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In the book, the author uses figurative language to allow the reader to picture what Hannah is thinking. Furthermore, the simile in the sentence "The sound of her own voice drowned out the steady drone of the tires on the endless twisting road."(72) shows that when Hannah started to sing, her fear of the brutal scenes of the Holocaust started to fade out of her mind, and she used singing as a method of coping.

During a conversation with Hannah, Shmuel says "Being married does not bother me. But getting married-that frightens me!" Hannah didn't understand the point he was making. However, I find this quote very relatable. In my situation, marriage is not the case, yet I constantly find myself worrying about decisions; it is not the outcome that worries me but the big step that I have to take is what gives me anxiety.

During a conversation with Hannah, Shmuel says "Being married does not bother me. But Getting married-that frightens me!" Hannah didn't understand the point he was making. However, I find this quote very relatable. In my situation, marriage is not the case, yet I constantly find myself worrying about decisions; it is not the outcome that worries me but the big step that I have to take is what gives me anxiety.

While reading, I came across figurative language in the book. When the pictures of the Nazi Concentration camps were being described, the author said "corpses stacked like cordwood."(8) This simile means that there were many dead victims because they had to be stacked on top of each other. Furthermore, this comparison between corpses and cordwood was used to help the reader portray the haunting photos in their mind.

In the book, Jordan's grandpa uses a metaphor. He says Joran used to love general tso and pepper steak, and that it would take him forever to choose which one to order when he could just order both. He is referring to Jordan not hanging out with Drew and Liam together. After taking his grandpa's advice and introducing the friends, Jordan realizes that "general tso and pepper steak do go well together after all."(119)

While reading New Kid, I noticed irony. Jordan is talking to Drew, one of the few black kids at his mostly white rich private school, and he realizes that Drew also gets mistaken for other black kids. During the conversation, Drew says "what's up with Mr. Rawle always calling me Deandre?"(89), so it is ironic when a white girl, then, mistakes Drew for Deandre immediately after Jordan and Drew's conversation.

One part that surprised me a lot was when we found out who Percy Jackson's father was. In the Chiron says "Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God."(138) after a holograph of a trident appeared over his head. This reveals that Percy's dad is Poseidon. Therefore, it means that Poseidon broke the rule of the big three gods. Now, Percy will be in great danger and the plot of the story has taken an extreme twist to it.

One part that surprised me a lot was when we found out who Percy Jackson's father was. In the Chiron says "Hail, Perseus Jackson, Son of the Sea God."(75) after a holograph of a trident appeared over his head. This reveals that Percy's dad is Poseidon. Therefore, it means that Poseidon broke the rule of the big three gods. Now, Percy will be in great danger and the plot of the story has taken an extreme twist to it.

While reading, I was disturbed when Scythe Goddard told Rowan that he threw Tyger's body parts into the dumpster. Tyger, Rowan's best friend was killed and used to revive Scythe Goddard. After figuring out Tyger died, Rowan asked what they did to the rest of Tyger; Scythe Goddard responds that he was "Thrown away with the rest of the garbage."(306) This scene was evil since Goddard hurt while he was already griefing.

Through the development of the story, Slayd Bridger starts to leave his new identity behind and return to the old Greyson. Furthermore, as he stays with the Tonists, his record gets refreshed like a man drinking a cold glass of lemonade on a hot sunny day. As mentioned in the book, "Rowan was given a clean slate."(290) Overall, Rowan's fresh start at life benefits him because it got rid of his scandalous reputation.

One part that intrigues me is how Greyson Tolliver's non-existent record effects his life. After Agenter Traxler was gleaned, he felt hopeless because he thought that he'd be stuck in his new unsavory life as Slayd Bridger. However, now it benefits him because Scythe Constantine isn't able to track him down. "Not a single public record they were able to dig out of the Thunderhead's backbone placed him there."(280)

One part that was extremely suspenseful was when Rowan was captured. Furthermore, I had highly suspected that Scythe Brahms would kill him because he says "I can glean you and burn you."(227) Even though he wasn't going to glean Rowan I was still concerned after he said "We have much more interesting plans for you"(227). Since Neil Shusterman ended the chapter on a climatic cliffhanger, I was eager to keep reading.

I was aghast when I read that Scythe Rand was still alive. Her remains were burned, so it was possible to be revived. However, there is no doubt that the scythe with the notorious "emeralds on her bright green robe"(62) was Scythe Rand. This plot twist was very intriguing and adds potential to an entirely new conflict. Furthermore, Scythe Rand's return keeps me at the edge of my seat, anxious to continue reading.

It was interesting when Citra started talking to the Thunderhead because I thought it was a violation of Scythe and Thunderhead interference. I previously read that "there is no contact between the Scythedom and the Thunderhead."(330) However, I learned that Citra could avoid the rule by dying since she wouldn't be a scythe's apprentice temporarily. I predict that the Thunderhead will later help Citra greatly."

It was interesting when Citra started talking to the Thunderhead because I thought it was a violation of Scythe and Thunderhead interference. Furthermore, in the book it states "there is no contact between the Scythedom and the Thunderhead." However, I learned that Citra could avoid the rule by dying since she wouldn't be a scythe's apprentice temporarily. I predict that the Thunderhead will later help Citra greatly.

In this past chapter, I completely changed my view on Scythe Goddard. I saw him as an immoral scythe that gleans dishonorably. However, now I find his methods, perspectives, and values to be admirable. For example, he removed Rowan's ability to heal and be painless because "Without the threat of suffering, we can't experience true joy."(244) I altered my opinion of Scythe Goddard along with learning a life lesson.

One part that was frightening was Rowan finding out that Scythe Goddard had selected him to be his apprentice because Scythe Goddard has a reputation of an unjust scythe. He doesn't fit Scythe Faraday's standard that an adequate scythe shouldn't enjoy gleaning. He also "gleaned an entire airplane"(129) and committed mass gleanings which isn't ethical. Thus, Rowan being selected by Scythe Goddard is petrifying.

One part that was interesting was the paradox of the Scythes profession. They reinforce it multiple times such as Scythe Faraday demanding Rowan and Citra to to kill the woman in order to test their morality. This paradox states that "Those who wish to have the job should not have it... and those who would most refuse to kill are the only ones that should." Therefore, a perfect scythe wouldn't want to ever be one.

When it was announced that there could no longer be two victors, and that Katniss would have to fight Peeta to the death it was extremely nerve-racking. I was scared that one of my favorite characters might die, and I wouldn't get the happy ending that I was hoping for. As I read the words "only one winner may be allowed" my heart dropped in fear. This proves that the potential plot twist in the story was alarming.

It was important when Thresh sacrificed Katniss's life because he did't want to owe her for honoring Rue; it reflected on Katniss's relationship with Peeta and the fact that she still owes him for giving her bread as children. Katniss says "It's like the bread. How I never seem to get over owing you for that."(293) This shows that Katniss's reluctance to owe Peeta resembles Thresh saving Katniss for helping Rue.

One key part in the story was when it was announces that two tributes from the same district could win because Katniss could partner up with Peeta to make a strong team. Also, she'd have a mentally difficult time killing Peeta if she had to. "Before I can stop myself, I call out Peeta's name". This proved Katniss's excitement and eagerness to find Peeta. These details show that the book was altered tremendously.

By being a traitor, Peeta showed that he was perfidious. He betrayed Katniss by teaming up with the Career pack and helping plan to kill her. The quote that revealed that Peeta teamed up with the careers: "The voice belongs to Peeta."(160) had me completely flabbergasted and filled my mind with hatred towards Peeta. It showed me that Peeta is a horrible person and a complete manipulator.

I was flabbergasted when Katniss scored an eleven. After feeling like a roasted pig was being prioritized over her, Katniss shot an arrow through the pig's mouth, completely disrespecting the Gamemakers. However, the Gamemakers still gave her an incredibly high score. They, apparently, were more likely to "make your life a living hell in the arena."(107) This shows that the Gamemakers actually liked Katniss's temper.

One trait to describe the main character of the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen, is daring. This is shown when she asks to enter the Hunger Games in order to take her sister's place. "I volunteer as tribute"(22) she courageously says to the mayor. Her heroic deeds show how brave she really is.