Broken

Author's Note: In these upcoming paragraphs you will see how Kristina's life has changed from my earlier essay, "Decisions" based on the book "Crank" by Ellen Hopkins. You will now read of how she has developed in book two, "Glass", also by Ellen Hopkins.

Picture if the choices you made were life threatening. Kristina has changed so much in the past year. From straight A student to having a baby of her own at only 17 years old. Bree, the monster created inside her, hasn't taken over in a while. Drugs aren't so hot right now either. She finally thinks her life is slowly going back to normal, until she meets Trey. Reminds her of an old friend of hers and right as she gets back on track with her life he quickly takes her right back off. Addicted again to the thing she wanted least to do with, drugs, and not only that, Brees back.

Her family isn't as worried about her. They just think her dad made her more independent. While Kristina's baby, Hunter, is her first priority, its almost her 18th birthday. Not only does her mom want to get Hunter baptized, Kristina's family is flying into town for her birthday. She asks herself how she will do the thing she loves most around the ones she loves. Kristina's sister, Leigh, doesn't have the best relationship with their father, and he is flying into town as well. It's a tough situation dealing with all of this.

After all of the plans are done and over with Kristina is in LaLa Land with Trey, they get caught with their stash and are sent to the nearest prison. Not sure how to handle things, she gets one phone call. She doesn't call her mom. Three maybe four days in prison until a court date is made. Kristina has no idea what will happen to her, all she knows is that Bree will take over, once again. 

Dreams

1. What types of figurative language are being used in the text (metaphor, personification, rhyme, rhythm...etc)?

There aren't many types of figurative language being used. There are metaphors, personification, and rhythm.

2. Why does the author use this type of imagery/language (purpose)?

The author used this type of imagery so you could get a picture in your head and the saying that dreams don’t last forever so hold onto them.

3. What impact does this type of imagery/language have on
1. the overall tone the author is trying to convey

The author is trying to tell us that dreams don’t last forever so hold onto them.

2. the overall mood the reader feels from this language

The overall mood the reader feels from this language is sort of sad because without dreams life would be empty.

3. the way the scenes/characters are developed/envisioned

They are feeling lonely.

Re-Betrayed

Author's Note: In these upcoming paragraphs you will read about how the main character developed as the book went on.

Luke, an illegal third child, trying to pass by in life without being arrested. Scared, emotional, worried and quite is how he feels 24/7. Wishing to not be an illegal child, living with guilt he hides for a large amount of his life. You weren't allowed to have over two children and if you had a third, they were known as illegal children. These children must be caught by the Population Police immediately and will be killed. While these kids seek hiding without getting caught, there number one thing is to have an I.D card. Some kids never left their homes and always used a different name. Each and everyone of these innocent children were horrified of what could happen to them.

Luke feels normal, safe, but not too safe in his new school. He has many scary feelings. He doesn't know what to do at some points in time. A quiet boy that only says a word or two and just tries to fit in describes Luke. Through the overall story Luke goes from scared, alone, and worried to confidant, trust worthy and wanted. He influenced some of the other illegal children by telling them they can do anything and they are not worthless. Luke reminds me of how David felt when his mother abused him in the novel "A Child Called It". 

Throughout the story Luke learns a lot. He learns to fit it and learns that he is wanted and loved by others and he isn't worthless.  The author was most likely trying to send a message to the readers of saying, you can do something you never thought you could only if you try. Luke wanted to give up n just go with everything, but he didn’t, and he saved lives. He influenced me and maybe other readers to stand up for themselves, and not only what they believe in. It also told me to try accomplishing things you thought you couldn’t. Always remember one thing, no one can be trusted when you are an illegal child.