Compare a character in this book to a character in another book:
While reading "Damned", I instantly got a flashback. Madison from Damned reminded me of Katnis Everdeen from "The Hunger Games". Madison is a very straight forward, tom-boyish teen girl. Which is basically the same as Katnis Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Katnis is ends up being more "girly" after she develops feelings for Pita. Madison, just like Katnis Everdeen, starts to act differently once she starts liking the boy she met in Hell, Leanardo.
Write a Poem about the main character in the story:
Im home.
Home isn't fresh baked cookies
or a happy family. Home isn't
family dinners or church on
sundays.
Im home.
Home isn't warm and cozy.
Home isn't welcoming or
comforting. Its not family.
Its not happiness. Its not
home.
Im home.
Home is being different.
Home is living on the edge.
Home is doing drugs.
Home is dark...cold.
Home is living. Really
living.
Im home.
What would you say to convince the librarian to put this book in the library?
Well.. I would tell the librarian that teenagers need to read about a topic they would enjoy. I wouldnt lie, teenagers like to smoke weed and perform "reckless" doings. So whats better than reading a book about that?????? Teens would actually read more and more if they could choose books of interest. So it would have a positive affect on students. How could the librarian turn that down!!? And, its not like the book is influencing anything negative. Madison smoked weed... then went to Hell. So, it could be a very interesting novel that teaches teens!
Questions 4 Thought!!!!!!!
If you were to do something "bad" and woke up in Hell, what would be your first reaction?
Is this a book you would consider reading? Why or Why not?
Could you find yourself being friends with Madison in real life? Why or Why not?
This book seems really interesting!! From your description of the main character, she does seem like Katniss from the hunger games. I also really liked your poem. I like how art can inspire other forms of art. It seems like she has a very twisted view of what "home" is, its a lot different from what the average person would consider home.
ReplyDeleteYes! im glad you agree with me. Thanks :) I felt it was a little deep for this topic, but lets just say julie rice inspired me. Her view on home is extremely opposite of the norm.
DeleteI really liked that poem it was very deep. It seems to really paint a picture of what the book is about. The play on the word home and its definition was pretty clever. The comparison helped give me a background of how the character interacts with each other. I can't wait to see more of your post.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Hersh. That poem had a strong meaning to it. Every house has a different background. Households are rarely are the same. This poem helps me get a better understanding on this book. Keep me posted.
DeleteThankyou, Thankyou gentlemen.. Maybe i should become a poet. But besides the point, What do you think will happen next? Or can u predict something tragic or amazing???????!!!!!!!!
DeleteI think that it is a very interesting connection you made between Katniss and Madison. It was very detailed and thought out and I can see the relation, despite having never read Damned. Also, if I were a librarian I would def put this on my shelves bc book diversity and stuff and I'm interested in reading and think that everyone should be!!!
ReplyDeleteIM glad you agree!!!!! I feel as though our library needs a better collection of books that fit the teens lifestyle. We need more explicit and exciting books. Not just romance ://////
DeleteIM glad you agree!!!!! I feel as though our library needs a better collection of books that fit the teens lifestyle. We need more explicit and exciting books. Not just romance ://////
DeleteI love the poem you wrote. I think it has a lot of deeper meaning behind it than just words put together. It seems like you really put a lot of thought into what you were typing. The poem explains a lot of what the theme behind this book is to me without making me have to read the actual book. Your poem about the book makes me want to read the actual book and find out every meaning behind each part of your poem. Great job!
ReplyDeletethx a lot :) and yeah, i feel like the poem gives a pretty good description of the book! i read a good amount of the book, but without reading it, you can still have a good general concept of the story line and feelings behind the main character
ReplyDeletethx a lot :) and yeah, i feel like the poem gives a pretty good description of the book! i read a good amount of the book, but without reading it, you can still have a good general concept of the story line and feelings behind the main character
ReplyDeleteI like your background as well. The poem was really good it lets people know that home always isn't warm and cozy. It makes you think as it gives a more deeper thinking than what you would expect. I always liked your opinion on how they should put this book in the library. You gave the teens a voice and was completely honest on why it should be there.
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