One of the people most affected by Romeos actions was Mercutio. Being one of Romeo’s closest friends, Mercutio was always there to support him; even in the worst of times. So when Romeo becomes depressed that is beloved Rosaline will not sleep with him, Mercutio swoops right in to help Romeo out of his lust inspired stupor. Since Romeo made the conscious decision to fall into a depressed state of mind, Mercutio in turn decided to peer pressure Romeo into going to a party. But, before this party, when Romeo has a dream about, “Some consequence yet hanging in the stars… Of a despised life closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death” he then decides to ignore the dream, which Mercutio backs up by stating that, “I talk of dreams, Which are the children of an idle brain, Begot of nothing but vain fantasy” (1. 4. 107-110, 96-98). Mercutio, being one who is a strong believer in free will, whole heartedly supports in Romeo’s decision to ignore his gut feeling. On the other hand, Romeo, who is a strong believer in fate, knows that someone would die, yet he chooses to ignore it. Later on, as Mercutio dies, he condemns the two families “a curse upon both your houses” (3. 1. Line). Although in reality Tybalt is the one who made the final strike, Romeo is the one who actually caused Mercutio’s death. By tracing back Romeo and Mercutio’s interactions, it can plainly be seen that had Mercutio not tried to help Romeo, then he may still be alive (WHY??? MOTIVES?). This is something that even Mercutio realizes.
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My friend Lauren Mather likes to skip school to eat chocolate because she is a chocoholic.
Love is a powerful force that has been around for centuries, even though the ideas of what compose love has drastically changed. In the older times, the time of Romeo and Juliet to be exact, Romeo claims that "she doth teach the torches to burn bright!", the second he lays his eyes on her during the Capulet's party (1.5.44). In this time era, as Romeo explains, love can be found at first sight, and just the beauty of someone can cast another into this force that is love. This idea is still around in modern times, even though the idea of love was broadened to not just something that is found through beauty. As Olaf the Snowman from Disney's Frozen proclaims, "Some people are worth melting for" (Frozen). This simple statement can prove that the ideas behind love have greatly changed. In modern times, love is not about just beauty and looks, but it is about finding people that could compel one stay by their friends side, until the end. As time has gone on, the ideas of love have changed. Love was previously just based upon looks, but in modern times love is much more.
"You annoy me more than I ever thought possible, but… I want to spend every irritating minute with you." (Scrubs).
"Some people are worth melting for" (Olaf the Snowman) "Lately I been...losing sleep...dreaming about the things that we could be" (OneRepublic) "This is how to be a heartbreaker, boys they like a little danger, we'll get him falling for a stranger, a player, singing I...love you" (Marina & the Diamonds) "Do not pity the dead...Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love" (Albus Dumbledore) Period 3:
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Mr Tetu: You Lumpish, dizzy eyed, cod piece. who lacks a soul and resembles a two-faced giglet.
All other classes should integrate our ideas about bullying into their class societies because it affects people.
There are many people in the world who believe that the traditional schooling system is not the best way to educate today's youth. According to many educators, happiness, exercise, and healthiness are the best ways to cultivate learning (Hack Schooling). If students are happy, they will be more willing to learn because it will promote a fun environment. Exercise, although it seems odd, is a great way to gain new knowledge because movement produces the BDNF protein, which enhances brain abilities, pushing learning to the limit. Although, other people believe that it is better to have children sit at a desk and listen to a teacher for several hours straight (Brain Rules #1). Claiming that this keeps children under control and allows them to soak in the knowledge may, or may not be true. But this also tends to cause children to face a bigger problem-boredom; and if a child is bored, they are not going to retain any knowledge. Education is a major part of life, and it really is up for debate the proper way to do it. A rebellion cannot be successful unless there is hope in sight. In Animal Farm, by George Orwell, The Beasts Of England was the hope of a better society, but as Squealer generously explained, “that society has been established...clearly [The Beasts of England] has no...purpose” (88). Starting at the beginning of the rebellion, The Beasts of England, was what had inspired them to continue on in their fight for a greater tomorrow. History has shown that once the hope, and the inspiration was gone, so is the fight for freedom. The human race needs hope in order to carry on.
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