Why Holes?

 

 

I chose "Holes" because I have seen the movie and I really enjoyed it, so I wanted to read the book. I also thought it would be a relatable book because it centers around teen. Watching the movie also helped me start the book knowing more about the characters and made it less confusing.

Holes excerpt

 

 

 

 

"His hole was waist deep. He dug his shovel into the dirt. As he dumped it out, he thought he saw something glisten as it fell onto the dirt pile. Whatever it was, it was quickly buried.
Stanley stared at the pile a moment, unsure if he'd even seen it. Even if it was something, what good would it do him? He'd promised to give anything he found to X-Ray. It didn't seem worth the effort to climb out of his hole to check it out." (13.10-11)
This excerpt from "Holes" shows the mystery as well as character interaction that is such a big part of "holes" story.



Holes characters

 

 

 

Holes has many unique characters with different stories and wishes. Stanley doesn't feel like he belongs where he is, he just wants to go home or at least fit in with his new friends. "Zero" is quiet and nonsocial, but eager to talk to someone who will let him, like Stanley. The Warden is manipulative and gets angry easily. All the characters differences creates friendships as well as enemies. 

Holes intro

 

 

So far, "holes" is about a boy named Stanley Yelnats,who has been wrongly incriminated for something he says he didn't do. He is sent to camp Greenlake where he and many other juveniles are sent instead of jail. Everyone in this camp must wakeup early every morning and dig a hole around 5 feet deep, for what seems to be no reason. They work in dangerously hot conditions and don't get a lot of water. Stanley is accompanied by "Armpit" and "Zero" as well as others while the deal with each other and the brutality of camp Greenlake.

Blogging Assesment #1

Bilbo is a very good example of a dynamic character. In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in. Through multiple encounters with danger throughout the book Bilbo learns about his own self-worth and improves his confidence helping him face the ultimate obstacle "Smaug" at the end of the book. He brags to the Dragon about his accomplishments instead of cowering in fear, earlier in the book he wouldn't have this sense of confidence.

1. I use my writers voice by using good diction, and by giving large attention to specific details. I showcase my ability to comprehend the text by writing about a characters change throughout the novel. I structure and apply intelligent wording in the blogs to improve my writing and give a clear picture of what I am trying to get across. I convey a sense of unserstanding of my novel.

2. I used very elevated diction in my blogs, one example of this is when i used words like timid, cowering, encounters, and self-worth. These words help my writing sound more intelligent therefore improving my text. I used good syntax to improve my writing, an example of this is, "In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in." This is a well structured sentence, that demonstrates my ability to flow words together.

The Hobbit: Characterization of Bilbo

Bilbo is a very good example of a dynamic character. In the beginning of the story he is timid and un-wanting of the journey he has been asked to partake in. Through multiple encounters with danger throughout the book Bilbo learns about his own self-worth and improves his confidence helping him face the ultimate obstacle "Smaug" at the end of the book. He brags to the Dragon about his accomplishments instead of cowering in fear, earlier in the book he wouldn't have this sense of confidence.

The Hobbit: Plot

The Hobbit's plot moves along very fast and keeps my attention throughout. Every chapter has a story or event which is an effective tool in holding the reader's attention. Bilbo Baggins is the main character in this fantasy story that includes wizards, dwarves, giants, dragons, etc. Bilbo is a hobbit,(a small sneaky creature with hairy feet, human-like in appearance) who one day is visited by a wizard named Gandalf. The wizard simply asks him to join him on an adventure. He needs a sneaky quick "burglar" to steal something. Gandalf introduces Bilbo to 13 dwarves  who will assist him on this quest. The leader "Thorin" tells him he needs to steal a treasure from his old homeland which is now ruled by an evil dragon named "Smaug" they must travel through every mystical obstacle in order to reach their end goal, setting up the plot of the book.