Us Conductors By Sean Michael

In society, individuals tend to be satisfied with the decisions they make. However, as time passes, they may question whether they made the right decisions. Through the excerpt from Sean Michael's novel, “US Conductor,” Sean Michael introduces the character Lev Terman, who took shelter after participating in a protest. In the short story, “US Conductors”, Sean Michael develops the concept that an individual’s decisions can lead to various possibilities, changing the outcome completely. Sean Michael illustrates the interplay between satisfaction and regret in a person's life throughout the narrative, demonstrating how individuals in society will experience satisfaction or regret depending on the results of their choices. However, one’s decision

In the event of challenging circumstances or danger, the primary concern should be the safety of the individual. One's decision can be satisfied, but over time, one may feel regret for what happened. In the excerpt, the story begins on the streets of Petrograd in 1917. Lev Terman and Sasha selected a bar with a peaceful ambiance to celebrate. However, they are interrupted by a "commotion," which gradually heightens the tension for the readers. As the story progresses, Lev Terman goes outside and notices that people are protesting and saying, "Bread and land and freedom!" Furthermore, as the tension rises, they join the protest, where Imperial soldiers invade and begin firing at the communists. As a result, the protesters and Lev are compelled to disperse and seek shelter. Lev is utterly panicked and puzzled by the situation at the moment. Sean Michael presents an idea of how Lev wasn't thinking and lets his emotions get the best of him to make the decision. As well as

Personally, I have made difficult decisions in my life that have resulted in mixed emotions. When I was ten years old, I lived in Sundre, where I struggled to make friends and participate in school because I was the only Asian student in my grade, which made me feel isolated. My father decided one day that we should relocate to Airdrie for better opportunities for my sister and I. As I considered my options, I realized that moving to Airdrie would be a positive change for me. I saw it as a chance to start over and pursue better opportunities for my future. Overall, I felt satisfied with my decision. However, I experienced a degree of ambivalence that was comparable to Lev's, which was brought about by a sense of regret. As time passed, my perspective started to change, and I regret moving because a part of me felt that I gave up on my beliefs and didn't see the person I would've become. Therefore, my decision resulted in regret, which created a destructive environment of shame. Based on my experiences, I have realized that evaluating the outcomes of my decisions heavily involves taking into account both satisfaction and