The Character I am Least Like?

The character I am least like would be Dallas Winston. Dallas is someone who does not care about anyone else but himself, he gets into a lot of trouble with the law, and he depends on no one but himself. I am someone who is still dependent on my parents for some things and he was someone who was completely on his own and that is the way he liked it.

Main Character's Most Pressing Problem

Ponyboy's most pressing problem at this time is, he is losing one of his best friends. Johnny was the one of the only greasers around his age and they were very close. Pony and Johnny ran into a burning church to save four students and as Johnny was jumping out, a piece of the roof came down on his back. Johnny was in critical condition and was in intensive care at the hospital where he later passed away.

Most Interesting Qoute?

The most interesting quote from The Outsiders, is "Stay Gold Ponyboy." I think this quote has a lot of meaning behind it because is came from Johnny who was about to die. Johnny was the person in the group that kept everyone sane and helped everyone get along. Him and Ponyboy were very good friends and this quote was one of the last things he said before her passed.

Would I Choose the Character to be my Friend?

In the book, The Outsiders, Ponyboy is the main character and I do not know if I could be close with him, but I could be acquaintances with him. The groups of guys he is friends with gets into trouble with the law and I don't think I would want to be apart of that.

What Character Would I Want With me is I was Stranded on an Island?

The character I would want with me if I was stranded on an idea would be Amy from Gone Girl. I would want Amy with me because she obviously knows how to maneuver her way around tough situations. She planned a whole disappearance without getting caught so I think she would be one that I would want with me. Somehow, Amy would find some way to make a living on very little supplies and because of that she would be the character I would want with me if I was stranded on an island.

How Would I solve the Problem in this Book?

In the book, A Child Called Its, the problem is Dave's mother beats on him constantly. The teachers ask Dave about his bruises, scars, and burn marks; however, Dave's mother brainwashed him into saying things that weren't true. To solve this problem I would tell my teachers what is really going on and hope they could help me if I was put in Dave's position.

Qualities a Character Shares with a Person I Know

In the book, The Outsiders, I personally think Ponyboy shares some qualities with my cousin, Haris. At Hoffman family gatherings, he is one of the youngest boys, but he is almost old enough to run with the older boys. Along with Ponyboy, Haris is a very athletic kid and excels in sports. Haris also gets pushed around a little bit by the older boys at family gatherings like Ponyboy does by the older greasers.

The Dialogue

The book The Outsiders, takes place on the west side of town, which is also the rough part of town. The houses are run down, there are always fights happening, and it is where the "greasers" live. Not many of the greasers are well educated and the reader can tell by the dialogue. They don't speak with very good grammar, but that does not seem to bother them. Along with grammar difficulties, some of them have a lack of respect towards others. The way to talk to girls is very demeaning and makes them feel uncomfortable.

Author's Message

In the book, A Child Called "IT," the author's message tells the reader the horrible conditions he was put through as a child. Dave Pelzer (the author of the book and the child who was abused) was abused by his mother for years, never knowing what he did to deserve this kind of treatment. His mother brainwashed him into thinking he was a bad boy and made sure he told lies to his teachers when they asked about his bruises, cuts, scars, and burn marks. His father tried to help him as much as he could, but it got to the point where his mother overpowered his father as well as taking over the entire house. His brothers pretended he did not exists and his mother referred to him as "the boy." Dave lived through a terrible time and sometimes he did not know if he would survive. He tells us his story as an eye opener to the kind of stuff that is happening and how makes readers realize they should not take life for granted.

If I Could Change One Thing

In the book, The Outsiders, the one thing I would change if I could would be Johnny living. Johnny and Ponyboy were fighting the Socs one night and Bob, a soc, was drowning Ponyboy in a fountain at the lot. Johnny was scared and stabbed Bob and in order to stay out of trouble, Ponyboy and Johnny ran away to Windrixville and stayed at an abandoned church for a couple of days. One day Dallas Winston picked them up at the church and took them to a local restaurant to get some food. When they got back to the church, they noticed the church was on fire and there were some teachers and kids outside of it. One of the teachers noticed some kids were missing and realized they were in the burning church. Ponyboy and Johnny ran into the church to save the kids but when all the kids got out a piece of the roof came down on Johnny which resulted in Dallas going in to help him. Ponyboy made it out okay but Johnny and Dallas ended up in the hospital. Dallas was out of the hospital within a couple of days, but Johnny was in critical condition and they knew he would not make it. The night he died their gang, known as the greasers, were all in shock. Dallas went and robbed a gas station and when the police came after him, he pointed and unloaded gun and he was killed. Johnny was the person who got along with everyone especially Dallas, so losing him was affected the greasers tremendously.

Main Character

The main character in the book I am reading currently is David Pezler. David is a very scrawny boy with brown hair and tattered clothing. His shoes have holes in them and his pants and shirt are torn to piece, but his mother does not feel the need to buy him new clothes. David lives in very severe conditions where he is not considered a part of the family. He is covered in bruises, cuts, burn marks, and he even has a scar from being stabbed. His mothers abuses physically, mentally, and emotionally and David has to fight for himself. David is a strong individual who overcame the extraordinary struggles he encountered, however he was very hungry and skinny. As a punishment, his mother would deprive him of food for days which led him to stealing food from other kids at school. David would soon pay for his actions when he returned home because the school would call his mother and inform her of what her child has done.

Which character am I most like?

In the book, A Stolen Life, I think I am most like Jaycee because if I were kidnapped I would have reacted the same way. I would have been scared, I would have cried, and I would be asking myself so many questions. Jaycee reacted the way I believe I would react if I was put in that situation, which I hope I am never put in that situation.

Three Big Questions

Will Jaycee ever escape from Phillip and Nancy?
How will Jaycee tell her two kids about their biological father?
Why did they hold her captive for eighteen years?

Disliked Character

The character I dislike the most is Nick. Nick did not put much effort into his and Amy's marriage when things started to go wrong. He spent more time at The Bar than he did at home with his wife and he cheated on  Amy for a little over a year before she disappeared. He cheated with one of his students named Andie. As well as cheating on Amy, he also moderately abused her. When she disappeared, he did not show much concern, he was always very calm and collected about the situation, but he always knew how to put on a good act for the media.

Three Big Questions

What happened to Nick and Amy after Amy returned home?
How did nobody recognize her when she was at the cabins since she was all over the news and the media?
How did Noelle Hawthorne react when Amy returned home?

How does the setting affect the book?

The setting of Gone Girl is in Missouri near the Mississippi River in 2012. It is a community where money is very tight and many people are laid off or unemployed. There were also many homeless civilians as well.  Nick and Amy were both writers who were laid off and that is when their problems started. When Amy went missing, the police searched the banks of the river and they questioned the homeless considering the setting of their community

Suggesting This Book to a Friend

If I were to suggest this book to a friend, I would tell them the book is revolved around Amy, who has gone missing. I would not want to give them too much information. With that being said, there would not be much I could tell them with out giving too much of the book away.

Would I read another Gillian Flynn Book?

I would definitely read another Gillian Flynn book because she is an author that keeps me interested. She does not give too much away and it is hard to foreshadow what will happen next. I like the books that make me want to keep reading and that is exactly what Gillian Flynn does. Her book, Gone Girl, has always kept me thinking about what will happen next and always kept me interested.

The Book So Far

Right now Nick is with the cops trying to find his wife, Amy. Amy appears to be missing and Nick has no idea where she could be. She left the iron on which is very unusual because she never leaves a project unfinished, and the coffee table was shattered. Nick called her parents in a panic, however, they live in New York so there is not much they can do from there. As the police were investigating the house, they got distracted by their wedding picture, which is what I do not like about the book so far. The cops come across as if they are not that worried about finding Amy.

Major Conflict

At this point in the book, Gone Girl, there are many little conflict, but there is one major conflict. the major conflict right now is Nick's wife, Amy, is missing. He came home one day and saw the iron was on and the coffee table was shattered. When he saw that the iron was on, he knew something was wrong because Amy was not the kind of person to quit in the middle of the project. Nick called the cops and they are starting to investigate the situation, but the cops seem more interested in their wedding picture than trying to find Amy.