Vaishnav+Bengeri

= Literary Critique: All Summer in a Day- Theme =

 "It had been rain for seven years; thousands upon thousands of days compounded a filled from one end to the other with rain, with the drum and gush of water, with the sweet crystal fall of showers and the concussion of storms so heavy they were tidal waves come over the islands." (Bradbury 289). This is what exactly happens in Ray Bradbury's, "All Summer in a Day". Throughout the story, Margot's conflict with William reveals the theme: "Don't take something important away from someone". The conflict with both of them is that William does not want to let Margot see the sun after coming out since seven years because she had already seen it before. But unfortunately, Margot's chance for seeing the sun is suddenly abolished when William locks her in the closet.  The theme is what you learn from the story; it is the primary idea of how the story takes place. "I think the sun is a flower. That blooms for just one hour." (Bradbury 290). This quote states that not only the sun will bloom for just one hour, it also states that Margot might never see the sun again for another seven years. What William had done was very cruel and the theme is based exactly on that. In this story there are several other themes relating to the primary one. They are all mostly about bullying, being nice, etc.  One example of another theme can be: "Don't be a bully". Even though it is very short and <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">simple, it is still very true. This is one of the themes that if you follow it, it can do you good. The whole <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">purpose on reading this story is because of the theme; that is the whole reason that Ray Bradbury had <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">written this narrative. "'All a joke!' said the boy, and seized her roughly. 'Hey everyone, let's put her in a <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">closet before teacher comes!' 'No,' said Margot, falling back. They surged about her, caught her up and <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">bore her, protesting, and then pleading, and then crying, back into a tunnel, a room, a closet, where <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">they slammed and locked the door." (Bradbury 291). That is one example of many others where William <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">had bullied Margot. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> This story has some very good value to it. Mostly because of the themes and what you learn <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">from them. My opinion of the story is that it is very sad at times but sometimes, the suspense can build <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">up. the moral of this story may tech you a thing or two. I suggest this story to all age groups including <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">adults. Even though this story takes place on Venus (which is impossible in real life), it still clenches the <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">reader and makes them want to read more.

=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> My Life... 20 Years From Now =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “Dad! Do you have to go?” my daughter said.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “Yes! If I’m not there then who’s going to fly the plane?” I realized that she was going to start crying unless I brought a gift back, “I’ll get you a present if you stop asking.”

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “Yippee, present! Bye daddy!” She squealed in excitement. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I left without a sound. The airport was my favorite place. It always calmed me down. It was like I belonged there. Of course I’m not referring to my job, but it always felt like it was the place to be. Planes fascinate me. They soar across the sky as a bird would. I just have to control it, for sometimes 14 whole hours! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “All crew from CO 344 please head to departure gate,” the speaker squirmed. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Heading to the gate I took a glimpse of what I was commandeering. The Airbus A380, I’ve flown her almost 20 times, and I still can't wait to fly her. I could already see my friend and colleague Eddie Beck. The wide, yet small door caved into my view. I’d noticed something different, but I’d started to see it in many ‘liners, the new set of rules. They are very pest-like. You have to follow every single one of them, wretched rules. As I entered the cockpit, it was like déjà vu. It was the same as before, the same four throttles, the same seat belt button, the same Eddie, all jammed into one compact cockpit. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> From the window, I could see who I was flying. There were at least 600 people that I was flying today from Los Angeles to New York. Those were the places I’d usually fly, 600 people or not. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I turned on the speaker, “This is Vaishnav Bengeri, your captain here with Edward Beck as my co-captain. Today’s flight is scheduled to lift off at five minutes to four. It will take about four hours to get to New York. Clear skies throughout the entire west portion of the US, but we might feel some turbulence in the Wisconsin- Michigan area as there are thunderstorms. Again this is Vaishnav Bengeri flying with you today and thanks for choosing Continental,” A loud kirk sounded as I switched off the speaker. “Hey, Eddie switch those seats on for me, will you?” We always referred to the seatbelt signs when we say ‘switch on those seats’. It’s just our thing. We've been best friends since 6th grade. Good old times they were. “and pull those throttles, it’s go time.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I felt a faint rush of charisma whiz through my body showing me that I’ve accomplished another. The plane hurtling at over 200 miles per hour was now in my hands. I was its owner. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">If you’ve ever felt like you are on the end-most part of a see-saw, that’s how being in a cockpit feels. Except for the fact that we might be in here for four whole hours, sitting down on a comfortable, adaptable chair. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">“Whirrrr, Whirrrr,” I heard a sound coming from the engine, “Whirrrr, Whirrrr,” It seemed like it was dying down. Then suddenly the Maintenance Needed sign lit. That was a bad sign. I needed to make an emergency landing at Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport. It could be done, but it will be difficult. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">“Hello, this is CO 344 coming in from LAX requesting for immediate emergency landing,” I said to air traffic control. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">“Roger that, 344. You can land anytime soon.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I pressed the landing gear button and waited. Nothing. I was in shock at this point. “This is 344, our landing gear is not budging, please get the authorities to help in this situation.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “Yes, you may proceed in telling the passengers, we will handle the security, please stay calm.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I pressed the speaker button, “Hello, this your captain speaking. We are in the state of emergency right now, I repeat, we are in the state of emergency. This is not a time to panic, this is a time to worry. I will get back to you on this.” In a slow but steady way I let go of the button. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “344, this is air traffic control, there is no way to get down but land without gear. Please be in caution when you do so. The strip of asphalt is yours.” <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> I can do this. I have to this. I felt that charisma build up again as my courage to save these people did as well. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “This is your captain speaking, we are going to land without any landing gear. Please brace in the positions that my crew had showed you. I will try my best for us. Good luck,” I said. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Lower and lower we cowered. We descended until about 300 feet from the ground. It was go time, again. “Creeeeaaakk!” we touched the ground, but this time only rougher. I can't believe it! We survived! It was only a matter of seconds till we came to a complete stop. I could see emergency vehicles parked outside, extinguishing the excess fire. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “What a day,” Eddie said. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> “Yeah, what a day,” I replied in awe. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> As we exited the aircraft, news people with their cameras asked questions. The police did as well. It turns out that I was on Larry King Live from CNN, and many other news channels. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> For the next few weeks my daughter was sad at me. I didn't know why. One day she came up to me and asked, “Where’s my present?” Oh! I’d totally forgot that I had to get her one! <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">I felt bad for her so I told her, “Whatever you want sweetheart. Daddy’s gift.”

=<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;"> I am From. . . =

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from cheese and legos <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">The tone of gobbling junk food and crackling chips <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">Slurping slushies and the jolly of joking with friends <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">TV laughing sounds and computer programming <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">There’s no stopping me now!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from a vast family <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">As entire as the universe <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">arriving in India where we can do almost anything <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">and riding in rickshaws on maimed, rugged roads <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">There’s definitely more to come!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from skyscrapers and computer programming <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">developing apps and designs for us to succeed <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">Typing so fast that writing seems agonizing <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">and writing so slow that typing seems convenient

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from iPad and iPod <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">playing minecraft to no extent <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">For I am unique <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">As everyone is for sure

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">From Smarties to Hersheys <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">devouring inexhaustible amounts of candy at a time <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">stomachs inflating and heads aching <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">take a chill pill, it'll calm you down

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from the pool across the street and the rugged garden in the backyard <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">From rotting plants and swimming tubes to play <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">with the ol’ rake in the garage we slay <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">bare trees with leaves on the ground

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I am from Honda and Hyundai <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">rushing through the mid-morning traffic <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">“Beep! Beep!” the cars holler <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">the annoying whine of kids on the bus <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">and slamming the brakes for somebody stupid <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">as the day goes by <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">I think of something <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">3 minutes to lunch!

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; text-align: center;">-- Vaishnav Bengeri