I learned that most of it does not have to do with assignments or tests, but rather getting along in life in general. ... She laughed and said it was funny that I did like it because it didn't seem like my sort of scene. ...

• Word Count: 453
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

I find it funny that Sagan would presume to criticize and ridicule the "weak-minded theologians". It's actually more sad than funny that a weak mind is worse to him than an empty soul. Funny that these theologians, however weak there minds may be have full, rich, and colorful lives, that Sagan who seems drab and unimaginative, a product of black and white, would presume to criticize their paths, a path I see as being far higher than his. ... You will never finds beauty in a test tube or on a slide. ...

• Word Count: 1553
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Stephen Crane's story, The Open Boat, deals primary with pessimism. The story contains unemotional, naive and sad feelings. The theme of the story is the purposelessness of life which deals with man against nature. Yet the sense of brotherhood, caring, and friendship adds flavor to the beauty of thi...

• Word Count: 829
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

It's funny how memory is selective like that, how certain things can be completely retold down to every last detail. ... We ran and tagged, and ran some more, constantly testing the water, getting a feeling for everyone else in the game. ...

• Word Count: 996
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School