In Character

Hannibal Lector: Many see this character as an abrupt cannibalisitic serial killer however he is much more than that. Both sopshisticated and witty, Dr. Lector carefully chooses his victims, and shows those whom he has no interest in the respect and dignity a human being deserves. This is peculiar because unlike the typical serial killer, he shows a sense of maturity and respect. He has had an impact on our society as a die hard cannibal who needs to be locked up forever. I feel he is greatly misunderstood due to his great intelligence and how he carefully chooses his victims. The only one who truly understands him is Clarice, who he shares a special police officer-serial killer relationship.
Eric Cartman: Eric Cartman is the epiphany of a foul-mouthed troublesome youth. He is so corrupt it provides entertainment for many and is ranked in the top ten cartoon characters created. I find Cartman hilarious, however many find his behavior absolutely apalling. Part of his appeal is knowing that he offends so many people. I think this makes him even more funny because he provokes such diverse reactions. In my opinion much of society sees him exactly as what he truly is, an annoying corrupt child. He is constantly behind some evil in the city of south park and acts as the demonic one of all his peers. He is hands down the non-conformer and his attitude will never change, no matter the reaction he gets.
A character that has appealed to me in the past is Connor Mcnamon from the Boondock Saints. He is like my other two characters, a non-conformer in which he goes around killing all the Russian mob bosses scattered throughout Boston. Him and his brother Murphy, two die hard irish saints residing in Boston are on a mission. They fight evil by brutally murdering all the negative figures in their surrounding area. Having their best friend killed by a man, they track him down at his trial and put three gun barrels to the back of his head in front of a courthouse full of people and do the final deed. After that they make a vow to rid the city of each and every negativity. I feel that there are many mixed feelings on these characters based on the work they do. Although they constantly kill, it is almost for good. They rid the streets of those who claim the lives of hundreds and fight the drug and mob war. Depending on ones political views, they may have a skewed perception of these brothers.

Characteristics of A Well Told Story

Part 1: Stories are important to childhood because they provide us with alot of entertainment and teach us many lessons in which we carry out through our adult lives. I also used stories as a source of ispiration as a child. I vividly remember being obsessed with Dr. Seuss and trying to make green eggs and ham all the time. It was fun but it always tasted like dirt.
Part 2: I believe that high schoolers and adults read stories to bring them back to their childhood. I think this because childhood is one of the best times in ones life. Although it goes by way too fast I think stories in a way bring one back to those wonder years and allow them to recall many good memories in which they would otherwise have forgotten. Although I have not read a story in god knows how long, I still feel many people do this and it is very effective for them.
Part 3: Stories are so important in our nation becuase they can and often times are very influential. They tell the stories of deprived individuals who often make it large and have wonderful lives. I think they are very motivational due to this aspect and many read stories to gain a sense of confidence within themselves. I also think it is a way to pass time. Lets face it, at some point or another we are always bored and reading stories can prove to be an excellent way to pass some time.
Part 4: Some stories that I vividly remember as a child were anything by Dr. Seuss. I was a very oddball child and the format of his stories were right up my alley. I would always make my mom read me these stories over and over before I went to bed. I remember having a huge selection of his stories and every morning I would alphabetize them for easy access to my favorites later. They were my prized possessions, at one point and time I think I nearly owned every Dr. Seuss publication.
Part 5: I believe there are many characteristics in which make a story excellent. The characteristics I believe are the most important are as follows: The characters need to have something distinguishing about them, the story needs to pull the reader in and want to keep reading, there needs to be many detailed illustrations of what is occuring in the story, the tone needs to be very suitable for the context of the story, there needs to be clear cut evidence of much planning and revision of the story, needs to contain a disntinct beginning middle and end, and ultimately there needs to be a significant amount of suspense. Without these aspects I really feel no need to read a story and would have no desire to continue reading it once started. In my mind, these characteristics can either make or break a story.

Cars

I have been obsessed with cars for as long as I can remember and have surrounded myself with them constantly from a very young age. I was always in awe as loud trucks or fast muscle cars would go zooming by me on the highway. It didnt matter if I were working on cars or just staring at them, I could not get enough. As soon as I could I got a job at a local auto shop and began learning basic auto maintenance. I think this job has been incredibly beneficial to me becuase it has not only taught me all the basics of auto workl, its showed me how to operate a sucessful business. Getting this job has been one of the best decisions I have ever made and it has only increased my love for cars. As a result of working in the auto business I am now not only impressed by the cars appearance, but also the mechanics that allow the cars to go so fast and operate so well.