the four memoirs and write one sentence answering the question for each memoir. In “No Gumption” Russell’s mother played a driving role by pushing Russell in a certain direction in his life to try to make it the best for him without taking into account his own feelings. In the “Barrio Boy” Ernesto’s mother played a role in trying to find the best place to settle down for her son so he could live a normal life and enjoy it. In “I know why the caged bird sings” Maya’s grandmother ‘Momma’ in the story
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Word Count: 256 Response to Literature Essay Antigone is a tragedy by Sophocles in which a generous act is punished by King Creon. Haimon‚ Creon’s son‚ plays an important character in the story. In scene three‚ lines 55-94‚ Haimon uses his persuasive skills in talking to his father King Creon. He blatantly expresses about his opinion towards him‚ Antigone‚ and what he thinks Creon should do. He does this effectively using the rhetorical device of Pathos. Throughout the story‚ Haimon is saying
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Response to Literature Essay In the poem “Street Corner Flight‚” Norma Landa Flores explores the nature of hopefulness in the lives of two young boys living in an impoverished neighborhood. The poem begins with a sad ton‚ focusing on the hardships the young boys face. They are trapped by the difficulties that accompany poverty. By the end of the poem‚ however‚ Flores’ tone becomes hopeful that the boys might have a different future‚ a freer future. Flores’ hopeful tone reveals her message that
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The Outsiders: Response to Literature Friendship is a very important bond shared by two friends that cannot be described by mere words. In the fictional narrative The Outsiders‚ S.E. Hinton shows us the importance of friendship through the hardships of the two protagonists‚ Johnny and Ponyboy. They use their friendship to overcome many obstacles throughout their story. One example of friendship can be found in the movie “Toy Story‚” in which the main protagonists‚ Woody and Buzz‚ must find
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My father’s college graduation ring is the most precious and valuable gem than any other gem in this world. This ring has significant sentimental value. It represents his great effort in getting a college education. It also is special to the rest of the family. This ring is the symbol of long nights my dad studied while supporting a family of three children and a baby on the way. My mother was a stay at home mom and she supported him each step of the way. It is a black and gold ring; he uses
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Have you ever read the short memoirs; “Barrio Boy” and “No Gumption”? If you have read the memoirs‚ do you ever wonder what the differences and the similarities are in between these two very well written books? There are many differences and similarities about the books “Barrio Boy” and “No Gumption”. We can take into account that the obvious similarities between the two memoirs is that they are written in first person narration and about conquering your difficulties. Ernesto Galarza and Russell
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If Quality is the personalized‚ Nirvana-like state of being‚ where one can be joined with their universe and everything inside of it‚ then Gumption is the way to get there. It is‚ as Pirsig describes it‚ “the psychic gasoline that keeps the whole thing going” (Pirsig 390)‚ the “whole thing” being the pursuit of Quality. Gumption is the peace of mind that enables one to connect with Quality. It is extremely difficult to achieve‚ and all too easy to lose. It "occurs when one is quiet long enough to
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Hamlet: Response To Literature Taking place in Elsinore‚ Denmark Hamlet by Williams Shakespeare is a remarkable play where love and madness co-exist in an all-out war between family and friends. For many years‚ literature scholars have viewed Hamlet’s themes in many ways and forms. I intend to view Hamlet’s themes as well to come to a better understanding of the play. In order to fully analyze this I intend to explore family‚ love‚ madness and the center of the whole play…death. By carefully considering
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“It is easier not to say anything. Shut your trap‚ button your lip; can it. All that crap you hear on TV about communication and expressing feelings is a lie. Nobody really wants to hear what you have to say.” (Speak. Pg. 9‚ Paragraph 4.) Everyone at some point in their lives have felt that terrifying feeling of dejection‚ sorrow‚ anger‚ frustration and pain. Whether it is an action done by one or an action done by others‚ there is always the fear of being judged‚ to which people decide it is best
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Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ a critically acclaimed American writer of the 19th century‚ was born in Salem‚ Massachusetts in 1804. The novelist’s book‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ is supposedly his best work‚ and universally considered a literary classic. Concerned with sin and consequences of dealing with it‚ Hawthorne’s work relates to his own personal sense of shame about his ancestor’s persecuting roles in the 17th century Salem Witch Trials. By indirectly dealing with his sense of guilt through fictional circumstances
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