Put 10 literary characters on your Christmas shopping list. Number them from 1-10. Tell us who they are, a short description of them and what you got them and why. Have fun!
1. Madame Defarge- she is a snob who gets in trouble because she knits too much. Since she obviously has too much time to plot evil plans, I bought her a really bad cat from a family that was getting rid of it. It scratches up their furniture and maybe since she will be preoccupied with her new pet, she will lose some time while discovering how it feels to deal with a mean thing like her. Also, I got her a spiritual bouquet because she needs it desperately.
2. Miss Watson- this woman Is Huck's care taker for a period in his life. She is not very fun and always makes Huck to schoolwork when he just wants to have a normal childhood balancing work and play. I bought her a entire party- I planned it and everything! Maybe the dancing, friends, and alcohol will help her chill out a bit.
3. Ophelia- this girl from Hamlet has lost her mind, but I should still buy her a present to be nice. I bought her some floaties to use in the pool or a body of water. She is so far from being sane that I could not think of what to buy her but when I came across the floatations devices in the store, I just had this strange feeling....
4. Red Pollard- I almost forgot about this good man because I haven't talked about him in almost a year! He is my jockey friend from Seabiscuit but he keeps getting hurt. I don't think he should really be a jockey so I bought him some Big Macs and peanut butter bananas. This way he will gain weight, exceed the riding limit, and get to quit and save himself before he gets permanently injured.
5. Holden Caulfield- Holden is this extremely pessimistic character from the Catcher in the Rye. He just mopes around for a good three hundred pages, trying to figure out what to do with his life. I bought the poor kid some antidepressants and a guide on spiritual discernment. Maybe he can use his new positive attitude and his book to make some sense out of his life.
6. Boo Radley- Boo Radley does not want to be a loner, he just is. I bought him some cologne and a new outfit to boost his self esteem. Maybe he will get dressed up and go out to find himself a hot date in downtown Maycomb County.
7. Miss Havisham- this lady's life is in dire need of a makeover. She lives in a run down house and sits in candlelight for days on end. I bought Miss Havisham a swiffer duster, a ceiling light, and some hair product. She has this frizzy hair, but if she just puts some moose in it it will be tamed and beautiful. She has so much potential if she practices good hygiene and fixes up that mansion of hers.
8. Angela McCourt- this mother has too much on her mind trying to keep her family alive. Her children keep dying and the children she has now are starving because she cannot support them. I decided to give her some nice blankets for her house, a basket of food, and that headbands bored game. That's a fun game with not too many pieces and I really think it can bring her family together. Also, they can make up their own cards to play with.
9. The Cyclopes- this one-eyed fellow is hungry and tries to eat people in The Odyssey. I made him a wool coat and herded him up some extra colorful sheep in my free time. Also, I got him some spear repellent so he doesn't get his eye poked out again, some central heating so Odysseus can't use his his fire to heat his spear, and a gate with a key so he can get rid of his rock, and grass for his sheep.
10. Connie- this mother to be from the Grapes of Wrath is a whiner. After her husband leaves, all she can think about is how horrible her life is. I bought her a bar of soap so she can wash her mouth out with it. Also, I bought her one of those eye covers for when she sleeps so she does not have to look at the dead grandma beside her when she wakes up in the morning. How thoughtful of me.
Grace: THIS IS HILARIOUS. I loved every bit of this. I thought your descriptions of these characters perfectly captured how I felt about them as well. I think that it was very kind of you to gather a spiritual bouquet for Madame Defarge, and although she may pull a gun on you if you don't speak French, it's the thought that counts. I also loved the fact that you bought some cologne for Mr. Boo Radley. I feel that he could be quite the charmer if he had a little boost of confidence. Additionally, it was thoughtful of you to purchase some floaties for Ophelia, but I honestly think it'd be better for everyone if you just let her embrace her fate.
Grace, this was a great read. I loved how appropriate each of the gifts were for the characters, and how you treated them like your friends. You were really able to find the perfect gift for each character. I also liked how you used a great variety of characters from different kinds of books. I'm sure al, of your friends will have a great Christmas with their new presents.
This is so funny! I laughed out loud a couple times, especially at the part about Angela playing headbands and Red Pollard eating Big Macs. You did a really good job at thinking outside the box and you came up with some great gifts!
Grace this is really great. I liked your line about Boo Radley. He really is a loner. All I could think about when I read that was Mr Scutella telling us he was a ninja. If he wears cologne, that might sabatoge his status as a ninja since ninjas aren't supposed to be seen. Cologne might make him easily found. I also liked your spear repellent for the cyclops. I felt bad when Odyseus stabbed his eye out...so maybe this will help him out a little bit haha.
1. Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter series [You know I had to.]) - Draco is often said to be the foil of Harry Potter, the protagonist of the series. He is a prideful little brat for the majority of the series, until it is revealed to the reader that this cold attitude came from his cruel and arrogant father, who forces Draco to constantly feel the need to live up to his expectations. Due to this, Draco acts as the school bully throughout the seven books with his unnecessary taunting and pointless pranks. -Knitting needles and yarn: Quite frankly, I think Draco has far too much time on his hands. Perhaps if he were to take up a hobby - such as knitting - he would no longer feel the incessant need to follow Harry around and annoy everyone else.
2. Rose of Sharon (The Grapes of Wrath) - Rose of Sharon is a member of the Joads, a family making their way across the country in search of a better life during the Dust Bowl. She is a young pregnant woman whose timid husband leaves her part way through the journey. After this, Rose of Sharon spends the rest of the novel complaining about the tragic downfall of her life, as if her entire family isn't already facing their doom. -Z-Quill: I think that a big old bottle of Z-Quill would make the perfect gift for young Rosasharn, seeing as she spends practically the entire book complaining how "t'ard" she is. Perhaps if she was knocked out for a few hours, some of the characters would be able to get some productive work done.
3. Isaac (The Fault in Our Stars) - Isaac is the friend of Augustus Waters and Hazel Lancaster, the two main characters of the novel. He suffers from eye cancer, which forces him to have his second eye removed in the beginning of the novel. Isaac embraces his blindness, however, and even resorts to blindly egging the house of his ex-girlfriend among other things. -Diamond-encrusted sunglasses: Personally, I just don't think that the plain black sunglasses suffice for Isaac. They don't encompass the unique individual he is. If I were his good friend, I would most certainly help him out by providing an eye for fashion to make sure he is always looking good.
4. Alice Kingsley (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) - Alice Kingsley is the novel's protagonist. After following a white rabbit down a rabbit hole, she finds herself in Wonderland, where many curious events take place, including the appearance of a potion that shrinks her, and cookies that make her grow. -A new dress: Let's be honest, there's no way that Alice could have undergone such drastic changes in body area without her clothes undergoing the regular wear and tear. I understand the effect that Walt Disney was going for in his film adaptation, but I just can't accept the thought of her clothes shrinking and growing with her.
5. Park Sheridan (Eleanor and Park) - Park is one of the main characters in the novel, and is the love interest of Eleanor Douglas. Park undergoes a great deal of character development throughout the novel, and learns to accept himself according to the person he wants to be rather than the person he feels he needs to be to fit in. -Black eyeliner: At one point in the novel, Park applies dark black eyeliner on impulse, not really comprehending why. But he liked it. His masculine father gave him a hard time of course, as did the bullies at school. But Park thought it was pretty freaking cool. And so did I.
6. Peter the Apostle (The Bible) - Peter is one of Jesus's twelve Apostles. It seems that he is always trying very hard to live the way Jesus wants him to, but, hey, he's only human! Peter does fail Jesus, despite his humble attempts to please him. I always picture Peter as a humble little guy who loves God a lot, but is secretly worn out by Jesus's antics (i.e. Jesus: "Who do you say that I am?" Peter: "Umm..."). -Homemade cookies: I just really think that Peter could use a pick-me-up. Truly, Peter is an honorable man, a man who never stopped trusting in God (despite his few slip-ups), and a man we should all look up to. But sometimes I pity Peter because while he's doing the best he can, following Jesus around must've been some pretty crazy work.
7. Prince Hamlet (Hamlet) - Prince Hamlet is the main character of the Shakespearean play, "Hamlet." After discovering that his uncle Claudius killed his father to take over the throne, Hamlet goes a little haywire. He starts acting like a raging lunatic, chasing ghosts, staging plays, and stabbing his crush's dad. Granted, I understand his frustration, I just think he could've handled things a little better. -A Bottle of Vodka: I think a nice alcoholic beverage would be the perfect gift for young Hamlet, something to take the edge off. Of course, it wouldn't take away problems such as the fact that his father is dead and his mother married his murderous uncle, but hey, you can't have everything, right?
8. Brother Francis (A Canticle For Lebowitz) - Brother Francis appears in the first section of "A Canticle For Lebowitz" before his head was blasted off by an arrow in the desert. Francis undergoes many harsh days in the desert, saying his prayers while occasionally becoming distracted by stones that have gone a bit askew. -An adult coloring book: I think that Brother Francis would be delighted by this gift. I understand that his time out in the desert was intended to be solitary and contemplative, but if he has the time to discover an underground chamber, I think he has the time to color in a few patterns for amusement.
9. Count Olaf (A Series of Unfortunate Events) - Count Olaf is a greedy, self-centered actor who commits arson on the daily and spends his days chasing down three talentless orphans in order that he might inherit their enormous family fortune. He is constantly scheming, attempting to come up with a plan for he and his henchmen to kidnap the orphans and steal their fortune once and for all. -A selfie stick: It is no secret that Count Olaf is very fond of himself. I mean, he stars in his own plays for heaven's sake. If Count Olaf were living in this time period, I'm sure he'd like to document his various schemes - no matter how unintelligent - and the selfie stick would give him the perfect opportunity to do so.
10. Lucie Manette (A Tale of Two Cities) - Lucie Manette is the personification of all things good and pure in Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities." She grows up under the care of Miss Pross until she is reunited with her father in her late teen years. She is the prime example of the perfect girl, and brings out the good in everyone she meets. -Fishnet tights: Personally, I think Lucie Manette owes it to herself to undergo a brief rebellious phase. The way Dickens portrays her, I doubt the girl has even spoken a curse word. I think she needs to loosen up a bit, take a night out on the town (though I'd avoid St. Antoine if I could help it).
KRAUS, these were very thoughtful presents. I liked how you included characters from popular fiction as well as classic literature. All of your gifts were well suited to the characters and gave some insight as to who they were and what they are like. I especially liked how you gave Count Olaf a selfie stick. I can absolutely imagine him using it.
This is wonderful! The gifts you chose are so funny and creative! I love the fishnet tights and the coloring book and totally agree with both of them. I love this assignment and when I saw it, I could not wait to see what you would do. Good work!
Mary, this was so funny! I love the gifts you wanted to give to Rose of Sharon, Draco, and Hamlet. Rose of Sharon really just needs to take a nap and Hamlet needs a good drink to calm himself down. The image I got of Malfoy knitting is really comical though.
No way Giz I'm here too! Oh wait I'm with you haha. By the way I miss all of you guys from AP Lang/Lit. I hope you are all having a good time! Well I'm going to watch Star Wars now. Bye.
1. Smeagul (Lord of the Rings) This ghastly creature seems to cause trouble wherever he goes. However, the poor thing is simply lonely. He has a grand total of one friend, the One Ring, his Precious, and it was stolen from him. He can't just find new friends either because he lives in a cave that is totally dark. Plus, he looks like a lichen. For Christmas, I'm getting him a makeover and a pet rock. His makeover will help him charm a new friend, but in the meantime, the rock will have to do.
2. The Grangerford Family (Huck Finn) This rambunctious group runs wild on the banks of the Mississippi. The have a long running feud with the Shepherdson family, and don't hesitate to shoot and ask questions later. In order to help make this Chirstmas special, I'm getting them a new last name and some holiday cheer. A new last name will trick the Shepherson family for a while, and maybe even stop the feud forever. After all, the Shepherdson and Grangerford families are feuding, not the Shepherdson and Shepherdson families. How can the same family be feuding with itself? It can't, and that will make it a very merry Christmas indeed.
3. Ernest Defarge (Tale of Two Cities) As a man of high ideals but poor execution, no pun intended, Mister Defarge is of the right mind, but is often demolished by his wife. She steers the course of the French Revolution away from justice and into senseless slaughter. She is not in the spirit of giving. I gift her husband with a backbone and public speaking skills. A backbone will help him stand up for himself, and those public speaking skills will help him put the revolution back on a just course.
4. Arthur Dent (Hitchhiker's Guide the the Galaxy) An ordinary man who is swept off into the far reaches of the galaxy, poor Arthur watched his planet get destroyed in order to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. He is then transported to the end of the universe and back, running for his life and flung far from his comfort zone. For Christmas he deserves a good dinner and then a long rest in a comfy bed. These simple comforts will rejuvenate him and lift his spirits. After a good night of sleep, he'll be able to tackle any problem that comes his way, even his long lost daughter.
5. Romeo (Romeo and Juliet) As a teenager, Romeo overreacts to everything. He comes from one of two feuding families, but this hardly matters to him. Instead he always complains about not having a girlfriend. In order to make his Christmas merry, I'm giving him some perspective and a few responsibilities. You're a teenager, Romeo! Calm down and think for a moment. You don't need a girlfriend, you need a job and that is just what I've prepared for you. With some real responsibility you'll see that girls just aren't that important at this time in your life.
6. Ernest Shackleton (Endurance) Mister Shackleton was a brave adventurer with great ambition. However, his voyage simply encountered some mishaps. I'm sure the last thing Ernest wants on Christmas is snow, but I feel like he does want redemption. I'm giving him a helicopter and a second chance. With the copter, he'll be able to complete his mission without any of his crew ages dying. That is what I'd call a successful holiday.
7. Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride) As a young boy, Inigo's father was killed by a six fingered man. He spends the rest of his life training with the sword so that when he encounters the man again he will be able to kill him. For Christmas, I'm giving him justice and the tools for a new hobby. I've given the six fingered man's description to the police, and he will soon be found. No worries there, Inigo. I've also gifted him with everything he needs to learn to soap making. What a nice nonviolent pursuit.
8. Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) Mr. Darcy is a rude, aloof man. He struggles with feelings of superiority, but eventually proposes to Elizabeth, who has come to hate him. He eventually realizes how he comes off and heroically saves the day, enabling him to marry Elizabeth. For Christmas, I'm giving him some humility and a nice suit with dancing shoes. If Darcy had respected Elizabeth from the beginning, many of the events later would never have happened. Respecting women is paramount, so dance away Mr. Darcy.
9. Eponine (Les Miserables) Eponine is madly in love with Marius but does not act upon her feelings. She knows Marius is madly in love with Cosette, and so will not tell him of her love. For Christmas, I'm giving her a date with Marius. Sometimes love needs a chance to be found, and maybe things would be different if love was cultivated instead of found at first sight.
10. Lenny (Of Mice and Men) Lenny is a large, strong man who wants nothing more than to love something without it breaking. He is simpleminded and doesn't understand that his strength can harm small things like people and animals. For Christmas, I'm getting Lenny rabbits. All Lenny ever wanted was to tend the rabbits with George, but he never got to fulfill this dream. Now he can.
I really enjoyed this. All of your gifts were very well thought out. I like how a lot of your gifts weren't necessarily tangible gifts, but rather abstract things that would aid in the development of the character. If only we could actually gift these things to the characters. I suppose their stories wouldn't be nearly as good, though. I think my favorite of yours was Eponine's date with Marius. As a lover of Les Mis, I am all for the relationship of Eponine/Marius. If only Cosette didn't come in and ruin it. :( Anyways, I think that a date with Marius would be the perfect gift for Eponine, because as you said, sometimes you need to give love a chance.
I'm happy you got Lenny some rabbits. He messed up the first time but he will learn. Maybe you should give them to him one at a time so he thinks he only has one and if he messes up then he is done. Also, I think he deserves a trip to the zoo. I forgot about this book though so when I saw it I got happy.
Ashley, I agree that Romeo needs a new perspective and a few responsibilities, but I think he may also need some therapy because he is just thinking totally irrationally. Suicide over a girl? Yes, I believe that calls for some therapy.
King Claudius-Hamlet's crazy Uncle who murdered his brother to take over the throne of Denmark. If that wasn't crazy enough, he married his brother's now widow. He thinks he's got it made now that he's the King of Denmark, but his son-in-law/nephew Hamlet ruins everything for him. For Christmas, I would get him a ticket on the Titanic. This would not be for him though. He can give this to Hamlet. Once Hamlet is out of the way, he can go about being the King of Denmark. Horton-The elephant from Horton Hears a Who who, shockingly, hears the Whos who live on a speck. He fights extremely hard to keep the Whos alive, but for some reason, all of the animals in the jungle want to eliminate this speck. I've never seen a group of people so determined to eliminate a speck as these animals in the jungle. I would give Horton the Ant Man (yes, this is a real Marvel Superhero. No, he's not as dumb as Aquaman) suit. With this suit, he could visit all of his friends on the speck. Winnie the Pooh-He is a Teddy Bear that goes on adventures with Piglet, Tigger, Christopher Robbin and the gang. He is known for being kind of dopey and a little bit childish. Every person who was once 6 years or younger has probably read Winnie the Pooh. I consider them classics of literature. Anyway, I would get Winnie the Pooh a pot of honey. Because in the Winnie the Pooh Christamas special, he asked for this, but he didn't receive it. He actually ended up trying to help all of the other animals get what they wanted for Christmas. This act of selflessness made me feel bad for him. So, I hope he gets that jar of honey. Tiny Tim-He's the kid from A Christmas Carol who had the crutch and his dad worked for Ebenezer Scrooge. His family is kind of poor, actually extremely poor. But once Ebenezer Scrooge becomes...well...not a scrooge, he promises to help the Cratchits financially. I would give Tiny Tim a cure for his polio, which is the reason he's paralyzed. Man, I just feel bad for Tiny Tim. Tom Sawyer-He's the kid from the novels Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Swayer Abroad, and Tom Sawyer Detective. He is known for being very mischievous, childish, and lazy. Thus the reason he tricks other people into painting fences for him. So forChristmas, I would get Tom Sawyer a robot that paints fences. Then, he wouldn't have to trick people into doing it. Holden Caulfield-He's the guy from Catcher in the Rye that wanders around New York during Christmas break after he got expelled from Pencey Prep. He envisions people being lost being lost in a rye field and about to fall off of a cliff. He pictures himself as the catcher in the rye (imagine that) that catches these people and saves them. So for Christmas, I would give him thermal goggles so that he can see the people in the rye field sooner and thus he can be in position when they fall off the cliff. Don Quixote-He's the main character in The Ingenious Gentlemen Don Quixote of La Mancha. This novel is considered one of the greatest literary works of all time. But anyway, Don Quixote goes an adventure to restore chivalry, undo wrongs, and bring justice to the world. During the novel, his library got burned. So for Christmas, I would give him all of chivalric books back that got burned. Sherlock Holmes he's the greatest detective of all time. Enough said. I would give him the Ripper cases for Christmas. I feel like if anyone could ever unmask Jack the Ripper, it would be freaking Sherlock Holmes. Because seriously, what case can't he solve? I also believe that a difficult case like this would thoroughly fascinate him.
Big Brother- Antagonist of 1984. It's the all powerful, all knowing security system of Oceania. Also purported to be a founding member of the Party. Every person in this nation is constantly under surveillance and they are reminded of this by the saying that, "Big Brother is always watching." What makes Big Brother so interesting is that Big Brother, the person, may not even exist. Anyway, for Christmas, I would get Big Brother a name. It would be kind of depressing to live your entire life with your name being "Big Brother" or "Big Sister." Napoleon-He's the evil pig from Animal Farm that represents Joseph Stalin. He forcibly took over Animal Farm and turned it into a communist dictatorship. He also got rid of Snowball, then proceeded to blame everything bad that happened on Snowball. So for Christmas, I would get him a stress ball shaped like Snowball. This way, whenever bad things happen, he can take out all of his anger on the stress ball. I don't know how he'd use it though...since he's a pig...and pigs have hooves...it'd be tough but I think he could squeeze the stress ball.
I agree, Nick, I hope Winnie the Pooh ends up getting a pot of honey also. The poor bear just always wants honey and his friends to be happy. But I am sure Pooh is content just helping his friends get their presents. Giving is better than receiving.
1. Esther from The Bell Jar: Esther is a tragically sad woman that is always down in the dumps. As we know from reading the book, Esther is severely depressed and goes through her days feeling disconnected with the world around her. I would but Esther the book 10,000 Reasons to Be Happy because she could use some pick-me-ups to help her get through the day.
2. The Boxcar Children from The Boxcar Children- I'm sure many of you have read this popular children's series. A family of children who are orphans live in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. I would get the kids a giftcard to Homegoods so that they could spruce up the rank old boxcar.
3. Captain Ahab from Moby Dick- Captain Ahab is the captain of the ship on which Ishmael finds himself. Captain Ahab is obsessed with the whale because he want to get revenge on it for biting off his legs. I would get Captain Ahab a puzzle or an art set to give him a new hobby so we would have something to do other than hunt the whale obsessively.
4. The Cullins from Twilight- Everyone knows of the sparkly vampires from the Twilight series. They never sleep, move at extreme paces, and live forever. I would buy them a calendar since they live forever and never sleep so they'll probably get their days mixed up.
5. Dobby from Harry Potter- Dobby is a house elf that is a servant to whoever owns him. House elfs can only be freed if they are given clothing from someone else. I would buy Dobby some socks so that when I give it to him, he can be free.
6. The Cat in the Hat from The Cat in the Hat- The Cat is always causing trouble and makes a mess wherever he goes. The high-stung cat never stops to take a breather In between his disastrous plans. I would buy the Cat a box of tea so that it could possible calm him down and he could stop making messes.
7. Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Jim goes with Huck on his adventure down the river and becomes very close to Huck. However, since Jim was a slave he is uneducated and can't talk very well. I would buy Jim a dictionary and a grammar book so that he can learn to read and subsequently start talking better.
8. Miss Havisham from Great Expectations- Miss Havisham is the creepy old lady from Great Expectations. She sits in her large house in her wedding dress because the man she loved left her. I would get her a subscription to the Bridal magazine so she could maybe find a better wedding dress to sit around in that's not decades old.
9. Hazel Grace from The Fault in Our Stars- Hazel Grace is a teenage girl who falls in love with Augustus Waters. Augustus ends up dying so Hazel is left alone. I would buy Hazel a yearly subscription to E Harmony so maybe she won't be so lonely.
10. Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings- Sam is Frodo's best friend and accompanies him on his quest with the ring. I would buy Sam a "World's Greatest Best Friend" ribbon because he goes to extremes for Frodo and he never gets much recognition.
I LOVE Samwise. He's like that friend that helps out a lot, but doesn't get any recognition. In the end, Frodo gets all of the accolades. So your worlds best friend ribbon would be most appropriate haha. And your present for Jim is cute. I recently saw a picture of some guy teaching his wife with Alzheimer's to read. So that picture really made me feel nice. And then having Jim learn to read made me remember that picture and wow...it just makes me feel all tingly inside. So...that's cool haha.
Pudge (Looking for Alaska)- Miles Harter, better known as Pudge, is the protagonist of the book. Miles is very smart and ends up at a boarding school called Culver Creek. There he falls in love with Alaska Young, who is emotionally troubled. Pudge' special talent/hobby is memorizing dead people's last words. After a whole catastrophe happens (avoiding spoilers) Pudge is left trying to find a way out of the "labyrinth of suffering." I would buy Pudge a book of mazes so he sees there is always a way out if you look.
Alaska Young (Looking for Alaska)- Alaska is a very emotionally unstable girl who attends Culver Creek. Her room is filled with literature because she loves books and stories. She has a bad case of manic depression and is constantly saying morbid things such as "Ya'll smoke to enjoy it. I smoke to die." I cannot say much of why she is so mentally unstable due to spoilers, but she is in desperate need of some Xanex and Jesus. For Christmas I would buy Alaska a copy of The Bell Jar because she loves books and needs to learn her actions affect other people.
Tom Sawyer- Tom Sawyer is a mischievous young boy with elaborate plans. He reads a lot of novels to get really silly ideas then tries to influence the characters around him. For Christmas, I would buy Tom some nonfiction literature so he gets a sense of reality.
Penelope (The Odyssey) Penelope is the faithful and clever wife of Odysseus. While Odysseus is gone, Penelope is highly pressured by numerous suitors who keep invading her home. Although sometimes she seems indecisive about picking a suitor, it was to buy time for her husband to return. I would buy Penelope a nice alarm system and set of body guards to just keep out these unwanted suitors.
Henry Clinton (Go Set a Watchman)- Henry is a war veteran who comes from a less privileged family. He is a hard worker who studies law. Atticus Finch takes Henry under his wing. Henry also has a relationship with Scout. Henry wants to marry her, but Scout is too independent. I would buy Henry an E-harmony subscription because he is kind and deserves a nice lady.
Lennie (Of Mice and Men)- Although it is never clearly define what Lennie's problem is, he has a serious mental disability. He travels all over with George, who is practically his caretaker. Lennie has an innocence that prevents him from seeing the magnitude of situations. I would buy Lennie the little ranch he always wanted with George, but there would not be any rabbits there since Lennie would kill them. Instead, I would substitute the rabbits with larger creatures like horses.
Margo(Paper Towns)- Margo is a mysterious girl who is the center of conflict. She seems to have the world, a beautiful face, popularity, and a hot boyfriend. She hides her real self from the world though. When she finds her boyfriend cheated on her, she needs revenge. She vandalized his car and property and pretty much goes crazy. I would buyMargo a copy of Hamlet so she sees how pointless revenge really is.
Miss Suzy (Miss Suzy)- Miss Suzy is a cute, little squirrel who lives in her tree and sweeps and cleans her acorn cups all day as she sings. When red squirrels invade her tree and force her out, Miss Suzy stumbles upon a doll house where she finds toy soldiers who help her get her tree back. Miss Suzy enjoyed the company of the soldiers when she was not home. I would surprise Miss Suzy by moving the toy soldiers next door to her.
Eleanor (Eleanor & Park) Eleanor is a redhead girl who faces a lot of bullying due to her appearance. She is dressed very eccentric and has trouble forming friendships. Her mom is in a relationship with a terrible, abusive man who is actually the cause of her troubles. I would say I would buy her new clothes, but she needs basic necessities she cannot even have. I would buy Eleanor a gift certificate to her convenience store so she can buy her family food and other basic necessities.
Amy Dunne (Gone Girl)- I am not going to lie, I never even got close to finishing this "fantastic" book because this character annoyed me so much. Just the beginning where she talks about olives and is obsessive like a little girl made me despise her. Which all explains her craziness. For Christmas, I would buy her a muzzle. So she quits talking.
Grace's Christmas List
ReplyDelete1. Madame Defarge- she is a snob who gets in trouble because she knits too much. Since she obviously has too much time to plot evil plans, I bought her a really bad cat from a family that was getting rid of it. It scratches up their furniture and maybe since she will be preoccupied with her new pet, she will lose some time while discovering how it feels to deal with a mean thing like her. Also, I got her a spiritual bouquet because she needs it desperately.
2. Miss Watson- this woman Is Huck's care taker for a period in his life. She is not very fun and always makes Huck to schoolwork when he just wants to have a normal childhood balancing work and play. I bought her a entire party- I planned it and everything! Maybe the dancing, friends, and alcohol will help her chill out a bit.
3. Ophelia- this girl from Hamlet has lost her mind, but I should still buy her a present to be nice. I bought her some floaties to use in the pool or a body of water. She is so far from being sane that I could not think of what to buy her but when I came across the floatations devices in the store, I just had this strange feeling....
4. Red Pollard- I almost forgot about this good man because I haven't talked about him in almost a year! He is my jockey friend from Seabiscuit but he keeps getting hurt. I don't think he should really be a jockey so I bought him some Big Macs and peanut butter bananas. This way he will gain weight, exceed the riding limit, and get to quit and save himself before he gets permanently injured.
5. Holden Caulfield- Holden is this extremely pessimistic character from the Catcher in the Rye. He just mopes around for a good three hundred pages, trying to figure out what to do with his life. I bought the poor kid some antidepressants and a guide on spiritual discernment. Maybe he can use his new positive attitude and his book to make some sense out of his life.
6. Boo Radley- Boo Radley does not want to be a loner, he just is. I bought him some cologne and a new outfit to boost his self esteem. Maybe he will get dressed up and go out to find himself a hot date in downtown Maycomb County.
7. Miss Havisham- this lady's life is in dire need of a makeover. She lives in a run down house and sits in candlelight for days on end. I bought Miss Havisham a swiffer duster, a ceiling light, and some hair product. She has this frizzy hair, but if she just puts some moose in it it will be tamed and beautiful. She has so much potential if she practices good hygiene and fixes up that mansion of hers.
8. Angela McCourt- this mother has too much on her mind trying to keep her family alive. Her children keep dying and the children she has now are starving because she cannot support them. I decided to give her some nice blankets for her house, a basket of food, and that headbands bored game. That's a fun game with not too many pieces and I really think it can bring her family together. Also, they can make up their own cards to play with.
9. The Cyclopes- this one-eyed fellow is hungry and tries to eat people in The Odyssey. I made him a wool coat and herded him up some extra colorful sheep in my free time. Also, I got him some spear repellent so he doesn't get his eye poked out again, some central heating so Odysseus can't use his his fire to heat his spear, and a gate with a key so he can get rid of his rock, and grass for his sheep.
10. Connie- this mother to be from the Grapes of Wrath is a whiner. After her husband leaves, all she can think about is how horrible her life is. I bought her a bar of soap so she can wash her mouth out with it. Also, I bought her one of those eye covers for when she sleeps so she does not have to look at the dead grandma beside her when she wakes up in the morning. How thoughtful of me.
Grace: THIS IS HILARIOUS. I loved every bit of this. I thought your descriptions of these characters perfectly captured how I felt about them as well. I think that it was very kind of you to gather a spiritual bouquet for Madame Defarge, and although she may pull a gun on you if you don't speak French, it's the thought that counts. I also loved the fact that you bought some cologne for Mr. Boo Radley. I feel that he could be quite the charmer if he had a little boost of confidence. Additionally, it was thoughtful of you to purchase some floaties for Ophelia, but I honestly think it'd be better for everyone if you just let her embrace her fate.
DeleteGrace, this was a great read. I loved how appropriate each of the gifts were for the characters, and how you treated them like your friends. You were really able to find the perfect gift for each character. I also liked how you used a great variety of characters from different kinds of books. I'm sure al, of your friends will have a great Christmas with their new presents.
DeleteThis is so funny! I laughed out loud a couple times, especially at the part about Angela playing headbands and Red Pollard eating Big Macs. You did a really good job at thinking outside the box and you came up with some great gifts!
DeleteGrace this is really great. I liked your line about Boo Radley. He really is a loner. All I could think about when I read that was Mr Scutella telling us he was a ninja. If he wears cologne, that might sabatoge his status as a ninja since ninjas aren't supposed to be seen. Cologne might make him easily found. I also liked your spear repellent for the cyclops. I felt bad when Odyseus stabbed his eye out...so maybe this will help him out a little bit haha.
Delete1. Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter series [You know I had to.]) - Draco is often said to be the foil of Harry Potter, the protagonist of the series. He is a prideful little brat for the majority of the series, until it is revealed to the reader that this cold attitude came from his cruel and arrogant father, who forces Draco to constantly feel the need to live up to his expectations. Due to this, Draco acts as the school bully throughout the seven books with his unnecessary taunting and pointless pranks.
ReplyDelete-Knitting needles and yarn: Quite frankly, I think Draco has far too much time on his hands. Perhaps if he were to take up a hobby - such as knitting - he would no longer feel the incessant need to follow Harry around and annoy everyone else.
2. Rose of Sharon (The Grapes of Wrath) - Rose of Sharon is a member of the Joads, a family making their way across the country in search of a better life during the Dust Bowl. She is a young pregnant woman whose timid husband leaves her part way through the journey. After this, Rose of Sharon spends the rest of the novel complaining about the tragic downfall of her life, as if her entire family isn't already facing their doom.
-Z-Quill: I think that a big old bottle of Z-Quill would make the perfect gift for young Rosasharn, seeing as she spends practically the entire book complaining how "t'ard" she is. Perhaps if she was knocked out for a few hours, some of the characters would be able to get some productive work done.
3. Isaac (The Fault in Our Stars) - Isaac is the friend of Augustus Waters and Hazel Lancaster, the two main characters of the novel. He suffers from eye cancer, which forces him to have his second eye removed in the beginning of the novel. Isaac embraces his blindness, however, and even resorts to blindly egging the house of his ex-girlfriend among other things.
-Diamond-encrusted sunglasses: Personally, I just don't think that the plain black sunglasses suffice for Isaac. They don't encompass the unique individual he is. If I were his good friend, I would most certainly help him out by providing an eye for fashion to make sure he is always looking good.
4. Alice Kingsley (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) - Alice Kingsley is the novel's protagonist. After following a white rabbit down a rabbit hole, she finds herself in Wonderland, where many curious events take place, including the appearance of a potion that shrinks her, and cookies that make her grow.
-A new dress: Let's be honest, there's no way that Alice could have undergone such drastic changes in body area without her clothes undergoing the regular wear and tear. I understand the effect that Walt Disney was going for in his film adaptation, but I just can't accept the thought of her clothes shrinking and growing with her.
5. Park Sheridan (Eleanor and Park) - Park is one of the main characters in the novel, and is the love interest of Eleanor Douglas. Park undergoes a great deal of character development throughout the novel, and learns to accept himself according to the person he wants to be rather than the person he feels he needs to be to fit in.
-Black eyeliner: At one point in the novel, Park applies dark black eyeliner on impulse, not really comprehending why. But he liked it. His masculine father gave him a hard time of course, as did the bullies at school. But Park thought it was pretty freaking cool. And so did I.
6. Peter the Apostle (The Bible) - Peter is one of Jesus's twelve Apostles. It seems that he is always trying very hard to live the way Jesus wants him to, but, hey, he's only human! Peter does fail Jesus, despite his humble attempts to please him. I always picture Peter as a humble little guy who loves God a lot, but is secretly worn out by Jesus's antics (i.e. Jesus: "Who do you say that I am?" Peter: "Umm...").
Delete-Homemade cookies: I just really think that Peter could use a pick-me-up. Truly, Peter is an honorable man, a man who never stopped trusting in God (despite his few slip-ups), and a man we should all look up to. But sometimes I pity Peter because while he's doing the best he can, following Jesus around must've been some pretty crazy work.
7. Prince Hamlet (Hamlet) - Prince Hamlet is the main character of the Shakespearean play, "Hamlet." After discovering that his uncle Claudius killed his father to take over the throne, Hamlet goes a little haywire. He starts acting like a raging lunatic, chasing ghosts, staging plays, and stabbing his crush's dad. Granted, I understand his frustration, I just think he could've handled things a little better.
-A Bottle of Vodka: I think a nice alcoholic beverage would be the perfect gift for young Hamlet, something to take the edge off. Of course, it wouldn't take away problems such as the fact that his father is dead and his mother married his murderous uncle, but hey, you can't have everything, right?
8. Brother Francis (A Canticle For Lebowitz) - Brother Francis appears in the first section of "A Canticle For Lebowitz" before his head was blasted off by an arrow in the desert. Francis undergoes many harsh days in the desert, saying his prayers while occasionally becoming distracted by stones that have gone a bit askew.
-An adult coloring book: I think that Brother Francis would be delighted by this gift. I understand that his time out in the desert was intended to be solitary and contemplative, but if he has the time to discover an underground chamber, I think he has the time to color in a few patterns for amusement.
9. Count Olaf (A Series of Unfortunate Events) - Count Olaf is a greedy, self-centered actor who commits arson on the daily and spends his days chasing down three talentless orphans in order that he might inherit their enormous family fortune. He is constantly scheming, attempting to come up with a plan for he and his henchmen to kidnap the orphans and steal their fortune once and for all.
-A selfie stick: It is no secret that Count Olaf is very fond of himself. I mean, he stars in his own plays for heaven's sake. If Count Olaf were living in this time period, I'm sure he'd like to document his various schemes - no matter how unintelligent - and the selfie stick would give him the perfect opportunity to do so.
10. Lucie Manette (A Tale of Two Cities) - Lucie Manette is the personification of all things good and pure in Dickens's "A Tale of Two Cities." She grows up under the care of Miss Pross until she is reunited with her father in her late teen years. She is the prime example of the perfect girl, and brings out the good in everyone she meets.
-Fishnet tights: Personally, I think Lucie Manette owes it to herself to undergo a brief rebellious phase. The way Dickens portrays her, I doubt the girl has even spoken a curse word. I think she needs to loosen up a bit, take a night out on the town (though I'd avoid St. Antoine if I could help it).
KRAUS, these were very thoughtful presents. I liked how you included characters from popular fiction as well as classic literature. All of your gifts were well suited to the characters and gave some insight as to who they were and what they are like. I especially liked how you gave Count Olaf a selfie stick. I can absolutely imagine him using it.
DeleteThis is wonderful! The gifts you chose are so funny and creative! I love the fishnet tights and the coloring book and totally agree with both of them. I love this assignment and when I saw it, I could not wait to see what you would do. Good work!
DeleteMary, this was so funny! I love the gifts you wanted to give to Rose of Sharon, Draco, and Hamlet. Rose of Sharon really just needs to take a nap and Hamlet needs a good drink to calm himself down. The image I got of Malfoy knitting is really comical though.
DeleteMary, guess where we are?
DeleteWe're at the Apollo Theatre and you're dressed up like Han Solo.
May the Force be with you all!!!
No way Giz I'm here too! Oh wait I'm with you haha. By the way I miss all of you guys from AP Lang/Lit. I hope you are all having a good time! Well I'm going to watch Star Wars now. Bye.
Delete1. Smeagul (Lord of the Rings) This ghastly creature seems to cause trouble wherever he goes. However, the poor thing is simply lonely. He has a grand total of one friend, the One Ring, his Precious, and it was stolen from him. He can't just find new friends either because he lives in a cave that is totally dark. Plus, he looks like a lichen. For Christmas, I'm getting him a makeover and a pet rock. His makeover will help him charm a new friend, but in the meantime, the rock will have to do.
ReplyDelete2. The Grangerford Family (Huck Finn) This rambunctious group runs wild on the banks of the Mississippi. The have a long running feud with the Shepherdson family, and don't hesitate to shoot and ask questions later. In order to help make this Chirstmas special, I'm getting them a new last name and some holiday cheer. A new last name will trick the Shepherson family for a while, and maybe even stop the feud forever. After all, the Shepherdson and Grangerford families are feuding, not the Shepherdson and Shepherdson families. How can the same family be feuding with itself? It can't, and that will make it a very merry Christmas indeed.
3. Ernest Defarge (Tale of Two Cities) As a man of high ideals but poor execution, no pun intended, Mister Defarge is of the right mind, but is often demolished by his wife. She steers the course of the French Revolution away from justice and into senseless slaughter. She is not in the spirit of giving. I gift her husband with a backbone and public speaking skills. A backbone will help him stand up for himself, and those public speaking skills will help him put the revolution back on a just course.
4. Arthur Dent (Hitchhiker's Guide the the Galaxy) An ordinary man who is swept off into the far reaches of the galaxy, poor Arthur watched his planet get destroyed in order to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. He is then transported to the end of the universe and back, running for his life and flung far from his comfort zone. For Christmas he deserves a good dinner and then a long rest in a comfy bed. These simple comforts will rejuvenate him and lift his spirits. After a good night of sleep, he'll be able to tackle any problem that comes his way, even his long lost daughter.
5. Romeo (Romeo and Juliet) As a teenager, Romeo overreacts to everything. He comes from one of two feuding families, but this hardly matters to him. Instead he always complains about not having a girlfriend. In order to make his Christmas merry, I'm giving him some perspective and a few responsibilities. You're a teenager, Romeo! Calm down and think for a moment. You don't need a girlfriend, you need a job and that is just what I've prepared for you. With some real responsibility you'll see that girls just aren't that important at this time in your life.
6. Ernest Shackleton (Endurance) Mister Shackleton was a brave adventurer with great ambition. However, his voyage simply encountered some mishaps. I'm sure the last thing Ernest wants on Christmas is snow, but I feel like he does want redemption. I'm giving him a helicopter and a second chance. With the copter, he'll be able to complete his mission without any of his crew ages dying. That is what I'd call a successful holiday.
Delete7. Inigo Montoya (The Princess Bride) As a young boy, Inigo's father was killed by a six fingered man. He spends the rest of his life training with the sword so that when he encounters the man again he will be able to kill him. For Christmas, I'm giving him justice and the tools for a new hobby. I've given the six fingered man's description to the police, and he will soon be found. No worries there, Inigo. I've also gifted him with everything he needs to learn to soap making. What a nice nonviolent pursuit.
8. Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) Mr. Darcy is a rude, aloof man. He struggles with feelings of superiority, but eventually proposes to Elizabeth, who has come to hate him. He eventually realizes how he comes off and heroically saves the day, enabling him to marry Elizabeth. For Christmas, I'm giving him some humility and a nice suit with dancing shoes. If Darcy had respected Elizabeth from the beginning, many of the events later would never have happened. Respecting women is paramount, so dance away Mr. Darcy.
9. Eponine (Les Miserables) Eponine is madly in love with Marius but does not act upon her feelings. She knows Marius is madly in love with Cosette, and so will not tell him of her love. For Christmas, I'm giving her a date with Marius. Sometimes love needs a chance to be found, and maybe things would be different if love was cultivated instead of found at first sight.
10. Lenny (Of Mice and Men) Lenny is a large, strong man who wants nothing more than to love something without it breaking. He is simpleminded and doesn't understand that his strength can harm small things like people and animals. For Christmas, I'm getting Lenny rabbits. All Lenny ever wanted was to tend the rabbits with George, but he never got to fulfill this dream. Now he can.
I really enjoyed this. All of your gifts were very well thought out. I like how a lot of your gifts weren't necessarily tangible gifts, but rather abstract things that would aid in the development of the character. If only we could actually gift these things to the characters. I suppose their stories wouldn't be nearly as good, though. I think my favorite of yours was Eponine's date with Marius. As a lover of Les Mis, I am all for the relationship of Eponine/Marius. If only Cosette didn't come in and ruin it. :( Anyways, I think that a date with Marius would be the perfect gift for Eponine, because as you said, sometimes you need to give love a chance.
DeleteI'm happy you got Lenny some rabbits. He messed up the first time but he will learn. Maybe you should give them to him one at a time so he thinks he only has one and if he messes up then he is done. Also, I think he deserves a trip to the zoo. I forgot about this book though so when I saw it I got happy.
DeleteAshley, I agree that Romeo needs a new perspective and a few responsibilities, but I think he may also need some therapy because he is just thinking totally irrationally. Suicide over a girl? Yes, I believe that calls for some therapy.
DeleteKing Claudius-Hamlet's crazy Uncle who murdered his brother to take over the throne of Denmark. If that wasn't crazy enough, he married his brother's now widow. He thinks he's got it made now that he's the King of Denmark, but his son-in-law/nephew Hamlet ruins everything for him. For Christmas, I would get him a ticket on the Titanic. This would not be for him though. He can give this to Hamlet. Once Hamlet is out of the way, he can go about being the King of Denmark.
ReplyDeleteHorton-The elephant from Horton Hears a Who who, shockingly, hears the Whos who live on a speck. He fights extremely hard to keep the Whos alive, but for some reason, all of the animals in the jungle want to eliminate this speck. I've never seen a group of people so determined to eliminate a speck as these animals in the jungle. I would give Horton the Ant Man (yes, this is a real Marvel Superhero. No, he's not as dumb as Aquaman) suit. With this suit, he could visit all of his friends on the speck.
Winnie the Pooh-He is a Teddy Bear that goes on adventures with Piglet, Tigger, Christopher Robbin and the gang. He is known for being kind of dopey and a little bit childish. Every person who was once 6 years or younger has probably read Winnie the Pooh. I consider them classics of literature. Anyway, I would get Winnie the Pooh a pot of honey. Because in the Winnie the Pooh Christamas special, he asked for this, but he didn't receive it. He actually ended up trying to help all of the other animals get what they wanted for Christmas. This act of selflessness made me feel bad for him. So, I hope he gets that jar of honey.
Tiny Tim-He's the kid from A Christmas Carol who had the crutch and his dad worked for Ebenezer Scrooge. His family is kind of poor, actually extremely poor. But once Ebenezer Scrooge becomes...well...not a scrooge, he promises to help the Cratchits financially. I would give Tiny Tim a cure for his polio, which is the reason he's paralyzed. Man, I just feel bad for Tiny Tim.
Tom Sawyer-He's the kid from the novels Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Swayer Abroad, and Tom Sawyer Detective. He is known for being very mischievous, childish, and lazy. Thus the reason he tricks other people into painting fences for him. So forChristmas, I would get Tom Sawyer a robot that paints fences. Then, he wouldn't have to trick people into doing it.
Holden Caulfield-He's the guy from Catcher in the Rye that wanders around New York during Christmas break after he got expelled from Pencey Prep. He envisions people being lost being lost in a rye field and about to fall off of a cliff. He pictures himself as the catcher in the rye (imagine that) that catches these people and saves them. So for Christmas, I would give him thermal goggles so that he can see the people in the rye field sooner and thus he can be in position when they fall off the cliff.
Don Quixote-He's the main character in The Ingenious Gentlemen Don Quixote of La Mancha. This novel is considered one of the greatest literary works of all time. But anyway, Don Quixote goes an adventure to restore chivalry, undo wrongs, and bring justice to the world. During the novel, his library got burned. So for Christmas, I would give him all of chivalric books back that got burned.
Sherlock Holmes he's the greatest detective of all time. Enough said. I would give him the Ripper cases for Christmas. I feel like if anyone could ever unmask Jack the Ripper, it would be freaking Sherlock Holmes. Because seriously, what case can't he solve? I also believe that a difficult case like this would thoroughly fascinate him.
Big Brother- Antagonist of 1984. It's the all powerful, all knowing security system of Oceania. Also purported to be a founding member of the Party. Every person in this nation is constantly under surveillance and they are reminded of this by the saying that, "Big Brother is always watching." What makes Big Brother so interesting is that Big Brother, the person, may not even exist. Anyway, for Christmas, I would get Big Brother a name. It would be kind of depressing to live your entire life with your name being "Big Brother" or "Big Sister."
DeleteNapoleon-He's the evil pig from Animal Farm that represents Joseph Stalin. He forcibly took over Animal Farm and turned it into a communist dictatorship. He also got rid of Snowball, then proceeded to blame everything bad that happened on Snowball. So for Christmas, I would get him a stress ball shaped like Snowball. This way, whenever bad things happen, he can take out all of his anger on the stress ball. I don't know how he'd use it though...since he's a pig...and pigs have hooves...it'd be tough but I think he could squeeze the stress ball.
I agree, Nick, I hope Winnie the Pooh ends up getting a pot of honey also. The poor bear just always wants honey and his friends to be happy. But I am sure Pooh is content just helping his friends get their presents. Giving is better than receiving.
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ReplyDelete1. Esther from The Bell Jar: Esther is a tragically sad woman that is always down in the dumps. As we know from reading the book, Esther is severely depressed and goes through her days feeling disconnected with the world around her. I would but Esther the book 10,000 Reasons to Be Happy because she could use some pick-me-ups to help her get through the day.
2. The Boxcar Children from The Boxcar Children- I'm sure many of you have read this popular children's series. A family of children who are orphans live in an abandoned boxcar in the woods. I would get the kids a giftcard to Homegoods so that they could spruce up the rank old boxcar.
3. Captain Ahab from Moby Dick- Captain Ahab is the captain of the ship on which Ishmael finds himself. Captain Ahab is obsessed with the whale because he want to get revenge on it for biting off his legs. I would get Captain Ahab a puzzle or an art set to give him a new hobby so we would have something to do other than hunt the whale obsessively.
4. The Cullins from Twilight- Everyone knows of the sparkly vampires from the Twilight series. They never sleep, move at extreme paces, and live forever. I would buy them a calendar since they live forever and never sleep so they'll probably get their days mixed up.
5. Dobby from Harry Potter- Dobby is a house elf that is a servant to whoever owns him. House elfs can only be freed if they are given clothing from someone else. I would buy Dobby some socks so that when I give it to him, he can be free.
6. The Cat in the Hat from The Cat in the Hat- The Cat is always causing trouble and makes a mess wherever he goes. The high-stung cat never stops to take a breather In between his disastrous plans. I would buy the Cat a box of tea so that it could possible calm him down and he could stop making messes.
7. Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn- Jim goes with Huck on his adventure down the river and becomes very close to Huck. However, since Jim was a slave he is uneducated and can't talk very well. I would buy Jim a dictionary and a grammar book so that he can learn to read and subsequently start talking better.
8. Miss Havisham from Great Expectations- Miss Havisham is the creepy old lady from Great Expectations. She sits in her large house in her wedding dress because the man she loved left her. I would get her a subscription to the Bridal magazine so she could maybe find a better wedding dress to sit around in that's not decades old.
9. Hazel Grace from The Fault in Our Stars- Hazel Grace is a teenage girl who falls in love with Augustus Waters. Augustus ends up dying so Hazel is left alone. I would buy Hazel a yearly subscription to E Harmony so maybe she won't be so lonely.
10. Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings- Sam is Frodo's best friend and accompanies him on his quest with the ring. I would buy Sam a "World's Greatest Best Friend" ribbon because he goes to extremes for Frodo and he never gets much recognition.
I LOVE Samwise. He's like that friend that helps out a lot, but doesn't get any recognition. In the end, Frodo gets all of the accolades. So your worlds best friend ribbon would be most appropriate haha. And your present for Jim is cute. I recently saw a picture of some guy teaching his wife with Alzheimer's to read. So that picture really made me feel nice. And then having Jim learn to read made me remember that picture and wow...it just makes me feel all tingly inside. So...that's cool haha.
DeletePudge (Looking for Alaska)- Miles Harter, better known as Pudge, is the protagonist of the book. Miles is very smart and ends up at a boarding school called Culver Creek. There he falls in love with Alaska Young, who is emotionally troubled. Pudge' special talent/hobby is memorizing dead people's last words. After a whole catastrophe happens (avoiding spoilers) Pudge is left trying to find a way out of the "labyrinth of suffering." I would buy Pudge a book of mazes so he sees there is always a way out if you look.
ReplyDeleteAlaska Young (Looking for Alaska)- Alaska is a very emotionally unstable girl who attends Culver Creek. Her room is filled with literature because she loves books and stories. She has a bad case of manic depression and is constantly saying morbid things such as "Ya'll smoke to enjoy it. I smoke to die." I cannot say much of why she is so mentally unstable due to spoilers, but she is in desperate need of some Xanex and Jesus. For Christmas I would buy Alaska a copy of The Bell Jar because she loves books and needs to learn her actions affect other people.
Tom Sawyer- Tom Sawyer is a mischievous young boy with elaborate plans. He reads a lot of novels to get really silly ideas then tries to influence the characters around him. For Christmas, I would buy Tom some nonfiction literature so he gets a sense of reality.
Penelope (The Odyssey) Penelope is the faithful and clever wife of Odysseus. While Odysseus is gone, Penelope is highly pressured by numerous suitors who keep invading her home. Although sometimes she seems indecisive about picking a suitor, it was to buy time for her husband to return. I would buy Penelope a nice alarm system and set of body guards to just keep out these unwanted suitors.
Henry Clinton (Go Set a Watchman)- Henry is a war veteran who comes from a less privileged family. He is a hard worker who studies law. Atticus Finch takes Henry under his wing. Henry also has a relationship with Scout. Henry wants to marry her, but Scout is too independent. I would buy Henry an E-harmony subscription because he is kind and deserves a nice lady.
Lennie (Of Mice and Men)- Although it is never clearly define what Lennie's problem is, he has a serious mental disability. He travels all over with George, who is practically his caretaker. Lennie has an innocence that prevents him from seeing the magnitude of situations. I would buy Lennie the little ranch he always wanted with George, but there would not be any rabbits there since Lennie would kill them. Instead, I would substitute the rabbits with larger creatures like horses.
Margo(Paper Towns)- Margo is a mysterious girl who is the center of conflict. She seems to have the world, a beautiful face, popularity, and a hot boyfriend. She hides her real self from the world though. When she finds her boyfriend cheated on her, she needs revenge. She vandalized his car and property and pretty much goes crazy. I would buyMargo a copy of Hamlet so she sees how pointless revenge really is.
DeleteMiss Suzy (Miss Suzy)- Miss Suzy is a cute, little squirrel who lives in her tree and sweeps and cleans her acorn cups all day as she sings. When red squirrels invade her tree and force her out, Miss Suzy stumbles upon a doll house where she finds toy soldiers who help her get her tree back. Miss Suzy enjoyed the company of the soldiers when she was not home. I would surprise Miss Suzy by moving the toy soldiers next door to her.
Eleanor (Eleanor & Park) Eleanor is a redhead girl who faces a lot of bullying due to her appearance. She is dressed very eccentric and has trouble forming friendships. Her mom is in a relationship with a terrible, abusive man who is actually the cause of her troubles. I would say I would buy her new clothes, but she needs basic necessities she cannot even have. I would buy Eleanor a gift certificate to her convenience store so she can buy her family food and other basic necessities.
Amy Dunne (Gone Girl)- I am not going to lie, I never even got close to finishing this "fantastic" book because this character annoyed me so much. Just the beginning where she talks about olives and is obsessive like a little girl made me despise her. Which all explains her craziness. For Christmas, I would buy her a muzzle. So she quits talking.