Boo's Journal

Last night I did something that i hadn't done in a long time, i showed my face in public and was seen. I was sitting in my house when I heard shouting, and it sounded like Jem and Scout Finch. Naturally i ran out to try and help, it was the least I could do. The Finches had been the only people in Maycomb that I felt didn't judge me like the others. Plus, over the summer Jem and Scout had make an effort to meet me. Nobody else had ever really cared what I was up to, and the fact that Jem and Scout did care made me feel as if i were close to them. After I fended off the man trying to hurt them, I carried Jem's limp body back to the Finch's house with Scout trailing behind me. I killed the man, who turned out to be Mr. Ewell, but i don't feel bad. The only part I feel bad about is that he was that messed to want to kill innocent children. He was trying to hurt the kids, and I would have done it again if it meant saving them. Mr. Heck Tate and Atticus however, decided it would be a better idea to lie and say that Mr. Ewell slipped and stabbed himself. I guess that because off all the rumors about me in town, not many people would believe me if i told the truth. Atticus Finch is a very good man. He has empathy for others and is raising his children to have empathy as well. Atticus's children have been taught to not judge and to not have prejudice. Everyone in Maycomb hears my story and rumors about me and they make assumptions. The fact that they unfairly judge me proves that they aren't just. The Finches however have been the only truly descent people in this town and they've actually treated me like I matter. 

Ch. 26-27 TKAM

In chapters 26 and 27 there were a few events that I wasn't expecting to happen and they surprised me. For example, Jem's reaction when Scout it explaining to him how Miss Gates dislikes Hitler for not having equality, yet she didn't have equality towards black people during the trial was shocking. Jem became furious with Scout and shouted, "I never wanta hear about that courthouse again, ever, ever, you hear me? You hear me? Don't you ever say one word to me about it again, you hear? Now go on!" (Lee 247). I didn't understand why Jem was reacting so harshly when Scout referenced the trial. Maybe it is because he is so upset with the outcome that he never wants to think of it again. I think it may be that it makes him sick to think about how someone can be wrongly accused of doing such an awful thing, simply because he was black. 

 In addition, when Helen Robinson calls Link Deas because Mr. Ewell is bothering her again, Link Deas comes out to tell Mr. Ewell to leave her alone and says "You don't have to touch her, all you have to do is make her afraid, an' if assault ain't enough to keep you locked up awhile, I'll get you in on the Ladies' Law, so get outa my sight! If you don't think I mean it, just bother that girl again!" (Lee 250). This surprised me because even though Link Deas is white, he is standing up for a black woman against another white man. Unlike the rest of Maycomb, Mr. Deas looks past people's skin color and judges them more for their character. I think that Link Deas knew that Tom Robinson wasn't  guilty, and that is the reason why he especially doesn't like the Ewells. It also surprised me that Mr. Ewell was following her and harassing her, and that he didn't get the hint when Mr. Deas walked by the house with Helen. 

Ch. 24&25 TKAM

Throughout chapters 24 and 25, there were certain events where I understood why the author decided to add them. For example, when Scout is talking to the women about what she wants to be when she is older, she says that she wants to be "just a lady" (Lee 230). I think the author added this scene to show how Scout is starting to mature. She used to never want to dress girly, and she acted like one of the boys. I think that maybe Scout said this just to please the women though. 

In addition, when Scout was about to kill a bug, Jem tells her not to and Scout thinks, "He was certainly never cruel to animlas, but I had never known his charity to embrace the insect world" (Lee 238). The author made this scene to show how much Jem is turning into an adult. Everyday, he starts to act more and more like Atticus. Scout notices this and brushes it off as a phase, but I think that it is more permanent than that. If Jem were a kid like Scout, he would have joined in and smushed the bug, but instead he decided to be mature and spare the bug its life.

ch. 22-23 TKAM

In chapters 22 and 23 of "To Kill a Mockingbird", there were some events that I didn't fully understand or that made me double think. For example, when Jem is talking to Miss Maudie about the trial, Jem says, "I always thought Maycomb folks were the best folks in the world, least thats what they seemed like" (Lee 215). While reading this I wondered why Jem was taking the outcome so hard. The people of Maycomb are still good people, but they have just been living in a time period where black people weren't as easily. I do understand why Jem was so let down by the people in Maycomb though. Atticus did everything he could to prove to the jury that Mr. Robinson was not guilty, and yet they decided his fate by the color of his skin. 

In addition, another time where I was confused and surprised was when Atticus was talking to Aunt Alexandra about being threatened by Mr. Ewell and he said, "We don't have anything to fear from Bob Ewell, he got it all out of his system that morning" (Lee 218). I wonder why Atticus isn't more worried about being threatened to be killed. If Mr. Ewell beats his own kids, then I think he would be capable of killing a man and especially one who he feels threatened by. 

Mr. Ewell may feel threatened by Atticus because Atticus knows the real truth, and that is that he actually beat Mayella and not Tom Robinson. Any other person would be very scared to be threatened, but Atticus takes it very lightly as if it will just blow over. 

Rhetorical Video

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mZAneYIPXTw

This commercial is for PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. While watching the video, one can tell that it uses ethos because whoever made the commercial had to of had some insight on how animals are actually treated before they are made into clothes. Logos is also used by saying "Every year, people kill millions of animals for fashion". This is a logical reason to make people notice how much they are affecting the lives of innocent animals by buying clothing made out of real fur. Pathos is also a huge factor in this commercial, and it is probably the strongest rhetorical device used here. Throughout the commercial it shows animals at a fashion show, dressed up in clothing made out of human parts. As disturbing as it is, PETA does a good job at getting the point across by making the viewer feel like they are in the position of the animal. Also at the end it shows humans locked up in cages and scared to death. The person that made this commercial is trying to show how horribly animals are actually treated, and since showing animals locked up sometimes isn't enough to make people want to stand up, the creator is showing something that humans can relate to. 

Ch. 20-21 TKAM

While reading chapters 20 and 21 of "To Kill a Mockingbird", by Harper Lee, there were times when quotes jumped out at me and surprised me. For example, when Mr. Raymond is talking to Dill about him crying in court, Mr. Raymond says, "Cry about the simple hell people give other people without even thinking. Cry about the hell white people give colored folks, without even stopping to think that they're people, too" (Lee, 201). This quote stood out to me in a positive way because it shows how Mr. Raymond is against racism. Dolphus Raymond is a white man who is married to a black woman and together they have biracial children. Even in a town where everyone thinks of white people as being better than black people, Dolphus has the ability to look past that and have his own opinion. It would be much easier for him to fit in if he had married a white women instead and gone along with the rest of the town, but he stood out from the crowd and stayed true to his belief that we are all people. 

In addition, when Jem is talking to Reverend Sykes about how he thinks they will win the trial, Reverend says, "Now don't you be so confident, Mr. Jem, I ain't ever seen any jury decide in favor of a colored man over a white man..." (Lee, 208).  To me, this quote is significant because it shows the beliefs of the people in the town of Maycomb. The jury always ends up believing the white people over the black people even if the black person is clearly proven not guilty. This demonstrates all of the racism that there was during the time. Nobody would want to stick up for a black person simply because of the color of their skin. White people thought they were superior to black people, therefore they believed each other. Reverend Sykes said he had never seen a black man win in court, and odds are some of those times the white man was actually at fault.

Ch. 18-19 TKAM

There were a few times when I was confused and had some questions while reading chapters 18 and 19 of "To Kill a Mockingbird". For example, in the courtroom when Mayella was being questioned by Atticus, she says, "Won't answer a word you say as long as you keep mockin' me" (Lee 181). Mayella thought that Atticus was mocking her by calling her ma'am and Ms. Mayella. At first I was confused to why she thought Atticus was making fun of her, because it just seemed like he was trying to be nice. Later on however, I understood that since she isn't used to being called that, she doesn't know that it is actually polite. Mayella has never been called ma'am before, and when someone calls her it she gets defensive as if it is an insult.

In addition, when Thomas Robinson is called to the stand and asked if Mayella is lying he says, "I don't know she's lyin', Mr. Gilmer, I say she's mistaken in her mind" (Lee 197). This quote confused me because even though Mayella is making him out to be a monster, Robinson still doesn't want to say anything bad about her. She doesn't hold back when trying to prove him guilty, but yet he does. I think that Thomas Robinson feels bad for Mayella because of how sad and lonely her life seems, and he doesn't want to throw her under the bus even if it means he could be proven innocent. It seems like they were friends before the incident occurred, and I wonder what caused Mayella to turn against him, maybe she was upset with being rejected.

Dream board in my room

Ch. 16-17 TKAM

In chapters 16 and 17 of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, there were a few events that stood out to me. At the beginning of chapter 16 when Calpurnia was serving Aunt Alexandra coffee, Aunt Alexandra says to Atticus, "You know, its a funny thing about Braxton. He despises Negroes, won't have one near him"(Lee 156). I was surprised by how Aunt Alexandra says this in front of Calpurnia, who is black, and doesn't even have a second thought about it. Atticus was also shocked by this because afterwards he scolded her for talking like that in front of Calpurnia. By Atticus saying this, it made me gain more respect for him. Atticus wants Calpurnia to feel accepted and appreciated by them, and by Aunt Alexandra saying this it sends the wrong message. 

Another event that interested me was when Atticus was trying to prove that it was actually Mr. Ewell that beat his daughter and he said, "Will you write your name and show us?"(Lee 177). At first I didn't understand why it was important for him to write his name, but then when Scout explained it I understood why and it was surprising to me. Mr. Ewell is left handed and since Mayella was beaten on the right side of her face, it makes sense that he could have hit her. I can also connect this to the book "Monster", because there was a man who was shot on the right side of his body, and the accused shooter was left handed. I found it surprising how even though Scout isn't even nine years old, she understands everything that is going on.

Ch. 7-8 TKAM

In chapters 7-8 of “To Kill a Mockingbird”, by Harper Lee, there were a few things that confused me and made me think. For example, when Jem asked Nathan Radley about why the hole was covered with cement, Mr. Radley said, “Tree’s dying. You plug ‘em with cement when they’re sick. You ought to know that, Jem” (Lee 62). This quote made me wonder why he actually plugged the hole, because Atticus said that the tree didn’t look very sick to him. I think that he might have plugged the hole because he found out that Boo was giving Scout and Jem gifts. He probably didn’t want his brother to get in trouble or to get accused of doing something wrong if anyone found out.

Another quote that got me thinking was when Atticus, Jem, and Scout realized that someone put a blanket over Scout, Jem said, “We did exactly as Atticus told us, we stood down by the Radley gate away from everybody, we didn’t move an inch” (Lee 71). Jem realizes that it must have been Boo Radley that put the blanket on Scout, which leads me to believe that Boo doesn’t mean any harm. I think that Boo is trying to gain Scout and Jem’s trust by leaving them gifts in the tree and by giving her a blanket. Since everyone in town thinks that Boo is bad, he is probably trying to prove to them that he isn’t.

Chapters 5-6 TKAM

Throughout this book there have been many things that have came as a shock to me. For example, when Scout and Miss Maudie are talking about Boo Radley, Miss Maudie says, "Wouldn't you stay in the house if you didn't want to come out?" (Lee 44). This shows that Miss Maudie isn't a judgmental person because she believes there must be a reason for everything. If Boo Radley stays in his house all day, then he must just not want to come out. This quote also reminded me of Atticus's views on other people because Miss Maudie, as well as Atticus, respect other peoples privacy. Everyone else in town bashes on Boo Radley, just because it is so easy to, but Miss Maudie can only find nice things to say about him. 

Another thing that came to a shock to me was when Jem, Dill, and Scout came back from running away from the Radley house, and Atticus, Miss Crawford, and Miss Maudie inform the kids that "Mr. Radley shot at a Negro in his collard patch" (Lee 54). This quote surprises me because to them, a person being shot doesn't seem to come as that much of a shock. The reason it isn't so shocking is probably because of the time and the fact that the person shot was black. 

If something like that were to happen today it would be much more of a deal. Even Atticus didn't seem to phased by this, not because he thinks its okay, but because he is probably just used to black people not being treated the same. 

These Boots are Made for Walking

I wake up bright and early to make sure I can reach the top in time for sunrise. I make sure to wake up my dog Murphy too, since he is really my only companion lately. I'm a hiker, and this takes motivation and determination to keep pushing myself to reach higher points everyday. 

I whistle for Murphy and call for him to eat some breakfast before we leave, since I don't expect we will be home for a while. Murphy is young so he wont have any trouble catching up, the one who may have trouble would be me, since I'm pushing 64 next month. Im almost out the door when my friend Thomas calls me, who is also an early riser. We talk for a few minutes before I interrupt, realizing that if I don't move quickly then Murphy and I might not make it in time to see sunrise. 

"You're still set on that goal of yours?" Thomas says. 

He is referring to my goal of reaching it to the top of the Appalachian Mountains and surely but slowly I'm getting there. I have been living near the Appalachian Mountains for years and one day I decided that I would make it my mission to make it to the top. After I explain to him that it isn't just a phase and that I'm actually going to achieve this goal of mine, he happily says "Bye Rob" and our call is disconnected. My full name is Robert John Smith, but my friends call me Rob. 

Murphy and I head up the mountain and luckily make it up right as the beautiful colors of sunrise are sinking into the sky. This is one of the main reasons why I love being retired so much. Working as a businessman in an office everyday wasn't how I had pictured my life when I was a kid. I dream of someday taking my grandchildren up this mountain with me, but after my kids moved to California three years ago I haven't heard much from them since. 

Everyday I hike. Its my way of clearing my mind and forgetting about all the pain I have faced in life. After my wife died I have felt alone and empty except for when I'm up on that mountain. When I'm that close to the sky I feel as if she is with me, and I forget all about the way I felt when she left me. 

I stay up until the sun is completely up in the sky and the world around me is bright again. Since I'm an adventurous kind of person I decide that I will do some exploring today. Murphy however doesn't seem to have the same idea, and he refuses to move off the trail. Which is a good thing I guess, because knowing me we would probably become very lost very quickly. We decide to keep on traveling up the trail and once we have set a new record for ourselves, we decide to start heading back. After a snack break and hours of walking we are finally back. Every night I make sure to get to bed early, so that I can wake up in the morning without being tired. Before climbing into bed I untie my hiking boots and put them into the closet, so they will be ready for tomorrows hike. 

Scout Character Analysis

The character that has impacted me the most so far in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee so far is Scout. Scout is the narrator of the book and by the things she says, she shows how independent and curious she is. Some questions I have about this character are how will her being a tomboy impact the way she is treated throughout the book? Will people give her trouble for not wanting to dress girly? Scout is motivated by the support of her father, Atticus. Atticus sees everyone as equals and some of his qualities have rubbed off on her. Atticus supports her with her reading which also helps her stay motivated, but it also makes school very boring for her since she is already ahead of the rest of the class. 

Scout doesn't care how other girls dress or act because she is independent and wants to do her own thing. When I was little I was similar to her because I was a little bit of a tomboy too. I used to play with frogs and other animals that I would find in my yard, but I have grown out of that. A strength that Scout has is that she is very strong willed. She always stands up for what she believes in and puts up a fight. This is also a weakness of hers though, because she doesn't know when to stop, which could get her in trouble when talking to adults. She is also very good reader which is a strength and a weakness. It is a strength because she is more educated and has developed a skill that will help her later on in life. This is also a weakness too though because Scout won't be learning in school since there is nothing to teach her. 

I predict that later on in the novel Scout will somehow get involved with Boo Radley. Scout is very curious and I think she will in some way try to meet him. I predict that Boo will end up not being so bad and they will become friends. I doubt the other people in the town will be very accepting of this because of all the rumors about him. I don't think Atticus will be very happy either since Atticus believes everyone should be able to have their own privacy, and he will probably assume that Scout is invading Boo's. 

Black Dogs and Bony Mules- Ch 1&2

A quotation that stood out to me was when Scout was describing Maycomb she said, "In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop; grass grew on the sidewalks, the courthouse sagged in the square. Somehow it was hotter then: a black dog suffered on a summers day; bony mules hitched to Hoover carts flicked flies in the sweltering shade of the live oaks on the square"(Lee 5). The author chose to add this quote because it gives an image of what Maycomb is like and sets the mood of the book. I notice that the description makes the town seem run down and sad, and I think that that was the message the author was trying to get across. The way that Harper Lee compared a hot summers day to a black dog and a bony mule added imagery to the book and made me really understand what it was like there. From reading this quote I can already tell that the author describe scenes in detail and really make the readers think.

Another quote that stood out to me was "'Your father does not know how to teach. You can have a seat now'"(Lee 17). The author added this quotation to show the type of person that Miss Caroline is, and even shows a little bit of what Atticus is like as a father. Miss Caroline seems like an arrogant person since she doesn't want Scout to learn from her dad, only from her. I don't understand why Miss Caroline doesn't want Scout to learn from her dad though. This quote shows the type of father that Atticus is because one can tell by reading the quote that Atticus wants his children to be educated. He also wants Scout to be ahead in school since he taught her how to read ahead of time. According to though Scout, she was born knowing how to read and Atticus didn't teach her.

Walter Younger's impact on his family

Walter made many mistakes and bad decisions that had a negative impact on him and his family. He never deliberately tried to harm anyone in his family, but his selfishness got in the way and he ended up doing things he regretted later. For instance, when Walter is telling Mama what happened to the money he says, "Mama...I never...went to the bank" (129). Walter was supposed to put the money straight in the bank but instead he mistrusted it with a friend. He made a decision to not be as cautious as he could be with the money, and that resulted in the entire family losing everything. In addition, when Travis notices that Walter is in a good mood he says, "What's the matter Daddy? You drunk?" (107). Travis is so used to seeing his dad upset and stressed about money, that when he sees him in a good mood he automatically assumes that he is drunk. Walter's decisions to act the way he does and to do the things he does causes his family to feel like they have to tip-toe around him to make sure they don't get on his bad side. Walter never thought that anything he could do would negatively impact his family, but in the end he is the head of the house and every decision he makes leads back to his family somehow.

Nightmares by Water Younger

Often times I am quite mean

Stressing so much over money

Which to some is actually funny

My strong love for my family is not always seen

 

My dreams are very out of reach

Like a pig learning to fly

My hopes are very slim and dry

I feel as though my happiness is being sucked out of me like a leach

 

I really want to support my family

Except I have no support or encouragement

And now my wife is pregnant

Owning a liquor store seems like the best option for me

 

Although the thought of having dreams may give one ambition

You need to face the obvious truth

That not all dreams come true, and I'm proof

The overall outcome may put you in a bad position

 

I believe that if you want something you need to be persistent

One can't give up because he thinks he has no hope

Even though it's easy to just sit around and mope

If one doesn't try his dream will become very distant

 



If I won the lottery...

If my family won a large amount of money from the lottery I would feel incredibly grateful. Even though I would feel grateful, I might also feel guilty to have won so much money purely from luck. My family would definitely put away enough money to pay for my siblings and I to go to college, and probably some money for each of us to start out with after we graduate from college too. In addition I'd hope that we would donate a good portion of the money to charities. I'm sure that my family would also spend some of the money also on things we want, but don't necessarily need, like a new car.

The conflicts that would arise with this sudden great fortune may take a toll on the relationships with my family members and others. It would be hard to know who to trust, because I wouldn't know if someone was just trying to get close to me in hopes of getting some of the money. Hopefully the wealth wouldn't damage true friendships and things would continue to stay normal. I would also feel like I was almost obligated to give some of the money to friends and family, for example if they were in debt. If my family were to help out someone with money issues, then it would be hard to say no to the next person who asked. I'm sure that winning the lottery would most likely do more bad than good to relationships with my family and others.

Why did Steinbeck end the book the way he did?

Steinbeck ended the book the way he did because he is showing that not all dreams come true, and that there are many other factors that contribute to making your dreams come true.

Crooks is similar to sour patch kids

Why is it important to have dreams?

Dreams are one of the most important aspects of life. If one doesn't have dreams then there would be no goals to be set and nothing to achieve or work for. In the novella "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck,  George and Lennie's dream is to one day own their own ranch. For instance, when Lennie and George are sitting in the house planning their future George says, "we'd have our own place where we belonged and not sleep in no bunk house" (57). Lennie and George both share this dream and they are trying to save up the money to buy land where they can finally live the life that they have always pictured for themselves. They want to have a place for themselves where they can be stable and won't have to move around a lot. In addition, when George and Lennie become deeper invested in talking about their future home George says, "An' it'd be our own, an' nobody could can us" (58). This shows that George is anxious to have their own place where Lennie can stay out of trouble and where they wont have to work for anyone anymore. They have these dreams for themselves and they are working hard to achieve them. A life without dreams would have no purpose and it would be very unsuccessful.

"If I didn't have you on my tail".

In the novella "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie's relationship is very emotionally straining for both characters. George is very short tempered with Lennie and controlling of him. For instance when they are walking George says, "Might jus' as well spen' all my time tellin' you things and then you forget 'em and I tell you again" (5). He says this to Lennie because Lennie keeps on forgetting where they are going. George looks down on Lennie very much and acts like he doesn't want him around and that he is just a burden to him. It is obvious though at some points that George does care for Lennie, so therefore their relationship isn't completely toxic. However he doesn't ever bother to spare his feelings which keeps on straining their friendship. In addition, George also says to Lennie, "I could get along so easy and so nice if I didn't have you on my tail. I could live so easy and maybe have a girl" (7). George makes Lennie feel very unwanted and not important. He acts like he can say whatever he wants to Lennie since Lennie isn't very smart and he mostly just forgets about everything a few minutes later. The relationship that George and Lennie have is strained because George is very short-tempered with Lennie and doesn't care about his feelings.

Conclusion

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is emotional, addictive, and it teaches life lessons which makes it a perfect book for a freshman to read. Throughout this book the reader can become very invested in the lives of the characters and with the way that its written, the characters seem real. Some of the topics in The Fault in Our Stars can be relatable to other teenagers, and this makes the book more interesting for teens to read. The life lessons in this story are also very raw and they make a freshman want to maximize their potential and be a better person.

Three Body Paragraphs- M.E.A.T. (The Fault in Our Stars)

Paragraph #1

M- A freshman is high school should read this book because it is very emotional and heavy read.

E- It is emotional because it demonstrates how Hazel’s amazing strength helps keep her going on with her life and with the way she speaks she becomes a really likeable character.

A – It makes one feel like they’ve become attached to the characters and invested in their lives.

E- Hazel and Augustus’s love is unlike other teenage relationships and they have a passion that you don’t see very often. They are struggling together and are each other’s support.

A- Most teenagers are worrying about non-important things compared to what Hazel and Augustus’s have to deal with.

T- This is a good book for a freshman because it introduces one to topics that they may have never thought about before.

Paragraph #2

M- Throughout the entire book there is an abundance of life lessons and therefore a freshman should read it.

E- Just with the way that Augustus and Hazel speak you can tell they’re strong people. The words they say are very raw and inspiring and they don’t take any shortcuts to get to the truth.

A- It makes you want to do better and be better. Augustus and Hazel have been through more than most people have in a lifetime and they show it in the things that they say.

E- In the quote, “If you don’t live a life in service of a greater good, you’ve gotta at least die a death in service of a greater good.”, this is a life lesson. Quotes like these are all throughout the book and they are quotes that grab one’s attention and interest the reader.

A- Many of the life lessons sound hopeful and almost shed a glimpse of light on a very dark situation.

T- Freshmen should read this book because not only are the life lessons compelling, they are also informative.

Paragraph #3

M- This book should be read by a freshman because it is a page turner and always leaves one wanting to keep reading and find out what happens next.

E- There are many unexpected plot twists as the story unfolds.

A- As the book keeps going the plot gets stronger and keeps the reader deeply engaged.

E- Most of the chapters leave off at a cliff hanger.

A- As the reader finishes a chapter they feel compelled to read more.

T- Freshmen would find this book interesting due to the authors skills in plot development.

Introduction and Thesis Statement

Sometimes in life you cant choose the position that you're put in, you just have to deal with it the best that you can. Thats what Hazel Grace is doing in the book The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Hazel is fighting for her life against this awful thing called cancer. Not that she has any hope of winning, the cancer is incurable. But she just cant leave without knowing that she put up a fight. As if that isnt enough for her to deal with everything changes when her boyfriend August's cancer comes back. This is a book that I would recommend to a high school student because its emotional, it teaches life lessons, and it leaves you always wanting more.

What do humans need in order to live a fulfilling life?

In order to live a fulfilling life humans need to have confidence in themselves. If you don't have confidence in yourself then it would be hard to let yourself meet new people. Support from you're family and friends is also needed to live a fulfilling life. You should always have people to fall back on when you need help or want someone to talk to. Humans also need goals and things to work for. If there is nothing to work for in your life then your standard would begin to be set really low and it would be hard to feel proud of yourself. The last thing that humans need to live a fulfilling life is perspective. This means that you appreciate the things that you have and you learn from you're bad experiences without getting down on yourself.