Since the ancient times women has always been looked upon as powerless and fragile, while the men society supposedly have both the physical and political power withheld upon them. But that may not have been the case in the legends of “Sirena” and the “Maidens Who Saved Guam “of the Chamorro culture. It is sought to be that the women of the island of Guam held power of life and controlled the surroundings of the island. The legend of Sirena has probably been told in different languages and rendition all throughout the world. In the Chamorro culture is said to be that Sirena was a beautiful young lady who loved the water and swam every chance she got to.
But in history class I did not use deliberate practice, because I was not interested in the class and the information we were reading and learning about. I would not understand the homework, therefore I would not learn in class and my performance would be off. Deliberate practiced increased my strengths in swimming, but in history class it did not. My motivation to swim was that I love to swim. I would find any excuse to go swimming.
SECTION A: READING 2. How does the presentation show her achievements? The image of Ellen Mac Arthur anchors to the article as it reinforces her exceptional achievements. In this image, Mac Arthur’s courage and determination is demonstrated palpably: she leans towards the sea, her body half outside the boat. By that, her will power to change the balance between men and women in sport, is made evident, as well as her endeavour to cross the line of prejudice towards women in sports.
As your friend describes her adventures, she tells you that she was treated as a queen with her every whim waiting to be fulfilled by the staff and that during her visit to the beach, she swam in a sea of diamonds. The second description of your friend’s adventure not only gives better detail and paints a mental picture, it may also seem to put you in the moment and allow you to mentally experience some of what she has experienced. Lakoff and Johnson stated “Most people think they can get along perfectly well without metaphor. We have found on the contrary, that metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just language, but in thought and action.”
The sea in many ways seems to actually be a symbol for Edna’s ‘awakening’, the most obvious example of this coming during chapter 6, our first sight of Edna discovering herself. The imagery of the sea being ‘seductive; never ceasing’ at the end of this chapter provides the sea as an explanation to the reader for Edna’s deep thinking, who prior to this was being referred to as ‘Mrs Pontellier’, and after as ‘Edna
For months she was bedridden, leaning upon her family for support; unwavering in her efforts to combat the deadly disease. She courageously overcame it, although developing a mortal impediment of damage of right leg and foot. She then went on to be become a spirited student trying to prove to herself and others that she could be independent and successful, which were not always expected of a typical Latina in the early nineteen hundreds. This was a time when Mexico was being revolutionized, not only politically but also culturally. The arts were embraced, and people like Kahlo and Rivera (her artist husband) were recognized as influencers and surrealists, not merely street folk trying to earn a living.
The sea in many ways seems to actually be a symbol for Edna’s ‘awakening’, the most obvious example of this coming during chapter 6, our first sight of Edna discovering herself. The imagery of the sea being ‘seductive; never ceasing’ at the end of this chapter provides the sea as an explanation to the reader for Edna’s deep thinking, who prior to this was being referred to as ‘Mrs Pontellier’, and after as ‘Edna Pontellier’ or eventually just ‘Edna’.
Bethany Venable Instructor McFarland English 102 – Section D21 September 19, 2012 Who We Are Today Developing and realizing who you are in this world can take many different obstacles and life changing events to finally realize the person you are. Reflecting back on my life and your own life, Idgie, we can say we are prime examples of this statement. We have both overcome some major life changing deaths, sexist racism, and violence. Idgie, you are yourself and have proven that in your trials and tribulations throughout your life. You are a fierce, young woman who is free-spirited and reminds me of myself at times.
Succeeding in these learning experiences has come down to my individual devotion, motivation and desire to succeed, with the assist of learning aids, from teachers to peers and sometimes the environment. A good example of a successful learning technique I used was when I learnt to swim. Learning to swim was an incredibly difficult task as seeing my friends and peers swim so successfully all around me when I was unable to do so was hard to endure. This was extremely disheartening, which as a result was the main drive in my motivation to not only learn how to swim, but also surpass my friends and teach others in my same predicament. A technique I used was learning by imitating those around me.
The experience was unforgettable. On my journey towards my accomplishments as an athlete, I built character and learned life lessons. Swimming has taught me discipline and determination. In this sport, going back-and-forth in a pool can take its toll on you, so discipline is critical. I have had to push myself and force myself to work harder in practice to improve.