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Romeo and Juliet – Conflict in Verona and San Diego!

Conflicts that exist in Verona that would take place in San Diego today are taking sides that interfere with each other like gangs, or disrespecting someone by flipping them off or biting your thumb at them, and also by adult pressure. The first example is when one side interferes with the other side and ends up fighting until the announcement of the prince coming. Another example is before that, when the guy bites his thumb at the other guy as a sign of disrespect and another way of flipping someone off. The last example is when Juliet’s mom and nurse try not to convince her into get married with a guy way older than her and is not yet fourteen but then discussed that the marriage would have to wait at least two years. This is relevant (connected to) modern life by gangs today, disrespecting people by flipping people off and teaching their kids right from wrong.

Structure of Shakespeare's Tragedies

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I was unable to attend prom, because I had a 1.0 GPA average for 3^rd quarter. Instead of going to prom, I stayed on campus and hanged out. After school, I kicked it with my Dork (Alex Caves), and my Star (Jabriel Jordan), but then at three, everyone had to be in their own side, or the gym. So instead of staying inside, I went to the gym and kicked it with Jesus and my Dork. Then while dinner hour, I went home and tried to finish watching the movie “Paranormal Activity 2”, by myself but wasn’t able to finish it because I got scared. After dinner hour, my Dork and Jesus came over and we kicked it for the rest of the night watching “Step Brothers”. I had a great weekend even though I did not go to Prom.

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I have never read the book Romeo & Juliet. As most people know I do not like reading at all unless it is very interesting to me. I have heard that this story is good and that it is about love and romance. I also have heard that the story is very interesting in the ancient times and Shakespeare is too. I have read about Shakespeare in history class last year and I think I also learned something about Romeo & Juliet, but I forgot what I had learned. I kind of have an idea of the story Romeo & Juliet because of the song by Taylor Swift. In the song by Taylor Swift, it explains how they want to be together but are not allowed by Juliet’s father so they sneak around to see each other until Romeo finally gets permission to marry Juliet. I am willing to read this story to be able to get to know more but for now I would like to research about it.

Here are three questions for the upperclassmen:

~What did you think about this play?

~Do you recommend this play as a really good play?

~ What are some suggestions that you could give about this play?

WARNING THIS IS MY FIRST DRAFT!!

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Many people believe that gangs are all about causing trouble and violence. Gangs are looked to for protection, loyalty and a sense of identity. Members consider themselves part of a family and view their gang as a source of pride. Gangs may fulfill the need for acceptance, recognition and respect. People choose to join gangs for respect and protection.

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A street gang is a group of people who share a name or symbol and join together for a reason. Marks or tattoo symbols or names on their bodies. Wear particular items, styles, brands, or colors of clothing. Some gangs wear bandannas of a certain color or baseball caps of a particular team. Gang members use types of signs, to recognize each other, represent them self, and many other reasons.

Gang members all around the world have many reasons why they join a gang. A gang might be small in size and operate locally, or be large and have connections around the world. The major reasons for joining a gang are poverty, immigration, racism, discrimination, language barriers, family problems, community problems, male or female interest, money, materialism, independence, reputation, respect, retaliation, revenge entertainment. Gangs are looked to for protection, loyalty and a sense of identity. Members consider themselves part of a family and view their gang as a source of pride. Gangs may fulfill the need for acceptance and recognition as well.

If gangs or gang members feel disrespected, retaliation (or revenge) is a guarantee. Retaliation can range from bullying or a beating, all the way to murder. It’s hard to escape the pressure to join a gang when your mom, your dad, your brother or grandmother is part of a gang. Some families have been involved with gangs for many years. A sense of belonging, acceptance and loyalty. Gangs may offer a sense of identity to their members and a way to gain attention or status. Kids who do not have strong ties to their families, communities, schools or places of worship may turn to gangs for companionship and as a substitute family...

San Diego County Third-Person Paragraph!

Most people go to the beach for many different reasons. One of the reasons is to swim and play in the sand. Some people go to the beach but do not like to get in the water, so they play in the sand, get a tan or exercise by walking, jogging and running around the beach. Some go for parties and or bomb fires. A lot of people go while it is hot like during summer, but there is some that go when it’s windy because they like to watch the waves or like to feel the breeze. People also go to the beach to surf in the waves. There are many other different reasons why people may go to the beach, but here is a variety of reasons why someone would go to the beach.

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My Free Comment-Seeking Post is on my future career. When I graduate, I am willing to search for a way to become a tattoo artist. I love to draw and listen to music, so it would be a good job for me. Whenever I get the chance to do either one, I do it. I have been told that I can draw really well and have the ability to not use much of my eraser. At first, I wanted to go to beauty school but I then thought about it more and then wanted to be involved with music somehow or dance for my career, but I now realize that I want to do tattoos as a career. I believe that music calms me down and drawing gets me focused on something. Some people say that listening to music is a distraction and so that is why we cannot listen to music during school or work, but if I would be able to listen to music during school and work, I believe that I would be doing way better on my work, like I do while drawing. Music and drawing is very important and means alot to me!