People don't see this as hurting themselves but as something to do when they are feeling bored or frustrated. ... All cutters (etc) are different, for example so make one or two very deep cuts and some do a lot of very similar shallow cuts. ... When they are doing it for sexual purposes, or when people are just doing it to "fit in" or be so called "cool". ... Some do it to be noticed and want there scars to be seen by all, and they flaunt other peoples true pain. ... If do not then there will always be a bigger problem looming on the horizon for them, these things cannot be just droppe...

• Word Count: 1378
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

From the moment they meet, Jim experiences things he hasn't experienced before. ... From the beginning Jim details his life to Alena, his standard and boring life. ... He is hungry for something new in his life, perhaps some thrills. We can see that he is tired of his boring carnivorous life. ... She says that you can open your legs but can't, or don't dare anymore, to open your heart. ...

• Word Count: 1832
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The three most annoying but essential things of life. ... This book is much like our lives, like I said before, many would find it boring because its just reading their life, however I found it intriguing because we find ourselves everyday asking why does this happen to me, when actually it happens to everyone. ... Beneath those thick gloves are marvelous hands which knew, Genevieve, how to caress your face with the backs of their fingers."" ... Not many people would be able to do that just for mail. ... I also believe that he must have felt some rejectio...

• Word Count: 2037
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

"God has some work for everyone to do," his mother said. ... Later in the story more proof is shown when Krebs' mother has to pray for him, "Do you want me to pray for you?"... Krebs does not think American girls were worth the effort. ... Krebs is a part of a loving, faith-driven family and that is shown when Krebs" mother says, "You know we love you and I want to tell you for your own good how matters stand." ... Hemmingway's tone suggests that the character does not want to interact with life anymore, but wants things to just be simple when he says, "he wanted his life to go sm...

• Word Count: 1337
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School