In the short story, the tall woman and her short husband, what do you think the author is trying to say about being "normal"? who do you think is the villain in the story and why?

I think what the author is trying to say about being normal is that it's not really all that everyone craves to be normal because they think that it is a good thing. Personally I believe he thinks ‘normal’ is bad and shouldn’t be something to desire. ‘Normal’ means being like everyone else. Who wants to be basic and just like everyone around you. Everyone is different in their own unique ways and you should express that in any way you can. Unfortunately, since people think everyone should be normal as in wearing and acting like everyone else, it makes it hard for people to come out of their shells and do what they really want to do and not what they are pressured into because it is the ‘normal’ thing to do. I think the villain in this story would be the community because there are so judgmental they make all these accusations of the couple that ain't even true.

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there on the beach was a struggling turtle.   around its bright green neck was a loop of soda can rings.   in order to the planet, i have made a few changes to my life.   the first change is reducing the number of straws used. the second change was to recycle.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

you may not think straws have a large impact but they do.   imagine for every straw you sip out of a poor, , adorable turtle is being harmed.   one way i chipped in to is by using metal straws.   these straws are reusable and inexpensive.   another change is simply turning down straws.   by refusing a straw, i’m the turtles one drink at a time.  

however, the ocean just doesn't have turtles.   there are lots of creatures that live there and are harmed by all the litter.   to prevent litter from growing it’s important to recycle.   for me, i have started to buy most goods that are made out of recycled material.   pura vidas, chacos, purses, and too many other items to even count.   plus, when you buy those products they give money to charities.   not only am i the environment, but i’m also feeling better about my self.   finally, i have worked hard to clean up litter.   it is important to clean our ocean.

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