Paper Bag Essay (Draft) A paper bag is something basic; it is fragile and a common item. However, it is what is inside the paper bag that truly makes it something unique. If compared with a human, a paper bag would have similar metaphoric properties. Humans, on the outside, seem similar to each other. Most humans have two arms, two legs, two eyes, and a mouth. What’s on the inside is what truly makes humans different. The character and emotions that are within everyone determine the differences between people. No two people on Earth have the exact same personality or memories. The common body that most humans share, which is represented by a paper bag, contains emotions and character, which are represented by the objects within the bag. …show more content…
My character has been influenced by many people; some who are still actively playing a role in my life, and some who still exist in this world but don’t visit anymore. The poem, “Masks,” written by Shel Silverstein, says that “...He kept it hid and so did she. They searched for blue their whole life through, They passed right by- and never knew.” This poem reminds me of all the people I have ever worked with, in all of the years I remember. At certain events, I interact with many people; I ask them questions about their lives or give them compliments on what they wear. And sometimes after those conversations, I wonder if the people I meet have similar interests. If they have similar tastes, or similar thoughts. In the poem, the two people walk right past each other, and they don’t ever get to know each other for who they truly are, because they’re too embarrassed and afraid to show the more different sides of themselves. People honestly shouldn’t be afraid to show off their personality, because they are all unique individuals. If everyone just walked by people and put on a ‘mask’ to hide themselves, life would become rather boring for that individual. And let’s face it, no one can put on a mask and act forever. Eventually, they will become tired and must put down the act that they hold up, so what’s the point of wearing a mask anyway? I should not be wearing a mask to hide the parts of my personality just because they are different, and neither should anyone else. The world would be an easier thing to interpret if everyone was open with each other. Overall, the items in my paper bag represent my character traits as a person, and I should continue demonstrating these traits in order to show others not to hide their personality. These objects will constantly remind me of who I am, remind me to be myself, and remind me to continue to be unique in the future. Even
In William Golding’s “Lord Of The Flies”, a group of boys is stranded on an island that completely changes them. The boys turn totally different from how they act from society as if they were putting on masks. It’s not just the boys that wear masks, but a lot of people try to hide from other people. What a mask does is that it hides a person’s trait and shows something completely different. I have made a mask like one of the boys, Ralph, that tries to show that he’s a leader, but hides a different personality. Here are some of the qualities of my mask.
One Flew Over the Cukoo's Nest: Every Person is Different In this world there are millions upon millions of people that roam around the earth in there own special, little life. Every person is different than the next one and he or she has their own personality. Each person also deals with life differently than the next. If everyone was the same, then we would be like one giant colony of ants.
People carry things with them all the time on a daily basis. They might be physical, emotional or spiritual things. Some people could carry a traumatic past while others simply carry a bag of groceries into their house. The things one carries defines them as a person and brings out their qualities as well as their defects. Some people might think of those things as burdens while others see them as a way out of reality or as something to push them forward, something to believe in.
Masks are a way an individual expresses themselves with various types of people. We are given different occasions and have to act a certain way to do so. Gergen states that the cause of having a mask is “When an individual seeks approval from this diverse range of personalities,he or she adopts a wholly different mask or public identities.” (197) Each person has a different personality when they are with certain people, based on actions and reactions. For instance, when having a guest visiting for the first time, we tend to look our best and choose the best way to make them feel welcome. We tend to hide things that don 't seem “appropriate” and take out things that seem new. We probably don’t notice, but we create a mask based on appearance since we are hiding the reality based on their first
Where the Sidewalk Ends is written by Shel Silverstein. Where the Sidewalk Ends is written on 1974. Shel wrote this poem in the literature fiction. I thought that the poem “Where the Sidewalk Ends” was a great poem because it talked about a sidewalk that ends at some place. Some of the literary devices that were in the poem was and, the, and walk. Some of the rhyme devices that were in the poem as well was walk, chalk, his, and is. My opinion of the poem was that I thought it was very weird to see a very long sidewalk (Shel Silverstein Poems). I was very surprised to see that the sidewalk was long. One thing I did not understand was how there was a very long sidewalk. One other poem that Shel Silverstein wrote was “Messy Room” and it was very
“If you are a dreamer, come in” (Silverstein 9). The opening line in Where the Sidewalk Ends, the first book in his popular trilogy, Shel Silverstein offers the reader a seat by his fire and a few tales to hear. He sets out his theme, for this book and others, of adventure, imagination and creativity. Silverstein’s style of poetry is often referred to as peculiar or unconventional. Each of his poems, though off the wall, has an underlying message or advice on life, love, school, family and many other topics. Shel Silverstein teaches his readers life lessons through his quirky and eccentric poems.
Through the symbolic objects of the briefcase, the bank, and the Sambo doll, Ellison illustrates the idea that numerous thoughts and ideas attempt to possess one’s morals, decisions, and personal thoughts. Individuals can only find true identity through accepting differences and focusing on what they think to be the perfect combination of personal morals and beliefs. If people continue to search for a perfect society and avoid alienating themselves from outside influences, identity and contentment will continue to be a mystery.
Throughout life, people put on a mask to hide their true selves from everyone around them. It’s always an appearance versus reality type of thing. Someone could pull themselves together quite well but in reality, they are worse. That is a common argument presented by F. Scott Fitzgerald in “The Great Gatsby” and Paul Laurence Dunbar in the poem “We Wear the Mask.”
Intro: It has been said many times that "You can't judge a book by its cover" and "Don't judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes". A person may appear one way on the outside but may be feeling the total opposite on the inside. They may be masking their true emotions with a false appearance. In "We Wear the Mask" it seems that Paul Laurence Dunbar is conveying this message to his audience. Looking at the picture of the girl holding the mask, seems similar to the emotions expressed throughout the poem.
“My parents have a shit ton of black Santas, but that’s okay. [They are] them.[I am] too obsessed with a reference website to answer my phone sometimes when my friends call, or my girlfriend. [That is] okay, too. [That is] me. You like me anyway. And I like you. [You are] funny, and [You are] smart, and you may show up late, but you always show up eventually” (194). This shows the reader the importance of accepting others for who they are even for their differences. “You keep expecting people not to be themselves” (Paper Towns movie). This demonstrates how people are so use to people not being themselves. “I thought maybe the paper cutout of a girl could start becoming real here also. And it seemed like a way to tell that paper girl who cared about popularity and clothes and everything else... “ (294). It is better being yourself than trying to be something that you are not even if it just feels wrong. The theme always be yourself is significant to today’s society and for the reader to understand and follow.
The main element of what makes a person human and unique are the emotions that inhabit their minds, which they can control to some degree.
When attending a masquerade, a person is expected to wear a mask. In fact, it’s looked down upon if a mask isn’t worn. But, what if for some people that mask never came off? In A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, each character has constructed their own metaphorical mask that they set firmly in place every morning when exiting their bed. Each character: Nora, Torvald, Kristine and Krogstad all have masks that they put in place when speaking to each other. Throughout most of the play, it is clear that all of the aforementioned characters have multiple facades that they use when speaking to one another; often switching quickly as they begin speaking to someone else. Henrik Ibsen’s use of the masquerade serves as an extended metaphor to show the masks that the characters use in their everyday lives.
In the Individual level, all persons are in some respects unique from other individuals, while, at a genetic level, humans are the same; however, we all possess individuality.
What does it mean to be human? Sure, one must have the usual physical features such as fingers, eyes, arms, hands, feet, etc., but what does it really mean? Must the human be able to speak? To take upon the actions of themselves? Whatever it means, it can be interpreted in any way from anyone. The physical attributes of any human can be compared to those of our evolutionary ancestors. However, it is possible to believe that there are many characteristics that make a human, but only six define the true, ideal human.
The reason we do not go out looking for the differences between them is because some individuals are afraid of any difference that breaks their social norm. Each person is unique in their own way, having vast differences and challenges that they may face to become themselves. These differences and challenges are what bring us together and make up the communities we live in. They could be someones teacher, best friend, sister. or brother, they could even be someones role model.