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Is Happiness Worth It?

TED TALKS! WOO! BEST. DAY. EVER. Let me just say right off the bat, I. LOVE. TED. TALKS. I would most definitely campaign to make TED a tv series with a talk once or twice a week. If this dream of mine did come true, you would absolutely see me sitting on my couch, dachshund pajama pants on, a smoothie in hand, simply mesmerized by the speaker and their message. There's something about the way in which each speaker has such diverse perspective and purpose, yet deliver their speeches in such similar ways. The commonality yet versatility is continuously grabbing my attention, so much so that I have the TED app on my phone. And yes, instead of watching Grey's Anatomy, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, and all the rest of the popular teen shows, I watch TED talks.  Out of my love for TED talks, I am hoping for at least a 90, as I got an 89 last time. Grades smades. Happiness is the key! Moving on. You see why this blog post is the most exciting one yet. Emily Esfah...

Blog Post #23490283 #Englishrocks #JekyllandHydeforever

Since beginning progress in the novella, I have learned quite a lot about the two main characters: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Mr. Hyde:  “He is not easy to describe. There is something wrong with his appearance; something displeasing, something downright detestable. I never saw a man I so disliked, and yet I scarce know why.” This quote given by Mr. Enfield gives a very real, yet negative description of Mr. Hyde. This is the first example of characterization occurring regarding Mr. Hyde in the book, and deliberately includes the weird characteristics of Mr. Hyde. This quote is derived from the first chapter of the novella, in which he is continuously portrayed as "inhumane" and precarious. Although the quote does not describe actions made by Mr. Hyde, it clearly states an analysis of Hyde's physical attributes that make him such an unwary person to the surrounding community. In most people's opinions, Hyde was rather peculiar in more ways than one, causing him to com...