Do Seek Their Meat From God Response

The short story, "Do Seek Their Meat From God" by Charles G.D. Roberts, is a very ironic story, by either side of the antagonist and protagonist. The father seeing the fact that there was a child been eaten by the panthers', and didn't help the child. He just let the child die and when he realizes that the child was his son, it was too late. This lesson is to tell us that even if you're not related the a person or animal, you should help them without reasons. The antagonist tragedy is the panthers' were hungry and they have babies to feed, so they had to kill the child, but at the end, they were killed by the father. Then at the end, the babies were left there to starve or eaten by the other animals. This is a tragedy of nature and life.

What is love ?

Love is something meaningful in life,

Love is something that makes relationships between each other,

Love is something that makes people’s expression,

Love is something that makes smiles,

Love is something that creates the world.

it makes A family of lovingly butterflies,

It makes A bunch of beautiful radiant red rose blooming brightly,

It is an accessory of hearts.

love is people being

considerate of each other,

responsible,

truthful,

caring,

love is cherishing.

love makes people crazy,

love is what make people strong,

Love is all about surprises,

Love is the most important thing in life.

A Plea for the Physical Question #1

              I would prefer the physical compared to the sedentary, because when I’m doing physical activities, I tend to be more energetic and alive. For example, when I go skating, I always couldn’t wait till I can get on the ice and start swirling around. After I get off the ice, I like how refreshing it feels to have a sweaty work out. I can continue to do exercise for a long time. Also, if I don’t work out, my body will start to worn out and I will be easily exhausted easily, which cause health problems; for example, heart attack, breathing problems.  Therefore physical activities can help us stay healthy and strong. Since when I do sedentary things, I tend to get tired and lazier. For instance, when I watch dramas for hours and hours, on my laptop, I would get depressed easily. Also, I would start feeling like there is no point in living. Therefore, I would prefer the physical over sedentary.

Journal #10

October 31^st,

Today was Halloween, and it was the most dramatic, fun, dangerous day I ever had! When the sky was dark, me and Jem walked to school. As we were near the Radley house, Cecil came scaring us, I was scared to death! When we were at school, I realized I forgot my money!! I can’t believe I left my money, but thanks to Jem, he was sincere enough to give me thirty cents for me to play games. Afterwards, me and Cecil went around and played 6 games, and I had a lot of fun.

When we went back to the backstage, I have to listen to Mrs. Merriweather give us half an hour of instructions, and I didn’t know a word she said, all I did was listen to the background noise without caring what she said. As I slept, I missed my part and went on stage without any idea what was going on, I was so embarrassed.

When it ended, me and Jem walked back together, and it was really creepy. I couldn’t see a single thing in the dark, and there were weird sounds coming from somewhere. It started to make me nervous, especially when Jem told me somebody was following us. But then, I thought of Cecil Jacobs and figured it must be him! So I called out loud that he was a hig wet he-en, but not even a word came out. Therefore, me and Jem ran for it.

As I was running, I fell and yelled for Jem with fright. I was confused, my costume went crushed, Jem got beaten and I was choked as if I was about to die. As he was choking me, I felt like my life was just going to end like that. Then suddenly, he was on the ground and breathing hard and making weird noise, I thought it was Jem who saved me. Apparently at that time, it was too dark to see what was going on and everything happened too fast, so I didn’t know what was happening. Later on, Atticus found us, and brought us back home, I realized Jem was not reacting. Although, this was supposed to be scary, I didn’t feel anything, I was as calm as the wind blowing across the grass. Maybe it was because I was home, and I felt safe again. Then with realization, I started to panic, I was scared that Jem was dead. So I started asking Dr. Reynolds if he died or not, he said no, and I was all loosen up.

Mr. Tate came in and said Mr. Ewell was dead under the tree. I was shocked, it was actually Mr. Ewell who tried to kill me and Jem? Why? We don’t even know him, why would he kill us? My head started asking many questions that I was really curious. So, I sat and listened to Atticus and Mr. Tate talk. Later on, I told them about it, and Atticus started accusing Jem for killing Mr. Ewell, but Mr. Tate proved wrong of Atticus’ belief. I was glad that Mr. Tate had proved Atticus wrong, because I don’t believe Jem could have killed him. He was considerate; for instance, he told me not to kill the bug that I was going to squash, and he gave me money to play games today. How could he do such a thing?

Later on, BOB RADLEY CAME! I always wanted to see him in person and I finally did, I was so happy, but I feel sorry for Jem that he couldn’t see him. After he came, I understand his body movements, and I started to understand him more. I understood that he was a really nice person, and I think he was the one who saved us by pulling Mr. Ewell from killing me.

I felt really exhausted after all these things happened. It made today felt like it was the longest day I ever had.

Journal #9

August 10^th,

                Today was a very confusing day for me, yet it was interesting at the same time. This afternoon, we sneaked to the trial, without telling either Aunt Alexandra or Calpurnia. When we got there, we were right on time, to listen to the trial and get seats to sit on. Although I sat there for the whole day listening to what was happening, I couldn’t really understand what was going on. I may not know what was happening, but I could examine everything that was happening in the court house, I could see children running around, babies crying really loudly and people whispering at the back of us. Everything may seem to be dramatically serious, but the audience side may not seem serious about this trial, and was as loud as when it was recess time in my school.  But for some reasons, Jem had his eyes looking at Atticus, and ears listening to every word they were saying in the trial. Later on, something really surprised me; it was when Atticus started questioning the girl, Mayella Violet Ewell, which showed Atticus as a really different him. When he questioned her, I couldn’t believe he talked that way to her, it may seem as I don’t even know Atticus anymore, like he was another person.

                Half way through the trial, they took a five minutes break.  During that time Reverend Sykes told us to leave and Jem only told us to leave, yet he is staying! Then he said I don’t even understand anything happening in the trial. I officially got offended! Although I really may not understand what was happening, he couldn’t just always order me to go home first, and get to does all the fun stuff! It was totally not fair! He shouldn’t just treat me like I’m stupid and couldn’t understand a thing, so I told him I knew everything he knew. But then he had to insult me by saying I don’t know to him, so that I can stay and wouldn’t miss out the fun.

                After, Culpurnia and Aunt Alexandra realized we were missing for a long time, and called Atticus. So we got in trouble for not telling them, so we went home and ate. Afterwards we went back to the court to listen to the judge’s judging and at the end, the Negro, Tom Robinson was charged guilty and was to go to jail. To me it was really confusing, I didn’t get what was happening in the court and neither why Jem cried. Today was just a really long, confusing day, and I’m really tired.

Journal #8

July 21^st,

                Today was Saturday, and it was already a few days since aunt Alexandra came. Since the day Aunt Alexandra came, not a day was fun, everyday she always complains to me that I act like a boy. Today was even worst. Since I went to church with Culpurnia last Sunday, I wanted to go again, so I asked Atticus. But then, she has to say no, even though I didn’t ask her! I was outrageously mad at her. Why is she always saying no? Why does she always want me to be a “proper lady”? Why does she always have to say something when I wasn’t even talking to her? So I furiously yelled that I’m not talking to her, and I have to say sorry for being rude. Why do I have to say sorry if I wasn’t even talking to her? It is so not fair! I didn’t even do anything wrong! After I heard Aunt Alexandra saying, “You got to do something about her,” to Atticus. I was confused who she was talking about, until I realized it was me. When I heard that, I felt pain, useless, and miserable, it was my second time feeling this and I don’t want to feel this again.

                Although that afternoon was a nightmare, I was lucky enough to find Dill under my bed! I was so glad to see him, I missed him so much! Although I was really excited he was here, I was surprised that he said he ran away from home. I always thought his new father would be an excellent man like Atticus, and Dill would have a lot of fun with him. To my surprise, he ran away because his parents didn’t do anything they promised him. Instead they were always busy doing something else, and didn’t have the time to be with him. I started to think that I was very lucky and I would wonder if Atticus and Jem were ignoring me, what would happen to me? Although, I was very curious, I may never know, since I have such a great family.  

Journal #7

July 15^th,

                It was Sunday, and it was really fun! Today, Culpurnia led us to the Church, and it was surprisingly plain. When we went in, some people didn’t welcome us, especially Lula, she complained why we were in this church, instead of the other one, where white people go to. Although they didn’t say it out loud, we all sense that me and Jem weren’t welcomed here. So we thought of leaving but then Zeebo welcomed us, and we got to stay.

                Later on, when Reverend Sykes started talking, everything he did was similar to our church, but he expresses with feelings and grace. When it was time to donate money, everybody dropped coins in there. Although he donated, he wanted ten dollars for Helen. When he mentioned her, I was confused and curious of her. Why do we have to donate money to her? What happened to her? Every question led me to ask who she was. To my surprise, she couldn’t find a job because she was a Negro? I never knew that life was this complicated, I thought it was simple, everybody was equal; but apparently, whites are racist to blacks, other than Atticus and us. After donating, we went home.

Later in the day, we saw Aunt Alexandra sitting on the rocking chair at the front porch! I wondered why she came with her suitcases. I never liked being with her for one second, because she’ll start ordering me to not do this and not do that. As I wondered, she said she came back because she wants me to be more feminine. I guess after today, my life wouldn’t be as carefree as today.

Journal #6

December 25^th,

                Today was Christmas and I was having a lot of fun, until Francis said Atticus was a NIGGER LOVER! I was furiously mad; I can’t believe he could say that about Atticus! Atticus is the best man I ever met! I don’t mind him insulting me, but if he goes around and telling people that Atticus was a “nigger lover”, then I can’t hold back my temper. Although I thought that I could be able to hold in my temper, but after hearing that, I couldn’t help it and jumped onto Francis. I was about to hit him with my bare hands, but Uncle Jack have to come at a time like this, to stop me. So I missed my chance to hit him that was so unfair! I was just trying to give Francis what he deserves to get after saying Atticus a nigger lover! If Jem was to hear this, he would do the same thing too! I don’t get what I did wrong.

                After getting caught at a wrong time, Uncle Jack talked to me about not using violence to people. So I had to argue and tell him the whole story, after that, he believed me! Hurray! But, I dislike Francis, he is just a fake faced person, he pretends that he didn’t do anything wrong in front of everybody and I get the blame! He always acts like he is innocent and weak, but actually he’s the one who started everything!  Just because everybody dislike that I am not lady enough, I shouldn’t be just blamed for being protective of my family! People shouldn’t just evaluate other people by their appearance or a fake personality. They should try to know the real person for who they are, and should let other people explain before judging from what is happening.

Journal #5

December  10^th,

It is already winter, and today, I made a big discovery! When I woke up this morning, I was so scared. Everything outside my house was WHITE! I couldn’t see a speck of grass nor leaves nor flowers. So, my heart started pounding like I just finished running 10 miles, I yelled and screamed, “IT IS THE END OF THE WORLD!!!” To my surprise, it wasn’t. Apparently, Maycomb County hasn’t snowed since 1885, so it was rare to see this white stuff called “snow”.  I was thankful that the world wasn’t ending. After realizing it was snow, Atticus told me to dress warm, so we can play outside.

                When I walked outside, I stepped on the soggy snow, it was like miracle, and examined every step I took and there was foot prints. When I breathed through the cold air, there was a thin layer of air coming out. Everything was so unknown, I was so happy, so I slide down the road with Jem.

                Little by little, Miss Maurdie explained things to me and I started understanding the nature of actual winter. Everything was so glamorous and beautiful, it was like a dream. I would never forget today, the most wonderful day I had.

Journal #4

               

It’s the first day of school, and I can’t believe I’m already at the second grade.

At three o’clock, me and Jem walked home together as usual, and he told me something about that night. It was very mysterious when he said the pants were, folded up, neatly and sewed, waiting for him to get it. So when we walked back home, he showed me the pants, and the sewing was very messy, it was obviously a man that sew these. I thought it may have been Boo Radley, since he was so mysterious, and the pants were left at his back yard. Also, Jem saw him through the window, and touched his hand too! So, the mysterious person has to be Boo Radley.

                Later on in the day, me and Jem walked by our hole knotted tree. We found a mysterious ball with gray twine. Although Jem wanted to take it home, I thought it was not proper, since it may be somebody else’s. There was always somebody walking by here and this might have been their hiding place. So I told Jem that we should wait a few days, to make sure it’s nobody’s. Nevertheless, I wasn’t sure who it was; I’m just sure that today was a very mysterious day.

Journal #3

June 22^nd,

Dill is back! Finally, I could spend my life with him. My days waiting for him was too long, it felt like I haven’t been with him for years.

                Today, we did a very dangerous thing that we weren’t allowed to do.

                In the morning, we were really bored, we couldn’t think of anything to play. Until Jem thought of this crazy idea of using the tire and spin it, but of course, someone has to be in it. I was the first, since it looked kind of fun and Jem was too big for the tire. So when I was pushed, I was heading to the Radley house. As I was spinning in the tire, I was very dizzy, I felt very uncomfortable as the wind blowing across my ear. When I realized I hit the tree, I was frozen, I was so scared I couldn’t move for a second; until Jem yelled to get out of the tire and run back. So, I quickly run back and left the tire there, so Jem had to get it back.  As Jem went to get the tire, I could tell he was scared of going to the front yard and getting it. When he came back, he act nothing had happened and said he wasn’t scared at all. Realizing that this game was very dangerous, we stopped playing and tried to think of another idea.

                To my surprise, Jem thought of a crazy story to play. He thought of the Radley’s life! As it was bored already, I didn’t mind playing this game, so I went along with it. As we played, Mr. Nathan Radley came, and we will just pretend we’re doing something else. It was so exciting! This game was a secret among three of us only. I believe that days will get more interesting in the future.

Journal #2

June 20^th,

                It was already near summer, and tomorrow Dill is coming back! Tomorrow will be the most wonderful day ever!  I waited for so long for Dill to come back, since I haven’t seen him for quite a long time, I miss him so much that I can’t wait seeing him tomorrow!

                Although tomorrow will be a day worth waiting for, today was surprisingly exciting too! Since, today was our last day and we found a few more even unique objects there. After that day, when I found two pieces of bubble gum, I always showed Jem where I found my gum. Then today, we finally saw something amazing inside the oak tree hole. When Jem reached up to the hole, I was nervous; I wondered if there were more bubble gum pieces that I can chew on. But then, when he grabbed it and took it down, it was a surprise that it was a box with stuff in it. When we opened the box, there was something shinning as though it was the sun, there was two pennies in there! These two pennies were so old; it was actually worth more if we sell it to somebody.

                Everything was so surprising and mysterious, we didn’t know who would put such things in a tree hole, and we know it belongs to somebody, but who? Who would put such valuable things to them, in a tree? I guess we will know afterwards, when we ask everybody who it was after school starts.

               

Journal #1

September 10^th,

Today was my first day of school, and it was suppose to be my best day of my life! I was so excited that I couldn’t wait this day to come! But, everything went wrong in just a few hours. When I was walking to school with Jem, he told me not to bother him in school.

Next, my teacher, Miss Caroline have to dislike me for knowing too much of literature and told me not to learn at home from Atticus; but Atticus wasn’t even the one teaching me! How can he stop when he didn’t even start? Just because I know how to read the alphabets, the book “My First Reader” and “The Mobile Register” fluently, doesn’t mean I can’t learn at home. Although Jem had told me that Miss Caroline was just trying to teach us the new way of learning. I never thought it was necessary to order me to not learn at home. Before, I always thought that school would be really interesting and I could learn new things and expand my knowledge. Instead, we have to learn alphabets and hear her read words like “the”, “rat”, “cat”, “man” and “you”. Learning all these easy words, made me bored that I couldn’t even bare to listen anymore.

 Lastly, I got smacked on the hand for just telling the truth? I was just trying to explain to her why she shouldn’t give money to Cunningham, since he’s poor and would never have enough money to pay her back. Instead she has to think that I was saying bad things about other classmates. After that, I realized how innocent Miss Caroline is and I pity her for not knowing how Maycomb County was like.