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Reading comes easy to me, I actually love reading I just dont like to get forced too. Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. Reading is the easy part it's the essays that are my weakness. I am now writing one essay a week and trying to better myself as a writer.

Letter to Grant

Hello Mr. Wiggins,

              I am sorry for what you are going through. I want you to try and convince him to become a better person mentally and physically. First try and make him forget that he is a "hog". Make him know he a grown man that will die a grown man. Next, make him see that he isn't in this alone. He has you and Miss Emma in his corner. You have to ease your way into his life once again. He is giving up and you have to comfort him to be a stronger person.

            Sincerely,
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"Our era is over. From now on you have to be grown up, fight the battle alone. New times are coming, splendid and magnificent and trouble-free times. No more sadness," "Sorrow is inconsolable. There will still be great sorrow, sorrow passed down to you. I leave you nothing but that sorrow..."

1. This quote relates to the end of life, passing on just sorrow. This is another quote on how Kien have to grow up earlier then most kids.
2. This quotes relates to Kien in so many ways, his father said this to him before he died. It is very similar to the quote his mother used before she left him also.

The Sorrow of War (105-125)

"You're a Pioneer now. One day you'll be a member of the Youth Union, then one day you'll become a real man. So, harden your heart and be brave, my son"

1. This quote relates to a theme of growing up to quickly. Kien had to grow up at a early age his mother left him and his father was a drunk. So Kien didn't have a childhood because he had to take care of himself and his father.
2. This quote characterizes Kien, it shows how he had to grow up very early and how he must learn how to become a man at such a young age.
3. A parental bond that should have been developed but did not.
4. It shows how strong minded Kien was in the novel.

The Sorrow of War (85-105)

"There is no terrible hell in death," "Death is another life, a different kind than we know here. Inside death one finds calm, tranquility, and real freedom..."

1. The Quote relates to freedom of war. So many people in this war have seen so much to the point where when they die its peace. Like they finally can rest without having to looking over their shoulder.
2. It characterizes another character in the story like Can, Vinh, Thinh they all have died but it maybe peace towards them. They finally get to rest without looking over there shoulders.
3. It does not indicated a conflict
4. It provides detail on how gruesome the war really was. 

The Sorrow of War (64-85)

"Vietnamese loved the war. Not true at all. If war came they would fight, and fight courageously, but that didn't mean they loved fighting. No. The ones who loved war were not the young men but the others like politicians, middle-aged men with fat bellies and short legs."

1. It relates to a theme of war, it relates because no one love war but they have to sacrifice their selves to save their country.
2. This Quote characterizes Ken, because he doesn't at all love war he just have to fight in the war because he have to protect his loved ones also.
3. The conflict is war. Many people do not like to see anyone killed but in war you have to see that everyday. It was a big conflict in 1966.
4. The quote provides details of what was going on in the years of 1965 - 1975.

Classroom Discipline

     Maintaining proper discipline and conducting yourself in a responsible manner in the class are of utmost importance for not only this course but also for your own personal development. At the same time, students are encouraged to raise questions to the instructor, both during the class and outside the class, and to participate actively in the class

discussions. Be respectful – it is important to be polite, courteous and considerate of colleagues and everyone with whom you come into contact .Make sure you are prepared whenever possible – if you are going to a meeting with colleagues, check the topic and work out what questions might be directed your way, or if there are materials that you might be asked to distribute. Reliability is important – you are more likely to be given important projects which will help to advance you career, if you have proven that you can be depended upon to complete them successfully .

     Pay attention to your personal presentation, and dress appropriately for your workplace. If you are not sure about the dress code, ask! Be punctual, whether arriving at work or turning up to a meeting. Have a positive attitude to everything you do – if you are pleasant to be around then people will enjoy working with you, and want to collaborate with you on future projects . Be honest. If you do not think you will meet a deadline for a project, better to say early and help by thinking of possible courses of action with your manager .Do not be afraid to use your initiative. For example, employers will appreciate being given forewarning of any possible issues so that they can be addressed before they become problematic for the organization .If you have made a mistake, acknowledge it, apologize to those affected, and learn from it . Always recognize the contribution made by others – you should never take credit for work that you have not done. Respect the privacy of anyone who shares information with you in confidence - discretion is expected and always appreciated by employers