A love of the paranormal or supernatural is also a key element in Romanticism.
In "The Devil and Tom Walker" there are several events which qualify as unexplainable beyond a shadow of a doubt or strange and eery. One of these is the legend of the hidden pirate treasure and the other is the old Indian fort nearby where Tom and his wife live. Both of these factors hold the people's interest and intrigue their imaginations based on the lure of treasure and the strange and unfamiliar Indian ceremonies and burial grounds.
Another is the disappearance of his wife who was never seen or heard from again. The only thing found to explain her whereabouts was her apron hanging from a tree containing a heart and liver.
Of course, the Devil is also a source of intrigue. In this story both Tom and his wife act out of greed to "strike a bargain" with the Devil and toy with the supernatural in doing so. Tom evidently has a change of heart and attempts to go back on his deal. When the Devil calls to collect his soul, Tom is mysteriously swept away toward the Indian burial grounds on a striking black horse and is never heard from again.
Romiette and Julio is about a inter-racial relationship, that takes a turn for the worst. It first begins when Julio moves from Texas to Cincinnati to get away from gang violence. He goes to a mostly African American high school. Little did Julio's parents know, that this high school has gangs too. He doesn't have much friends but he gets through the first few weeks. He goes on a chat room and meets Romiette but they don't find out that, they live in the same city and go to the same school, until later. When they do befriend each other, a certain gang called the Devil Dogs who was an African American gang, don't like the fact that the two are getting close so they warn Romiette and Julio. She doesn't think much of it but they think of a plan to make fun of the Devil Dogs. The plan worked but the Devil Dogs weren't going to take the humiliation. A few days later the Devil Dogs kidnap Romiette and Julio and set then in a lake during a thunderstorm. They end of getting out of the boat and back on to land but Romiette is going in and out of conciseness. Julio tries to find shelter but trips and falls in the mud. He then decides to go in the nearest ditch to stay alive with Romiette in hes arms. Police soon finds them and they are sent immediately to the hospital to get checked out. The Devil Dogs are in custody art the police and are probably gonna get charged for kidnapping. Soon, Julio and Romiette are back to normal and neither aren't bothered again about their relationship.
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It seems that the boy uses everyday language in order to describe what he sees and smells. By resorting to this, the reader gets the perspective of a young boy from a poor social class because the imaginary used is based on elements that he might see on daily bases, smells like the cat or somthing roaten are really common in the streets.
Children who read tend to do better at school and professionally. The rise in technology means increased demands for higher literacy and consequences are grievous for those who fall short, according to "Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children."
Critical Thinking
The growth of digital media as a source of information has reduced the ability of children to critically evaluate the information they are exposed to, says Professor Patricia Greenfield, director of the Children's Digital Media Center at UCLA. Critical thinking skills are crucial in helping students achieve more than a cursory understanding of any topic and helps them form their own opinions. Reading requires a person to think and process information in a way that watching television may not. The more you read, the deeper your understanding becomes of what you are reading and its application. Greenfield tells parents to encourage their children to read and should read to their children. Developing writing skills can help you strengthen your ability to make reasoned arguments on a variety of subjects, which is useful in school and on the job.
Improved Communication Skills
Improving your reading and writing skills also goes hand in hand with developing your communication skills. The more you read and write, the more you broaden your vocabulary and are able to articulate concepts accurately and more effectively to others. Increasing your ability to communicate also helps make you a better worker or student.
More Opportunities
Studies show that people with advanced reading and writing skills have more opportunities in school and professionally than those who do not develop these skills. Children who are avid readers will often find school more appealing. Literary readers are more likely "to engage in positive civic and individual activities--such as volunteering, attending sports or cultural events, and exercising" than non-readers, according to the NEA study.
