Thursday, October 23, 2008

Seventh ROAR entry

Comments
1. The raping of young teenagers, was a weird way of showing power to people in the Hills.
2. Raping in this area was very common and was no surprise to anyone there.
3. Drugs seemed to be something that Grillo did everyday.
4. He had very close friends who wouldn't mind doing anything with him.
5. The girls that hung out with them would agree with anything they said and did.

Questions
1. Why was rape so common in the Hills?
2. Would he ever stop abusing drugs?
3. Were all girls between the ages of 12 and 14 doing what these girls were doing with Paco and Yuk Yuk?
4. How would Grillo's bacchanalian lifestyle affect his future?

Vocabulary
1. Ravines- A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water. pg 121
2. Lolled- To move, stand, or recline in an indolent or relaxed manner. pg 121
3. Clambered- To climb with difficulty, especially on all fours; scramble. pg 122

Literary Terms
1. “A rainy evening greeted Yuk Yuk,” This is Personification of the rain. pg 122
2. “the cold humid air jolting me to my feet” This is personification of the humid air. pg 122

Summary
1. This chapter was about the lifestyle the Grillo had and he and his friends treat young women.

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