The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket

         The Miserable Mill by Lemony Snicket is a part of a series called the Unfortunate Events. Lemony Snicket writes about 3 brave children who who are orphaned after they lose their parents in a fire accident. The Baudelaire children Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are watched by there coughing caretaker Mr. Poe, until they find a suitable home. The only problem is that the Baudelaire children are being watched by a greedy villain named Count Olaf. The eye obsessed villain will do anything to adopt the children and take away there parents wealth. This book is a bout how the Baudelaire children adopted by a mill owner, and they have to work and suffer in a mill. Lemony Snicket writes that "this is the most unfortunate book of them all." Although this is a depressing book, it has some positive parts. The Baudelaire children show us that no matter how miserable and unfortunate their situation is, there are always optimistic and positive solutions floating around.

           Being around with optimistic people makes you feel positive. In the story, and elder mill worker, who accompanies the children are really generous to them. " Phil is an optimistic person. Unlike others, if he lost a left leg he would say, Oh at least I still have my right leg.", write Snicket. This quote shows that Phil is a very open and positive person. He doesn't mind that he has to work hard cutting wood and working gin a mill. He doesn't care that he has to eat casseroles every dinner and a 5 minute chewing gum break everyday during work. Phil is the wise person in the story. He accepts that his life won't get better no matter what he does, so Phil copes with it. The Baudelaire children get for joyful interacting with Phil and being around the other workers.

             Most people sob when they are reminded of someone's death. However The Baudelaire children are different. Almost everyday the Baudelaire children remind themselves about the happy times they spent with their parents. "Violet recalled the day Mr. Poe came to the beach to give the devastating news about there parents death. Klaus thinks about their giant library where he would read any book he wants." This quote is representing that even though they are orphans, reminding themselves about their parents help the children's emotions get happier.

              When you do something you enjoy, it helps through the awful times. Violet is an inventor. She knows that in any situation a quick invention can be helpful. Violet goes around inventing things to keep her joyful. Klaus is a very smart 12 year old. He can read any book, no matter how hard the words are. This helps Klaus stay entertained and positive. In the book Klaus does not have access to a library, so he goes to the boss's house and finds a book about eyes to read. Sunny Baudelaire is the youngest to them all. I am surprised that as a baby she does not whine and cry for her mom, like more babies. She has a language of her own, and understands any situation. She also has a hobby of chewing things, with her sharp and strong teeth. These examples are showing that not all parts of your life are miserable, and that you can find something to do that you will enjoy.

              In conclusion, the Baudelaire children's life get more unfortunate after every book. I decided to focus on the points that are positive because I want to show the other side for the book. This book can be read by kids, teens, and adults. They can learn that during hard situations, if you use your brain to find a positive solution. You should open up to the positive part of your world.