Honors English 10-3 1 March 2024 The Double Life “Stellar stories patterned after oral tradition,” describes author, Judith Ortiz Cofer’s writings (Publisher Weekly). Judith Ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto Rico in 1952 and died in Georgia in 2016 (Elements of Literature 240). Her father was in the Navy and she visited New Jersey often during her childhood (Elements of Literature 240). Her grandparents were spiritists and they told her “cuentos” (stories), which inspired her writing career (Elements of Literature 240) (Cofer 30). Cofer became an English professor at the University of Georgia in 1984 (Elements of Literature 240) (“Retired UGA professor”). Her hard work earned her the 1991 PEN/Martha Albrand Special Citation for non-fiction and …show more content…
Mesa Blanca spiritism is a common religion among mainland Puerto Ricans (“Espiritismo: The Case”). Cofer’s grandparents took part in this religion and told her stories while she stayed with them (Elements of Literature 240). These stories inspired Cofer’s writing career and influenced her writing. Her passion for writing started at a young age in her home country of Puerto Rico. J.M. Ortiz Lugo was a member of the U.S. Navy during Judith Ortiz Cofer’s upbringing in Acosta. Cofer experienced lengthy effects due to her father’s absence during her juvenile years. These effects of sorrow and loneliness are displayed in Cofer’s works. One of her poems, “My Father in the Navy” depicts his demeanor and the sensations her family experienced while awaiting his arrival. He was stationed in America, which caused his family to frequently travel to New Jersey to meet with him. “Catch the Moon”, one of her short stories, illustrates the story of Luis Cintron, a rebellious teen who works in his father’s junkyard and tends to conflict with his father. This can be compared to Cofer’s childhood, based on her view of her father depicted in her poem “My Father in the …show more content…
She is survived by her husband, Charles John Cofer, her daughter, Tanya Cofer, and her grandson, Elias John Ruderfer (“Obituary for Judith”). She advocated for children with dual citizenship and absent fathers through her stories. The influence of her childhood, education, and family on her writing, especially “Catch the Moon” earned her numerous awards, and is still used to educate young scholars. “Quote about ctm” (last name). “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is accurately described in the above quote. “Catch the Moon” was published in 1995, and is included in textbooks such as Elements of Literature (StudySync). The short story educates children across America and includes Cofer’s multi-ethnic culture. “Catch the Moon” by Judith Ortiz Cofer is a literary masterpiece because of the intriguing plot, the culture of the characters, the rising emotions, and the literary devices used throughout the story. The story begins with Luis Cintron sitting on a pile of hubcaps in his father’s junkyard. Luis Cintron, a high school student, was just released from
Monica Malpass Bio, Wiki, Married, Husband, Net worth, Divorce, Dating, Boyfriend, career Short Bio Monica Malpass is a famous American journalist as well as a television anchor. Her date of birth is April 28, 1961(56 years). She was born in high point, North Carolina. Although we can find pictures of Monica’s parents and siblings, the details about the parents of Monica are not made available on any Wikipedia. In 1983 Monica obtained bachelors of Arts degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina.
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Helene Melanie Lebel, one of two daughters born to a Jewish family, was raised as a Catholic in Vienna. Her father died during World War I when Helene was only 5 years old, and when Helene was 15, her mother remarried. Helene entered law school, but at age 19, she started showing signs of an illness. By 1935, her illness became so bad severe that she had to give up her law studies. Helene was diagnosed with Schizophrenia and was placed in Vienna’s Steinhof Psychiatric Hospital. Although her condition improved in 1940, Helene was forced to stay in Steinhof. Her parents believed she would soon be released, but in August, her mother was informed that Helene was transferred to Niedernhart. She was actually transported to Brandenburg, Germany where she was led into a gas chamber or room? disguised as a shower room, and was gassed to death. Helene was listed as dying in her room of “acute schizophrenic excitement”.
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This novel is a story of a Chicano family. Sofi, her husband Domingo together with their four daughters – Esperanza, Fe, Caridad, and Loca live in the little town of Tome, New Mexico. The story focuses on the struggles of Sofi, the death of her daughters and the problems of their town. Sofi endures all the hardships and problems that come her way. Her marriage is deteriorating; her daughters are dying one by one. But, she endures it all and comes out stronger and more enlightened than ever. Sofi is a woman that never gives up no matter how poorly life treats her. The author- Ana Castillo mixes religion, super natural occurrences, sex, laughter and heartbreak in this novel. The novel is tragic, with no happy ending but at the same time funny and inspiring. It is full of the victory of the human spirit. The names of Sofi’s first three daughters denote the three major Christian ideals (Hope, Faith and Charity).
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