wants to have a future as a song writer. His poems talk about cherishing life, and his…
In the book “Dancing with Skeletons” by physical anthropologist Katherine A. Dettwyler, Dettwyler conducts a first hand study also known as ethnography in Mali which is located in West Africa. Dettwyler’s book consists of written information of her ethnography in places in Mali such as Macina, Bamako, and Timbuktu. Dettwyler writes in her book about the CARE health projects in the villages located around Macina in northern Mali. In this essay I will be discussing the goals of the CARE health projects and the methods used by them. I will also be discussing the problems that people in the villages faced, as well as how the CARE health projects helped them deal with these problems.…
This poem really resonated with me because I felt like it can be applicable to my own life. Not exactly in the same way of dying through childbirth, but through the love, honor, and sacrifice that she expresses through this poem.…
Poetry is not something that I would normally be interested in. I’ve tried writing poetry only to end up a dismal failure. I’ve tried to read poetry only to end up bored halfway through. I’ve always wanted to be one of those soulful poetic types who walk around with a serene look on their faces, snapping their fingers when something tickles their fancy but I’ve never quite made that transition. Poetry, to me, seems to be a fanciful, ethereal pursuit that has somehow always gone over my head no matter how hard I’ve tried. Since I’ve failed miserably at being a poet or even enjoying poetry, you can imagine my surprise when I read “Dog’s Death” and not only enjoyed it but it touched my heart. A good poem knows how to grab not only the reader’s attention but will snag the reader’s emotions and take them on a roller coaster; whether it has a happy or a sad ending the poem should keep the reader’s interest until the end.…
The part in the poem where the character links football and life together is like a journey through an individuals mind. He realizes that decision making on the football field is quite similar to his decisions off it.…
The story engaged me since the first paragraph. When I started reading the first paragraph, I thought it would be about how a poor and immigrated family dealt with money, but the turning point, which was the family stolen money, made the story even more attractive and interesting, especially after I knew that his so-called friends had stolen the family’s money. I was curious to know how they solved the problem, and I was engaged with the family problems and life. Diaz was telling the story in a way that made me wonder what would happen next. Moreover, Diaz wrote the story as he was orally telling the story.…
I picked this poem because although it was short it was very powerful and has a lot of meaning behind it.…
I remember when I first experienced goosebumps raise on my arms and send a shiver through my body, simply because the words leaving the speaker's lips left such an imprint on me. I didn’t think that a simple sentence could bring tears to my eyes, could cause me to react in any physical way. I didn’t even know the author. Yet, it still amazes me anytime I react to such a poem. The emotions that the author pours into every word and every syllable is astounding. Each pause and breath tell a story on their own. I knew that I had to try. I wanted to make people feel the way like I did when I first heard them, but because it was my words that made them react.…
I choose the book The Song and Dance Man. This book was one of my favorites as a child. It was written by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. The Song and Dance Man received the Caldecott Medal in 1989. The story is about grandchildren coming to visit their grandparents. The grandpa decided to show his grandchildren his past life as a song and dance man and what people did for entertain long before television.…
The poem I am analyzing is “Ex-Basketball Player” by John Updike. Mr. Updike was born the 18th of March in 1932. He was an American novelist, poet, short story writer, art critic, and literary critic. He is one out of three authors who has won the Pulitzer Prize. He was well known for his craftsmanship, unique prose style, and prolificacy. Updike described his style as an attempt “ to give the mundane its beautiful due. His writing was influenced by frequently personal turmoil he experienced. In the poem “Ex-Basketball player” by John Updike, the use of a variety of literary devices, diction, and tone all contribute to the theme of you must put in work to succeed at what you want to achieve.…
I agree with the first statement in the paragraph. If you think about the events that took place in the novel, you will understand that the story line is not a happy one. As described by JC Burke, the novel outlines grief in many instances, sadness in the way of Nicole and Luke’s families. Although these emotions are outlined there is still bright and happy emotions…
In McMillan’s essay, “Easing My Heart Inside”, writing has had a very broad influence in how McMillan views life and the many wonderful things it has to offer for her in her everyday life. She describes writing as being her escape, her safety, a place where she can be herself, something that has helped her mature, and the how the craft has chosen her. Through writing she would like to experience and feel why things are the way they are. McMillan explains how she likes to perceive different kinds of emotions. She is truly the definition of an outstanding writer and by reading this essay, we get the sense that she stays true to her work.…
“To an Athlete Dying Young” is a poem where the reader can view death of a young person differently and celebrate the beautiful things he did in life. This poem was something I could relate to because its talks about winning and leaving a mark in the world. This young man died young, but his name still remains. Some famous people have the problem of watching their name die first before them, but when famous person dies young is different because they don’t have to worry about that. People are going to remember their accomplishment and how they were as a…
Which words, phrases, and sentences did the author select to make me think or feel this way about the text?…
• Poetry should never depict happy people as unjust. It should be used as a tool to promote the idea of…