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The protagonist, Lee Waite in the short story "Sixty Acres" by Raymond Carver is faced with making two important decision one to lease out his property, and two what he should do with the two kids that he caught hunting on his land. Lee Waite had a bit of a tough decision because he wants to do the best for his family, so leasing out the property would be the better move financially. The second tough decision he was faced with was what he should do with the kids that came into his territory to kill his animals, should he scare them and make them see who is boss or just let them off easy.


The decision he made shows his personality, he may be a softy, but when it comes down to his manly hood and his home he will defend it, but maybe not as well as he thinks he can. Lee Waite let the kids off easy and regrets it later.  The other problem with leasing out his land he still didn't come to a decision which shows that he might not always make the best decisions and maybe needs a little guidance. Making "big" decision shows who you are, and illustrates what is important to you. Certain decision are made by your personality or what is in you, your guts or your heart. Decision are made, and they illustrates who you are as a person, and what shaped you to be who you are and for you to make a decision because your the only one that can make it.

My Time Capsule

My Time Capsule

The first thing i would put in my time capsule(family/childhood) is a suitcase tag because my family and I have been traveling since I was a little baby. The second thing I would put in my time capsule (heritage/heritage/roots) is a Italian Flag because I'm half Italian. The 3rd thing i would put in my time capsule (accomplishment/achievements) is a globe because when I'm older I want to do something important, something that can change people's lives. The last thing i would put in my time capsule (legacy left behind) is a photo album because it show my past legacy and my future legacy. I would put everything in a big clear mason jar, its simple but still very classy and nice.