Cue For Treason Questions, Samuel Slager

Chapter 1, Dawn is Dangerous 1.Sir Philip makes a wall around the common lands that everyone is supposed to own. All the mean in the town to tear it down. Peter is on look-out, he spots Sir Philip coming and whistles. Everyone dashes away and Peter doesn't get far enough so he got shot at by Sir Philip. Peter throws a rock at Sir Philip but misses. 2. Tom: -wants to impress their dad Father: -lies about how dangerous things really are -loves his family dearly Mother: -worries a lot about dad and sons Sister: -spends most of time making butter and milk with mother Peter: -likes to take a lot of risks Sir Philip Morton: -mean ans cruel -wants to take all the land 3. The setting of the story in is the medieval times. 4. A conflict would be between Sir Philip Morton and the villagers for taking their land. 5. The suspense in this chapter was when Sir Philip came and you didn't right away if everyone got away safely. 6. a) England has a lot of enemies in the Northern part of the country. b) The farmer's own their own land and the common lands indefinitely but unfortunately royals or nobles may take those common lands from them. Chapter 2, Escape 1.Peter comes home the next day after tearing down the wall. He goes to school as usual but then at their lunch break he finds out that Sir Philip Morton is looking for him. After he finds this out he races home to figure out what to do. His dad suggests that he leave his home town for a while to let things cool down. Peter agrees and as his parting gift his father gives him 5 shillings, a couple of loaves, cheese, oatmeal cakes and cold mutton to start him off. 2.The setting is at the lake by Peter's grammar school and at his farmhouse up against the fells behind it. 3.Peter: -willing to what he must to protect his family and friends at home His father: -very considerate about Peter must do His Mother :-very upset when Peter must leave but knows its for the best Sir Philip: -cruel and mean as ever and out for revenge. 4.The person vs. person conflict is between Sir Philip and Peter. Sir Philip wants to get revenge on everyone for taking down his wall and the only one he knows for sure who did this was Peter. 5.The person vs. self conflict was at first with Peter about having to leave home. But then he soon realized it was better that way so he could not possibly be able to protect his friends and family otherwise. 6. a) The school systems were grammar schools and you only graduated from that when the teacher thought you were ready to go to one of the nearby colleges/universities. b) The law was basically whatever the noblemen or royals agreed on was right or wrong no one else really had a say in it Chapter 3, Peril at Penrith 1. Penrith was a very crowded but somehow had enough room for everyone on Market Day. It was also very loud and noisy as people tried to sell you things. 2. Peter learned from Tam Burney that Sir Philip was expecting him to go into Scotland and had several of those roads looking for Peter. 3. Peter doesn't have any plans at that point besides trying to get into Scotland by going cross country but Tam tells him that there are way to many rivers to cross for that to be possible.

Lonsdale Inquisitor Editorial

Woman in the Theatre

Although not everybody would agree, I want to argue that women should not be allowed to act in the theatre. I have several reasons for arguing this point of view.

My first reason is that women come along with added complications that men simply do not have. For instance, starting in their teen age years, and continuing on throughout most of their life no less, women go through a menstrual cycle that would leave them incapable of performing the arts! If a woman were to have this natural and unavoidable occurrence during the week of the performance, the play would not be able to go on! What if she were the leading role? It would be foolishness to allow such things to happen.

A further reason is romance. As it stands there is very little romance between actors, considering that the majority of men are not homophobic. Letting females into the theatre would allow relationships and romance to take its toll on our plays. Say that two lead actors start dating each other, what would happen if they got into a huge fight and refused to even be in the same room as each other? Let alone act together. It would cause complication upon complication for our directors and the plays themselves. Something the theatre just does not need.

Furthermore, did you know that depressive disorders account for close to 41.9% of the disability from neuropsychiatric disorders among women compared to 29.3% among men? That’s almost half of the female population! Imagine a lead role actress suddenly unable to preform in their play or show simply because of depressive disorder, when studies show that if the director had chosen a man, the actor has a much higher chance of being able to act and do an amazing performance! It simply goes without saying that the man is the better choice. Therefore, some people might argue that women should be allowed in the theatre, I believe that I have proven and shown that women should not be allowed to participate in such events other than as apart of the audience.

By,

Samuel Slager

Lonsdale Inquisitor Poetry Review

The Lush Poet

Robert Burns is at it again! Robert Burns, a Scotsman known for his poetry as well as his alcoholism, was reported last night to be drunk and on a rampage at the local inn. He was seen to have staggered in shouting obscenities at the customers and taking advantage of the waitresses in a crude and offensive manner. The men at the inn started to come to the help of the waitresses and began threatening him with physical violence. The inn keeper who was working the bar told us "Robert Burns just walked right in and began acting like a complete drunken fool, I saw it with my own eyes!" The inn keeper swears it’s true. Is this the last we’ve seen of Robert Burns? I doubt it very much, only a matter of time till we see what happens next with our infamous poet.

Journal Entry: Predictions

I had many predictions for this story, and it's safe to say most of them were wrong. Although to be honest, I am quite glad they were. I hated having the feeling that I knew how the book was going to end and I was barely half way through it. fortunately, the author has a talent for making everything seem one way and then completely turn it around to another direction on you. It was quite thrilling as I kept reading through too see how my predictions were entirely wrong. Especially in the last few chapters did I come to realize that there was a whole plot to this novel that I had never even thought of before.

How were my predictions different? Well to say as much without giving to much away might be difficult, but I'll try. All in all, there were four characters that the novel generally revolved around. Vali, Feileg, Adisla, and The Witch Queen. They are all apart of a huge prophecy that has to do with the Fenris Wolf and Odin, and how that prophecy plays itself out on earth time and time again. I got their roles in the prophecy messed up quite a bit, for the author did a great job of leading you on one way only to smack you in the other direction! The near the end you find out some interesting information about the God's "dreams" and how they can actually dream themselves on earth, and they will actually be born, live, and die on earth. All without even knowing who they are. I found this very interesting, if a little confusing at that. That part plays into some of the main characters though as you find out near the end, it was something I certainly didn't expect though. If I said I was not pleased with how the resolution was, or how my predictions were wrong, I'd be a liar. This book was most definitely a great find, and the author along with it.

Journal Entry: Experiances

I know quite a few other books that are both alike and very different than this one. I read lots of fantasy novels that my dad has owned since he was my age, as well as ones that I've started to collect as well. I'm currently reading another historical fiction series on vikings as well, and they do have their similarities. Of course they all love their longboats, as well as the sea. I always admire how much work and care they take with their ships, everything is perfect on it. Even after a battle they will begin immediately cleaning the deck off so as not too "upset" the ship. True dedication to a craft I think. What is different however in the novels though is how their mythology plays into it. In Wolfsangel the Gods play a much more direct role, the characters actually meet them at some point and talk with them. In the other series though, the Gods are more just a religious symbol. sure they worship them and have necklaces with their signs on it, but the characters never actually meet one, or the Gods never actually take on a human form to communicate with the mortals that is.

This book reminds me of some things in my life, mainly stuff that anyone could relate too though. For instance Vali and his inner-beast, I do relate to that. Sometimes, like Vali, I just can't control it. I've mention in a different journal that me and Vali are a lot alike, and this is one of those things too. As well as Vali impressing the girl he eventually falls in love with. He was a prince and she was a common girl, but she didn't make it any easier for him, if anything she was harder. Although I'm no prince, I certainly got a laugh out of that. Since it was no simple task for me either to get to where I am now with the girl I'm with.

Journal Entry: Evaluation

They're were many things in this novel that the author did that I liked most definitely. With only minor things I didn't appreciate, if only because it was saddening for me in some way. For example of a dislike, half-way through the novel, he was the main character Vali go on a rampage during a battle scene, and ends up killing his best friend Bragi. Simply because he was there. I for one liked Bragi, he was funny, and had been Vali's saving grace and a faithful friend throughout the whole novel. I just felt he deserved a more heroic death, but I guess that's not always how it happens. So I understood the realism in his untimely death as well. They were things I liked as well though, many things. I love how the author could keep you hooked from the first chapter to the last, and even with his last page he left you begging for more! He could easily write a sequel, although it would be a little repetitive as the plot revolves around a prophecy that plays itself over and over again. The thrill throughout the whole book never died, it only changed in amounts. The author has a knack for building up the suspense in various ways, and then somehow unleashing it on you with a chain reaction of different events. I enjoyed it so much. There was no pause in between to catch my breath for whats next, it just kept coming and coming.

If I were to compare this book to others I have read, it would most certainly rank up near the top. I've read many books by many authors and they all have their unique qualities and aspects. None of them however had the same grip that this book has had on my from the first chapter. Most books I've read have had to take time to build up, and those beginning chapters were always a bore. This one however had me from the start! It was hard to put the book down in the store so I could actually buy it, let alone leave it alone for school or other commitments. I'm currently reading another viking series at the moment, and they match up as far as their life-styles and actions go. They all love their boats for sure, treat them like children even. For their lives can very well depend on their ship when put out to sea. It's safe to say that although I've read many books, this one has stood out from the rest in certain ways, and I'm quite glad it has.

Journal Entry: Questions

What made this book special? There are many things. I think what truly had me attached from chapter one, was the promise of danger and mystery that seemed too leap off the page with every paragraph. There was no soft side to this novel, not a place in the book where you could feel calm about whats going on. You are pulled into the action and you just can't seem to get free. Although I never wanted too be. I loved how the book always had a sense that there was something behind the curtain just waiting to be revealed. I think what made this book special as well was the personality of the characters. I felt like I could actually meet someone like them in real life. It was almost like meeting a new group of friends. This book made you feel their pain, their joy, and their loss along with them.

My favourite character in the novel was Vali, and coincidentally he was apart of my favourite scene as well. To start off, Vali was my favourite character because he was the one I felt I could most relate too. We share a dry sense of humour that other characters in the book always we're irritated by, not too mention our sarcasm. Not only do we have things in common, but he is someone I might aspire to be more like as well. As for my favourite scene, it would be near the end of the book, when Vali finally succumbs to his destiny completely and becomes the Fenris Wolf. I like it so much because it had been the scene I was waiting for the entire book, I wanted to see what would be the after-effect, what would happen, would he change back? Safe to say I wasn't disappointed. He attacked a whole village of tribesmen who were actually trying to summon him! How stupid eh? Anyways, he attacked them because they also had Adisla, the girl he loves. Some part, no matter how small, was still Vali and he knew he needed to save her. I was so excited by the prospect of what she would say when she saw him. If she would fear him completely, or perhaps even see past the beast and still know it's Vali.

And as much as that's my favourite scene, the conclusion was still something to remember. It was so unexpected, so surprising! I had never even thought of it being a possibility till I read it. Not that I'm complaining about that. The conclusion certainly made lots of things make even more sense, and added a twist to things that certainly made all the suspense through the book come to a satisfying climax in my opinion.