The Modern Puritan

Based on what I know, those of the Puritan religion are very religious. Therefore, my opinion of today's Puritan would be similar to how they were two hundred years ago.

I say this because, based upon the literature that we've read about Puritans, there isn't really much flexiblity in their religion. For example, in The Crucible, people died for being different. Like, seriously? There would be no such thing as the Puritan belief anymore. So many people in today's society are different, it doesn't make any sense!

My point is that Puritanism would either be dead or very strict as they already were.

Add John Proctor to The Avengers!

John Proctor has shown some heroic characteristics and some stoogely behavior throughout the course of the play. However, in my opinion, characters are mostly remembered by their final actions/words. With that being said, I will remember John Proctor as a misguided hero.

Allow me to illustrate this situation: John Proctor was a well respected Puritan man with a wonderful life and a beautiful family. But he also has a big secret. This secret is the one thing that is allowing him to keep his life. The only problem with this is that of his wife is at stake. John, being the respectable man that he is, confesses his sin of adultery with seventeen year-old Abigail Williams to save his wife from being hung for witchcraft. With this goes his respect and integrity.

I say he is misguided because he is not the most religious guy on the block and he also managed to commit a son. Not only did he commit this sin, but he kept it from others so he wouldn't have to suffer the consequences. However, it is good that he did so because this secret has helped him save the life of a loved one, but not his own.

We now have a new hero. He shall be called The Adulterer.

Going... Going... And the Neighborhood is gone!

Before I begin, I have one question: has anyone ever stopped and asked themselves (or maybe even someone else), what if the Native Americans weren't forced to leave their homeland? How would that effect me, even at this day in age?

No, I am not going to provide you with an answer. I don't know the answer myself, but I have been asking myself that question. I imagine America would have looked very different from now, cleaner because people would possibly have more appreciation of nature, since that was one of the key factors in the life of a Native American.  People wouldn't litter, because they knew it was wrong. Everyone would be kinder and more in-touch with their inner selves. We would all be very family-oriented, as if the entire nation was one big family. I understand that this all sounds wonderful, but history did not occur that way.

This has me thinking of another question: what if the British didn't feel the need to practice their own religion? They wouldn't have thought of setting foot on the Mayflower. America as we know it wouldn't exist. Either another country would have discovered America or we would all be Native Americans. WE WOULD NOT BE WHO WE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE TODAY!

Both of these scenarios are strange to think of because the change would be so dynamic. Any change would be. Say goodbye to the neighborhood you know and love.

Introduction time!

Hi everybody! Most of you do not know me, but my name is Keilani Williams. I am 14 years old and will turn 15 on October 5. I am only a freshman, but I have attended Whitney Young for three years as an academic center student. I attended Skinner as an elementary school student. I was born in Chicago, but I have a lot of family that lives outside of the city/state. I am very family oriented, as I spend much time with those who are dear to me.

Those who know me would probably describe me as a fun person to be around, confident and helpful, but calm and straight-forward. I see myself as an easy-going, athletic, and inquisitive young lady. I am easily understandable and will try my best and hardest with everything I do.

I am a cheerleader and a dancer, but my past times include hanging out with my friends, reading, and listening to music. My favorite book is The Silent Room by Walter Sorrells. This book takes me on a suspenseful adventure through a correctional boarding school, from the point of view of a student who should not be there. I don't really have a favorite music artist, but I enjoy music by those like Lana Del Rey and Chance the Rapper.

I am looking forward to this upcoming year and getting to know some of you!