A small pizza and Bbira
Have you ever noticed that young and poor children have been dying of starvation due to endless war or natural disasters, while many people half way around the world have been busy in fighting a war with their weights every day? Some people tend to not appreciate simple things in life and take it for granted, because people live in totally different world. Therefore, people have different perception about the world depend on their various experiences. In the short story "A Small Cheese Pizza", Rachel Svea Bottino suggests that her perspective view is changed with experience, the perception change is applicable for humankind, and the idea about life can be converted unintentionally. Firstly, the author
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The quote "People think of pizza as a matter-of-fact thing that has no significance whatsoever." implies that there was a certain period of time that changed my attitude towards life. It was the time of two countries had been having political meetings to ask for reconciliation and build relationship. In 1996, approximately 26 spies from North Korea secretly penetrated into my town, and one taxi driver who was passing by, found submarine on the waterfront. Military operation had launched right away, and the whole town was terrified. My father also had to carry out the search operation. The spies had killed 4 of innocent citizens and 10 soldiers before they were killed or captured alive. My father had been away and not returning home for about one month, and my family had grown worried about him. I was so frightened when I thought this hatred and desire for power would have taken my father and separated my family as it did in the past. I experienced nothing but war. When I was 9 years old, Bbira was not a pleasant thing anymore to me. It was a fear, terror, sorrow and symbol of tragedy. It was really sad history of my country that should be never repeated in the future. In other words, the perception about world can be changed regardless of people's
What idea does the author develop regarding how an important event can change your perspective? In the short story, “The First Day” by Edward P. Jones is about a little girl view on the people during her first day. Her mother prepare her gave her an unusually breakfast and clothes for her new school Seaton Elementary all the way down New Jersey Avenue. At the school Walker-Jones, a key event happens to her. She learns of an essential fact of her mother pervious past of her life and on how she acts. The daughter sees that the mother does not seem to like the teacher of her daughter new classroom. A significant event can changes how you use to see people from your old understanding into another completely different understanding of how you view them before.
...om starving. The educational system of the past had differed a lot from the system they have created for the present. Children would use their imaginations, until the generation of television had came into effect. The children have experienced many changes. And childhood will always be a different story to tell for generations to come.
A human being is a complicated entity of a contradictory nature where creative and destructive, virtuous and vicious are interwoven. Each of us has gone through various kinds of struggle at least once in a lifetime ranging from everyday discrepancies to worldwide catastrophes. There are always different causes and reasons that trigger these struggles, however, there is common ground for them as well: people are different, even though it is a truism no one seems to able to realize this statement from beyond the bounds of one’s self and reach out to approach the Other.
The surrounding environment affects all people in our society. We are born from various backgrounds, either complicated or simple. We encounter people everyday of great variety and diversity, and we are faced with situations that could be either tough or easy. Among all these factors that could affect us, people is the one that plays the most significant role. Like the two Wes Moore in the book, they are surrounded by people, connected to people, and influenced by people. Those people, regardless of whether intentional or unintentional, led the two Wes’ to two different paths by their thoughts, words and decisions.
We adopt a larger view of the world and its inhabitants, by realizing that there is much, much more than what meets the eye.
As humans, we are ignorant to our fate. We are forced to blindly walk into destinies in which we will never understand the full extent of; however, fate is cruel. It tortures humanity by abusing its power to give and take away, and its callous manner allows it to enjoy the suffering it imposes upon everyone. In Ann Patchett’s acclaimed classic, Bel Canto, fate constructs a bitter path in which its victims are bound to follow. After months of captivity, the hostages finally find beauty in their way of living during a time of horror, only for fate to brutally snatch it away in a matter of seconds. They are bonded by the beauty they create in their environment, “She prayed that God would look on them and see the beauty of their existence and leave
Only through the eyes of the innocent will the world be seen as it is, not how it should be. So often we are driven by our desires to have the best and to be the best, that we lose sight of what we have become, of who we have become. Our main concern is the welfare of ourselves and that of our kin. As time progress and technology tests its limits, mankind will follow suit, however, where will we draw the line in losing touch with our humanity? In the short story written by George Saunders “The Semplica Girl Diaries”, it tells of a middle-class family of six in the near distant future that is making ends meet but strives to provide a more accommodating life whilst competing with a family that is well off. The story is told by the father as he
Nature is constantly changing. Seasons change, leaves change color, things freeze for winter, but naturally, new life begins. While all around things are changing, humans seem to resist this natural process. Sometimes one is stuck in what can seem like an endless winter because he or she is too afraid to push forward and change what has been told and assumed to be right. Change is viewed as difficult, painful, and even dangerous. Without danger, life can be comfortable and familiar. Familiarity represents safety, something humans value greatly. If one can see a great need for change, they are willing to risk danger, and step out of their comfort zone to make that change. Whether a small or large change, the importance of change can be very great. In Fahrenheit 451, Pleasantville, and The Giver, the protagonists gain new perspective on their societies, leading them to see injustice. Jonas in The Giver finds it difficult to accept the truth about his society after he experiences the ways of society during its long past. He is frustrated that everyone is told only pieces of the truth, and from this he realizes his society must change, even if it is painful or unsafe. Montag from Fahrenheit 451 experiences a similar frustration when he reads books for the first time and meets Faber who gives him hope for the future. His realization of the society’s injustice allows him to overcome his resistance to change, and adapt the society in anyway he can. The society in Pleasantville learns of dangers such as fire, storms, and disagreement, as well as true love, reading, and color. They realize that they must change to experience the good things life has to offer like love, reading, and colors, even if it puts them in danger or makes them feel...
In today’s society, people are very quick to judge others based on what they look like or how they dress. Recently we have been studying “Martin”, a narrative essay, written by Nick Vaca. This narrative has many beneficial lessons within the story, but one message stands out more than the others. Vaca learns to make assumptions about people, as a result of his childhood experience with Martin.
Everyone has a different view on life. One's perception can significantly impact the way that he/she views the rest of the world. This perception can be both positive and negative. Perception often plays a big role in determining how one is viewed by both themselves and others. People are often judged by their appearance and their actions. However, it is things such as their personality and their character that truly define them as individuals. In Budge Wilson's "The Metaphor," Miss Hancock is faced with the fact that other individuals often overlook her. Though others may not be aware of what they are doing, their actions can greatly impact another individual throughout their lifetime. The way that one is perceived can both positively and negatively affect the way that others view them as an individual, which can greatly affect their entire life.
In “Cathedral”, we see a trapped narrator undergo a small venture that has the possibility to make his life turn for the absolute better. Something as slight as a blind man coming over for dinner one night has the power to change the narrator’s entire perspective. This story is captivating and meaningful because it reminds us of the tiny experiences in our own lives that were monumental and moved us greatly despite how minuscule it may seem to the outside world. As we look back at our lives, we slowly come to the realization that our small experiences are in fact actually the biggest.
In life, people experience different situations and live different realities. It is not illogical to say that the different journeys in life sometimes give us different ways of viewing the world. This was evident upon a closer examination and analysis of Wu Cheng’en’s “The Journey to the West”, and Mary Shelly “Frankenstein”, where the two main characters of the book, a Monkey and a creature, each have a different way of viewing life. The monkey see’s life as a journey that should be explored, while the creature has no way of exploring and sees life as something he cannot enjoy. In the end, what can be taken away from the works of literature is that no matter the journey taken, it is important to remember that one’s subjectivity, built on our experiences, determines reality.
Susan Wolf, born in 1952, is widely considered one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th and 21st century. One of Wolf’s most renowned works is The meanings of Lives, which drew a lot of attention in the philosophical world for a number of questions that arose from it. Arguably her most widely debated and questioned assertion in The meanings of Lives is “If you care about yourself you’re living as if you’re the center of the universe, which is false.” This however I don’t not believe to be true. Every human being, no matter how successful or unsuccessful, has the right to care for them sleeves and not believe they are the center of the universe while doing so.
Many people in the world get into an almost unbreakable routine, shielding themselves from the real world. We wake up, brush our teeth, go to school with the same people, go home, and do it all over again. Once there is a roadblock in the way, it forces us to step outside our shell and look at others views for a change. American mythologist, writer, and lecturer,Joseph Campbell once said,”We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” It is the act of noticing others words and actions that will reshape our lives for the better. In “Secret Samantha” and “Sol Painting, Inc.” the authors suggest that observing someone else’s perspective and taking the time to understand others can be mankind's greatest
Rachel begins her book by painting us an image of a small quiet town. Keep in mind though, this town isn’t a real place, but is a parallel of our society. In this town, she describes the people living modest lives, and all is well. This is used to represent the calm before the storm, so to speak. The people start to notice strange things, such as birds dying and strange sicknesses. The people themselves are blissfully unaware of what is happening, and that they are to blame. This example is used in parallel to our world. We are unaware of the effects of Pesticides in the long term and if we don’t become aware of these effects, permanent damage will be done.