to feel its full force as the whole ground began to shake and crumble beneath us. The school began to self destruct, classrooms becoming rubble killing anyone still inside. Time had passed and any lucky survivors were greeted with a still silence, a still life-less silence. We were still feeling the aftermath of the explosion, people groggily getting to their feet. All of a sudden a swat team arrived at the scene shooting any survivors in sight and capturing people as their hostages.. including Samantha. And that’s when I knew my story had just begun. I knew I was going to have to prove my love for this girl, I was going to have to travel the ends of the world and fight for this girl.

English Coursework young adult novel 800 words

October 31, 2014 / / 1 Comment

English coursework

 Let me start this off by saying this isn’t your sappy romantic typical type of a love story, this is a love story with life and death consequences this is my love story.

So how do you know when you’re in love? What is love? A wise woman once said “it’s just chilling, you know? Chilling with somebody, talking making mad stupid jokes. And, like, not even wanting to go to sleep, ’cause then you might be without them for a minute. And you don’t want that”. This is exactly how I felt for Samantha White the most attractive girl in our whole school and neighbourhood she was perfect; crystal White teeth, caramel skin, long dark thick hair with one half of the hair braided and the sweetest personality so caring, so down to earth. Everyone knew this everyone wanted her but none of them loved her like I did; if only she knew that.

You’re probably thinking that I was a nerd, a boy head over heels for a girl who I had no chance with in a million years. Well you would only be half right as I didn’t really have a chance with her.  however I wasn’t your typical lover boy who usually just hopelessly stare/admires his dream girl from  a far. I was the ‘guy’ in my area, I didn’t get along with most of the pupils especially the boys as they were all too big headed and arrogant for me; just because they could play football or basketball, get the girls and had muscles they all thought they were the ‘guys’ well let me tell you they wouldn’t have lasted 10 seconds in my neighbourhood. In case you don’t believe me to prove that I was the ‘guy’ I even had my own nickname, Rambo; It’s kind of funny how I got the nickname Rambo; well have you ever watched the actual film Rambo? well he was a savage fighter that could take on anybody  and well I don’t mean to brag I was also quite a savage when it came to  fighting I would love to prove myself to anyone who thought they could challenge me to prove that I was the alpha male in school and out, especially outside because if you want to survive  in my neighbourhood  you need to show strength and no fear.

So now you’re probably wondering if I was the ‘guy’ how come I wasn’t able to get the girl of my dreams? Maybe because in life I was heading nowhere fast; I was involved with the wrong people, I was a ‘player’, we had known each other since nursery and we had been friends since then and she didn’t want to ruin anything or quite simply I never truly told her how I felt. Which is my fault I know I was too concerned about getting rejected and my silly reputation stressing over what other people would think of me, what others would say instead of just listening to my heart and doing what I wanted to do. So now you know me, you know who I am, my desires lets finally begin my journey, my love story.

There are so many places to start of my love story, the day I actually started to have feelings for this girl, or when she stayed the whole week at my house, but I believe the best place to start is the day when the whole world changed, when war broke out.

It was on a tropical Friday the last day of school before spring break and it seemed to be heading as the best day of the year; beautiful weather, everyone on good terms even me with the boys there was even a whole year 10 water fight. I was even having a pleasant conversation with Samantha even some flirting was going on I could see from the corner of my eye some jealous looks coming from her boyfriend. But Of course something had to come and ruin it… a bomb! It hit the main road of Brixton high street and somehow managed to hit my school located all the way in Kennington. We was able to feel the full force of the bomb, the whole ground began to shake and crumble beneath us, everyone collapsed to the ground, the school began to crumble to ground killing anyone who was still inside,  around ten minutes later a swat team arrived shooting any survivors and capturing people as their hostages including Samantha and that’s when I knew I was going to have to prove my love for this girl I was going to have to travel the ends of the world and fight for this girl.