Retelling

Author's Note: I chose on of my favorite books, Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall, by Wendy Mass to demonstrate my understanding of retelling (on the reading rubric). Although most boys probably won't enjoy this book, it still was very interesting, and I highly recommend it.

A average high school girl is forced to make an important decision, in gym class: duck or stay standing? Her lack of judgment knocks her unconscious , and whisks her away to a form of heaven. There she finds significant objects, which represent events through out her life, and finally realizes the small sacrifices and choices she makes, effect her more than anyone else.

The "Comedian"

Voltaire's quote, "God is a comedian, playing to an audience that is too afraid to laugh.", isn't necessarily about God. It's about use of power, which is trying to maintain a Godly image, without love and compassion. This persona often leaves the authority figure unquestioned, making what they say law.

The president of Panem, a post-apocalyptic country, supports a pageant that we know as The Hunger Games. This show is watched by many, and often stirs confusion, hurt, and excitement through Panem.Therefore President Snow is a perfect example of being a comedian, that has an audience so awestruck they can't enjoy this so called "entertainment". Although some may believe The Hunger Games is merely for a good show, others may say it's a chance for the capitol to show their utmost power.Who would question someone who had the power to kill them?

 I would question President Snow as soon as I had the chance. It's wrong for someone, besides God, to try to have unstoppable power over others. And even when they claim it's a show, this entertainment should not scare the audience. The bible says the Lord is with you wherever you go. That includes questioning the comic! Don't let the comedian frighten you, put fright in the comedian!