FreeWriting In the article, “FreeWriting”, Mr. Elbow states,” next time you write, notice how often you stop yourself from writing down something you were gonna write down. Or else cross out what’s been written. “Naturally” you say, “it wasn’t any good”. I can definitely relate to the view Peter Elbow takes in his article. Starting an assignment is always the hardest step for me .Like in the very beginning, when you are digging for words to tie your point together; it’s always a struggle building that creative momentum.
Will Demps also writes in his essay titled “Groupie Love” that he removes himself from temptation by surrounding himself with like minded players. Will doesn’t compete in locker room competion with other guys. “I see myself growing and changing.” I can relate to Will Demps, because I also feel mature and feel that the decisions I make today will reflect on what happens tomorrow. You never know where life is going to take you; all you can do is hope, wish, and pray for the best. I feel that if I believe in something so much and pray for it every day and also work at it every day, it will come true no matter how slim my chance is.
Alex Wagner Hobbs ENC1101 1 October 2014 Summary and Personal Perspective Essay “In response he expected us to play the part of an enthusiastic family, but we were unwilling to resume our old roles” (44). In life, unreliable people surround us. These people often break promises, bringing disappointment to others. Sometimes the undependable person may not realize the disappointment the empty promises bring to others. Like in the quote from “The Ship Shape” by David Sedaris, the father expected the family to be excited about the promises, but instead they were disappointed because they had been let down numerous times.
He is scared of concept of changing or "growing-up." He wants everyone and everything to stay the way it is forever. This is why he loves the museum so much, because it does exactly what he wants to do. He is scared for his future not in a way of how "successful" he is going to be, but what kind of person he is going to end up as. He thinks as people get old or grows up, they change and lose their innocence.
CHAPTER ONE In chapter one, Siddhartha learned that the love of his family would not always be enough to satisfy him. In order for him to lead a fulfilling life, he must venture out on his own and discover what really makes him happy, and what his life’s purpose is. In my life, I’ve learned that if your heart tells you that something you’re doing is morally wrong, do not do it by any means. I’ve been in way too many situations where I’ve regretted not listening to what my heart had to tell me. If you feel that something you’re doing could possibly be wrong, it is best to stop what you’re doing a really think about your choices CHAPTER TWO In chapter two, Siddhartha learned the ways of the Samanas, which is the group he chose to follow.
The importance of companionship is shown by the characters with companions having different personalities than those without. “He won’t do it,” Lennie cried. “George wouldn’t do nothing like that. I been with George a long time. He’ll come back tonight.” But the doubt was too much for him.
Hamlet is a character in the play that seems to be complicated and intricate. People are constantly discovering more about Hamlet’s character and feel that they will never know everything about him. It is said that Hamlet is philosophical and contemplative. He, as a person, seems always to be faced with questions that he cannot answer and be involved in difficult situations.
Siddhartha needed to start to take his step towards reaching enlightment. He was not satisfied “with your permission, father. I have to come to tell you that I desire to leave your house tomorrow and to go to the ascetics.” Siddhartha wanted to become a samana. Gcuinda loves Siddhartha, but he feels dissatisfaction and needs to find himself. Siddhartha hopes to obtain many things by living his primary
Challenges: How they can make you a better person Every day we are faced with challenges we must overcome, some challenges we face are harder than others and we may require help to break through the barriers we face. If we do not succeed with the challenges that are thrown at us, then we do not grow as an individual. With Dr. Malcolm Sayer in the movie Awakenings, he has trouble with people. At first Dr. Sayer cannot face any challenge that requires him to interact with people unless it involves the things he is passionate about, such as work. Dr. Sayer seems to be a lonely man with severe social anxiety, he would much rather be at home reading or studying his plants than interacting with people.
Gatsby believes that if he reaches the “green light” than he and Daisy will be together just like in the past. When Gatsby reaches the light, in other words Daisy’s dock, he still continues to struggle, which reveals that putting hope into an inanimate object that a long lost dream will come true is just futile. But even after this, he continues too have faith that there might still be a chance for them to get back together. By putting so much faith in past love life, it leaves him unaware of the terrible tragedy that lies ahead of