Romeo and Juliet :)

William Shakespeare is a very talented writer. Shakespeare lets us know from the beginning of the story that the characters would die, and that Romeo and Juliet were star-crossed lovers. But, we all wondered the way they would die, or why they would die. Romeo and Juliet is a love story, which catches many readers attention. We all wanted to know the climax and the most interesting parts of the story, so we had to keep reading until we got to it. Also, most of Shakespeare's writing has double meaning, so the reader becomes very interested in the book. Some parts of the book make us think maybe they are not going to die or can they end up together. Then he brings in the tragedy and surprises us, even though we knew what was already going to happen. Shakespeare's unique way of writing keeps us wanting to read "Romeo and Juliet" even if the ending is already known from the beginning.

Vocab Words :)

1-rubble: broken bits and pieces of anything, as that which is demolished

2-riffling: to turn hastily, flutter and shift

3-dour: gloomy, sullen

4-intently: having the attention sharply focused or fixed on something

5-flaking: to come off in flat thin pieces or layers; chip off

Book Thief Question Part 3 :)

In Liesel's case, stealing is not completely wrong since stealing food is the only way she can survive. The circumstances that Liesel is living through do change the idea of stealing, since her foster parents barely have food to maintain the family. Liesel's life has been very complicated. Her brother died, and then her mother took her to a foster home. Her foster parents live in a small house, have barely enough food to eat and Liesel does not get the best education. Stealing is the only choice Liesel and Rudy have in order to eat. Also, since Liesel does not gave a good education, she may not know the meaning of stealing, or if stealing is right or wrong. Stealing is wrong and it is a sin, but stealing is the only choice Liesel and Rudy have to survive. But if it is the only choice they have ot survive, they had to steal food. We have to remember that they don't receive the best education, so they might have not thought what they were doing. Maybe the fruits they stole where the farmer's food for his family, bur they did not think on that. They just thought of eating and surviving. It is true that Liesel has many other options in order to receive and have money to buy food, but when you are dying of hunger, stealing might be your number one choice or the first idea that comes to your mind. If Liesel had a better education, then she would understand stealing better and would know it is bad.

The Book Thief Vocabylary Words:)

1. whittled: to reduce the amount of, as if by whittling; pare down; take away by degrees
2. deprivation: dispossession; loss
3. relinquished: to cease holding physically; to let go
4. prelude: a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance
5. elated: very happy or proud; jubilant, in high spirits
6. catalyst: a person or thing that precipitates an event or change
7. misogynistic: hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women

The Book Thief Prediction :)

Mt prediction of Liesel's future is that being the book thief, she will continue stealing more books and she will steal books in very interesting places. She will embark exciting adventures while stealing the books.
I think Liesel will be discovered for stealing books, since World War II will be occurring, and she may be discovered by the Nazis.
Liesel will fight for freedom. She will definitely try to reunite with her mother. She might also try to find her father.
I think Liesel will die. One reason for her dying can be a desease, since her brother recently died of one. Another reason for Liesel dying can be that maybe she will be captured by the Nazis' and killed.
It is interesting how death is following Liesel. Why her?
I predict Hans Hubermann and his wife will divorce, since his wife is never in a good mood and is very angry and mean. It also seems like Mrs. Hubermann does not like Liesel at all. Liesel would definitely stay with Hans and he will help her find her mom and dad and Liesel would finally reach freedom.

Before We Were Free Question # 2 :)

I think the Mancini's are taking the right steps to protect their friends even if it puts their family in danger. One thing the Mancini's did right was not telling their children because kids sometimes don't notice what they are saying and if they knew about Mami and Anita hiding, they could accidentally say it to someone else and then they would be in BIG trouble. Tio Pepe and Tia Mari are very understanding of what Mami and Anita are going through. They are doing this to help them because The Mancini's and Anita's family have been good friends, and that's what friends do, help each other. The Mancini's have a great advantage by having Tio Pepe, who is the ambassador and that can help them stay safe without people finding out about Anita and Mami. My opinion is different from the last one, but now I changed my mind and I think that the Mancini's are doing the best to help their friends. If they hadn't done it, and something bad would have happened to Mami and Anita, I think the Mancini's would have regret it. If I was in the Mancini's place, I would have helped Anita and Mami just like the they did. I think it is worth it to sacrifice yourself for your friends!

Diary Summaries

*June 10, 1961
It's a Saturday late at night, and the light goes on and off all the time. Anita does not know what time it is anymore because they don't have electric clocks where they are. Anita is starting to wonder and figuring out small, not important things.

*June 11, 1961
It's the second Sunday of hiding, and Anita misses the old family gatherings. Anita always asks her mom about Papi and Tio Toni. Anita was full of questions, until her mother told her that they were alive, and she started crying. Tio Pepe gave Anita some advice about how to survive with great minds, so Anita remembers when she was little with Papi and Tio Toni. It was her b-day so she wished Papi and Tio Toni were free and together as a family.

*July 3, 1961
It was Monday night, and the little Mancini girls went into the room and started playing with Mrs. Mancini's make up and scared Anita and her mom. They were about to enter the closet, when suddenly Oscar and later Mrs. Mancini came. They were playing cards, and the one card that was turned over was: the queen of hearts!

*July 15, 1961
It was Saturday morning, and they heard on Radio Swan : "Long live the butterflies!" Anita's mother told her stories about Papi and Tio Toni, about their plan and how things got worse. She also explained about the butterflies and the secret plot.