The Deaths of Two Forbidden Love Birds

Written by:Reporter Jenai Johnson

In this tragic love fest, Romeo and Juliet, whom were madly in love, but were prohibited from seeing each other, died last night at the St.Mary Catholic Church. It's said to be that the two were fit for each other, however their families did not get along, but that didn't stop them from what they wanted most, which was L O V E. Furthermore, the two families, Montague's and Capulet's, had a big grudge against one another, and it seems that none of them associated or even got along. Leading to this, Mercutio, which is the Prince relative, was brutally killed by Tybalt. It was reported that Mercutio's body had countless bruises, cuts, and gun shots; may he rest in love. A witness reported that Romeo, aggressively attacked Tybalt with so much anger and hatred, and caused Tybalt to become unconscious, yet Romeo still beat him up to the core. Now that Mercutio and Tybalt are dead, the Capulet's were the main ones looking for Romeo, whom they have so much enmity towards. While some citizens, government officials, Capulet's, and Montague's are looking for Romeo or the murderer, Juliet is deeply in thought of her lover, but it is yet that she has to find out from the Nurse of what happened. When she finds out that he cousin has been killed by Romeo, she is in shock and begins to sob and cry about the death of her relative. There was more to this tragedy, however the question is, how did the deaths of these innocent lovers happen? Media says that Juliet was found laying next to Romeo with a gunshot to her head, and her husband Romeo died due to drinking an unknown potion. Is this true? What else could of happened? All we know is that these two obviously would sacrifice anything for each other considering that their families didn't get along, they still didn't seem to care.

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Romeo Montague is a sixteen year old man who is in love Juliet Capulet, which is basically forbidden because of the drama and feud between the two families. He is convicted of killing one of the boys from the Capulet's named Tybalt. Why did he do such a thing? Many witnesses at the scene said,one of them shouted "It isn't Romeo's fault, it's Tybalt, because he was messing with Romeo's best friend Mercutio." This may or may not be true, but this says a lot about Romeo and his character. Learning from some of the opinions of witnesses, Romeo is a brave and good friend who will be there for his good friends, but then was killing Tybalt the correct thing to do? I think he should of just turned Tybalt in, then he would of never been banished from Verona. I also have realized that Romeo is very courageous because regardless of what his family or friends think of him and his relationship with Juliet, he still remains strong and doesn't change any of his feelings for his only love and wife, Juliet Montague<3

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Juliet Capulet is a young adolescent with the age of twelve, but is said to know where she stands and how she feels. Though she is high maintenance, she doesn't feel that she should marry Paris, considering that he family is basically FORCING her to be with. She on the other hand is said to become madly and positively in love with Romeo, also known as her husband. Her mom said, "If only she was with Paris, then she'd be alive right now"! But is that true? The friar reported, "I admit it, i was the one who gave Juliet that medicine to fall asleep." With this information, it is obvious that Juliet faked her death for a reason and wanted everyone to think that she was really dead, when she wasn't. As a reporter, I believe that if Juliet died with her husband for a reason, not because she had to, but because she loved him so much, that she wants to be with him FOREVER.

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Interview With The Capulet Side

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "Nurse, Do you believe that Juliet should of married Romeo?"

Nurse: "No, I believe that she should of been with Paris, a wealthy and rich man who can support her and make her happy."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "But shouldn't she get to be with someone who she loves and makes her happy, regardless if he isn't rich or wealthy?"

Nurse: "Yes, but she will get use to him and then will eventually love Paris."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: " But then that wouldn't be love, it's more like lust.Do you think Juliet would commit suicide if she were with Paris?"

Nurse: "No is isn't lust because Juliet will get use to having Paris around;she wouldn't have a reason to kill herself, Paris would do anything for her."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "And Romeo wouldn't sacrifice anything for Juliet?"

Nurse: "Yes, I know he would do anything for my dear Juliet, but she would be better off with Paris because he isn't hated by my side of the family."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "Yes that may be true, but it should be Juliet's decision, no one else's.

Nurse: "Her familiy should have some input in her decision because Romeo is going to be apart of our family."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "One last answer, yes Romeo is going to be apart of your family, however he is married to Juliet, NOT the family.

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Interview With The Montague Side

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "Lord Montague, what are your thoughts on the death of your son and Juliet?"

Lord Montague: " Well it's very a depressing situation to go through and I can't bare to go on another day without my son. He was a brave and wonderful son."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: " But what about his wife Juliet? Do you believe that they should of been together considering the hatred between the two families?

Lord Montague: "I think it is her fault that my son is dead, if he weren't with her that day, then none of this would of happened. She should of stayed on her side of Verona, but she chose to break it and put my son in danger. I am against her even being near my son, but that doesn't matter because they are both dead."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "Did you ever look at Juliet's perspective? Maybe it was Romeo who broke the rule and went to her side of the country. I mean your son did crash her party and seemed to fall in love with her. Is it right to blame it all on her? It's possible that they are meant to be together,

Lord Montague: " No, I dont think I should have to listen nor think about her opinion because despite Romeo falling for her, she should have let him go quickly after she found out that he was a Montague. Its obvious that she knew who he was and that she shouldn't be with him, but she didn't care. Also none of this would of happened if she didn't use the medicine to put herself to sleep."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: " Juliet may not be alive, but from the media and the two families it seems obvious that Juliet and Romeo were inseperateable and they didn't care about anyone. Juliet most likely found out who Romeo was, but it didn't affect the fact that she really was attached to Romeo, and not to what his last name was. Regardless if she used the medicine, isn't it obvious that Juliet would find some way to go with her husband that was banished?

Lord Montague: "I don't care if they were "attached" she should of known her place and should of just stayed there. Yes, they would find some way to stay together, but it would soon come to an end because I would do everything in my power to wreck their "love."

Reporter Jenai Johnson: " But now you can't do anything because there both dead and their love is still held strong by both of them. When they were seen dead together, it was a sign that their love is still going and they'll do anything for each other.

Lord Montague: "Yes, that is true, but this doesn't change the fact that my side hates the Capulet's. "

Reporter Jenai Johnson: "It's obvious that the Montague's and Capulet's will NEVER get along or increase the P E A C E !"

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As the reporter, I think that the Prince should just leave everything as is because the families obviously aren't going to make up after all these years, and with their son and daughter dead, it makes things worse. No one should be on trial because the main one's are dead and no one else can really elaborate on what happened at the scene. Yes, there were witnesses, but they don't know what ACTUALLY happened. Overall, the Montagues and Capulet's should be clearly told to stay on their sides, and if not followed then those suspects should be put to jail and sent away for a long period of time.

YOUR views on Euthanasia

After reading Of Mice and Men and the two news articles, what is your stance on euthanasia?List any exceptions, if you have any. Is "mercy" killing a legitimate way to ending someones life?

I think euthanasia can be an exception depending on the person's condition. Other's may be very brusque about euthanasia, however everyone has a right to choose what they think is best for them. It seems like people are very morose when it comes to this, but they don't realize what the person is going through until they're in their position. One example, would be when a grizzled person is very sick and isn't able to move, nor eat on their own gets very impatient and can't take no more of the pain. So they decide to go through the euthanasia, even if they deserve every right to live, they also have rights to what they want. I don't think people should die by suffering because everyone deserves to die in peace, and not with so much agony. So if someone wants to die slowly without any anguish, then they should be able to do that without anyone going against them. Yes indeed, its very sullen to see someone you really love die, but it's also a relieve to both the family and the person because they didn't suffer, but passed away in peace. If I were in some one's position who is suffering and stays in bed all day with medicine going in and out of their body, then I don't think I would want to live any longer. Its hard to live one more day, but it's also hard to live on with so much pain, when you can rest in peace.

"Mercy Killing"

1a. Explain George's perspective for what he did to Lennie.

1a. George was very depressed and saddened about what he did to his best

friend. He knew everything about him and Lennie became an impact in George's life.Even though he didn't show it, he did care very much about Lennie. Also George and Lennie went through a lot such as the situations when they ran away because of Lennie causing something. It's obvious that he really cared about Lennie and accepted him for who he was and what he did. George didn't mean to intentionally murder his best friend, he did it because he cared and respected everything about Lennie.

1b. Do you think that was the best thing to do for Lennie?

2b. Yes, I think it was the best thing to happen Lennie because he would of went through even worse if he were killed by someone else. So I think that It was best that George killed his best friend, rather than someone else murder him who didn't know or care of Lennie. Lennie was always happy, yet he always did something wrong and George always had to pick it up for him. It isn't Lennie's fault that he is mentally ill. However I don't think he should be going through drama when other's don't accept his condition. He was killed with love, and respect and he was killed by someone who knew what he was going through and was a true friend.

2.Using a "quote" to support your response, explain the father's reasons for what he did.

2a. "Saying that was her wish," was said by the Eluana Englaro's father. He obviously didn't want to see his daughter suffer like she has been. So he had to be brave and respect the fact that she wanted to die in peace rather then go through the agony and pain. If I were a father I have no idea what I would do if my daughter were on tubes, but I'd also understand if my daughter would no longer want to be on the tubes. It'd be really hard and very depressing, but if it's my daughter wish then I'd support her.

2b.Using a "quote" to support your response, explain if that was the best thing to do for the daughter.

2b. " His daughter had expressed a preference for dying over being kept alive artificially," Yes I think it was the best thing to do for his daughter because she didn't want to suffer anymore then she was already, so she'd rather be in peace. Furthermore, it was the daughters choice to take off the tubes, so people should respect her say. Eulana was vegetative for 17 years, she obviously couldn't take it no longer.Also her father wouldn't want to see his daughter go through all this pain when she can just die without the pain. Its sad to see someone that's your own blood die, however sometimes you have to sacrifice some thing's because you love the person so much.

2c.Do you agree or disagree with what the father did? Why?

2c. Yes, I agree with how the father took the feeding tubes off of his child because I believe everyone should die peacefully, with no agony. It takes a lot of courage to do such a thing, however if you love someone so much, you'd do anything for them and that's what Eluana's father did. Eulana's family went through a lot with seeing their daughter, cousin, or sister suffer and they couldn't see it no longer, especially the father. It was all love for what the father did, and he obviously respected and considered his daughters opinion of dieing. She's in a better place and is no longer going through the everyday pain that she use to go through.

3.Imagine and list things that might have been going through the father's mind as he contemplated his "mercy" killing. (In the article, the father's suicide note gives specific evidence of why he did what he did. Elaborate on it.) Specifically, what could he have been negative or paranoid about?

3a. While the father was attempting to kill his kids as well as his wife and himself, he was contemplating about what he was doing and why he was doing it. He didn't want to do it, but he obviously thought it was for the best. The mother also said that if her and her husband should die, then their kids should go along with them. The father was paranoid about losing his job and how him and his family were going to survive with no job or money. It seemed like he didn't want to be stressed and irritated about money or losing a great job at the Kaiser. Considering he lied about a few things concerning his career, it'd be really hard to get a good enough job to support his five kids.

3b. Unfortunately, with America's failing economy, many professionals are losing their jobs. While many do not resort to something as extreme as the man in the article, it does cause stress within families. What are some ways that parents can support children (to succeed in life) that do NOT require money?

3b. I think that they're are many ways to support your family while going through money issue or losing jobs. One way you can support your family is showing them that you care even though your stressing about money. MONEY CAN'T BUY HAPPINESS! I believe no matter what happens family always should show that they love each other no matter the struggles. Also parents can help their children with school and participate in school functions such as PTA meetings or attending their kids sports game. Also children are going to school for a reason and that's to be successful and make the future better. The economy would be better if children stay focus in school, go to college, and live a great life, with their parents supporting them and always being there for them even if its a struggling time.

Mute, The Movie !

Who is this person? Give five thoughtful reasons this person would play Mr. Freeman.
This person is Kenny Baumann and he is an actor on The Secret Life Of The American Teenager. He can best play Mr. Freeman because:

1. Kenny is very supportive of his friends, especially his girlfriend, and is an overall great friend.
2. He is also encouraging and helps his friends make the right decisions.
3. Another reason why he play a good roll for Mr. Freeman is he cares for his friends and wants them to do well.
4. Furthermore, the biggest trait Kenny has is even though he can be a burden he still sticks around.
5. Lastly, this character is very enthusiastic and tries to make everything fun.

Who is this person? Give five thoughtful reasons
this person would play Andy.

This person is Daren Kagasoff and he is an actor on The Secret Life Of The American Teenager. He can best play Andy because:

1. This actor is very immature and thinks everything is a game.

2. Also he is very selfish and cares only of himself.

3.Furthermore this actor plays a good roll for Andy because he doesnt realize that his consequences have actions to it.

4. Daren seems innocent, but really he's just someone that backstabbs his friends.

5. Lastly, Daren and Andy have the same trait when they still keep making the same mistake after they've learned not to do it.

Who is this person? Give five thoughtful reasons this person would play Heather.

This actress is Megan Parker and she plays as Grace on the Secret Life Of The American Teenager and I think she is similar to Heather because:

1. This actress is very caring and always thinks about other people besides herself.

2.She is also very friendly and social when it comes to new friends and surroundings.

3. Megan also compares to Heather because she is always there to help out people with their problems.
4. Another great trait this actress has is she goes for what she wants and doesn't give up on it, just like how Heather did in the story.
5. Lastly, this actress is also very mature and doesn't holds grudges which reminds me of Heather.

Who is this? Give five thoughtful reasons this person would play Rachel.
This is Francis Raisa and she is an actress on The Secret Life Of The America Teenager and I think she plays a good roll for Rachel because:

1. This actress reminds me of Rachel because she gives away herself to easily.

2.Also she doesnt realize that people really do care about her.

3. She isn't a true friend to trust and rely on.

4.Furthermore she doesnt choose her friends wisely.
5. Lastly, she covers her great personality with something she's not.

Who is this person? Give five Thoughtful reasons this person would play Melinda.
This is Hayden Panettre and she plays in the movie Bring It On;All Or Nothing and I think she plays a good role for Melinda because:

1.At first she was getting stepped over by everyone.

2. Also she didnt defend herself when people made fun of herself.

3. People started taking advantage of her and she didnt seem to care.

4. Furthermore, she finally stood up for herself and didnt care what others said
5.Lastly, she fits Melinda's role because she finally had the courage to get what she wants and say what she's alway wanted to say.

7a: Find and post a picture of a place you would like your movie to take place:

The Tahj Mahal !

7b:List atleast three things you would change about the story:

1. I would change Mr. Freeman into being a negative character rather than a supporter.

2. Another thing I would change is the setting because it just seemed like a boring place to be in the story.

3. Lastly, I would change that Andy wouldn't be such a immature character and that he would be more concerned of Melinda.

8. If I had a chance to change the title of the book it would be Mute.

First Assignment

What is this picture about?

This picture is about the less fortunate kids who are getting fed by the Kachin Independence Organization. Most of the budget goes to the military, but they're supporting social services like this school.

What message does this picture present to you? Why?

This picture puts me a lot into thought about the poor people around this world. It makes me sad because they're other intelligent people out there who are less fortunate. Also if organization's like the the Kachin Independence continues to help the less fortunate then families would get a healthy meal each day.

Can you relate your life to this picture? Why or why not?

Yes I can relate this to my life because many of my family members back home in Tonga aren't as healthy as they should be and its a huge downfall on my family because its our cousins,aunts, and uncles who are in need for a better and wealthy life. They're aren't many people or organizations in Tonga who help the families in need, So hopefully one day people would realize that giving is the key not recieving.