There are several central themes in “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix‚ Arizona” by Sherman Alexie‚ but the most salient theme is the acceptance of the current problems. In this story‚ Victor has a much pain because of his father’s death; however‚ he tries to go to Phoenix to bring his father’s ashes back home. Due to this scene‚ we can see how Victor can overcome grief and accept the fact that his father had passed away. Unfortunately‚ Victor‚ a strong man‚ does not have enough money to go to
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would reveal later in the text‚ the reason for that was that he had given his word to Victor’s father that he would “watch out” (Sherman‚ 292) for his dear son. Thomas was staying loyal to the promise he gave to Victor’s Father. Since they were kids‚ he has looked after Victor. He was always there to take care of Victor‚ as an example: “When Victor was
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What does it mean to be “poor” in America? For the average person‚ the word poverty implies significant physical hardship. For example‚ the lack of a warm‚ adequate home‚ nutritious food or reasonable clothing for one’s children is a hardship for the average person. By that measure‚ very few of the 30 million plus individuals defined as “living in poverty” by the government are actually poor. Therefore‚ I have to agree with Segal‚ “What is poverty to one person may not seem so bad to another” (Segal
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When you’ve finished the book called‚ ‘The Giver’‚ the most conspicuous portion of the text you would wonder about is‚ ‘What does the ending mean?’ The foreshadowed description of hypothermia could result to death‚ or it could be the frozen sensitivity from the thick downpour ‚ leading to a fallen victim who would be quickly casted into a paralyzed state. But‚ if you haven’t had a chance to read the novel yet‚ here’s a quick summary of the story. The novel starts off with a 12 year-old boy named
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My favorite bible verse is John 14:17 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. To me this reminds me that Jesus is my savior and I have the gift of sacrament and eternal life. This gives me peace and hope. In a world of bad news and stressful events he tells us to not be afraid‚ that he will take care of us ultimately. He tells us he does not give like the world; we cannot “earn his gifts”
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I believe in being responsible as the true definition of being responsible is having an obligation to something or someone. In other words‚ if a parent asks me to babysit their child‚ then I become the one accountable for the child for everything the child does in the time limit I have them. Responsibility becomes a huge characteristic in one’s life only because the older you get‚ the more you become accountable for. When you’re a kid‚ you’re up for keeping your room picked up and brushing your
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The term “American” is viewed differently by many distinct people. In this essay‚ one can find out what it truly means to be an American. An American is someone who can be themself and is classified as an American. What it means to be an American is that you can be who you want to be. According to an article written by Marcie Sillman ‚ “Shmidt hopes [his family] [gets] the opportunity to come to this country. He spreads his arms wide as he describes his own experiences”. Shmidt’s personal experiences
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February 11‚ 2011 The World of‚ “Gay” Words are used throughout the world. In fact‚ it’s being used everyday‚ every minute‚ every second. Words have different meaning in them even if they’re spelled the same. A definition in a word depends on how one uses it or how one sees it as. Some of these words are known as slang words. Teenagers are known to use these slang words more than any other humans in America. Some teenager uses slang words in a negative way‚ positive way‚ or even in a humiliating
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Tod Reitmeier September 4‚ 2012 What My Country Means to Me There is nothing better in the world than waking up on a beautiful Saturday morning freed of a schedule‚ no worries‚ laying in the bed thinking‚ “ What you would like to do today? Maybe go on a hike? Or what about a pickup football game with family and friends while cookingout?” Sun shining through the trees…smell of sizzling burgers and hotdogs on the grill‚ your closest friends waiting anxiously for you to call their name to be on
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What does hospitality mean to you? As once noted by Henri J.M. Nouwen‚ “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people‚ but to offer them space where change can take place.” In my opinion‚ hospitality represents kindness in welcoming guests or strangers. It isn’t about judging who is good or who is bad‚ it is about accepting people for who they are and being caring as well as respectful
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