A strong human spirit is essential for journeys. All journeys have unknown hindrances, but an individual’s strong conviction can allow them to bypass these obstacles. The poem The Road Not Taken, written by Robert Frost in 1916 is an imaginative journey about a man in the woods looking at two roads and considering which path to take. On the other hand, William Wordsworth’s 1807 creative poem Daffodils is an individual’s journey of self-reflection. In contrast, Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle in 2008 is a film which displays the Journey of two brothers and their separate paths.
“There are times when it could save your life, believe me.”’ (Bryson p305) Bryson shows us that it is ridiculous the way we feel the need to “have” things to make our lives complete. This man is convinced that this product could someday save his life and that he absolutely “needs” it to survive in the wilderness. People seem to think that we need gadgets or “state of the art” things, in order to have a meaningful experience. At the beginning of the book, Bryson is attempting to prepare for life on the trail, but trying to be practical about the amount of things he “needs” as well as the cost of all of these items. Bryson’s wit reveals how a person’s “wants” gets in the way of them realizing they don’t need extra man-made items when nature offers so much.
People need connections with others, but these connections are not always what brings them to their absolute highest level of happiness. Chris proceeded to record his personal thoughts in his journal, further proving to the reader the point that personal connections are not essential to happiness. “I now walk out and live amongst the wild. Take care, it was great knowing you.” (69), Chris wrote on a card sent to two generous people, Jan and Bob Burres. How briefly this sentence was written and how easily the “good-bye” was said to the couple that took him in and gave him supplies, Chris had displayed that his desire to be on his own was greater than his desire for theirs or anyone’s, friendship.
Paper 1: Passage Analysis “Perhaps there is not yet enough evidence to tell: for the present it can be said that you are possessive toward yourself, that you are attached to the signs in which you identify something of yourself, fearing to be lost with them” (144) Although a short passage, the Reader is telling us a lot about his identity and since the book is written in the third person, he is in turn telling us about ourselves. People are so intent on a book having words on the page or even having an ending that they do not know what to do with a book like If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler… because they are expecting more. Life is all about expectations and what you are used to and when defining yourself one usually talks about their looks, family, hobbies, job, etc., basic things that are on the surface and that we identify
He uses descriptive word to describe the physical surroundings “grassy and wanted ware” and talks about knowing how “way leads onto way” “I doubted I would ever come back” makes the poem important because it indicates that whatever decision he makes would symbolise his life journey. As he has never come to the path before, he knows he can’t change his decision it once he has chosen which path to travel. Life points in one direction. The ‘sigh’ intimates that looking inward, when he reflects upon his life, he will remember the choice he made and although he states he would ‘say’ he took the road less travelled, it is apparent after reading “Though as for that, the passing there, Had worn them really about the same” that both paths had been travelled equally, not one less than the other. The poem tells us that we are free to choose our path, but we do not know beforehand which path we are taking until we have travelled it.
This is where the arguments may kick in but in the end you will be more appreciated for being you and you in turn will be better understood. Finally the most important reason why occasional arguments are good or healthy is that it doesn’t allow old or past problems to become future problems. They allow you to discuss them. If a problem goes unnoticed or not talked about it just
Henry Dixon Feb.9, 2015 Outline Children of the river Thesis statement: In Children of The River the main protagonist Saundra has make a difficult decision regarding her arrival to America and deciding weather she should stick to her old customs or throw them away for an American boy who seems to know her more than her own family. Topic sentence 1: In life we all have to make decisions that may not be what the world says is right but we have to live with the consequences of our choices and follow our hearts. Topic sentence 2: Sometimes some traditions should be broken and made new to insure everyone’s happiness. Topic sentence 3: Walking in the footsteps of a stranger can be scary at first but once you see what
The simile “we lived like birds of passage” followed by “always sensing a change/In the weather” emphasises the absence of a fixed home for the migrants. It is clear they do not belong in their current location, but are also uncertain of the future “track [they] would follow”. Thus, it is clear that once familiar customs are left behind, there is a lengthy process of adjustment and adaptation in order to fully assimilate into a new social environment. This is excellent and very detailed Christelle. Good job FELIKS SKRZYNECKI provide a one sentence summary of the poem eg: the poem is
For example, Gatsby is foreseeing his dreams and desires for the future. “Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us.” To Daisy the green light is just a normal light, but to Gatsby the green light is his dreams and his desire and goals for the future. Gatsby struggles with his thoughts of the future and past and is not able to move away from his past leading to his end. Also,
How do you get to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, or even a play date? Whether it is a friend giving a ride, catching a bus or walking the kids’ interests always come first. It is kind of hard to walk or even catch a bus in bad weather especially while having kids involved. Asking for a ride can sometimes work, depending on other people’s situation. Something you might value to do might not be as important to someone else.