The poem “Mother to Son” addresses the theme of overcoming racial discrimination. The speaker of the poem is a mother lecturing her son. By referring to her life as not being a “crystal staircase” would suggest a lifestyle that is simple‚ beautiful‚ and luxurious (). The life she speaks of is only for people with privilege‚ specifically white people. The speaker reflects on her life‚ stating how it has never been easy for her. The description of her life evokes sympathy. The speaker describes her
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superficial yet‚ there is more to it. In "Mother to Son"‚ the mother tells her son what life has been to her: Well‚ son‚ I’ll tell you: Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair. It’s had tacks in it‚ And splinters‚..And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare. (Hughes 7) In the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe‚ the protagonist a slave named Tom arrives at a new plantation in Louisiana and the description of the place alludes with the Mother speaking to her son. In chapter 32‚ page 4‚ paragraph
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easy. Noone goes through life unscathed. In the poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes the author highlights this very well; however‚ Hughes also highlights that he’s still climbing. In the poem he uses beautiful imagery to describe the stairway of life. He sets a nice tone. His use of symbolism helps the poem immensely. Langston creates an amazing poem using symbolism‚ tone‚ and imagery. Firstly the poem is chock full of imagery. The mother says the stair “It has tack in it/ and splinters/ and
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The best time of the year is when Christmas comes around. When the snow comes and it’s really cold outside‚ the lights on houses and decorated Christmas trees. The thing is that every Christmas there is always that one thing that you really really want‚ but you know you’re not going to get it. Whether it’s because it’s too much money or it’s somewhere you want to go or if it doesn’t exist. For Christmas‚ a great present would be for Scomiche to be real. The first thing that my mom would say is
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"Attention! Attention! All Students. Are you singer‚ actor‚ dancer or all of the above and feel like it’s time that you get your big break well you’re in luck. Next week Thursday we will be holding auditions for our very own school musical of "The Wiz". So bring out your talent and ease on down the road to auditions." Is all I heard Monday morning on the PSA system. Maybe it’s not such a bad idea I thought. As a child I’ve always had a passion to be on stage either singing‚ dancing and acting or
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ICEBREAKER SPEECH – SAFWAN ZAROOK ‘Success’ Thirty five years ago‚ it was on a Friday late night around 11:52 a mother had been in labor pain. This mother was blessed to have a baby boy at that night‚ in the beautiful city of Colombo. Being the bread winner in the family‚ I crowned my parents with two new titles‚ a “mother” and a “Father”. Over the years‚ I grew up with three siblings. Studied in public school. I was kicked out of school being the naughty child. By the way my teachers‚ they never
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Date :2 Jun 2013 Account Number :00000064015058812 Branch :SAGAR Name :SARVOTHAM TRADERS PROP : GANAPATI S NAYAK Corporate Address : S N NAGAR SAGAR KARNATAKA-577401 Balance as on 1 May 2013 :-7‚56‚533.09 Drawing Power Limit :900000.0 :900000.0 Account Statement from 1 May 2013 to 31 May 2013 Txn Date Value Date Description Ref No./Cheque No. Branch Code 40136 Debit 22‚000.00 Credit Balance -7‚78‚533.09 01/05/2013 01/05/2013 WITHDRAWAL TRANSFER-- TRANSFER TO 64034274692 Mr.
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The excitement of high school graduation is in the air! The stage is set for little your bundle of joy to present the Valedictorian speech to more than three hundred of his fellow students. In anticipation‚ you thank God for the blessings of the moment‚ and reflect back to when he was just a kid starting preschool. You make several mental stops along the way‚ when he learned to walk‚ his first words‚ and even his driver’s license test. The thought of all of his life lessons‚ homework‚ and even
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Good afternoon gentlemen of the Assembly. It is my distinct honor and priviledge to stand before you today. As you may or may not know‚ I am Aristarchus of the Solonian Aristocrat faction. I am deeply concerned for the future of this great city and I believe it is in our best interest to reduce internal costs by opting not to pay Assemblymen and jurors for their services. We can instead allocate those funds to the reconstruction of Athens. We have been crushed by Sparta‚ to put it simply‚ and have
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that lay ahead of us to climb. But my‚ what a wonderful year it has been. A year of challenges met‚ mountains climbed and summits conquered! To our young Ladies and Gentlemen seated in front of us tonight listening to our elementary school graduation speech - we are immeasurably proud of each and everyone of you. There were those of you who seemed to have wings and you just soared over the obstacles and challenges that crossed your path. It is a wonderful gift and one that never fails to amaze
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