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1. One of the main themes through out the book was "perseverance" and I can connect to the Russia and Ukraine war with this. I can connect to this because the Ukrainian government is persevering even through this horrible time.

https://www.cfr.org/article/war-choice-war-perseverance

2. The famous marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge ran a record breaking less than 2 hour marathon run! I can connect this to my book because, in my book the main theme is perseverance. Throughout his entire race Eliud Kipchoge had to persevere, he knew that he had to go really fast so he sprinted the last mile so he could get less than 2 hours. He had been going on around a 4:37 mile run pace. The average American can run a mile in around 9-10 minutes. Keep in mind that he had to run this pace for around 26.22 miles! He had to persevere throughout the entire race so that he could beat the record.

https://inspiremykids.com/eliud-kipchoge-for-the-worlds-greatest-marathoner-its-all-about-consistency/

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"Ripeness is all," noted Edgar in Shakespeare's King Lear. When it comes to negotiations to limit or end international conflicts, he is right: agreements emerge only when the leading protagonists are willing to compromise and are then able to commit their respective governments to implement the accord.

This truth is highly relevant to any attempt to end the war between Russia and Ukraine through diplomacy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has any number of reasons to end a conflict that has already killed thousands of his citizens, destroyed large parts of several major cities, rendered millions homeless, and devastated Ukraine's economy. And his standing has grown by the hour, giving him the political strength to make peace - not at any price, but at some price.

Already, there are signs he might be willing to compromise on NATO membership. He would not recognize Crimea as being part of Russia, but it might be possible for him to accept that the two governments agree to disagree on its status, much as the United States and China have done for a half-century concerning Taiwan. Similarly, he would not recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics," but he could sign on to their being given significant autonomy.

The question is whether even this would be enough for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has demanded the " de-Nazification" of Ukraine, a phrase that seems to call for regime change, as well as the country's total demilitarization. Given that he has questioned whether Ukraine is a "real" country, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that he remains uninterested in coexisting with a legitimate government of a sovereign, independent state. So far, Putin has demonstrated he is more interested in making a point than in making a deal.

What could change this? What could make the situation riper for a negotiated solution? That is actually the purpose of the West's policy: to raise the military and economic costs of prosecuting the war so high that Putin will decide that it is in his interest (he clearly cares little about the interests of Russia) to negotiate a ceasefire and accept terms that would bring peace. Again, this seems unlikely, if only because Putin almost certainly fears it would be interpreted as a sign of weakness, encouraging resistance to his continued rule.

Alternatively, he could be pressured to negotiate. In principle such pressure could come from below - a Russian version of "people power" in which the security services are overwhelmed, much as they were in Iran in the late 1970s. Or pressure could come from the side, from the few others who wield power in today's Russia and could decide that they must act before Putin destroys more of Russia's future than he already has. The former does not seem to be in the offing, given mass arrests and control of information, and there is simply no way of knowing if the latter might happen until it does.

The one other party that could put pressure on Putin to compromise is China and its president, Xi Jinping. True, China has publicly cast its lot with Putin, blaming the US for the crisis and even amplifying Russian conspiracy theories. Xi might have calculated that it is good for China to have the US preoccupied with the threat from Russia rather than focused on Asia. Xi also likely sees little or no upside in edging toward the US position, given bipartisan support in the US for a tough policy toward his country.

At the same time, Xi cannot be happy that Putin's invasion violates a basic tenet of Chinese foreign policy, namely, to view sovereignty as absolute and not to interfere in other countries' internal affairs. Instead of dividing the West, Putin has united it to an extent unseen since the collapse of the Soviet Union, while simultaneously contributing to worsening views of China in Europe. Nor can Xi welcome the risks the Ukraine crisis poses at a time when China's post-pandemic economic recovery remains fragile and he is seeking an unprecedented third term in power.

While the chances of changing China's calculus are low, efforts to do so should nonetheless be explored. As a first step, the US should reassure China that it stands by its one-China policy. US President Joe Biden's administration could rescind the Trump-era tariffs, which have failed to induce any change in Chinese economic practices and have contributed to inflation at home. It could also signal its willingness to restart a regular strategic dialogue.

Most important, Chinese leaders should be made to understand that this is a defining moment for their country and its relationship with the US. If China continues to side with Putin, if it provides military, economic, or diplomatic support to Russia, it will face the prospect of economic sanctions and stricter technology controls in the short run and deep American enmity in the long run. In short, the US should make clear that the strategic costs for China of its alignment with Russia will far outweigh any benefits.

There is no way of knowing whether Xi will elect to reorient his stance, and if he did, whether it would cause Putin to approach negotiations in good faith. Without China's support, though, Putin would be even more vulnerable that he already is.

For now, a negotiated peace remains a long shot. There is no evidence that battlefield losses, the costs of sanctions, or internal protest will deter Putin from continuing his efforts to raze Ukraine's cities, crush its spirit, and oust its government. Meanwhile, the people, army, and leadership of Ukraine, backed by the West, continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience. An unwarranted war of choice is morphing into an open-ended war of perseverance.

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"Ripeness is all," noted Edgar in Shakespeare's King Lear. When it comes to negotiations to limit or end international conflicts, he is right: agreements emerge only when the leading protagonists are willing to compromise and are then able to commit their respective governments to implement the accord.

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1. I can connect this book to the movie "Rocky" because throughout the entire book Bob and his animals friends persevere. In the movie "Rocky" the main character Rocky Balboa has to persevere to win all of his fights. He has to train every day, so he can win. They showed his hardships, and his struggles, but he persevered through all of it and won all of his main fights.
https://www.michaeldpollock.com/rocky-balboa/

2. In the movie "Raya and the last dragon" we can see a common theme with my book. When watching this movie I found that it followed the theme "trust" same as my book did. I can connect to both of them because the movie shows how one should trust someone even in the face of a conflict, whilst in the book it talks about Bob and his trust issues. Bob had trust issues since he was abandoned by his initial owner. With both of these themes I can connect both of these.
https://screenrant.com/raya-last-dragon-ending-classic-disney-trope-change/#:~:text=Raya%20and%20The%20Last%20Dragon%20pushed%20a%20superficial%20message%20about,trust%20throughout%20its%20vast%20catalog.

3. There is a television show that I used to watch called "American Ninja warrior junior". This show is about kids doing hard parkour to win a prize. I thought that being on TV is already stressful enough, but on top of that they have to do hard parkour, and have to go through multiple days of training to perform the stunts. The kids persevered through all of this, and showed that they can do it. I can connect this to my book as Bob has to persevere to save him and his animal friends from a dangerous storm.
https://mobile.twitter.com/LizGoodman1/status/1535357249631227904 This tweet shows the perseverance a girl went through, to get third overall in this TV show.

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It says, "We pass the meerkat family, poking out their den holes like the Whac-A-Mole game they used to have at Mack's mall."

This compares the meerkats poking their heads to a Whac-A-Mole game using a simile. I knew this because a simile is when it compares two different things using the words "like" or "as".

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In my book it shows the flashback of Bob's past. I think they show this because the author wanted to show why exactly Bob has trust issues. When reading the flashback it helped me better understand why he never trusted anyone immediately. The flashback gives him a reason to act disobediently.

Overall I think that it was very important that the author included this for two main reasons because it gives him reasoning why he has trust issues, and gives him reasoning why he acts disobediently at times.

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Mood is the atmosphere of a character, and in this book the main character Bob was heartbroken because his original owner abandoned him. He was very sad from that moment and he couldn't trust humans after this incident. He had a lot of trust issues after this. But thankfully he got better and can trust humans.

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The story follows Bob, a scrappy and lovable dog who was rescued from a hurricane, as he sets out on a dangerous journey to find his purpose and his home. Along the way, Bob faces many challenges, including dealing with his traumatic past, finding the courage to face his fears, and learning to trust others.

In conclusion, Bob discovers that his true purpose is to be a loyal friend and protector to those he cares about, and that his home is wherever his loved ones are. Through his adventures, Bob learns valuable lessons about perseverance, forgiveness, the importance of family, and trust.

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Another word I was not sure about was quixotic. Trying to understand it with just context clues was difficult, so I looked in the dictionary. The dictionary definition states, "exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical".

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One word I did not know the meaning of was frantic. I was able to figure out the definition with context clues, but the exact definition is "wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion."

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Early in the book Bob remembers his past as a stray dog on the streets. He recalls how he survived by stealing food and hiding from people who would try to capture him. These memories help readers understand why Bob is fiercely independent and hesitant to trust humans. They also set the stage for the book's main conflict: Bob's desire to protect his animal friends at the Big Top Mall.

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When a hurricane hits the area around the Big Top Mall, Bob and the other animals are in danger of drowning. Bob realizes that the only way to save themselves is to work together. He rallies the animals to help each other, and they eventually find a way to escape the floodwaters. This event highlights the importance of teamwork and shows how Bob has grown to care for the other animals at the mall.

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Droolius and Bob:

"He's having a tough time": Droolius
"He's a jerk": Bob
"No. He loves me. He does": Droolius
"He has a funny way of showing it." : Bob
"Humans, you know how they can be": Droolius

The conversation goes on between these two, but I think it is very fascinating how the past of someone's life can determine how they feel about something. In this case, Bob doesn't really like humans because his owner left him behind. Due to this incident, he assumes that Droolius's owner is also similar because he is going through a rough time.

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The book starts off by introducing the main character, "Bob". He talks about himself and admits that he is not a very good dog. He misbehaves a lot, like rolling in the garbage and eating things he probably shouldn't. He talks about his past, such as who used to own him, and what type of dog he is. He says that his initial owner was Julia, and his full name was Robert which was the original name that Julia gave him. He says that he is a mixed breed, otherwise called a mutt. On the first page of the book, it says, "Look nobody's ever accused me of being a good dog. I bark at empty air. I eat cat litter. I roll in the garbage to enhance my aroma. I harass innocent squirrels. I hog the couch. I lick myself in the presence of company. I'm no saint, okay?" This first page introduces who Bob is and what he does. In the next few pages, he gets flashbacks of his past, and he continues to introduce himself.

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I chose this book because the book I chose for the last choice novel was called "The one and only Ivan". "The one and only Bob" is a sequel to "The one and only Ivan", and I really liked "The one and only Ivan" so I was very curious to read this book. I was hoping to enjoy this book the same way I did with my first choice novel.

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Hank, Julia, and George:
"Weather service just issued a tornado watch." : Hank
"I thought we were having a hurricane." : Julia
"We are. Gus. But sometimes tornadoes are spawned during hurricanes." : George

This shows that they are cautious about what is going to happen, and know that this natural disaster could affect them. These quotes show how hard the storm is going to hit them. After reading the book I realize that it also shows what is going to happen next without explicitly saying it.

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Bob and Ivan:
"I thought you were a goner": Bob
"Me too." : Ivan
"What happened anyway": Ivan

This conversation goes on, but the main point of this conversation is that we can tell that they both deeply care about each other. When reading this page I knew that they both already deeply cared about each other as they are friends, but this gave me more understanding that they are more like a family more than friends.

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Droolius and Bob:

"He's having a tough time": Droolius
"He's a jerk": Bob
"No. He loves me. He does": Droolius
"He has a funny way of showing it." : Bob
"Humans, you know how they can be": Droolius

I thought this quote was very meaningful because it shows how much he doesn't trust humans. I think even him should know that sometimes people have bad days. But there is a backstory behind why he is saying this to Droolius. He is saying this because his past life of abandonment is affecting him in what he is saying to Droolius. Droolius's owner is going through a difficult time, but Bob does not understand this.

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At the beginning of the book, we saw that Bob did not trust many people, especially humans. But in his journey, he got through it and befriended a human. He was able to persevere and find his friends again. He was faced with many challenges but he got through all of them and saved all of his animal friends.