The fer-de-lance: a slithery and dangerous snake The fer-de-lance is a type of pit viper that is very dangerous. In fact, it is one of the deadliest snakes in the world: even one bite and you could be dead. Its habitat ranges from Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador, and Venezuela and the West Indies. This snake is Read more…
Spoiler Alert: do NOT read unless you have already read The Hobbit After reading “Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire” I had a mixed of emotions consisting primarily of confusion, excitement, and shock. There were so many twists and turns in the chapter that you would think it would end after a Read more…
Finally, can you write about the ending? How does the lineman’s poetry correspond with the poetic murmurings of the kids at the school, and how do these remind us of Margalo’s tender and lyrical style? What characterizes the ending? Meaning, what is the final essence of character that Stuart leaves us with as he presses Read more…
Da Bears Da bears are a group of mammals residing in the family ursidae and exist all over the world, and in North America, are one of the most recognizable animals. TAXONOMY Taxonomy may appear to many as a complex and confusing way to classify animals – often hurting more than helping. But once you understand taxonomy Read more…
Two portraits of the scum of the earth: Guy de Maupassant’s ability to portray criminal effectiveness. Guy de Maupassant lived only 43 years (1850-1893), but his impact in fiction is such that almost any great writer is consciously or unconsciously influenced by this father of the modern short story. Maupassant’s childhood was not without drama; Read more…
