Friday Nov. 13 - War and Peace: "The Things They Carried" Primary and Secondary Blogs (3 total)

11/10/2015

Prompt: Think about the items that you carry in your bag (backpack, purse, fanny-pack, man-bag, etc.). Choose two items and explain why you have chosen to "hump" these items wherever you go. What is the tangible and intangible element of each item and why? Then think and write about what these items say about you. Finally, compare yourself to one of the characters in the short story. Who do you most resemble and why?

Primary Blog Post: 2 Full Paragraphs (200-250 words - use at least one MLA cited quote from the short story)

Secondary Blog Post: 1 Full Paragraph (100-150 words) X 2 (one each for two classmates)

*please note: You must use the "pen name" that I assigned to you for this assignment (both primary blog entry and secondary blog entry)!

-(DAY 1) Primary Blog Post: Only those posted by the end of the day (Friday 11-13-2015 at 11:59 pm) will be scored.

-(DAY 2) Secondary Blog Post: Only those posted by the end of the weekend (Sunday 11-15-2015 at 11:59 pm) will be scored.

Marcus Lutrell

11/13/2015 08:01:29 am

Marcus Lutrell
Per. A
Mrs. Williams
13 November 2015
As I read the things they carried, I thought of the things I carry along with me everywhere I go. I carry a hair tie so I can tie my hair up when I need to but, I always wear a black hair tie as a remembrance of an old friend. I also carry a gel pen; I use it to write my notes in class. The gel pen is also a reminder of my own creativity. I can compare myself to the character Rat Kiley in the story The Things They Carried. He carries around comic books; this makes me think he is an unrealistic soul who is young and childish. I do not like to live in reality; I escape to another world rather through reading or writing stories or doing art there is always a place for me to go. Rat Kiley tried to mask his reality though comic books I mask my reality through the use of creativity.

Jesse Brown

11/15/2015 11:31:16 pm

I also carry around a pen. I feel that it is my lucky pen and it is also my favorite color. I use this pen all the time. I always check to make sure that I still have it because I feel like it's good luck.

audie murphy

11/16/2015 08:28:54 am

I also carry around a hair tie everywhere I go, but my reasoning is different. A hair tie for me represents how I love to keep myself put together. It's interesting though, how the color of the hair tie means something to you. I like your last few sentences, how you compared yourself to Rat Kiley. You made a good comparison between the two and I feel that, the way you explained it, Rat Kiley actually does match who you are.

Syblil ludington

11/16/2015 11:02:43 pm

I like Marcus Lutrells response because I understood and liked how he related it to the book "The Things they carried". In his response he said that he carries a gel pen around to remind him of his own creativity.The he said that he compares himself to the character Rat Kiley because he carried around comic books; this makes me think he is an unrealistic soul who is young and childish. I do not like to live in reality. Rat Kiley tried to mask his reality though comic books and Marcus masked his reality through the use of creativity.

Nathan Hale

11/13/2015 08:06:07 am

Me, of all the things in my bag or wallet, among them always is a grey and white notebook, the other a business card. Inside this notebook lies a collection of notes gathered from various university lectures on philosophy courses. Originally I created this just so I could create a wealth of knowledge for myself, but overtime this has manifested. Now when I carry it, it is a part of me. It is a direct extension of my knowledge and intelligence. It embodies a great deal of the core foundations I have of ethics, epistemology, and ultimately reality. The other thing I carry, this 'card', is the one given to me by my first Marine Corps recruiter. Although that recruiter has seized to be mine and I have a new one, there is something that draws me to it. Possibly it is my utter love for the Marine Corps, possibly it is my devotion to the United States and that very card contains everything that I have ever dreamed about since being a boy. In times of ill will, I pull it out my wallet and simply read the label "The Few. The Proud" and it reminds me of what I pledged myself to. It reminds me of the oath I swore to uphold when I first enlisted in August.

I most akin myself to 1st Lieutenant Cross, so far in that fact that he is "responsible for the lives of his men." It has been my calling as a leader, and I've always wished to one day gain the privilege, rather the honor of being able to leader a fire team, a squad, or platoon of Marines into the very face of danger.

Noah Galloway

11/16/2015 09:37:54 pm

Your story is very deep. I have nothing but a lot of the respect towards the Marine Corps. Since it seems that you are planning on going to become a great leader over there, I wish the best luck for you. To tell you the truth, I thought about joining the Marines after I met a Marine corps recruiter and did his 20 pull ups challenge. However, after talking to many veterans, including one of my family members, and my mother, step mother, and father, about all the terrible events going on around the world, they rather see me joining a different military branch. I understood what they told me, so I agreed. I support your decision based on your story. I , again, wish you good luck. "The few. The proud. The marines" - USMC.

stonewall jackson

11/13/2015 08:06:57 am

in my bag I have my things. I have my books and folders. and my personal hygiene items, like deodorant and collone and also lotion this items are what I keep in my backpack. it might not be as person as a solider would keep in his or her pack but it is my person and some thing I carry. I also keep this because it holds a lot of value in terms of that I like to be presentable in front of new people and not a disappointment to some body.

Chris kyle

11/13/2015 05:39:53 pm

My Stonewall Jackson am surprised you claim you have lotion in your book bag because you keep asking me "Chris Kyle" for one when you are ashy

stonewall jackson

11/16/2015 10:14:18 am

I do have lotion for you information, I just happen to need it when I get to school. and out of all that I listed that is what you commented on really man u disgrace me like that.

Chris Kyle

11/15/2015 09:37:22 pm

I can relate to you Mr. Stonewall because like you I always carry along my deodorant because as an athlete sometimes you might go out with your friends right after practice and you won't have time to go home and take a shower, that's when a deodorant might come in handy.

stonewall jackson

11/16/2015 10:19:07 am

you are right and I do share in your struggles and know how it feel to have it in handy when it is most needed like a solider having a picture of someone they or admirer. I hear you and can sympathize.

Deborah Samson

11/15/2015 10:29:55 pm

I can relate with you so much. I always have deodorant and cologne in my school bag because I have gym everyday. i try not to sweat a lot but i have it just in case one day i decide to really do something. I'm not trying to walk around smelling like sh*t.Because to be honest some people just don't care i guess.

Paul Revere

11/13/2015 08:11:28 am

One item that I would carry around with me in my bag is my brother’s letters that he sends me from jail. I choose to have his letters because whenever I get upset or mad I just think about him and read his letters. They make me happy and I think about how he wants me to keep my head and become a better person.
The second item I would carry around with me is the gold chain my “father” gave to me. I choose this because for 13 year I was told that he was my father but when I have D.C.F come into my life we had a D.N.A test and he wasn’t my father. It makes me upset to think about it but to this day he doesn’t care about those papers, he still thinks of me as his daughter and that’s all that matters.
These two items show that I have a big heart and I don’t let anything really affect me when it comes to my brother and father. One of the characters in the story that I can compare myself to would be Lieutenant Jimmy Cross because the letter and stones he kept meant something special to him and had him think about how life would be outside of the military.

audie Murphy

11/16/2015 08:32:49 am

Its ironic how your brother is in jail but whenever you read his letters it makes you feel better. I'd think that it'd be the other way around. But maybe your brother is just really good with words. And about the gold chain? That is so sweet! Of course it's upsetting to find out that late in life that your father is not your biological one, but the fact that he still treats you as if you were his own blood is sweet.

richard winters

11/13/2015 08:11:39 am

the two main things that I would carry at all times is a switch blade that was tossed down my family and was passed down to me for any type of protection that I need for anything that comes my way. another thing I would carry is a mini journal to keep with me at all times. I would want to keep track of everything that I had experienced.
the knife is a way for me to remember the ones I love and the ones I will fight for. I will keep this knife with me where ever I go, I know it protected my great grandfather in war when they pulled sneak attacks on our men. this was a way to keep me safe even if I just have it on me by my waist.
the journal is something id keep to my heart and make sure I can tell my kids children all the crazy things that their awesome grandfather did.
the character that im most likely to resemble is Rat Kiley because im a very comical person and id be the one in the group to keep our people awake and alert of anything but do it in a funny way so that our guys can get a chuckle while they do their job also. and even Noramn Bowker because he would want to keep track of anything just like me.

Dorris Miller

11/13/2015 08:13:21 am

Two important things I carry with me are my grandfather’s ring and his necklace. I hold on to these items because they mean a lot to me. My grandfather wore them all the time and rarely ever took them off. When he was killed my dad gave me his ring and necklace because I was closest to him. My grandfather and I did almost everything together and I trusted him with everything. I wear his ring because it gives some kind of stress relief.
I wear his necklace every day. I haven’t taken it off since It was given to me which was 5 years ago. When I wear it I feel protected and safe and as if he’s there with me. Whenever I’m sad or stressed I hold the necklace and I start to feel better. My grandfather was a very important person to me so when he died It felt as if I lost a part of me. I’m more like Lieutenant Cross because he keeps letters that make him feel like there is a good side to life. That’s how I feel when I have his ring and necklace. It makes me know that things are okay and will get better.

louis zamperini

11/13/2015 10:47:49 pm

I can relate myself to your situation because when I was moving here, my grandmother gave me a book to carry with me so I can read it. She told me she has read it and it’s very good for me to read it. I started reading the book as soon as I came here and it was a really book. Even though I don’t carry the book with me wherever I go, I can proudly say that my grandmother gave me this book because of the love she has for me. And for that reason I keep the book in my bed with me always to keep the love in between us stronger.

Deborah Samson

11/15/2015 10:22:01 pm

I can relate to you because when my father died last year all I had left of him was a picture on a shirt. My brother, mother and I left when i was only 4 years old. since then i only seen him twice and i don't remember much of the time we spent together. Now any time i think of him wear my shirt because its the only way i feel close to him again.

Sybil Ludington

11/13/2015 08:13:31 am

Two important items that I carry around in my bag is a picture of my dad, and a picture of my mom. I carry the picture of my dad around because I don't live with him anymore but we still have a strong relationship and it reminds me about him since I cant always see him anymore . I carry the picture of my mom around because she is my world. She has done more than everything for me to grow up as a nice young man .
The tangible element is that I carry them around and look at them every time I get down or upset .The intangible element of the pictures is that when im down and I need inspiration I have a picture's of my two favorite people to lighten up my day. I compare myself to

louis zamperini

11/13/2015 10:09:10 pm

I can relate myself to your situation because I don’t live with my father and it’s not something I like because I miss him so much but I can’t do anything about it because he lives far away from me and I wish we could see each other someday. And for that reason I also carry a picture of him on my phone and whenever I want to see him I just look at the picture and I become happy. Some days too I might be in bad mood but the moment I look at his picture I will feel at ease.

Dorris Miller

11/15/2015 09:18:28 pm

I can relate to the situation with you dad because although my dad is in my life and i see him ive never had a relationship with him until i found out he got sick.And now i keep a picture of me and him holding me when i was 1 on my computer and above my bed to remind me that he needs help being taken care of. Me being able to take care of him creates a bond between up

Noah Galloway

11/16/2015 09:54:25 pm

Based on your story, you resemble to lieutenant Jimmy Cross because he also carries a photograph of a person he loves. You carry pictures of your mom and dad. I understand why you are doing that, because you barely see your beloved dad in person, so u carry a photo of him. Also, you carry a photo of your mother because she is your world. It is clear you have very strong feelings for your parents. My message to you is to keep the photos with you know matter where you go and keep your strong relationship between your mother and your father.

George S. Patton

11/13/2015 08:14:10 am

An item I have chosen to “hump” is a box of S’more pop tarts. I have chosen to “hump” this because I am always hungry and I can eat a pack when I get hungry. But the intangible aspect of me bringing a box S’more pop tarts is that it is my younger siblings favorite snack and it will always remind me of them and make me feel like I am with them. I believe that I am like the character Henry Dobbins because he “carried extra rations;” (O’Brien). I am like Henry Dobbins because like him I would carry extra food because we both like to eat a lot.

Jesse Brown

11/15/2015 11:34:55 pm

I can also relate because I also like to carry around food in my book bag because I tend to get hungry throughout the day since lunch is very late. I like to buy snacks from the vending machine everyday. I usually get the popcorn because I think it is good.

audie murphy

11/13/2015 08:14:30 am

Two important things that I carry around with me are probably my chap stick and a hair tie. I "hump" these things around because I hate when my lips get dry and I hate when I want to pin up my hair but have no hair tie.
The tangible element of chap stick is that, like most people, my lips get dry and chap stick moisturizes my lips. I don't like licking my lips for some reason, and chap stick does the job perfectly. The intangible element of chap stick is probably how i'm not a dry person so having dry lips wouldn't match me.
The tangible element of a hair tie is that I tend to get annoyed with my hair being down so I put it up. The intangible element would probably be that I like being put together so my hair needs to match how I feel at the moment.
These items say that I am a put together and flavorful person. The character I resemble the most would be Dave Jenson because he always takes care of himself (hygiene).

Paul Revere

11/15/2015 08:52:36 pm

I carry around chap stick and a hair tie too. You can never let you lips get dry and you never know when your going to need to tie your hair up, so its always good to keep.

noah galloway

11/13/2015 01:18:20 pm

One of the things that I carry inside my backpack is my math binder. I carried my math binder inside of my backpack since 7th grade. At first, it was a requirement for me to have a binder for my math class from 7th to 9th grade. Now, in the 12th grade, it not a requirement for me anymore to have a binder for my math class. However, I still bring it to class because I realize that it keeps so organize, it is easier for me to look back to note and study for my tests.
Another thing that I carry inside my backpack is my wallet. My wallet has money and identification of myself. I started to hold my wallet since 6th grade. It is important to have a wallet because it keeps your money very organize.
Because of these items keeps me organize, I believe that I resemble Dave Jensen because he organizes material that keep his personal hygiene. In the short story, “The Things They Carried,” it said, “Dave Jensen, who practiced field hygiene, carried a toothbrush, dental floss, and several hotel size bars of soap,” ( 2nd paragraph). Dave Jensen carries these items to practice his hygiene.

Abner Doulbeday

11/15/2015 07:25:08 pm

Math’s is one of my favorite subjects. I use to hate brining a binder around with me until one day we have a finally exams and all my notes was right there, I saw the importance of a binder. Now I have a binder for not only math’s class because it helps, even though it weights a ton. I am a very organize person because it is easy for me to look back in my blinder and simply find what I am looking for that really makes me happy to know I am not the only one who likes to be organize.

Chris kyle

11/13/2015 05:21:29 pm

Two things that I carry around that are important to me are probably my lucky pen and my girlfriend's Id. The lucky pen gets me going no matter how boring some lessons I am required to sit at are boring, I feel like every time I write with it a new form of positive energy builds in me which keeps me awake through the lesson. My girlfriend Id is important to me because sometimes when I miss her I just open my wallet and stare at it, looking at the picture on the Id makes me feel close to her no matter how far she might be. These items tells that I am a person who needs motivation sometimes to achieve a goal. I compare myself to Lieutenant Cross because like me he also carries a photograph of a loved one.

Abner Doubleday

11/13/2015 08:51:52 pm

In times of war two items I hold dear to me are a pair of earrings which is a family heirloom handed down from mother to daughter for generations. This earrings well seems small to other people but it is of more significance to me than diamonds or even gold. In my point of view it signifies strength which is needed to carry on in the times of war. This heirloom has weathered the storms of years and still beautiful and strong. They help me to fell strong in war times as it helps me to be courageous. Its help me not to feel alone, as when I wear these I feel the generations of women close by me watching over me and protecting me and this help me to feel safe, courageous as well as loved as wars can make you feel so alone.
The other item I hold dear to me in this time is an old photograph of my family my grandmother as a child with her brothers, sisters, her parents, aunts, uncles and cousins. I hold this photograph dear to me as I love my family as they help me to keep focused. The photograph is significant to me as it shows how wonderful a family can be and how happy I can be when the war is over. This helps me to think of what is important in one’s life which in my eyes is family. In times of war I want to be close to my family members but I can’t, so with this photograph it helps me, it gives me a feeling of closeness to my family even when they are far away to bring back wonderful memories of times we’ve spent together. The character that I most likely resemble is Kiowa because you can see he is about his family just like me.

Chris Kyle

11/15/2015 09:33:56 pm

I can relate to you because I can't remember the last time I left my house without my phone, I always have my phone with me all the time no matter how late I am when I realize I don't have my phone I will go back home just to get it.

louis zamperini

11/13/2015 09:55:13 pm

Two things I carry with me almost every day is my phone and my diary. I carry these with me because it is important to me in many ways like my phone; I use it everywhere I go and in case of emergency. I use my phone to also store important stuff that I may need in some point. Also I store some important memories like pictures of my friends and families. I can’t leave the house without my phone. If I forget my phone in the house, I know the rest of my day will be horrible. My phone is part of my daily living and how my day will go.
My diary is important to me because I keep all my memories and important thoughts in. I keep it with me wherever I go because it keeps me company and I jot down important stuff that comes to my mind so I will still have it somewhere in case I need it someday. I’ve chosen to "hump" these items with me wherever y I go because it keeps me active during the day.
In “the things they carried” I can relate myself to Lieutenant Jimmy Cross because he kept memory of his very close friend with him everywhere he went. “Almost everyone humped photographs. In his wallet, Lieutenant Cross carried two photographs of Martha” (Tim O’Brien 2). Jimmy carries Martha’s picture with him wherever he went because they are much closed and don’t want to forget about her. That is why I resembles him because I also keep my childhood friends and family pictures on my phone and carries it with me wherever I go.

Abner Doulbeday

11/15/2015 07:11:12 pm

You remind me so much of my self when it comes to my phone, my phone is my everything.

Paul Revere

11/15/2015 08:49:44 pm

I can relate to you as well. My phone is my life. Every where I go my phone goes. Even to the bathroom lol you never whats going to happen. I also keep a journal with me where I keep everything. Secrets, memories, thoughts, etc.

Dorris Miller

11/15/2015 09:26:10 pm

i can relate to the phone part because i always have my phone on me everywhere i go and my phone also holds lots of secrets and memories.

Chief Joseph

11/13/2015 11:29:15 pm

If I had to only pick two things to carry with me wherever I go, it would be an album of my entire family and also my older brothers military chain. It’s super important to me to carry along my family album because it shows how much I care about the ones I love and it will automatically approach all the great memories captured in an image. It can also resemble portable happiness whenever I’m going through a rough time and it’s an easy mood lift. The album shows a sequence through out the years of a new member always joining the family. You can also see ups and downs just from the picture, every single picture has it’s own story to tell. It’s just a great way I can think of the past and knowing the future and the present is all well.
The other item I also would bring would be my older brothers military chain. His chain I keep with me everywhere I go just because I can sense he’s always by my side throughout any situation. I haven’t seen my brother in over three years from being deployed in Iraq. He is my best friend and he was always there for me whenever I needed someone to just sit and listen. It’s hard he’s not around and won’t be for a couple more years, but with his military tag it promotes comfort knowing I have something part of him by my side.

Chief red cloud

11/16/2015 07:14:10 pm

An album of your entire family is very important. I think having an album of your entire family can help make sure that you don't ever forget them. It can remind you of home and all of the memories you had with them. It is important to have family because people need to be loved and cared for by others. Without family people will feel unwanted and unloved and no one should feel that way. If I knew I was going somewhere far away from my family for a long time, I would want to carry an album of my family too.

Deborah Samson

11/15/2015 10:08:23 pm

Two things that I carry with me at all times is my phone and wallet. you never know when there's an emergency and you need to call the police or even you're parents. Which is why I don't think schools should block the connections of cell phones, but that's another topic. Another example why I carry my phone with me at all times is to keep contact with friends and family. Who knows if they need you to do something right away and then you don’t have your phone with you, or the other way around, I may need something. For example what if I left my towel in my room, if I didn’t have my phone I wouldn’t be able to text someone to get it for me. I also use it to store things for school, such as notes, due dates, reminders, etc. I also carry my wallet everywhere I go because you never know if you or your friend(s) really need a cold beverage, or like in our case a nice hot coffee. It also comes in handy if you want to take an Uber or cab to school because your parents don't want to take you because they are "tired". There are so much more reasons why my phone and wallet come in handy.I wouldn't know what i would do without these two objects, they're are such life savers. I can relate to Lieutenant Jimmy Cross because just like him he carried letters with him everywhere he went. it relates to me because I'm basically carrying my close friends and family with me in my phone. And as for the wallet, it relates to me as well because he keeps photographs of Martha, and on my phone I keep pictures of my friends and family for the memories.

Jesse Brown

11/15/2015 11:21:31 pm

Two things that I carry is my phone and my lotion. My phone is very important to me because I use it for everything. I use it to contact my friends and family because I am a very social person. My phone can help me communicate with my friends and family to make sure they are safe and doing well. I also use my phone for school when I have look up certain things or when I need to use my calculator. The good thing about it is that I can use it whenever but the bad thing is that it can be very distracting. I keep lotion in my bag because my friend bought me the same kind of lotion for Christmas and it means a lot to me because we have been bestfriends for years. Also the lotion smells really good and I have friends who also like to use my lotion and I like to be there to give them some.

The person in the article that I relate more to is Rat Kiley because he is someone who likes to have fun and still be a kid. I like to have fun but at the same time I know my limits and I know when I need to act mature. I am also a very helpful person like Rat. "...Rat Kiley carried…all the things a medic must carry, including M&M's for especially bad wounds…" (O'Brien 2). This relates to me because I am a very careful person and I like to help people in anyway possible.

Chief red cloud

11/16/2015 07:10:18 pm

I feel like most people would agree about your idea with carrying a phone. Most people now carry phones with them at all times. They do everything you mentioned with their phones. Phones are very important to people now. People seem to do everything on their phones now. I carry my phone because it allows me to communicate with others. Phones have became something that everyone needs to have because its so easy to carry and it allows you to do so many things.

Matt Axelson

12/7/2015 02:53:37 pm

it always right to bring you phone so just in case you get lost you can call someone to come get you. Also a lot of people carry lotion because me personally I don't like to be ashy

Chief Red Cloud

11/16/2015 07:00:41 pm

I carry a letter from ex-girlfriend in my wallet. We haven’t been together for a while now but keeping the letter in there means a lot to me. We barely talk anymore so it reminds of her and our past relationship. I only ever take it out when I want to read it.Reading it brings back a lot of memories. Having it with me all the time makes me feel like she is with me. Carrying that letter still means that I am still not over the fact that me and her are not together anymore. I am like the character, Jimmy Cross because he carries a letter from a girl he loves and cares about. “First Lieutenant Jimmy Cross carried letter from a girl named Martha” (O’Brien). These letters from her remind him of home and reminds him about the love he has for her.

I also always wear a ring that my mom bought me 2 years ago. It has an “S” on it. I never take it off. It reminds me of all the things she has done for me over the past 17 years of my life. It reminds me that I have a great family and I have a bunch of people that love and care about me. I consider it a lucky charm and I feel like if I take it off then I wouldn’t have good luck anymore.

George Custer

11/16/2015 11:41:37 pm

I really like this , the letter is nice and the meaning behind both the letter and ring is so nice.

Matt Axelson

12/7/2015 02:52:07 pm

A lot of people can relate to there past relationships if you like that person deeply its always right to keep something of theirs or something they gave you so it can remind you of all the good memories back.

George Custer

11/16/2015 11:38:45 pm

Two things I carry in my bag that are the most important to me would be my school ID and my house key. My school ID is important to me because it shows the teachers and staff my name , my grade , etc. Figuratively, my ID is my identity. It has my picture but my ID is my ID and no one will have the same ID as me. Second , my house key is important to me. Yes it helps me get inside my house but figuratively , my house key helps me get into a safe environment. It helps me go somewhere where I am comfortable and where I belong. Not just a key that lets me inside my house but a key that I need to make me feel safe.

Patrick Henry

11/24/2015 08:23:37 am

If I was a soldier in this platoon during the Vietnam War, I would make the decisions to follow the morals of Elias. I chose Sgt. Elias as my leader during this journey because of the characteristics on himself as well as the care of his men. While Sgt. Barns is a strong commander and has intense feelings about winning this war, Sgt. Elias was a man who has great way of combat as well as the factor of warm-heartiness those Barns in lacking. I would feel more drawn into Elias’s energy and then Barns. In war, you are fighting the enemy as well as yourself. You are going through conditions that you have never been through and are in a total new envoiremt. Not counting the fact of balancing survival and killings. Sgt. Barns might care about him men, but cares more about killing Vietnam soldiers and winning this war. Sgt. Elies had morals and helped others. A great example of this represented in the movie Platoon was the scene of the invasion of the village. Both sergeants came looking for evidence of revenge of slaughter of one of their soldiers with rage. In the end of the scene, Sgt. Barns ends of going too far. He commits murder and not just any murder but shoots a woman that was an innocent civilian. He also puts a gun to a child’s head. Sgt. Elies ends up fighting Barns in range of emotions of what he’s doing to these people. To me that’s a person that I would like to call my leader in a Vietnam war, Not Sgt. Barns.

Matt Axelson

12/7/2015 02:49:16 pm

The two things I would bring in my book bag are a Bible and a basketball. The reason I would choose to bring these is because I love basketball I've been playing basketball ever since I was little. This sport has matured me and develops me as a person. The reason why I choose the bible is because I need to have the words of God and if I believe in Jesus Christ anything is possible. I would read it every night and give time to God each and every day he blesses me. I think I am more like Kiowa in the short story because he also brings a Bible but he also carries a hatchet. I can tell what we both have hop in many ways and also have many beliefs. Basketball has also changed my life without basketball I don’t know what kind of person I would be. I think it was meant for me to pick up a ball and play; it keeps me out of a lot of trouble. And having the bible with me only gives more confidence because by Having God, or Jesus you shouldn’t be afraid of anything.

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