A Tale of Two Cities/Charles Dickens Notes

The very first line of the book read, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." I have heard that so much and I never knew where it came from. I can see now how Dickens was the most quoted author in British Literature, next to Shakespeare. I havent really read that much of it yet but if the book goes according to the notes, then Dicken's used conflict to indicate bigger problems or other issues in the world. Dickens was also a shoe polisher. Dickens started writing by simply diving in.. which I like the best because i feel likeyou still be exposed to everything... In just the first few pages of A Tale of Two Cities you can already tell that the tone is very serious. Dickens was not a comedic writer.

Literature Analysis: Of Mice and Men

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Dickens Book Title: A Tale of Two Cities

Dickens is known for having self descriptive book titles. You can usually assume what the main character or situation is by simply reading the title. When it comes to A Tale of Two Cities you can infer that it will have something to do with...two cities. They just happen to be about London, England and Paris, France. Dickens decided to write a comparative study between the two of these cities involving the French Revolution. He wanted to explore the ways England was very similar, and very different from France. Which means you end up with.. a tale of two cities!

Dream Poem

Live each day to the fullest

© Amy D. Liskey

Sitting on the steps, looking across the lake,
Wondering why, life at times, can seem great.
But in that second, it took me to just think,
My life could change, faster than a blink.

Is this a reason why we should always cherish?
Not knowing when loved ones may suddenly perish.
Living everyday, like it was our very last,
for our days could be very long or go by very fast

So I'll cherish and take nothing for granted,
not say things that shouldn't be chanted.
If this is the last day I have on this earth,
I accept my life, for what it's been worth.

Tomorrow isn't promised to young or old alike,
Today may be the last day I'm able to hold you tight.
Don't wait for tomorrow, do it all today,
If tomorrow never comes, you'll never regret a day

Source: Like It Is My Very Last, Dream Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/like-it-is-my-very-last#ixzz1kGTfMG8g
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I really like this poem because I love the message and I feel like I forget this in my own life so much. Life is way too short to be anything but happy and every second you spend stressed or worried is a second that you could have been happy. The whole point is that we dont know how much longer we have or when we will die. Life goes by in the blink of an eye. I never want to look back and regret things I did...or didn't do. It's basically saying to count your blessings and live each day to the fullest... because you never know what tomorrow will bring. :)

Big Question: Abstract

The subject of my research report is emotion. I chose this topic because I wanted a better understanding of why certain people react differently in situations. Why some people never shed a tear and other people I know absolutely love crying. Why some people refuse to cry even at funerals. Does it all have to do with how you were reaised or is it simply your own personality?  This study will provide reasons and a better understanding of different people's emotions. My hope is that this study will help me discover the root of emotion. is it psychological or genetic? I have created a mindmap of my big question which has helped me organize my thoughts. I have also found multiple online sources that I think will be helpful. My plan is to use the information from those online sources, plus info I find in hard cover books and use it to expand my mindmap. I also invited some people to check out my mindmap, so I am hoping that they have some good information or experiences that I can tie in to my report.