“Felicia Garcia Suicide: 15-Year Old Jumps In Front Of Train After Bullying; Posts Final Tweet”

On The Huffington Post, an article called “Felicia Garcia Suicide: 15-Year Old Jumps In Front Of Train After Bullying; Posts Final Tweet” was told by the New York Daily News. The article was published on October 26, 2012. The article was about a fifteen year old teen that jumped in front of a train in New York City. Felicia Garcia was bullied continuously by students from Tottenville High School. The kids were saying that Garcia had sex with a couple of guys. Garcia was never left alone. She had a tough childhood because her parents had passed away, and the teasing and bullying was the last thing she needed. She felt as if she did not have another choice. Detectives are in contact with two boys that took part in the bullying. Two days before the incident, Garcia tweeted, “I can’t, I’m done, I give up.” Her tweet showed the pain she was going through. Two days later, Felicia Garcia killed herself in front of her classmates at a Staten Island train station. Her final words were, “Finally, it’s here.”

     Bullying is not tolerable and it has become a major issue. People need to understand the power their words have on some people and what it can do to an individual. One can form an opinion about someone else but they do not have the right to bully that person until they have no other choice but to kill themselves. Garcia’s friends should have gotten involved after her tweet, because they could have given her the support she needed. I find it awful that teenagers still do not know what to do when being bullied by immature and dumb kids.

The Scarlet Letter

     The Scarlet Letter was a novel that evoked different emotions, all the way from blaming Hester Prynne for her wrong doing and also feeling bad for her. Hester Prynne was not the only character I felt sympathy towards; Roger Chillingworth was the character I felt bad for because he had to feel pain due to Hester Prynne’s actions.  Chillingworth sent Hester Prynne to Boston promising that they will meet again, but Hester committed adultery with the help of Reverend Dimmesdale. Chillingworth hoped to come back and see his wife waiting for him, but he was welcomed at the gallows while Hester was being punished for her crime.  Roger was on the mission to find out who Hester Prynne cheated on him with, in order to get his revenge for sleeping with his wife.  It did not take long for Chillingworth to realize that Dimmesdale was responsible; therefore he decided to torture Dimmesdale. I do not blame Chillingworth for his decision because the pain and embarrassment he felt once he found out his wife had cheated on him is abominable.  Chillingworth had every right to torture Dimmesdale for his act because Dimmesdale not only caused Roger to feel pain but also he went against God’s will as Reverend. Being cheated on and seeing the outcome of is probably the most terrible situation a person can be found in, therefore I feel most sympathetic towards Roger. I feel sympathy towards Roger Chillingworth because he was forced to experience such sudden betrayal as soon as he arrived to Boston. Roger was not the only cause of Dimmesdale’s death; Dimmesdale’s guilt was also the cause.  If I was in Chillingworth’s situation I would feel that it is right to seek revenge from the ones who caused me pain, because no one should get away with such a crime.

The Scarlet Letter

     " 'Never!' replied Hester Prnee, looking, not at Mr. Wilson, but into the deep and troubled eyes of they younger clergymen. 'It is too deeply branded. Ye cannot take it off. And would that I might endure his agony, as well as mine!' " (47) This quote was said by Hester Prynne. While saying this quote, Hester Prynne was standing in fron of the entire community to serve her punishment for committing adultry. Mr. Wilson had asked Reverend Dimmesdale to convince Hester to say the name of Pearl's father. They told Hester that by giving them that information she may be able to get rid of the scarlet letter "A", but Hester refused because the letter had already been woven into her heart. By giving the name of the father she would be able to share the guilt and consequence with Pearl's father bt Hester refused to do so. As she looked into Reverend Dimmesdale's guilty eyes, she refused to give out any information because she was ready to take the guilt of Pearl's father on herself. This shows Hester Prynne's strength and faithfulness, because she did not give the Reverend's name knowing that she will threaten his dignity in the community as a Reverend. Hester Prynee did not agree on taking off her the scarlet letter as a reward for giving the name of Pearl's father, because she wore it proudly. Hester did not let the scarlet letter "A" become a weapon to open her mouth. Although Hester was in a pressured situation, she managed to keep her mouth closed and take both their punishments.

"Monster Mom Gets 99 Years"

     On The Huffington Post, Noman Merchant posted an article on October 12, 2012. The article was called “Elizabeth Escalona, Texas Mom Who Glued Her Daughter’s Hands To A Wall, Says ‘I’m Not A Monster’.” A mother of five children beat her two year old daughter and glued her hands to a wall. Elizabeth Escalona was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Elizabeth Escalona had beaten her child to the point where the two year old fell into a coma. Elizabeth Escalona had kicked her daughter in the stomach, hit her with a milk jug, and glued her hands to the wall, all because of potty training. The child suffered from bleeding in her brain, multiple bruises, and bite marks. Elizabeth Escalona’s defense attorney said that the sentence was too harsh because Elizabeth had a rough childhood which could have been the reason why she acted in such a way. Why do her innocent children have to live a horrible childhood because their mother went through a hard time. Normal parents who have had a rough childhood go out of their way to prevent such a childhood for their kids. After hearing stories like this one, I feel that a license should be necessary for an individual to be responsible for a child. People are bringing innocent children into this world and providing horrid care. Parents like Elizabeth do not deserve a gift from God such as children. This horrible memory will stay with this innocent child forever, because her mother believed that abusing her daughter will potty train her.  A normal human being does not even want to watch their child feel extreme pain let alone be the cause of that pain. People should learn the difference between discipline and abuse.

"The Scarlet Letter"

     One will never know how “The Scarlet Letter” will end unless they finish reading the book, but I can predict what may happen based on the chapters I have read so far. Since Governor Bellingham held a meeting specifically about Hester Prynne and Pearl, I think that Bellingham is the father of Pearl. After questioning Pearl, he will try to come up with a plan to adopt Pearl by convincing others that Hester is not a good mother. Bellingham and Pearl will form a different yet passionate father-daughter relationship.  Another reason why I assumed that the governor is Pearl's father is, because he was concerned with her and Hester's parenting. As soon as he walked in, Pearl stopped crying which may be based on the connection she felt with her father. The governor will reveal the truth. Revealing the truth will cause Hester’s husband, Roger Chillingworth, to seek revenge from Bellingham, therefore Bellingham will get rid of Roger Chillingworth. Pearl will end up hating her mother who caused the pain Pearl felt during her childhood years, and she will plan on killing her mother.

“Cassidy Goodson to Be Tried as Adult 14- Year- Old Accused of Killing Her Baby Could Get Life in Prison”

     On The Huffington Post, an article called, “Cassidy Goodson to Be Tried as Adult 14- Year- Old Accused of Killing Her Baby Could Get Life in Prison” was posted on October 5, 2012. The article was written by Lakeland Ledger. Cassidy Goodson, a fourteen year-old girl was accused of killing her newborn baby. On September 19, 2012, Goodson gave birth to a boy in a Lakeland bathroom. She strangled her baby to death and her excuse was, “I did not know what to do with it.” She had been trying to hide her pregnancy and as soon as she gave birth to her son in the toilet, she killed him. Although she is only fourteen years old, she will serve as an adult. Goodson will be charged with a first- degree murder.

     Many teenagers engage in acts that lead to teenage pregnancy, and they decide to hide it. Due to their age, they are not aware of the responsibilities they need to undertake while being pregnant. Teenage pregnancy is very common. If parents cannot prevent their teenager from becoming pregnant; they should take responsibility and take care of the child. The newborn has no fault; therefore if the mother of the child cannot take care of the baby they should consider adoption instead of murder.