Vocabulary Words 12-19-11: Do you get along with your parents?

At times it seems as though my parents are the bane of my existence, however most of the time we have a good relationship. When we do fight, we joke to alleviate the tension. This usually ends the quarrel immediately, and it would be an aberration if it did not. Overall, my parents and I are very close and hopefully will stay that way.

Gothic Literature 12-16-11:

Suggestion of supernatural things:
In chapter 3, Mr. Lockwood learns that there was once a woman named Catherine Earnshaw. He reads her private journals and begins to have an image of who she was. Later that same night, he believes that the ghost of Catherine is outside the window of his quarters, begging to be allowed in. There is no evidence that this did not occur- providing an ominous heir, which is yet another characteristic of Gothic literature.
A great deal of the plot is psychological:
Throughout the novel, there is a myriad of struggles between characters. Most of these quarrels are over power, which is a mental battle. Although there is great violence in the novel, there are more issues with status and power. Wuthering Heights is a book that forces readers to think deeply about the plot- which shows that the worst struggles are not physical.

Vocabulary Words 12-5-11: If I could be any animal, I would be...

If I could be any animal, I would be a hawk. They are often denigrated because they are predators, but they are really beautiful creatures. I would not have to ingratiate myself into a flock or herd because hawks are independent. The only hapless part of being this majestic creature is being subjected to the pollution in the air and food. It could cause the normally swift movements of the bird to become languid.