Cry In Walmart Rhetorical Analysis

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The Heart of Motivation Ever since the birth of human existence, the desire to live was embedded in human’s the moment they started seeking food, water, and sexual desires, but nowadays are much more than our brainless ancestors who only seek their natural needs like others god’s creation, individuals started developing craving for other needs, the source that drives them to achieve their needs. Motivation serves as a guiding beacon to us, it directs individuals' actions and decisions. Michelle Zauner's excerpt, "Crying in H Mart," is a poignant exploration of these motivations, weaving together personal narratives of grief, cultural identity, and familial relationships. As Zauner navigates the complexities of her own motivations and those …show more content…

Initially reluctant to confront her pain, Zauner embarks on a soul-searching quest to honor her mother's memory. However, beneath the surface of this seemingly straightforward tribute lies a complex interplay of emotions and psychological processes. As Zauner reflects, "Every fall I have to scroll through the photos I’ve taken of her gravestone to reconfirm the date engraved...to willfully feel something that never quite feels like the thing I’m supposed to be feeling" (Zauner 1). Zauner's actions, such as remembering every detail of what her mother specifically ate, as she “never seem to forget is what my mother ate.On special occasions, half a dozen oysters on the half shell with champagne mignonette and ‘steamy hot’ French onion soup from Jake’s in Portland.” (Zauner 2) and also include Korean dishes reminiscent of her mother's recipes, serve as acts of remembrance and tribute, but they also function as a coping mechanism for Zauner to confront her grief indirectly and maintain …show more content…

Throughout the excerpt, Zauner grapples with the complexities of her cultural identity, seeking to reconcile her Korean roots with her American upbringing. As Zauner reflects on her mother's culinary preferences, she muses, "I remember these things clearly because that was how my mother loved you, not through white lies and constant verbal affirmation, but in subtle observations of what brought you joy" (Zauner 3). Zauner's quest for cultural authenticity is also a means of asserting her individuality, a rejection of the homogenizing forces of assimilation and a reclaiming of her own narrative in the face of societal

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