Hate List
Comparing Greek Myths to Modern Literature.
Hate List plot
Valerie, also known as Val, and her boyfriend, Nick, go to school at Garvin High School. They had a notebook that they would write the names of people they don't like. They called this the "Hate List". One day, Nick brought a gun into the school and started to shoot in the school, aiming for the people on the hate list. Valerie was one of the people shot and in the end Nick turned his gun on himself. Everyone thought Valerie was in on it with Nick and it was a double suicide. Months later, she returns to the same high school for her senior year. She has to deal with family troubles, friend troubles and the gossip about her and the shooting as well as school.
Connection 1
Valerie Leftman Connection 2
After the shooting, Valerie has to go back to high school and deal with everyone talking about her. She has to find out if her friends will accept her still. She also has to deal with the loneliness without Nick being there. My connected is when Hercules killed his family and then felt sorrow for the wrong he did. Valerie felt bad for everyone injured at school and felt guilty for possibly putting the idea in Nicks mind. They both felt sorrow and guilt.
Nick Levil Connection 3
Valerie and Nick seemed to be that perfect couple. They would always be there for each other and they could tell each other anything. Even if he's no longer on earth with her, he still watches over her, like when Val felt someone by her bed but no one was there I believe it was Nick. This is like the greek gods, the gods look over their kids and help them when they need guidance.
Jessica Campbell Connection 4
Jessica is one of the girls that would always make fun of Valerie, Nick and all of their friends. Nick was aiming at Jessica when Valerie stepped in front of him and got shot in the leg instead. When Val does return to school, Jessica tries to become friends with Val. Jessica is very pretty and popular, on the volleyball team and president of student council. She is a lot like Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, because of they are both beautiful. Jessica could also be related to the goddess, Persephone, because she is the goddess of innocence. Jess is the one that realizes that it was Nicks mistake not Valerie's and believes she is innocent.
I would rate this book a nine because it was exciting, yet sad, at the same time. It would capture ones attention and once you pick it up just can't put it down.
Connection 5
School Shooting in the Commons
7:10 A.M.
Location: Garvin High school