“The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman. “We are stirring to forge our union with purpose.” This shows they have challenges, but why? “The Hill We Climb,” by Amanda Gorman, is a poem about climbing this metaphorical hill to overcome challenges, to form a better union. The theme of this poem is never give up because they’re climbing this hill with challenges and they’re not afraid to try and give up. The purpose of this piece historically is that it has to do with the nation growing. To never give up is the statement the author is trying to convey to the reader because there are a bunch of challenges that have to do with building the nation with multiple ideas, such as hope, courage, and acceptance. One idea is hope, because it’s necessary to …show more content…
That even as we hurt, we hope. That even as we tired, we tried.” (Gorman 20-22) This says that no matter what you feel like, you should still always try to have hope. These lines in the poem show that you should never give up, even if you don’t feel like trying. To sum up, having the idea of hope encourages you to never give up. Another idea is courage, because it shows that you’re brave enough to try to overcome these challenges. In the poem, they’re talking about the challenges they’re encountering on the metaphorical hill, such as trying to grow and build a better union. According to Gorman, “Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree, and no one shall make them afraid.” (Gorman 25-26) This quote really shows us a lot about courage because it has to do with making someone afraid. Even if someone makes you afraid, you should deal with it and be brave enough to make it through the challenge. If you face this scenario, don’t quit because maybe something good may happen like the union being more perfect. Overall, you should always have courage and never give up, even if you think it’s the best option to quit if someone makes you afraid. The last idea is acceptance because you should be able to at least take a challenge in order to
The Truman book I chose to read for the first quarter is All Fall Down by Ally Carter. I enjoyed reading this book because the plot was very interesting and I liked seeing how the events would turn out. All Fall Down is about a girl named Grace Blakely who has grown up in Adria, a European nation. She finds out her mom has died. Grace remembers an old man with a scar who was at the sight of where her mom died when it happened. Grace thinks he is the killer. She calls the man the Scarred man. Grace meets some people on the way including Megan and Noah who help her with her search to find the person who killed her mom.
In the memoir Within Reach: My Everest Story by Mark Pfetzer and Jack Galvin, the author Mark Pfetzer is faced with an extremely amazing yet scary challenge of climbing Mount Everest. Each event is the story has something to do with the nature that is around them at that moment but Pfetzer shows the readers that nature can be a way of life.
Many people have life changing revelations in their lives, but very few people are as young as Jared when he realizes what he does about his life. Ron Rash wrote the short story, "The Ascent," about a young boy's journey that brought him to have a significant revelation about his life. In the story, Rash uses a naive narrator, foreshadowing, and imagery to show the setting of the story that led to Jared's revelation about his life.
In many parts of the poem, Guest uses metaphors to show the strength that one should always keep while facing their troubles. He tells his readers to "Lift your chin and square your shoulders, plant your feet and take a brace" to prepare for whatever could be ahead (lines 2-3). Even through the metaphor "Black may be the clouds above you" which gives a clear perception of difficult and hopeless moments that might be surrounding an individual, it is still better than running since it "will not save you" (lines 8-11). It is throughout the poem that Guest has used many metaphors to remind his readers about the facing the problems that will lie ahead. It is even pointed at points, such as, "You may fail, but fall fighting" to remind the reader that not all problems can be confronted. However, the author suggests that with a person's body language, like standing tall, could become a resolve. With these metaphorical commands, it gives the reader the feeling of a solider or fighter that is preparing to face an enemy. This is also further emphasized from his use of repetition. Guest repeats the figurative phrase, "See it through" to show the reader to overcome the toughest or most hopeless of problems. It is also from this statement that he suggests to go keep going no matter what since in the end it is possible that one can succeed. Becoming the clearest and most encouraging phrase and title of the poem, Guest has made the distinction of his theme to overcome everything that one can in order to achieve the best for one's
There are people existing among us with a special trait or characteristic that makes them stand out above the masses. They are “heroes” in a sense, who perform great acts of sacrifice and promote hope when it seems that the last drop of faith has evaporated from one’s soul. These individuals remind us of saints who walked before us, healing and caring for the sick and destitute when no other man dared. Author, Tracy Kidder (2004), brings to the forefront the noble deeds of a modern day saint, Paul Farmer, through his writing in Mountains Beyond Mountains. He illustrates how a single man can lead nations toward healing, even in the midst of war, turmoil, limited resources, or “mountains” of bureaucratic red tape. Although the book tells a story about Farmer’s life, academic achievements, and global contributions toward curing infectious diseases, the main theme, as illustrated by the book title, is that no matter what a person does, there is always more to be done. Beyond the hills and valleys of Farmer’s journey, Kidder (2004) provides scenes of leadership styles along the way. Is a leader born or is leadership learned? A review of Paul Farmer’s mission, through the eyes of the author, may provide insight to support both philosophies.
In chapter seven of The Way We Never Were, Stephanie Coontz focuses on consumerism and materialism. In this chapter, Coontz claims that the root causes of consumerism is affecting Americans in a contemporary society is the mindset of people having an addiction to having the latest and greatest in terms of any goods. Coontz argues that “consumerism and materialism affect working adults and non working ones, both sexes and all ages, people who endorse new roles for women and people who oppose them” (page 223). In our society people buy what they want rather than what they need.
After reading the book Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, and watching an interview from Time Magazine on Paul Farmer, viewers will recognize common themes that Paul Farmer conveys throughout the book and interview. The themes embraced throughout are bringing health care to impoverished nations, spreading awareness of new diseases, and not giving up on the nations or patients.
A first claim is the similar themes amongst the pieces of writing. The theme of, courage when obstacles occur is displayed in different circumstances in both the novel and the poem. In the poem, it remarks that courage can be something people strive for, but it cannot be achieved without the first having courage within them. “For who would strive for a distant goal must always have courage within his soul” (Guest 15-16). In To Kill a Mockingbird, according to Atticus, Mrs. Dubose exemplifies the greatest form of courage. Mrs. Dubose was a morphine addict for most of her life, and she strived to break the addiction. Ultimately, she did break the addiction and she died clean. “I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand” (Lee 127). The poem
The Hero Sojourner in A Worn Path by Eudora Welty In A Worn Path by: Eudora Welty, the main character emulates the necessary nuts and bolts of the archetypal journey as it's hero; answers a call to an adventure, has to go through trials of fear, and ending with the retrieval of two prizes. Eudora Welty's short story "A Worn Path" takes place on a "bright, frozen day" in December. Representing a struggle, but most of all represents determination. Her name is Phoenix Jackson.
Do not let your hands be weak, for you shall be rewarded.”– 2 Chronicles 15:7 John Muir and William Wordsworth both faced challenges to get to where they were going. As the verse above says “do not let your hands be weak…” do not give up on what you want to get up and keep pushing forward. “For you shall be rewarded.” Both authors faced an obstacle before reaching their reward. In any situation an obstacle will be placed in your path. Will you keep pushing or will you turn around and walk away? In Wordsworth’s poem “I wondered like a lonely cloud” Wordsworth was laying on his couch, depressed, alone then he remembers the beautiful scene once he walked up that hill and saw a field full of dancing daffodils, he once again was instantly filled with joy. John Muir’s main character found himself in a difficult and desperate situation. As night fell upon him and he had nowhere to lay his head for the night, and he began to fear that he would be stuck in a swap that was home to many that would consider him a wonderful dinner. William Wordsworth faced the obstacle of depression. While on a walk, he came upon a field of daffodils that brought him infamous joy. I think of the verse I used and how Muir and Wordsworth both had to face an obstacle no matter how small or big, however both pushed for moving forward and as they pushed forward to receive their reward just as the verse above states. Although many may see a different reason for Muir and Wordsworth being
In the end, the poem is looking to show what actions can do in the long run. It teaches us to be very cautious with everything we do since it can affect the people around us. It can have good or bad
Courage is not something that we are born with, it is a skill that takes time to learn and only a few are lucky enough to have it. To Kill a Mockingbird is not only about life in a world full of hate, it is about standing up for anyone’s beliefs being brave enough to do it. In this story, Harper Lee says “Courage is not a man with a gun in his hand. It's knowing you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do” (Lee 112). In To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee illustrates courage through Atticus Finch, Mrs. Dubose, and Arthur Radley.
Even though there is tragedy there-what Steinbeck seems to be saying is that the human spirit can and will endure despite immense privations. The will to live and endure will always overcome defeated hopes.
Phoenix’s journey is a little long just by walking alone in the middle of the
This is a wonderful poem with many different themes and ideas. One of the biggest themes is not being afraid to take a chance. Some of the other themes include, not following the crowd, trying new things, and standing for something. This poem stated that the author "took the one (road) less traveled by, and that has made all the difference" so the author is telling the reader that we too should not be afraid to take another path.