Guide Through Hell

If I had to choose an individual to guide me through Hell it would be Moses. Being a biblical character who has according to Dante, already been in Hell, and rescued after Christ's death, Moses would know his way around. Being a very holy person he would know a lot of information on how to live a better life and avoid ending up in Hell, while providing me with the knowledge of what the sinners have done. In addition we could save time by having Moses split the rivers of Hell, like in the old testament, and not have to wait for the ferrymen.

Casting Call

The Knight- Mel Gibson

-In movies like Braveheart and the Patriot Mel Gibson follows the codes of chivalry like the Knight. He has truth, honor, generosity and courtesy with his fellow people. In both Braveheart and the Patriot, Mel Gibson put his countrymen before his self and decided to go to war to help save their freedom. Like the knight, Mel Gibson is a noble, yet fierce warrior who leads his Christain people against the heathens. “he had done nobly in his sovereign’s war and ridden into battle, no man more, as well in Christian as in heathen places,” (Chaucer, 74).  In his movies he is loved by all his people and seen as a savior, like the Knight after the Crusades. In Braveheart and the Patriot, Mel Gibson is a common man who rises to stardom. He wears commoner clothing but is still considered a hero much like the Knight who doesn’t dress gaily. “Fine horses but he was not gaily dressed,” (Chaucer, 75).

The Nun- Maggie Smith

-Maggie Smith seems to possess a lot of characteristics that the Nun has. In movies like Harry Potter she acts very proper and loves everyone and everything. The nun is “Pleasant and friendly in her ways,” (Chaucer, 76).  Maggie Smith who plays the Professor McGonagall has similar characteristics to the nun including, “her nose was elegant, her eyes glass-grey; her mouth was very small, but soft and red,” (Chaucer, 76). Maggie Smith seems to be the essence of the Nun. Her acting style in movies like Harry Potter shows how she can play the part of a very proper and elegant woman. “As for her sympathies and tender feelings,” (Chaucer, 76) fits the part for Maggie Smith because in her movies like Harry Potter she is very sympathetic when other characters are hurt or die. The nun also, “Spoke daintily,” much like Maggie Smith showing that she would fit the role very well.

The Merchant- John Rhys-Davies

-The “Merchant with a forking beard,” (Chaucer, 78). In the Lord of the Rings John Rhys-Davies plays Gimli who also possesses a forking beard. “Motley dress; high on his horse he sat,” these characteristics can also be well played by John Rhys-Davies as seen in the Lord of the Rings. “He told of his opinions and pursuits,” which John Rhys-Davies also does in Lord of the Rings because the characters he plays are always very opinionated. “He was so stately in administration, in loans and bargains and negotiation,” all characteristics of a merchant that John Rhys-Davies could fulfill from his roles like Gimli. In his role of Gimili John Rhys-Davies dresses, acts and thinks much like the merchant character. 

Prologue Story

America is the country he rules

He makes us look like a bunch of fools

The world will end before his reelection

Thank the Mayans for that prediction

His name is Barack Hussein Obama

He sent our troops to kill that Osama

Terrorist fear his army of drones

His people only care about iphones

 With the economy in a recession

Obama may not reach reelection 

Creative Writing Prompt: Plane Crash

        A sudden drop, a rude awakening, my plane began to nosedive quicker than the US economy. Out pilot came on telling us that we were going to make an emergency water landing in the Pacific. The crash was the most violent and terrifying thing I had ever experienced, at least from what I remembered. When I came to, I was face down in the sand, sunburnt and a throbbing pain began to consume my entire left arm. As I arose and looked around I realized that I was washed ashore onto an island. 

        My adrenaline was rushing through my veins quicker than a nascar at the final lap of the Daytona 500. I was so focused on finding other survivors that I had become totally oblivious to the pain in my arm. After fifteen minutes of searching, I began to feel light headed again and passed out once more.

        The next time I awoke I began to hear the crackling of a fire and the low hum of a human voice. The pain in my left arm had ceased as I noticed it had been wrapped in gauze and treated with medicine. I attempted to get up, only to snap a twig. This caught the attention of the unfamiliar woman who began to approach me. 

        She handed me a meal of lobster and peanuts, which I assumed were washed up from the plane's first class section. The strange, yet attractive, figure began to explain how the plane experienced an engine failure and had to bail into the ocean. She went on to tell me that she was a doctor on board the flight and how she found me on the shore. Apparently in the crash I had experienced a concussion and a fragment from the plane had lodged into my left arm. If she had not found me and treated my wounds I would have bleed to death. 

        We began to discuss our lives and backgrounds as we enjoyed our meal. She must have seen the perplexity on my face, because she began to show me the supplies. They were limited and had to be rationed to ensure our safety and survival, at least until we found the other survivors. We only had an ipod with Eminem's Recovery album on it, a suitcase with medical supplies, dehydrated food, a knife, and a water purifier. The fire that I had heard earlier was fueled by a book the doctor had burned. 

        The supplies were our starting base and we worked for what seemed like weeks surveying and construction a habitable future. Eventually we began to accept the fact that we were the only survivors with no way off the island. We decided to make a new life for ourselves on this strange island, cut off from all of society. Our future together, would be what we made it.       

Space Ship Riddle

Loved by creatures, envied by humans,

For most of history,

Dreams, I only illumined,

After centuries of attempts at my existence became bigger,

Someone finally had the Wright start to my figure,

Eventually mans ancestor was the first of me to enter,

Followed soon after by the strong arm man,

Pioneer of the last frontier I began,

Finally I have defied the limits of man an’

Experiencing my true companion,

Now at last I’ve seen my days,

In the land of human haze,

Humans have battled over being the first,

In my days I’ve shown them the best and the worst,

Now they have fought in the land of my creation,

And the land of the best can’t meet my expectation

So I’ve been retired for now in hopes of a swift return

To the land I’ve always desired and will continue to yearn

What am I?

College Application Essay to FSU

“Actions Speak Louder than Words”

As the President of my Speech and Debate Team, as well as an extemporaneous speaker, I have discovered how to lead. Having just turned seventeen, I have not experienced the daily challenges of working, running a family, balancing a budget or paying taxes. As an extemporaneous speaker, however, the questions I receive ask me to solve complex domestic and world issues in thirty minutes. Since I only have seven minutes to present a solution, I am forced to find the most effective strategy. I have promoted compromises, ended partisanship, curbed violence, ended strife, and even ended war. Speaking about these issues has given me the opportunity to understand world problems and I feel like I have the knowledge to change the world. I know that only so much can be accomplished through words. Thus, what the world really needs is action.

I have always had an insatiable desire to help others in need and to overcome adversity. This is why I believe I have been elected to so many leadership positions, including Class Representative, Vice President of the student body, Captain of both the track and cross country

teams, and Vice President of my church youth group. I have even been elected as the President

of the Speech and Debate Team for three years. Through all of these experiences, I have learned

the best way to lead my peers is through action. I have been told by peers, teachers and adults

alike that I am a hard worker who strives to do well and lead through quiet leadership. In my

leadership roles I help others with their problems in a way that preservers their dignity as well as

set the right example through my actions.

I try to stay away from the spotlight and become a nervous wreck when speaking. I hate

being recognized in front of large groups of people. I don’t like to be praised for doing the right

thing, because the true reward is seeing happiness in the eyes of others or achieving the

feeling of personal accomplishment. This is why I lead through small actions. Small actions and gestures, such as a simple smile, can change a person’s life. When people see that you are happy, they aspire to be like you. If you use this happiness to help others through small actions it can make a big difference. Not only will the people you help be grateful, but also those who see this action will desire to live the same way. Good deeds go a long way and spread like wildfire. This is why I believe actions coupled with humility represent true leadership.

Introduction

My name is Peter Milios and this is my first blog. I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. This is a project for my English IV class. Hi Coach Morrell!! Something interesting about me is that I enjoy reading the news constantly and debating about the moral grounds, needs and solutions to the problems