Charles Darnay

Charles Darnay

       In my opinion I think that Charles Darnay is a loving, respectful, and regretful kind of man. To start off, Darnay is regretful because he thinks his Family has done wrong because they sided with the French. He wishes he could change his French name. He wants nothing to do with the French. He also doesn't want to be part of a family that causes him harm. Darnay is respectful because he does not stick his nose into other people's business. He only worries about himself and nobody else. I think I would be able to trust him with anything. This leads me to my next point. Darnay could be trusted with love. He is a very loving person and he is not afraid to share his feeling no for someone else. Dickens says, to these days when it's mostly winter in fallen latitudes, the world of a man had invariably gone one way- Charles Darnay's way- the way of the love of a woman" (Dickens 99). Darnay does not pressure himself into love. He lets love take him places.
           
  

Light vs. Dark

Lightness v.s. Darkness 

          Dickens uses light and dark as the tone of this chapter very well. He shows how Lucie is the light in the relationship between her and her father. Dickens says, "A broad ray of light fell into the garret, and showed the workman with an unfinished shoe upon his lap, pausing in his labour"(Dickens 30). Dickens refers to Lucie as the light that is being let into the room. To show that the relationship is still new, Dickens says, "gradually forced themselves through the black mist that had fallen on him. they were overclouded again, they were fainter, they were gone; but they had been there" (Dickens 31). Lucie and Dr. Manette now have to break that barrier to make this relationship natural. He shows how that barrier is equal to the darkness in this chapter. Dickens must have to accept the fact that he was "buried" for eighteen years. Dickens says, "Darkness had fallen on him in it's place" (Dickens 31). Dickens explains when Dr. Manette sees his daughter for the first time and he realizes that Lucie is not her wife. A weight, the darkness, is out into Dr. Manettes shoukders. He is seeing his daughter for the first time.

Wine Shop

       Dickens shows various ways of how this scene can foreshadow events in the future. As the cask spills Dickens says, "Some men kneeled down, made scoops of their two hands joined, and sipped, or tried to help women"(Dickens 21). This direct quote shows that the poor would do anything to get something into their bodies. Dickens also says, "The wine was red wine , and had stained the ground of the narrow street in the suburb of Saint Antoine, in Paris"(Dickens 21). I believe that Dickens foreshadows that the wine represents the blood in the upcoming battle. Dickens lead me to this idea by saying, "scrawled upon a wall with his fingers dipped in muddy wine-less-BLOOD"(Dickens 22). He shows how the citizens picture the scene the same only with blood instead of wine.

Joey Juliano
10-16-15
Period: 4

Family

               In my opinion, family is the most important thing in life. Your family does not have to make up of related people. As long as the family is loving, caring and true. In my own words the definition of family is a group of people that stay together through everything. Family members can also be your best friend. For instance you call your brother your best friend or you can call you best friend your brother. Family is where life begins and keeps on moving forward. Although many family do not get along deep down they still love each other dearly. The love of a family is life's greatest blessing. Life supplies you with a caring family and some people neglect the amazing gift. Something to notice is the last three letters in "family" are I, L and Y, ironically, I-L-Y is shortened for the phrase "I love you". This is the most powerful phrase that exists in this universe. True lovers don't marry someone who they can live with, they marry someone who they can't live without. 

              Everyone's family can get on their nerves sometimes, believe me growing up with three other siblings is not the easiest thing in the world. Especially being the youngest. Even though it's not easy, I don't even know where I would stand this day without them. Would I be more successful? Would I not be where I am today? Would I even be a thought? God knows. I don't often think of these questions because I am very thankful to have a loving family that cares for me so much. As a wise cartoon character (Stitch) once said, "Ohana means family. And family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten". I consider this statement correct. Although Kevin got left behind and forgotten in Home Alone, it was an accident. Time spent with family is worth every second. No families are the same, and there is no such thing as the "Perfect Family".  If there was truly a "Perfect Family" it would not function the same as the average family. They would not contain true love for everyone apart of the family. While everybody either wants their family to be perfect, it just will not come true. Because of this, everyone believes that their family is perfect. A family can be a sports team, a group of friends, or even two people at hold love for each other. Many people say "I don't know where I'd be without my family", but I say "I don't know what I'd do without my family. 

Sacredness of the Ordinary

Joey Juliano

Period: 4

10-2-15

Sacredness of The Ordinary

          Something that is special to me? Well, there are many things that are special to me but if I had to pick I think I would have to go with my grandfather's medal from the Korean War. This is one object that is truly special to me. It may not be special to anyone but it holds a special place in my heart. The size of a quarter, bronze medal symbolizes the bravery my grandfather had to fight in his war. I am very proud to say that my grandfather is one of the many men to fight in this battle. Many men fought in the Koran War but not everyone came out with a medal, I find it fascinating that my grandfather received this medal. Although, it is not very big it holds a big place in my heart. This medal is one of the only things I have in remembrance of my grandfather. Every time I take a glimpse at this object I think how courageous my grandfather was to go across the world to fight for his country. I remember the perfectly when he gave me the medal. It felt like yesterday. I was just a kid so at the time I did not realize how important this medal was. As I grew older, it came to me that this was a very delegate item. Partially why I like it so much is because I love learning about past American wars. Especially the Word Wars and around that period of American history. Every time i walk into my room it is right there staring me into the eye. As I stare right back at it I think of what times were like in those days. Like how a 17 year old would be fighting in war instead of attending his Junior year in high school. It amazes me how these teenage kids would have to go across the world and fight for freedom. My grandfather was a young kid fighting in this war. With very training e went on a tour and came back alive A couple months later he received the medal. In the future I plan on passing this medal down to my one of my kids. Hopefully this will be passes on many family generations. 

About Me

      My name is Joey Juliano and I am a 14 year old attending Woburn Memorial Highschool. So far in my life I am pretty happy with what I have accomplished. Of course there are some things that I would've liked to done differently. I am very happy with what I have come to in my athletic part of my life. My top two favorite sports have to be baseball and hockey. I've been playing these sports for as long as I can remember. If I had to choose, I think baseball would be my number one choice of sports. One of my biggest pet peeves is when people say "baseball is boring". I just cannot stand to be around people who think that. Also, food plays a pretty big role in my life. The highlight of my day is coming home from school and grabbing something unhealthy out of the cabinet. Dinner time might be my favorite part of the day, because I love food and also because my mother is a fantastic cook. Another important part in my life is my friends. I am always with my friends, at school, sports, or even just hanging out at someone's house. I would also consider my dog, Chopper, one of my best friends. He is just 2 years younger than I am. I can't wait to see what I have in store for the rest of my life.