Civil War Journal Response

At first in her entries she is convinced that she can not fight in the war, and that she only wished to see one. She longs to be a man so that she may fight in the war, but since she can't she would work. She states her excitement by saying "I like the stir in the air." She uses the metaphor "Like a warhorse when he smells powder." To exaggerate her excitement. Alcott wants to become a nurse for 3 main reasons. She must let out her pent up energy in some new way. She wants new experiences and to help those whom may need it. When she gets accepted into the hospital where she is taking someones place, seeing her family before she leaves makes her ask her mother if she should stay. Her mother says no, so she goes. Later on she decides that she wants to fight. She reflects on her younger life and remembers wishing to even see a war, and to be a man and fight.

Symbol Poem Friends are Like Sneakers

Friends are like

sneakers,

You have to

wear them in.

Their soles

help keep you strong.

With laces that

hold you tight when your loose,

But they may come

with a cost.

Whether you like it or not,

they will always be there for you.

Butterfly Poem

Tiny little butterfly,
you spread your colorful wings.
But since you are so small and frail,
you do much, if anything.

A sight for sore eyes,
your quite thing thing to look at.
Intricate patterns, that make you unique
soaring through the skies.

My Christmas Break

My Christmas was great, especially the food and gifts. Me and my whole family were at my house the whole day spending time together. We ate dinner which consisted of ham, coleslaw, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, salad, pretzel salad sesame seed and apple pies, rolls, chicken, chicken salad, and sweet potatoes. After dinner, we played games, some were playing Monopoly, Life, or UNO. While my step brothers and I, played Call of Duty. The rest of my break was mainly me playing Xbox 360, Minecraft, eating, sleeping, bathing, and playing with my cat. I got lots of clothes, games like The Walking Dead, and other random stuff. But the best part of my break was having both sides of my family coming together on Christmas as one and spending quality time together.