She isn’t the traditional American house wife that watches the children, cook meals, and wash and make clothes for the family. Ma Joad keeps all of her emotions to herself and hates family separation. She is Strong, hopeful, willful, and unbreakable and the most valuable supporter of the family during the period of hard times. Ma Joad as a main Character of the book drives her family into spiritual survival. All characters in The Grapes of Wrath bear moment's of deep self disappointment; however, Ma does not create a chance for them to stumble.
We moved around so much because my mother was on drugs and couldn’t pay the bills. Most of my life my grandmother took care of me. I come from a very honest and outspoken family. We were taught to never hold nothing back and to always be open and honest. Some people may say that we are “too honest.” I feel that whatever I’m thinking at the time I should say because the truth shall set you free.
Williams is truly a gift that only comes sparingly to one. Often we are stuck with teachers who think they know things but are actually filled with false knowledge. But, Mrs. Williams was genuine and honest. One could say that she had a very knowledgeable vibe about her. I believe Mrs. Williams left an impact on every child who was blessed enough to have her.
I never had a problem talking to people, regardless of how they looked or dressed. I was also exposed to different sexual orientations from a young age. Apart from my two loving parents, two of my mother's lesbian friends would babysit and help take care of my sister and I. My “fairy godmothers”, as they like to be called, are two people I credit for teaching me that love is love, regardless of who it is
Anthony Socci 3 White 11/28/08 Biography: Final Draft Da’dooch Socci “A day without laughter is a day wasted” This was John Michael Socci’s favorite philosophy that he lived by on an everyday basis. My interview with his sister Jenifer Socci, was a great privilege for myself. She is very wise, a remarkable memory and the smartest woman I know. This interview turned out to be more informative than I could’ve hoped for. Da’dooch was always fond of telling stories or explaining those who have passed.
After reading the entire essay, it is clear that the general topic of “On Being a Cripple” is to be content and proud of what you do or do not have. By not calling herself ‘disabled,’ she shows great respect for the fact that she is able to do many things. She does not always let her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) keep her from being herself on a daily basis. Although she admits to having her bad days, she is defiant in the fact that this disease is just a part of life. We all go through life.
Diana can write away her problems and let them fade away it is who she is. She has Amazing friends that she looks for inspiration and encouragement. She not only has the worst yet best parents in the world. They are supportive and they are crazy. She would like others to know she is special, she knows she has a need to be free.
Manka is a very clever woman. When she sets her mind on proving a point she goes the extra mile. In “The Story of an Hour” the quote that also caught my eye was “She was drinking in a very elixir of life through that open window.” When I read this quote it sounded like she was seeing everything differently. She felt free and happy. Manka and Mrs. Mallard’s characters are completely opposite from each other.
She possessed a rare talent to make friendship in a second, charming people with her *** smile . She also had a power to read people’s mind, their sacred intentions and desires although she never used it in a bad way yelling or making fun of their dreams. Of course she knew all my secrets reading me like an open book. I never mind because her advice was always the best one. She was always the best and the first.
I joke, laugh and humor people and I also get as much as I give. I am a very kind, compassionate, sensitive girl as my close friends will tell you. I am also a very principled person and stand