I'm Sorry I Love You

His name was Levi. He was an eighteen year-old boy who had just given up his life for someone who would never love him back. The old wooden beach creaked under his weight. God that cell was terrible. I was small and dirty; he even saw a rat or two in there. The air reacted of sweet and blood. But it did not matter, where Levi was from all murderers got death. There was no trial, no judge, and Levi had no say in it. It didn’t matter. He loved her. He always did, and always will.

…

Levis earliest memories consisted of him and Leonor, a childhood friend. He fell for her as soon as he saw her. Her long brown hair feel just beyond her shoulders, and her eyes always shimmered in the sunlight. Levi would do anything for her. He would take her places and was always there when she needed him.  She was always happy; nothing troubled her, that is, until she met him.

Prince Arthur was perfect. He had blonde hair, blue eyes; he was tall and had a lot of money. He too fell for Leonor. Arthur would take her to exotic places and buy her the finest of jewelry, anything Leonor wanted she would get. Levi could never do any of that. By next summer they got married. Levi thought Leonor was happy and was willing to sacrifice his happiness for her. On the surface everything was perfect but within everything was wrong.

All he knew was that Leonor was sad. All he got from her were hours upon hours of tear filled phone calls. Frustrated, he showed up unexpectedly to her home. He could not believe his eyes. Her once pale skin was now purple, covered in bruises. Furious Levi wanted to tell the authorities immediately, but she made him promise not to. As he left he still thought of uncovering Prince Arthur’s crime. However, he had made a promise to Leonor, he couldn’t lie to her. He loved her too much.

Months and days passed painfully and slowly. One night, Levi got a phone call that would change his life forever. It was Leonor crying and sobbing, he could not understand her at all, so Levi decided to leave and see what was wrong. 

She claimed it had been an accident. Arthur was upset and so was she. She had only pushed him and he had hit his head on the corner of the wooden counter. Now Arthur was lying in a puddle of blood.  He didn’t know what to do. Levi just stood there in shock. He knew it wouldn’t be long before the authorities came.

Levi hid Leonor, despite her resisting. He told her not to come out, he would fix everything. From Arthur’s corpse he wiped blood all over his face and clothes. He was now the murderer. Levi let the authorities see him. Then he ran. He ran hopelessly knowing he would be caught.

Levi lost track of the authorities. He made his way over to a public phone. He knew the authorities were close but if only he could hear her voice once more, he would be happy.

“Hello?”

…

Now he was in this dirty jail cell. The murder of Prince Arthur was one of the most gruesome and shocking event that had happened in his village. His death would be televised. As he approached his death, he was offered a few words. He looked straight at the cameras. He knew she would be watching.

“I’m so sorry, girl. I love you. I just can’t lie.”

Thankful

This year I met a girl who has edited all my papers so far. Her name is Sandy Wu. She is extremely funny and always offers great writing advice. Her papers are always interesting and I always look forward to reading them. I also like her bag it is always decorated and full of anime that I too enjoy!

Then He Is Dead

Macbeth committed a series of morally wrong events in order to reach a higher position in his life. He killed King Duncan, who trusted Macbeth and thought of him as a hero. Taking advantage of the situation Macbeth killed Duncan while hosting a dinner. This didn't stop here though, he killed his friend Banquo and murdered the son and wife of Mcduff. Yes he did achieve what he wanted but he was always paranoid and never really at peace.
I feel that "Macbethish" acts are not justified/worth it ever. To me if one has to cheat or lie himself to the top one isn't as good as one thinks he is. If one was truly great and amazing at what they do, cheating and lying isn't necessary to move up. Many would disagree with me because our modern day society is full of cheaters and liars. However to me "Macbethish" acts are never worth it even if you do get away with it.

"From the crown to the toe, top-full Of direst cruelty"

"From the crown to the toe, top-full Of direst cruelty"
...Just think of this statement for a second...
"From the crown to the toe, top-full Of direst cruelty"
This line spoken by Lady Mcbeth says that she, from head to toe, wants to be full of cruelty. She wants this feeling because she knows that she needs to do bad deeds in order to achieve the one one thing she wants; royalty. If she isn't full of cruelty she will feel remorse or guilt about the things she has done. Having remorse will ultimately make her weak and lose her price.
A lot of people, in our modern society are like this. They feel the need to step over someone, hurt someone, and humiliate someone, in order to achieve their goal. This, however, is unfortunately true. People who are successful now, had to do some pretty terrible things to other people.
However, I feel that many times one does not have to be full of cruelty in order to achieve something. One just has to work hard and they can get what they want.

No New Tale To Tell

Throughout literature we have always been bombarded with cliches and no new stories. Even when these stories make the big scream, we can't deny that those cliches are still there. For example even in the most modern version of a horror film, the audience is always told the same story;a killer out on the hunt for revenge, a young girl who is usually the first to die,and a group of friends turned n each other in order to stay alive.
I the Pardoner' tale the Pardoner tells a story about 3 men turned on each other because of greed: not the most original story. Countless times we have seen friends turn on friends. Not necessarily for money but for other reasons. In a way we are telling these tales over and over again. I believe that there is no new tale to tell anymore. One must be extremely creative in creating a story, and even with that one manages to add bits of cliches into the story so the story isn't purely creative and new.

Truth

The truth is we will never know what the truth is because from the day we are born we are taught to think a certain way. To accept a one-sided truth.
Let me explain. In today's world students are told to be proud of their nation; all of this is done through propaganda. They are told to recite the pledge of allegiance, they are told that Christopher Columbus befriended the Native Americans, and that good old America has done (for the most part) nothing put spread justice and freedom. They believe that the American way is the good way, the right way, the truth.
This isn't true, as our fellow students grow up they realize this. The pledge of allegiance is tedious. Columbus didn't befriend any Natives, he instead murdered them and made them slaves. The near perfect America is now this political, nuclear monster that has killed many, many people.
The same happens to Grendel. Before meeting the dragon, Grendel had his own truth about men. He didn't really understand them, all he knew is that he disliked them and their ways. When the Shaper comes around he becomes even more confused.
The shaper is the ultimate propaganda to the Danes. He sings about their success and makes the Danes believe they are a true and good thing in the world, nothing they have done is ever bad. However Grendel's truth is that they are stupid and foolish killing just to kill and showing off their power.
Looking for answers he goes to the dragon who is the ultimate propaganda to Grendel, telling him that there is no meaning to man . Grendel then believes that everything is a machine, things do things because they are programmed to do so. This new truth was influenced by many ideas.

Modern Day Grendel

Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer is an example of a modern day Grendel. Grendel (as we all know) not only killed his victims but mutilated them and, in some cases, eat them.Jeffrey Dahmer is not very different than Grendel.

Dahmer was born on May 21st, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Also known was the Milwaukee Cannibal he was responsible for the murders of 17 young men.

However on July 22, 1991 Tracy Edwards, a young man that was about to be another victim of Dahmer, ran out into the streets,handcuffed, and contacted the police immediately.

At first doubtful of his story police made way to Dahmer's apartment. What they found inside was disturbing. There were many picture's of mutilated bodies, two skulls on top of a computer, various heads stuck in the refrigerator and freezer, and a 57 gallon drum full of decomposing bodies. There was also evidence of cannibalism. 

Dahmer was sentenced to 15 life terms but was killed by an inmate.

Like Grendel Dahmer had no reason to kill. He had no reason to kill, he grew up only with an alcohol problem, nothing that was too out of the ordinary. He seemed to be killing only to kill. He mutilated the bodies and ate them on occasion.

Dahmer is a modern day Grendel.