The acknowledgment of adversity paired with the constant effort to overcome allows us strive in life. A strong example of the fearless plight against
Helen Keller once said "...although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." This quotation means that in life, you come to find yourself in many struggles, but there is always a sense of accomplishment over such problems. The reason I agree with this quote is because such triumph can only be accomplished after the fact of the occurrence of a struggle. The realistic fiction book, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, is a perfect example of my interpretation of the quote. The author uses conflict, figurative language and characterization to show that this quote is true.
“See It Through” Response Have you ever felt that you weren’t good enough and couldn’t continue? In “See It Through”, Edgar Guest conveys a strong emotion and advice to never give up or to never go down without a fight. He uses strong word choice that inspires both him and the reader. He also uses incredible quotes that teach you that when things get hard, see it through! Edgar Guest uses quotes such as, “You may fail, but you may conquer, See it through!”
One could relate this back to one’s own life with the many struggles they have already gone through. With knowing the outcome, you try and “march” through it as best as one can, finding the best ground and path to get through.
The poem “Where There’s a Wall” by Joy Kogawa uses various imagery and symbolism to further enhance the effectiveness of the poem and its message. Like most other poems, “Where There’s a Wall” contains several layers of meaning, which is why it requires the reader to dig through the little details and examples in order to see the big picture. One segment of the poem makes reference to peaceful methods to approach the obstacle of a wall standing in one’s way. It states, "Where there's a wall/ there's a way/ around, over, or through/ there's a gate/ maybe a ladder/ a door."
(Kogawa) Here Kogawa uses the wall to symbolize a problem or obstacle that one may encounter in their life. As she mentions throughout the poem, there is always an alternative to overcoming the wall weather that be through a gate, a door or even a ladder, there is always a way. Kogawa is referring to the obstacles and challenges that an individual may face. She explains that even though a wall may be placed in the midst of our path there is always a way to surpass it.
(McCormick 37). This quote is a basic overview of what it would take to survive, to overcome the odds. Overcoming odds cannot be achieved without the effort to do whatever it takes. Throughout the story, Arn Chorn-Pond goes through many life-changing and very traumatic events that really change the way he thinks about the next decision he’s about to make. A very vital theme in this entire story is overcoming the odds.
There are no right or wrong when describing one’s life, but there is a bad and good. Including, a countless wicked approach or a respectable approach. Although you’re being inspired, you get a chance to inspire others as well. These poems give people the internal strength needed to overcome a problem, reach a goal, or let go
It Was Never About the Map For many years now, extremist conspirators have believed that the world is going to end, and everyone will perish. However, one poet has a more positive outlook, “A Map to the Next World” by Joy Harjo illustrates the fall of man and the birth of a better world. Symbolism about ancient civilization, modern day society, and her hopes for the future in her poem are used to emphasize that humanity should work towards a restored future. Harjo keeps referring to a map in her poem, but a map was not meant for the creator of that map to use.
There is such a bigger meaning to these poems on overcoming hardships in life that everyone has to go through. To not give up and to fight for what is
I think this poem describes the struggle beautifully. The reason I chose this poem specifically is because of how different it is from the other two I chose, the symbolism and figurative language is used
" The word "wall" has a negative connotation with the Berlin wall, keeping people separate and sadness. He uses this word to remind Berliners of what they went through, because of the communists and Russia . Here the word yearning, which denotes a strong feeling or wish
Roger Waters represents the lyrics “all in all you’re just another brick in the wall” as education being a pain, and a worthless amount of time. Personally, the wall is as a self-isolating barrier we build through our lives. The bricks are people, or events, which turns us inward, away from others and reality (Marcelo). Pink Floyd describes education as adding another brink to the wall. As can be seen, the individuality within the students are taken away from the teachers and the school system as told through Pink
To keep living your life to the fullest, you must face the obstacles and hardships of life like the fears that stop you from living the most fulfilling life that the wondrous world has given you. About seven years ago when I was five years old,
The Wall is a story about a little boy who is visiting the Vietnam War Memorial along with his father to look for his grandfather 's name who was killed in the Vietnam War. I think this book does a fantastic job of expressing the emotion and feelings of those who have lost a loved one, whether known or unknown; as with the case of this boy who never knew his grandfather. I would use this book to read to my classroom on memorial day or veterans day.
