Chose a work from Volume C, D and E and make a significant connection. A significant connection is something that can be connected because it has something in common with a particular thing. Where can we see a significant connection? A significant connection can be seen in stories, essays, poems, in real life for example: in a relationship. People sometimes tend to have the same thoughts when it comes to writing or they have been through good or bad moments in life that make their stories similar and easy to make a connection. Connections are not bad because we as human beings can even have a benefit from them like in work, school, real life or even in love. There are different types of connections depending on the situation. Some good examples that I believe have a good significant connection are Editha, America and Hairy Ape. …show more content…
Editha, is written by William Dean Howells, is a story about a woman that thinks that she is the only person that really matters in the world.
This story has a significant connection with America and Hairy Ape because all of them are written by men. Another significant connection is that all of the stories deal with war. For example: Editha is hardly heartbroken because her fiancé didn’t want to go to war; she wanted him to do something for her so he can merit her. There is confusion with fantasy and reality through the story, that is another thing I consider as a signicificant connection. A good example of confusion with fantasy and reality can be that Editha wants his fiancé to to be a real fighter even though she already knew that his father lost in war. Editha wanted to turned her boyfriend into a perfect man, if she really loved him she wouldn’t do that; she was a monster and a silly girl. At the end of the story, Editha learns a lesson and doesn’t accomplishes what she
wanted. America, is written by Allen Ginsberg, is a poem that talks in a uncensored way about America. It expresses the frustration America is feeling. This poem has a significant connection with Editha and Hairy Ape because it is also written by a man. The poem is basically referring to events in Ginsberg’s life and his friend’s life. Another significant connection that I found important is that the poem actually deals with war. For example: When Allen Ginsberg mentioned that he hasn’t read the newspaper for months because everyday somebody goes on trial for murder. Allen Ginsberg is basically claiming that he is American, too. He is making fun in a way but’ the thing is that whatever he is saying in the poem is reality, which I consider as other significant connection because even though he wants to make fun of it; it is what it is just real life, where there is depression, poor people, war, and starvation. Hairy Ape, is written by Eugene O’Neill, is a work that tells the story of Robert Smith, “Yank”; an unwise laborer, that symbolizes humanity itself. It also has a significant connection with the other two examples because it is written by a man. The story is happening war during war, which is another significant connection. A good example is when Yank is drunk and is giving a Marxist speech to the other men and he says that if the ship is home then the home was hell because the rich were there and then he says to join the salvation army. Yank suffers through the story because he is very poor. He struggles to fin a world where he belong, but at the end he didn’t find it ; it is consider a significant connection about reality because sometimes people want to get a better life or have a better job but, they just have to get and accept what they have without excuses. In conclusion, there are significant connections everywhere like in literature, work, real life and even with people relationships. I think that without significant connections literature works wouldn’t be the same because some of the authors just because they have a bad past or even a bad experience in life write about reality, war and those kind of things happen almost to every person in the world. I think that it would be better if authors would write more about benefit things that can help us through life and see what connection they have with other authors to see the different points of view and learn from each of them. Literature works always talk about reality, war and some of them about fantasy that is something that most of the authors in these particular stories that I mentioned used , I believe that it was because of the storie’s time that they have a connection or just because they had something that impacted their lives.
Many war stories today have happy, romantic, and cliche ending; many authors skip the sad, groosom, and realistic part of the story. W. D. Howell’s story, Editha and Ambrose Bierce’s story, An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge both undercut the romantic plots and unrealistic conclusions brought on by many stories today. Both stories start out leading the reader to believe it is just another tpyical love-war senario, but what makes them different is the one-hundred and eighty degrees plot twist at the end of each story.
Connection: I felt I sense of connection to Tori Murden McClure because we are both
...ic struggle over woman. In the first Hunger Games Peeta and Katniss played each other off as lovers, however Peeta actually has feelings for Katniss. Peeta and Katniss got married because The Capitol forced them to but Katniss does not have any feelings for Peeta. The second connection I made in Chapter 9 was if someone tries to protect their family more than themselves. Katniss was not necessarily protecting her family but protecting Peeta. Katniss went into The Games not trying to win, but trying to keep Peeta Alive and let him win. I think that making connections with literature can allow you to understand the book or story in more depth. I think that I will greatly benefit from reading How To Read Literature Like a Professor and enjoy books more when I make connections to The Bible or Shakespeare or knowing what a meal scene is actually trying to portray.
An interconnectedness amongst all people, places, animals and plants was vital in all cultures, indicating the importance of spiritual connection and the concept of moving together in harmony.
Yang makes her topic of the treacherous history of the Hmong people an appealing one with the story of her parents. She brings emotion into her writing that makes her readers feel as if they are there in the jungle, experiencing the fear and love these two lovers felt. Yang makes us aware of how hard it was for a young Hmong couple to survive in this trying time. Fate and destruction brought Yang’s parents together, and like other Hmong people, love kept them moving forward.
Similarities between characters can strengthen their relationship and connect their reactions of events, even if the characters do not come together. For instance, Harper and Louis are similar in that they abandon their lovers (Borreca 2). Louis abandons Prior when the toll of Prior’s declining health and impending death becomes too great. Joe knows something too; as he leaves Harper alone going on long walks emotionally deserting her until she ultimately leaves Joe, coughing up blood. After they abandon their partners, Louis and Joe cling to one another therefore connecting them to each other (2). The ones left alone, Prior and Harper, are then connected in their loneliness and their hallucinations. They even share in each other’s hallucination/dream. This is where they confront each other about the other’s partner with information neither of them could have known in reality (Meisner 3). Consequently Harper, Prior, and Roy are all connected in their supernatural hallucinat...
The two stories, “The Iroquois Creation Story” and Chapter III of “The Last of the Mohicans,” are very different even though they both deal with Native American topics. One, “The Iroquois Creation Story,” is a mythological story that deals spirituality and creation. The other one, chapter III of the “The Last of the Mohicans” is a dialog in a novel that deals with difference in thinking between two characters. By comparing these two stories based on the elements of setting and characters we can see how one story is magical and supernatural while the other one is based on reality. Furthermore by comparing the two themes we can see how different these two stories, that have a connection to Native Americans, really are. By analyzing these elements we are able to see two different aspects of Native American culture.
Isabelle Allende has written many different stories. One of them, called City of the Beasts, is centered around Alexander Cold, a young teen who learns that life can be better when he explores out of his comfort zone. Allende writes about how Alex deals with the new society of Africa, a country that he’s afraid of (what, with all of the diseases and spiders bigger than your head, it’s not a surprise). During his adventures in the Amazon, Alex becomes more adept and used to Africa’s societies. From meeting shamans to saving an entire Indian tribe, Allende illustrates how Alex, just a regular kid, can become a figure of destiny, and all you have to do is step outside.
Direct connections include intention, memory, and continuity of desire and belief. The connection of “psychological continuity” and “psychological connectedness” provides a foundation for the psychological account of an individual’s identity (Parfit 207). The psychological connection can be explained in a simple way. Let us create two individuals called Y1 and Y2 from one individual called X. Individual X is psychologically connected to individual Y1 and Y2, where there connection is called
The story of Pocahontas is a romanticized American story that portrays the history of the colonization of the United States. The story depicts a feel good version of history and rationalizes the genocide of the Indians through a tale that is familiar to Americans. The story reconstructs the colonization of America and ultimately reflects a widespread misunderstanding
The primary theme of love prevailing over all hardships was relatable because I have experienced death in my family and have watched people have each other’s backs and express love to one another in order to cope with the hardship. At the same time, not only was it a relatable theme, but the theme was also an eye opener as it taught me love isn’t just intimacy. A lot of times movies and books show love between two characters as being romantic and steamy, however this book proved love to be much more as it made love what healed and helped someone prevail through a time of need. It came in the form of adoration for an object that in turn mended two very opposite people together and kept them together during the time when they felt distanced because they had two different plans for their lives. Another example of this was Mia’s love for the cello helping her get through high school, a time when she couldn't fit in even if she tried. I could also relate to this aspect of the theme because I went to school at Lake Highland, where I couldn't fit in if iI tried because I didn't play a sport, but since I loved dancing so much, I knew that could get me through
Some of the themes presented in this novel are language, gender, love, sex, innocence, race, fate, love and independence, power achievement, society and class, jealousy, appearance, pride, mortality, compassion, forgiveness, memories and the past, and dreams, hopes, and plans.
Children’s social contexts and networks provide important resources and influences that have the capacity to contribute to and enhance their psychological well-being. (Losier & Morrison, 2007; Sheridan, Warnes, Cowan, Schemm & Clarke, 2004). On an international level, school environments are central to facilitating positive student outcome. Although establishing a flawless school environment is impractical, teachers can influence the setting in which children learn to stimulate positive outcomes. In order to create a school environment that stimulates positive student outcomes, it is important to first determine what kind of environments achieve this. Some research, for instance, argues that school environments should promote social connections to create a sense of belongingness
The taste of freedom to this American Man is something he can’t do without. The thought of leaving his life style would make him put someone’s life at risk. The American Man manipulate Jig to get want he wants is to make life without him hard to do. “He chooses his words advantageously, almost deceitfully when trying to convince the girl who an abortion is easy surgery.” (Susanty) The manipulating in this story is hard to define the love that is between The American man and Jig. The American man is making men more dominated over women. That the only way to love someone is to make sure everything is all right by putting other’s lives in risk. The women in the story are either waiting on commands by men or treated like helpless children. Hashmi says, “the American does have "metaphorical capacity," and if he seems unable to grasp the white elephant’s simile it is because he "sees nothing of the beauty or the promise of a more romantic life that prompts Jig's simile. He simply chooses to "shut off" the discussion.” He didn’t want the images or thought of being a father, yet not having as much freedom like he does now. To keep Jig focused, The American stops her from discussing it. This will put Jig back in her place as far as who is dominant in the
When opening a magazine what is the first thing that anyone sees? That’s right ads. Not many people read magazines for their ads but because they hold information that the reader wishes to read about. Why so many ads then? Ads are a way that companies try to train your brain to buy their product. The way they do this is their silly little animals, such as the Aflac duck or the Gieco gecko, and they also draw you in with the colors. What most don’t know is that colors can play a huge role in ads because it will capture your eyes away from what you’re trying to read. Now one might ask themselves “why would the magazine want to distract me from my reading?” Because they get money from the companies who pay to put ads in the magazine. These ads that companies pay so much for can get a little confusing. From birds to lizards and even hot tubs, ads find funny ways to get into your heads but do these ads really relate to our lives? Ads can be both realistic and not; it depends on how one looks at it.