Prompt: What are the negatives of only considering your own desires?
(Coyote and the Pebbles- Dayton Edmunds)
Often, people are not grateful for the things that they have or the events that take place in their life. They make it a necessity to have things done their way. This causes people to focus on tiny individual events. However, this can make a person ignore the bigger picture of how these situations add up as a whole. This topic can be shown through the story Coyote and the Pebbles by Dayton Edmunds, where selfish animals desire light for the night creatures. Although they receive this light by the end of the story, they are still unsatisfied because it was not in the way that they had in mind.
This connects to today's world because people have to learn to accept the fact that they can't have full control over the occurrences in their life. Other influences, whether it be things like people or the environment, have an effect on the way plans are carried out. It must be remembered that even if things do not go as expected, a good outcome can come from it. It is possible to still achieve long and short term goals despite these obstacles, but you may have to take a different path to get there. A good quote to represent this positive way of thinking comes from the story Coyote and the Pebbles, which states, "By looking at yesterday and its consequences, one can change tomorrow." Therefore, people need to gain a better outlook and not dwell on events of the past.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Coraline
Prompt: What are some reasons in today's world that make people feel neglected? (Coraline- Neil Gaiman)
Many people are never completely satisfied with their lives. This causes them to solely focus on themselves in order to gain a sense of self fulfillment. Through this process many social ties are cut off, causing others to feel left out. A strong representation of this is shown in the story Coraline by Neil Gaiman. The main character Coraline feels neglected by her parents and seeks their attention.
Many people can connect with Coraline's desire for acknowledgement. This is because people in today's world are extremely disconnected, devoting their time to other things like use of technology and constant work. Often, people will keep to themselves rather than to talk with others. This creates a life of isolation where communication ceases to exist. Instead of speaking with others, people focus their attention on things that they deem to be more important. On the other hand, this can be negative for those who seek recognition and someone to talk to.
Many people are never completely satisfied with their lives. This causes them to solely focus on themselves in order to gain a sense of self fulfillment. Through this process many social ties are cut off, causing others to feel left out. A strong representation of this is shown in the story Coraline by Neil Gaiman. The main character Coraline feels neglected by her parents and seeks their attention.
Many people can connect with Coraline's desire for acknowledgement. This is because people in today's world are extremely disconnected, devoting their time to other things like use of technology and constant work. Often, people will keep to themselves rather than to talk with others. This creates a life of isolation where communication ceases to exist. Instead of speaking with others, people focus their attention on things that they deem to be more important. On the other hand, this can be negative for those who seek recognition and someone to talk to.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Oscar Wao- Escaping From Reality
Prompt: Why do people use certain activities to serve as an escape from their troubles?
During rough times, many people find outlets to distract them from the occurring situation. These activities can help take their emotions and exert those feelings into something physical. By doing so, it serves as a temporary block of how they really feel. An example of this is present in the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. Here, Oscar turns to writing sci-fi pieces when he feels rejected or upset.
On the other hand, I believe that this is the wrong path to take. This because many people who go down this road begin to isolate themselves, which can amplify these negative feelings even more. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao represents this on page 32 when the narrator states that Oscar felt lonely when all he did was played games, read books, and wrote. By not outwardly expressing your emotions, they will get bottled up until you reach a breaking point. However, if you expressed how you felt, you would be able to gain a better understanding and possible solution as to how you can move on from the situation.
During rough times, many people find outlets to distract them from the occurring situation. These activities can help take their emotions and exert those feelings into something physical. By doing so, it serves as a temporary block of how they really feel. An example of this is present in the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. Here, Oscar turns to writing sci-fi pieces when he feels rejected or upset.
On the other hand, I believe that this is the wrong path to take. This because many people who go down this road begin to isolate themselves, which can amplify these negative feelings even more. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao represents this on page 32 when the narrator states that Oscar felt lonely when all he did was played games, read books, and wrote. By not outwardly expressing your emotions, they will get bottled up until you reach a breaking point. However, if you expressed how you felt, you would be able to gain a better understanding and possible solution as to how you can move on from the situation.
Oscar Wao- Physical Appearance
Prompt: How does physical appearance effect ones life?
Physical appearance serves as a major focus for many humans. One reason as to why people may change the way they appear is to boost their self esteem. This subject plays a crucial role throughout the book of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. Here, Oscar is very self conscious when it comes to the way that he views himself. On page 16, it states "Over the next couple of years he grew fatter and fatter. Early adolescence hit him especially hard, scrambling his face into nothing you could call cute, splotching his skin with zits." These types of changes are prominent throughout teenage age years as children go through their pubescent stage. Most people have a hard time dealing with these types of changes because it is not fully in their control.
Many people also struggle with personal flaws because they fear judgement. This is also the case with Oscar because he does not fit the stereotypical "normal Dominican man." To become more of a representation of this, on page 30 it states that he takes steps like getting a haircut and buying contacts. Just like many others, these are some of the attempts that people make to fit in with the crowd. I believe that people find this very important because they don't want to feel excluded. By tweaking certain things about yourself, it can make you more confident and satisfied with the way you appear.
Physical appearance serves as a major focus for many humans. One reason as to why people may change the way they appear is to boost their self esteem. This subject plays a crucial role throughout the book of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz. Here, Oscar is very self conscious when it comes to the way that he views himself. On page 16, it states "Over the next couple of years he grew fatter and fatter. Early adolescence hit him especially hard, scrambling his face into nothing you could call cute, splotching his skin with zits." These types of changes are prominent throughout teenage age years as children go through their pubescent stage. Most people have a hard time dealing with these types of changes because it is not fully in their control.
Many people also struggle with personal flaws because they fear judgement. This is also the case with Oscar because he does not fit the stereotypical "normal Dominican man." To become more of a representation of this, on page 30 it states that he takes steps like getting a haircut and buying contacts. Just like many others, these are some of the attempts that people make to fit in with the crowd. I believe that people find this very important because they don't want to feel excluded. By tweaking certain things about yourself, it can make you more confident and satisfied with the way you appear.
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