and i feel stuck and defeated. Antwone Fisher lived a life of nights like these but he still grew up to be someone. Fisher’s story is a reminder that it’s possible to rise above the circumstances. It helped me to realize that no matter the circumstances, as long as they work hard, anyone has the chance to do something
The troubled mother who was determined to live a normal life. The wise man who dedicated his life to building boats. The young boy who played his life on the violin. And the beloved father who carried on only for the sake of his family. They were all resilient, holding onto their faith, strength, and integrity.
There are so many countries in the world that face many hardships. In the book “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park, a character faces many obstacles while living in Southern Sudan. These hardships include family loss, water issues, and ongoing war. Salva faced a lot of hardships, but family loss sticks out because he is only eleven and he has never been without them for a period of time like this. For example, A Long Walk to Water states, “As Salva walked, the same thoughts kept going through his head in rhythm with his steps.
In “The Great Santa Barbara Oil Disaster, or: A Diary” by Conyus, he write of his interactions and thoughts that he has while cleaning the horrible and momentous oil spill that occurred in Santa Barbara in 1969. In this, there is a stanza that he writes that appeals to the entirety of the poem, the one that begins on page three with “Day six” and ends with “again & again.” ; this stanza uses tone and imagery which allow for the reader to grasp the fundamental core of this experience and how Conyus is trying to illustrate the effects of such a disaster on a human psyche. Day six of this poem is the day that starts with a dishonest sense of normalcy of an urban environment. Conyus introduces the idea of toads croaking in a setting combining two worlds, “asphalt rain pond”; this paints the picture of nature and man coinciding to try to live together harmoniously in an environment that
“No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.” the wise Greg Kincaid says. This explains resilience and that you can overcome bad situations with hard work and perseverance. In A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry, this kind of resilience connects with Beneatha Younger.
In the end, his suffering paid off as his hope and dream of finding his family alive finally came true. Through the story of a young boy who treasured all his blessings in a harsh environment, I learned to value the things I have and to not waste these special
Despite the fact that they had little to no money they still managed to walk all the way to New Haven. Along that journey the theme of family is also seen. It is seen when they are walking along Route 1 and Sammy does not want to walk. When Maybeth wouldn't let them leave Sammy which showed a great sense of family. Another illustration of overcoming adversity is when they think that their grandmother doesn't want them to stay,after their first night of being there, and they overcome that adversity by working hard and doing work in order for their grandmother to let them stay.
Over the past quarter we’ve read several short stories and poems. While most poems have different themes, each developed in their own way, two stories stuck out to me with similar themes: “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes and “To James” by Frank Horne. In the texts “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes and “To James” by Frank Horne, both authors develop the theme of never giving up through conflict, repetition, and word choice. In the first text, Mother to Son, the message is that you should never give up no matter how hard life gets. In the second text, James, the message is that you should keep pushing, never give up and you’ll be victorious.
Even when times are difficult, you have to live in the present and not the past hold you down. This was evident in the book Gregor the Overlander. Gregor said, ‘Mount up!’ called Gregor… ‘Mount up, we are going home!’ ” (Collins 282) Gregor had to forget about the Struggles and losses he had tried to find his dad and focus on getting home safely; just as Luxa had to overcome the loss of her cousin who had also betrayed her.
What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye. Gaye’s is considered one of the most popular culture critics during his time. A culture critic is someone who has a strong point of view of what is going on in the world. The song was created during the 1970’s, in a time where the United States was one of the most violent countries. During this time in the United States there was many events going on.
In the midst of all of this he finds a balance by focusing on what really matters. At the same time this keeps him focused on his main goal which is education. Education will be his family's way out of poverty. Through seeing his younger brother that is unemployed and will be having a child soon he looks beyond this and is genuinely proud of where he comes from. He realizes how strong his family is when he seems them fighting through poverty and making things.
To express this the author uses a metaphor which expresses this theme because the author keeps on referring to their life as not being a crystal stair. In the poem Langston Hughes states, “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” (2). This metaphor is used to show that the speaker’s life is hard, tough and not easy. Because a crystal stair is
“Bienvenidos a El Salvador,” the flight attendant announced over the intercom. I looked towards the windows and enjoyed the breathtaking scenery. I could see the long fields, the beautiful hills and valleys, and the volcanoes. The palm trees were bright green and the sky was filled with color. The land seemed to be filled with life.
He could not handle the insults and judgments anymore; it was time to be happy once again. To be with people who appreciated one another and the world they live in. I left my family for a few years to gain clarity and understanding; I also had a good bit of self-growth in this absence. This journey helped me to understand that even though I did not agree with the lifestyles or choices, I could still be friendly with my family members. I believe this distance that the character of “Blue Winds Dancing” and I, put between ourselves and our homes helped us to realize what home really
The possible metaphor of how a flood devastates a village could be compared to how the new Europeans pushed the Native Americans out of their homelands and sent them farther west. Even though this is a thing of the past, the true meaning of this poem could still be applied today. Everyone’s beliefs, values, and traditions are not all the same, and there will never be only one that everyone would agree to, but everyone’s way of life should be respected. Forcing the Native Americans out and killing them if they resisted prevented the preservation of ideas, which means that invaluable information and new ideas were also lost in the process. In the present day, we know how inhumane that was, but we should know that individuality is a very key aspect of our life and is something that we should
