The main character Christopher makes the novel very interesting, because he suffers from the disease Asberger’s syndrome, which is a mild form for autism. This affects the book in every possible way, because he is the author and because he sees things completely different than normal people do. Asberger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
By having Christopher as the author of the book, it makes us see how an autistic boy thinks and act, and how difficult for him it is to function in the society. He does not get humor and lies, and his thoughts are always plain and logical. This gives the readers a greater understanding of how a boy with this disorder sees the world, and it gives the book a new twist which makes it more interesting.
Not only do we get to see Christopher’s view of life, but also how his disorder affects the people around him. It is a huge challenge for his father, and demands him to be patient, calm, and also precise to create a safe atmosphere for Christopher.
tirsdag 7. juni 2011
tirsdag 1. mars 2011
Robert Pattinson
Exercise: choose a Brit you find interesting and write a couple of paragraphs about him/her.
Robert Thomas Pattinson is a British actor who was born the 13th of March in London, England. He grew up in the London suburb Barnes, where he still lives. He started his acting carrier through Barnes Theatre Club. Later he got a part in an amateur version of William Shakespears “Macbeth”, and he also tried out as a model.
He got his breakthrough as Cedric Diggory in the movie Harry Potter and the goblet of fire.
After he starred in this movie, he was appointed as the “British start of tomorrow.”
His carrier really took off when he started in the role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga. Many fans were skeptical to letting him fill the part as Edward Cullen, but after the first trailer was released, he was welcomed with open arms from former aggressive Twilight fans. The movie Twilight is the first in a series of 5 movies (4 books) and Robert along with the rest have already finished the three first. The last book (Breaking Dawn) was too long to make just one movie; therefore they divided it into half. The Twilight crew is currently shooting the first part of the last book.
Robert is also an artist, and has several songs that are used in the movies. The song “Never Think,” is one of these.
Robert Thomas Pattinson is a British actor who was born the 13th of March in London, England. He grew up in the London suburb Barnes, where he still lives. He started his acting carrier through Barnes Theatre Club. Later he got a part in an amateur version of William Shakespears “Macbeth”, and he also tried out as a model.
He got his breakthrough as Cedric Diggory in the movie Harry Potter and the goblet of fire.
After he starred in this movie, he was appointed as the “British start of tomorrow.”
His carrier really took off when he started in the role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga. Many fans were skeptical to letting him fill the part as Edward Cullen, but after the first trailer was released, he was welcomed with open arms from former aggressive Twilight fans. The movie Twilight is the first in a series of 5 movies (4 books) and Robert along with the rest have already finished the three first. The last book (Breaking Dawn) was too long to make just one movie; therefore they divided it into half. The Twilight crew is currently shooting the first part of the last book.
Robert is also an artist, and has several songs that are used in the movies. The song “Never Think,” is one of these.
mandag 31. januar 2011
CRASH
My initial reaction to the movie Crash is that it was a good movie and it really made an impression on me. I didn't know that there still was that much prejudice in America today. I knew that it still existed, but it seemed that most people and even reasonable people had their opinions about different races as well. And to me it was scary that that many people carried guns with them at all times, and how easy it is to get one.
The movie itself had a very smart structure. There were many parallel actions with different stories to tell, but in a good way every story was connected with each other. In that way you had to pay attention to understand the main story.
The movie itself had a very smart structure. There were many parallel actions with different stories to tell, but in a good way every story was connected with each other. In that way you had to pay attention to understand the main story.
tirsdag 18. januar 2011
How to behave
How to behave when stationed in your mentor business
When you're stationed in a business, it is very important to behave good. Since your on a visit you have to be open to try new stuff, and focused on what you are there for. Don't be shy to ask the mentor about something you're wondering about. You are there to learn, and to find out as much you can about the business and the profession. But you have to be polite to the people working there. You also have to follow the rules.
How not to behave when stationed in your mentor business
When you're stationed in a business, it is very important not to be rude. When people ask you something or ask you to do something, you don't ignore them. And you don't break the law or the rules the business and the society has put up.
When you're stationed in a business, it is very important to behave good. Since your on a visit you have to be open to try new stuff, and focused on what you are there for. Don't be shy to ask the mentor about something you're wondering about. You are there to learn, and to find out as much you can about the business and the profession. But you have to be polite to the people working there. You also have to follow the rules.
How not to behave when stationed in your mentor business
When you're stationed in a business, it is very important not to be rude. When people ask you something or ask you to do something, you don't ignore them. And you don't break the law or the rules the business and the society has put up.
tirsdag 23. november 2010
Maori Poem
Ahere
Small, smart, young and rare
Grandparents as her relation
She loves a lot of speed and action
Loves to kill the butterfly
Butterfly fly away – she say
Much in her home to deal– she feels
Education, love and feed – she needs
Butterflies, hate and tears – she fears
Joy, love and peace – she gives
A wish to see
a world that’s free
For prejudice as cold as ice
With food that’s always overpriced
A farm as her residence
A very calm appearance
With her loyal grandparents
With lots of Maori experience
Makareta
Small, smart, young and rare
Grandparents as her relation
She loves a lot of speed and action
Loves to kill the butterfly
Butterfly fly away – she say
Much in her home to deal– she feels
Education, love and feed – she needs
Butterflies, hate and tears – she fears
Joy, love and peace – she gives
A wish to see
a world that’s free
For prejudice as cold as ice
With food that’s always overpriced
A farm as her residence
A very calm appearance
With her loyal grandparents
With lots of Maori experience
Makareta
tirsdag 16. november 2010
Letter of apologize
Dear Aborigines
I’ve just read the Bringing Them Home Report and I was really put out for a shock. I can’t believe that the generations before us could be this cruel and repellent. And to even think about the fact that this actually happened recently just about 50 to 100 years ago!? I can’t believe that our society had not come a longer way and understood the meanings of civil rights. It is truly shocking! And those vicious people who actually saw the look on the screaming mothers’ faces when their children were taken, how could they justify their actions? How could they sleep at night? Were they really that narrow minded? On behalf of my racist grand relatives, I apologies and hope that this crime will never happen to you again. Hopefully in time, you will find the strength to forgive us for our mistakes. Until then, and longer, we will keep up our effort on trying to justify through National Healing Day.
WITH BEST REGARDS
AUSTRALIAN TEENAGER
I’ve just read the Bringing Them Home Report and I was really put out for a shock. I can’t believe that the generations before us could be this cruel and repellent. And to even think about the fact that this actually happened recently just about 50 to 100 years ago!? I can’t believe that our society had not come a longer way and understood the meanings of civil rights. It is truly shocking! And those vicious people who actually saw the look on the screaming mothers’ faces when their children were taken, how could they justify their actions? How could they sleep at night? Were they really that narrow minded? On behalf of my racist grand relatives, I apologies and hope that this crime will never happen to you again. Hopefully in time, you will find the strength to forgive us for our mistakes. Until then, and longer, we will keep up our effort on trying to justify through National Healing Day.
WITH BEST REGARDS
AUSTRALIAN TEENAGER
fredag 29. oktober 2010
My last words for this time
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| Walt Disney |
Dear Diary
I just had to visit Disney World in Orlando, or its whole name Walt Disney World Resort. It was opened in 1971 and is one of the biggest amusement parks in the whole world. With its 120 km2 it is even larger than Asker! I used my time there effective though, so I got to see the most of the park, and to put it in this way; I do not regret going. It was incredible and totally different than our own amusement park back home in Norway, Tusenfryd. There were loads of people and attractions everywhere you turned. It freaked me out a bit that things could be so overwhelming. Walt Disney sure knew his business!
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| The incredible Disney World |
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| The characters |
The next day I decided to do something I never had done before, and guess what I ended up doing!? I took the Orlando Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride! We started our flight from Orlando and got to see a beautiful sunrise view over the city. Afterwards we received champagne toast before we went to the Best Western Lakeside for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet. We even got a Flight of Ascension certificate by our pilot afterwards. What a great way to start my day! Afterwards I just did a little shopping in the city, and it is amazing how cheap everything here is, I just can’t get over it.By the way, I couldn’t resist going to the sump. So I went to Wakulla Springs State Park where the springs are the largest and the deepest which makes them perfect for snorkeling and swimming. I didn’t dare though. I was too frightened by all the alligators and turtles. But I did go on a safari, and I got to see the Wakulla Springs Park Slide Show too, which was awesome!
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| The sump |
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| I've never liked crocodiles.. |
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| An amazing experience |
Later I also joined a couple of other tours, but I won’t bother telling you about everything, because it’ll be too much. I’ll just sum up the most important stuff. I went to the beautiful Panama City, the Sea world in Orlando, Miami (among others Miami Beach and Little Havana), Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and more.
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| The shoppingstreets in Las Olas Boulevard is amazing! |
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| The beach in Miami is idyllic and peaceful. |
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| Miami at night is a beutiful view. |
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| It is a big city too |
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| The SeaWorld in Orlando had me entertained! |
I’m leaving for New York tomorrow, but this will be my last diary article. In New York (The big Apple) I’ll probably visit the statue of Liberty, Chrysler Building, the St. Patrick Cathedral, the Museum of Modern Art, Wall Street and Central Park, if I’ll have enough time.
- Hasta la vista!
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