Dick Gregory Shame Analysis

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Describe and event in your lifetime that made you as angry and as agitated as Dick Gregory felt Pin the essay “Shame.” Unlike Dick Gregory’s story, where his school teacher caused him to feel shame which lead him to be angry that other people felt pity on him. The event in my lifetime that caused me to feel as angry and agitated just as Dick Gregory, was after my high school graduation. Before entering high school I was told that “High school was going to be the most exciting time in your life” and “ You’re gonna love it”. After experiencing the four years of high school, the moment was nothing verbal and nothing physical, it was a sheer thought, an intangible thing that made me feel mad. After graduation, I reflected upon my high school …show more content…

I didn't realize how much I enjoyed them until it was too late. I would go watch our sports teams mostly volleyball, but I also watch our soccer and football team. One of my closest friends was on the volleyball team so me and my group would go watch him play. Volleyball is a extraordinary sport to watch especial in person, It was a really exciting time. We made him signs and we became regarded as superfans. I actually participated in Spirit week and the events they had leading up to Christmas such as ugly sweater day. I had fun participating in those events, I wish I would have done it sooner. The three other years of high school I didn’t do much except join the drama club sophomore year and continued it until senior year. Reflecting back made me angry because at the end of my high school career was when I really started enjoying high school. When I was enjoying my time the most it all went away so quick. That really got to me ,but instead of experiencing sadness about my reflection on high school, I felt outraged; I was angry with myself about the opportunities I missed during high school. As I mentioned previously sports was something that I regret not doing the most. As Well as all

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