In Class Essay

Gabe

Mr. Salsich

English 9B

4^th December 2008

 

                                             Doomed to Wander;

                           An Essay on a Quote from “A Christmas Carol”

 

         (1) We have been taught to make the most of our lives. (2) We only get one shot at making a difference so we’ve been told that we need to live life for every second we can. (3) If we make the wrong decisions, than all of this was for nothing. (4) The quote “if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. It is doomed to wander” can be related to our actions.

         (TS) The quote is can be related to how we act during our lives. (SD) If we do nothing during school, then we would not accomplish anything. (CM) We would receive poor grades and be forced to “wander” throughout the rest of our lives badly educated and struggling to find a job. (CM) We wouldn’t have made a difference and we were essentially “rewarded” for our actions. (SD) In addition, this quote can also be related to how we handle tough situations. (CM) When we are faced with the option to take drugs one of two things can happen; we can take advantage of the situation and say no, or the situation could take advantage of us and we become hooked. (CM) If we don’t handle these difficult situations properly, then we would be condemned and doomed to live with our mistakes. (CS) Overall, the quote “if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. It is doomed to wander” can directly relate to our actions through life.

         (1) Our lives are precious things. (2) We only get one shot, and if we screw up it could drastically change the outcome. (3) If we don’t “go forth in life” and make a difference, then we would be forced to “wander” around aimlessly.