Yearly Archives: 2023

The vignettes from The House on Mango Street that affected me the most is Red Clowns. This story is really sad. It talks about someone who trusted a friend but got hurt instead. The words and feelings that it paints this story with were so strong and make it very emotional. The person keeps begging for somebody named Sally to help them out, showing how scared and alone they were. And these words almost iterate the quote “Sally Sally a hundred times. Why hadn’t you heard me when I called? Why didn’t you told them to leave me alone?” (Cisneros) because they sound like “Why hadn’t you helped me when I needed you?” It is such a strong story because he doesn’t give up how pain causes bad experience and tells us to be kind and understanding to people with a bad past.

A vignette from “ House on Mango Street “ by Sandra Cisnero that affected me the most is “ Born Bad “ .This vignette is about Esperanza and her friends are praying because they played a game imitating Esperanza’s sick aunt the day before she died . do out the story. Esperanza reminisces about her dead on Guadalupe. “But I think diseases have no eyes. They pick with a dizzy finger anyone, just anyone” (Cisnero ,page 59). When i was 2 my father died from a heart attack . As i grew older i always questioned to my self and god “Why it had to be my father”.Growing up it didn’t affect me but as i got older i thought of the idea of God punishing me and/or my father.

I love the story “The story of hour” by Kate Chopin The story dives into subjects of cultural assumptions, individual personality, and the intricacies of human feeling in a compact story.  So anything can happen any time in life so we have to ready for everything. This story  is a brief yet strong investigation of a lady’s close to home excursion. After learning of her husband’s unexpected death, Mrs. Mallard at first responds with shock yet before long finds a recently discovered feeling of opportunity and self. She embraces the possibility of existence without her better half’s presence, just to have her expectations run when he suddenly gets back. Character Mrs. Mallard in the story “The Story of an Hour” grieves by listening to her husband’s tragic accident she realized that she was now free “She said it over and over under her breath: “free, free, free!” (Chopin para10). She was filled with excitement and joy for becoming free from being merely a wife.

The vignette from The House on Mango Street that affected me the most would be “Beautiful & cruel” by Sandra Cisneros because it has a strong meaning behind its short lines. It expresses how Esperanza sees herself as young and without any growth or learning but instead wants to put herself like the love movies that she sees. “I am the ugly daughter. I am the one nobody comes for” (Cisneros, page 88). She sees that the world is impossible for her to be able to grow as an adult and time is taking too long for her. However, as a mother, her mom keeps on telling her that the time will come at the right age and you will experience the most beautiful and harsh experiences in life. This short Vignette resonates with me because since a young teenager when I was 13. I also wanted to be an adult and be able to do things older people used to do and experience. I couldn’t wait for my time to come like Esperanza, just wanted to feel loved with all the love stories and movies I used to see. “In the movies, there is always one with red red lips who is beautiful and cruel. She is the one who drives the men crazy and laughs them all away” (Cisneros, page 89). This vignette demonstrates Esperanza’s importance of being like a grown woman from the movies. Esperanza has decided not to wait around for a husband to take her away. Instead, she wants to be like the females in movies who drive the men crazy and then refuse them.

The vignette “Mango says goodbye sometimes” affected me the most. This vignette resonated with me the most because of it’s theme of loss. The narrator is expressing her craving for stability because of the transient nature of her community. She states “I write it down and Mango says goodbye sometimes. She does not hold me with both arms. She sets me free.” (Cisnaros.) To elaborate, Esperanza feels temporary to her neighborhood “Mango” and her feeling of not belonging in the community. She constantly talks about the people that live on Mango st coming and going.    

One of the vignettes from “The House on Mango Street” that affected me the most was “Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes.” The quote “They will not know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out.” Because most of the time when we clandestine to another country we leave friends or family in the other country. Even though I migrated for better opportunities and couldn’t bring them with me, I will be successful in life, and I will give them a lot of things and stay with them for a good amount of time. Also, in this vignette, she says she likes to make a story in her head for every step she makes in life and I’m also like that.

The work of Literature that has personally resonated with me the most was “Salvation” by Langston Hughes. The main premise of the story was Hughes recalling his childhood experience of attempting to rekindle his faith. He spoke about having faked his reaction to his aunt’s revival to fall in line with everyone’s expectations. What his story represents is trying to live up to other’s expectation and the pressure that’s many feel in attempting to do so. This story relates to me because I too can recall the many times that I had gone to church and yet felt as though I might have missed something or lacking understanding towards everyone else reaction. I have felt out of place, not understand why I had to go yet i was placed with responsibility every time i went, furthering my unwillingness to be there but yet doing so to appease to the expectation that I had. The story reminded me of my own experience.

“A Smart Cookie,” one of the vignettes from pages 81 through the end of The House on Mango Street, had the biggest impact on me. By sharing the experience of a role model, it emphasizes the significance of never giving up or quitting on yourself.  I learned from this vignette that the people in your life who value and care about you are there to support you as you develop and accomplish your objectives. “But she doesn’t know which subway train to take to get downtown. I hold her hand very tight while we wait for the right train to arrive” (Cisneros, page 90).” This vignette demonstrates Esperanza’s importance to and concern for her mother. She is with her mother to influence her life and has strong love for her. This resonates with me since I too like to help my mother when she needs help getting someplace or doing a task, especially with all the modern technology that she is not used to. 

Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace” is a work of literature that is deeply relevant because it focuses on the influence that pride, materialism, and the quest of social status have on humans. Mathilde Loisel, a lady who is captivated by her position in society and her fortune, is the protagonist of this novel. During her voyage, she misplaced a piece of jewelry that she had borrowed, which is a representation of dishonesty and a lack of self-assurance. The narrative highlights the need of taking the time to contemplate one’s own ideals and objectives, as well as the notion that genuine happiness and contentment are not attained via monetary gain or social standing, but rather through the cultivation of acceptance and thankfulness. The presentation offered a novel viewpoint on a variety of subjects, with a particular emphasis on the significance of living within one’s means in order to satisfy the requirements of others without compromising one’s own desires for happiness.

This time I was influenced by Beautiful & Cruel. This story is made up of illustrations that tell the story of a young girl growing up in a Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago. It discusses themes of beauty, identity, and power relations from the perspective of a young girl, contrasting her feelings of inadequacy with the female empowerment she sees in her story. The words social expectations and self-awareness regarding appearance came to mind in this story, and I deeply empathized with the woman in this story who seeks power and independence as a woman. The same goes for men. People around the world say that a person’s inner feelings are more important than their appearance, but I believe that when we meet someone for the first time or see someone we have no relationship with, we unconsciously make judgments based on their appearance. felt. This may be a little off-topic, but this is also included my impression based on my experience as an Asian in America.

The vignettes from The House on Mango Street that personally affected me the most was “What Sally Said” and “Linoleum Roses.” Unlike Esperanza, who doesn’t have external problems for instance she has more loving/stable family. However, Sally in my opinion is less fortunate in that aspect. As seen in “What Sally Said” (Cisneros) she gets physically abuse by her father. “But Sally doesn’t tell about that time he hit her with his hands just like a dog, she said, like if I was an animal” (Cisneros.) In “Linoleum Roses” (Cisneros) we see that she is married at a young age; however its also revealed that she did it just to escape the abusive father. Sally even after her marriage is not save. Her husband constantly keeps her in watch and doesn’t let her go out. “She is happy, except sometimes her husband gets angry and once he broke the door where his foot went through, though most days he is okay. Except he won’t let her talk on the telephone. And he doesn’t let her look out the window. And he doesn’t like her friends, so nobody gets to visit her unless he is working”(Cisneros.)  This specific vignettes affected me the most because I felt Sally didn’t deserve all of that. It was heartbreaking for me read about her.

In this course the literature work that meant the most to me was “The Necklace”  ,by Guy de Maupassant. This story was a work that has resonated deeply with me. This story showed the consequences of pride ,materialism, and the pursuit of social status can  impact you and causes you to make bad choices. The narrative follows the character of Mathilde Loisel, a woman who becomes consumed by her wealth and social recognition. When she borrows the necklace  to wear to a high-society event and later loses it, that showed how fake some people can be , and how some people are not confident in themselves .I shows how to reflect on you own values and priorities. However ,it underscores the idea that true fulfillment and happiness cannot be found in the pursuit of material wealth and social status alone, but rather in embracing one’s circumstances with humility and gratitude .I believe you should not live beyond your means to please anyone . This lesson was an eye opener for me.

The vignette that had the biggest impact on me from The House on Mango Street is Minerva Writes Poems. In this story, Minerva, who Esperanza shares poems with, and is only just a few years older than Esperanza, is doomed to a life as a single mother, while trapped in a cycle of abuse. This story lacks a strong theme, and it is more about the feeling of being a bystander of abuse, wanting to help but having no idea how, especially as a child. The last few sentences of this story: “Minerva. I don’t know which way she’ll go. There is nothing I can do.” (Cisneros 84)  Reading this story, I feel trapped and helpless. It brought me back to a time where I was also a bystander to abuse as a child. Wondering how someone so similar to myself, someone I looked up to and admired, could get themselves wrapped into a situation so despairing.

The vignette that surprised me was “Boys & Girls” from “The House on Mango Street” because it has a great meaning that explains how both genders are defined and seen. Its seem as boys and girl live in separate worlds, where they both mind each other’s business. However, the vignette that intrigued me was “My Name” because it is a strong and interesting story behind her name. She defines herself as not liking her name after all it came from her grandma and remembers it as a special part of her. Lastly, “Our good day” has me puzzled because I’m not sure what the narrator is trying to say, is she saying that friends can be your friends if you pay them or more like they won’t last forever?

I was surprised to learn that the family moving into Mango Street was expecting to move into the perfect home of their dreams, based on the story of “The House on Mango Street.” However, they were not expecting a dream crusher when they arrived. I found it fascinating how the narrator delicately and forcefully addressed the problems associated with moving from one house to another, particularly in situations when neither property was solid, yet the family was forced to relocate at any opportunity. The narrator portrayed the harsh realities of life. The fact that the house on the other side of town was still not what they had anticipated was one of the things that puzzled me. Every house the narrator lived in left her unhappy since something was constantly breaking. This family experiences mental and physical chaos in addition to struggling to find a place to call home.    

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me the most was Boys and Girls because it reminds me of the mindset that many people that I used to be friend’s with had. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The vignette that I found most intriguing is “The three sisters” Because it spoke of 3 sisters who grew up in a neighborhood and were able to obtain powers. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The vignette “And some more” puzzled me the most because I couldn’t comprehend the meaning. I only later understood what it meant.

Exploring the contrasts between boys and girls within a family, it diverges from Sandra Cisneros’ usual themes by delving into broader societal restrictions, eliciting a sense of empathy for the characters in the reader. The vignette “Hair” enraptured me, particularly because of my special interaction with it. I found it especially captivating as it resounded with my cherished recollections. I remember how much fun it was to style my mother’s hair and how the scent and softness made me always feel safe. Like the storyteller, I felt areas of strength for a to this encounter.           The vignette “Chuckling” left me puzzled, as            the storyteller communicated a hating for                her different sisters because of seen                           contrasts in both actual appearance and         outlook  contrasted with herself and Nenny. She    meticulously describes her sisters’ lips, recommending a potential inclination of jealousy towards their actual characteristics or the bonds they share.

The vignette that made me amazed is “The Family of Little Feet.” In the story, little Esperanza and her friends toyed around with high-heeled shoes, and what happened after can be really amazing. The surprise here, then, it emerges from the transformative power a simple pair of shoes around all social norms and expectations attached. The vignette “Alicia Who Sees Mice” is intriguing. It carries forward a character who is going through the tides of life and stashing away her education. When time gets real tough, the way in which she deals with reality is by seeing mice that aren’t there as the stress mechanism. “Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water” is a vignette that made me puzzled. This story portrays Esperanza as a young girl who comes to get her palm read by Elenita who a witch woman. Looking into this context the nature of Elenita’s predictions can be regarded as mysterious and magical that might lead readers forwards towards curiosity to think how come fate and destiny could be involved in Esperanza’s life.

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette that surprised me the most was Boys and Girls because boys have a different mindset when it comes to friends. When I was little, my brothers were my best friend. But I didn’t tell any of my old secrets to him or any of my friends, just the new secrets that I had while they were my friends, I told them. But in the case of the girls, they want a best friend to tell them all their secrets. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The vignette that intrigued me the most was Meme Ortiz because she described the Juan dogs that have two names but never mentioned the names. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The vignette that puzzled me the most was Laughter because she explained that she didn’t like her other sisters because they were different physically and mindset from her and Nenny. She explains in very detail her lips. I think maybe she was envious of their physical features or their bonds.

The vignette that surprised me the most was “The first job.” This surprises me because the narrator spoke about her first assault at her first job. The assault was very sudden and I felt for her because I know what it feels like to feel like you trusted the wrong person. The vignette “Hair” intrigued me the most. This vignette in particular had my attention because I related to it so much. I remember as a kid I used to love to do my moms hair because I liked to smell it and it was always so soft. The scent of her hair made me feel safe, so I related to the narrator. The vignette “And some more” puzzled me because I didn’t really understand the meaning. I understood they were naming clouds but I’m not sure how they ended up in a serious argument.

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The differences between boys and girls within the same family. Unlike other works by Sandra Cisneros, it addresses the larger issue of societal restrictions and makes the reader feel a sense of empathy for the characters. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The Feelings, memories, companionship, and identity are among the subjects explored. The protagonist’s willingness to join a bike share and the fleeting connections evoke memories of carefree youth. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The “Laughter” narrative in the book, which explores the narrator’s relationship with her sister Nenny and their shared laughter, is perplexing due to the abstract connection between laughing and visual images.

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette from “The House on Mango Street” that surprised me the most is “Marin” where a teenage girl dreams of running away with her boyfriend from Puerto Rico. Marin’s longings can be surprising yet not unexpected. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The vignette that I found most intriguing is “The Three Sisters” as it talks about the three older sisters of her neighborhood who were befit to have magical powers. Which vignette puzzled you and why? “Those Who Don’t” is one of the vignette that puzzled me the most as the author talks about different people in her neighbor hood.

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? This time, the scene that surprised me the most in “The House on Mango Street” was “Boys & Girls”! Personally, I find this story impressive and perspective-taking in many ways. In it, this scene shows the protagonist’s sense of responsibility and the division that inherently exists between the worlds of boys and girls, even within the same family. This sense of resignation to social and familial roles is a common theme in Sandra Cisneros’s work, so it was surprising to me because it speaks to a broader theme of limitations imposed on individuals by their environment; I felt a little like empathy. Which vignette intrigued you and why? The one I was most interested in was “Our Good Day.” Personally, I felt deep empathy and nostalgia for the book’s focus on emotions and memories, and its focus on themes such as friendship, identity, and the simple joys of childhood. The protagonist’s willingness to spend his savings to join a bike share, and the idea of temporary friendships bought and lost, are reminiscent of the innocence of childhood relationships. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The story that confused me the most is “Laughter” in the book, which describes the relationship between the narrator and her sister Nenny, and explains how they have different appearances but similar laughter. It somehow reminds them of houses in Mexico.My personal philosophy is that the relationship between laughter and visual imagery has an abstract nature, so I feel a little confused about this scene.

Which vignette from “The House on Mango Street” surprised you in some way, and why? The vignette that surprised me the most was My Name. In this short story the narrator Esperanza goes into depth on why she dislikes her name, the struggles that come with a Hispanic name in an primarily English speaking country, and the meanings behind it. I was surprised by this vignette because I was under the impression that this novel was a memoir. It wasn’t until I learned the main character’s name (differing from Sandra Cisnero’s own name) that I realized that this was a work of fiction. Sandra’s writings are personal and come from a deep place within herself, giving the sense that she’s writing about herself even when she isn’t. Which vignette intrigued you and why? Our Good Day was the vignette that intrigued me the most. I liked seeing the interaction between Esperanza and the other kids in her neighborhood. The short story made me feel nostalgic about being a child. And how easy it was to make friends back then. Back when I would just walk up to a kid on the playground and ask “Hey, Do you want to be friends?” Now, as an adult it is much harder to make friends. There is anxiety around being vulnerable and the possibility of being rejected. Which vignette puzzled you and why? The Vignette that puzzled me the most was Louie, His Cousin, And His Other Cousin. In this story Louie’s cousin picks Esperanza up for a ride along with a few other friends. I was puzzled by this novel because I could not understand why Louie was being chased by the police. After reading the story over again I realized Louie was probably driving a stolen Cadillac since the cousin never […]

Who I would compare Raymond Carver’s simplistic approach to writing  is “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. Raymond Carver’s style revolves around simplicity, the idea that less is more and utilizing everyday commonly used words to bolster their writing. This is similar to what we see in “The lesson” By Toni Cade Bambara, as she also implements simple words and vocabulary to help broaden the audience. Within the story she reflects on her upbringing, how she grew up in poverty and at an early age was exposed to and understood both social and financial inequality, as she recalls many of her experiences living in her neighborhood as a child. We witness that she continues the trend with using language that allows for the reader to easily digest what she’s trying to convey, an example of this is when she states “So we heading down the street and she’s boring us silly about what things cost and what our parents make and how much goes for rent and how money ain’t divided up right in this country”. This serves to further emphasize her use of language that is easily understood.

Raymond Carver has a less is more approach when it comes to writing. His sentence structure is unique, often feeling like the sentences stop abruptly, leaving more to be desired. Which is a trait we would often find in poetry rather than prose. His stories delve into the complexities of human emotions. The simple language and descriptions give just enough for readers to feel the gravity of emotions without it explicitly being said. “My idea of blindness came from the movies. In the movies, the blind moved slowly and never laughed. Sometimes they were led by seeing-eye dogs. A blind man in my house was not something I looked forward to.” (Carver) Thoughp, the author doesn’t write detailed descriptions of settings or imagery. We still get the main point of the paragraph, and understand the depth of the characters’s apprehension.   Anne Sexton is an American Poet. In class, we read her poem Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I would describe her writing style to be very intense revealing a lot about human nature. Her metaphors and imagery are often very pungent and well thought out. You can see this depicted in the poem we read by her. “And so she danced until she was dead,
a subterranean figure,
her tongue flicking in and out
like a gas jet.” This leaves a very vivid image in the reader’s mind that is quite off-putting.   I feel like Raymond Carter could benefit from writing with in-depth description and imagery. It could help get a more emotional reaction from readers, whereas his deadpan writing style can not.

For this comparison, I chose Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” style to compare Raymond Caver’s “Cathedral” style. In Caver’s story, he writes straightforwardly about everyday interactions. An example of this is when the characters of the story are having a conversation about a blind friend who is going to spend time in their house. The wife says to make him stay comfortable in the house and the husband says, “I don’t have any blind friends,” I said. “You don’t have any friends,” she said. In contrast, Gabriel Marquez writes in a more detailed and colorful to make vivid images of the story in our minds. An example of this is when he describes how small the village is in the story of “The Most Handsome Drowned Man.” “There was so little land that mothers always went about with the fear that the wind would carry off their children, and the few dead that the years had caused among them had to be thrown off the cliffs”.

Raymond Carver and Langston Hughes were both celebrated American writers, but their writing styles differed in significant ways. The writing style of Raymond Carver was known for being simple and straightforward. He frequently emphasized the difficulties faced by working-class characters and the elements of daily life. Carver’s narrative stood out by its clear language, sparse description, and absence of unnecessary details. He was a big fan of leaving room for the reader to fill in the blanks and the power of understatement. Carver’s writing style is immediately apparent in the first lines of his story “Cathedral”: “This blind man, an old friend of my wife’s, he was on his way to spend the night.” These sentences’ simplicity is a reflection of Carver’s minimalist style and his ability to express depth through restraint. In contrast, poet and author Langston Hughes was known for his lyrical and vivid narrative.  His writing frequently evaluated African American experiences and touched on issues of identity, prejudice, and pursuing one’s dreams. Hughes’ use of metaphorical language, rich imagery, and emotional resonance defined his writing style. In “Harlem,” Hughes poses the question, “What happens to a dream deferred?” in verse. Strong imagery and metaphorical language are used in this line and the ones that follow to convey strong feelings and satire on society. Hughes’ writing style enthralled readers with its poetic and evocative quality, while Carver’s emphasis on simplicity allowed readers to interact with the story. Carver’s minimalist style cultivated an air of sophistication, but Hughes’s work captured readers in vivid details and intense feelings

I’ve selected “Snow White” from the Brothers Grimm to contrast Raymond Carver’s writing style with. Raymond Carver keeps things simple and straightforward while narrating stories. However, the Brothers Grimm employ more intricate and conventional fairy tale vocabulary, particularly in “Snow White.” Carver expresses facts and feelings in an honest and clear manner. “I remained with my eyes closed. I was at home. I was aware of that. However, I didn’t have a sense of being inside anything (Carver). Furthermore, the Brothers Grimm’s use of evocative language to describe their literature creates a sense of enchantment. “Once upon a time, in the middle of winter when the flakes of snow were falling like feathers from the sky, a queen sat at a window sewing” (Grimm). Grimm is using words to create a beautiful scene in the reader’s mind, setting a magical atmosphere in the story.

I compare the pared-down writing style of Raymond Carver to the style of Toni Cade Bambara-The Lesson because they both have that easy-going language in their articles that makes the reader understand and read it as if they are talking to you face to face.In other words they use natural language in the simplest form with expressions that are used in present tense. A phrase from the lesson “she was black as hell, cept for her feet, which were fish-white and spooky. And she was always planning these boring-ass things for us to do, us being my cousin, mostly, who lived on the block cause we all moved North the same time and to the same apartment then spread out gradual to breathe” that uses similar language to Raymond Carver is “This blind men,an old friend of my wifes,he was on his way to spend the night.His wife had died .so he was visiting the dead wife’s relatives in Connecticut.”They both have the same style of energy that describes the thoughts,point of views and opinions the author is trying to point out for us readers. Expanding a connection of social life class and real-life feelings.

I’m making comparisons between the Brothers Grimm and Raymond Carver’s restrained writing styles.The The simplicity and directness of Raymond Carver’s literary style are evident in its emphasis on commonplace events and feelings. His poetry is simple and direct, unlike “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm makes extensive use of descriptive language. Carver’s “Cathedral” illustrates the narrator’s protectiveness towards his wife and jealously towards her past suitors. Both tales deal with sentiments of insecurity and jealousy. This trait is seen often in the narrative, as Snow White’s admiration and attractiveness caused her to become envious. The incidents and common individuals in Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral” and “Snow White” short stories represent emotions that are relatable to everyday life, such as rage, jealously, and the will to do damage to others. These tales tell us that sometimes our wishes come true and that occasionally our wishes are not granted. Insecurity and sentiments of jealousy are explored in both tales.    

I compared Raymond Carver’s simple writing to  “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. I like both the worter because they both uses simple day to day language for there writing.Bambara our narrator lives in poor neighborhood she learn there economically equality and social injustice that people habe there. In many sentencse he uses and continuously to make the language easy for the people. In the sentence  “So we heading down the street and she’s boring us silly about what things cost and what our parents make and how much goes for rent and how money ain’t divided up right in this country” (Bambara.). I think this is the easiest language i have seen i like the story most. The lesson is same like this it is very easy langiage to understand.

I compared Raymond Carver’s simple writing to that of the Brothers Grimm’s “Snow White.” Both stories explore feelings of jealousy and insecurity. For example, in the story “Cathedral,” the narrator shows odd protectiveness toward his wife and jealousy toward her previous boyfriends. He skips over any information on her ex-husband and just makes passing references to him throughout the narrative. “The man she was going to marry…didn’t have money, either. But she was in love with the guy, and he was in love with her, etc.” (Carver). This behavior can be seen throughout the “Snow White” story because Snow White’s beauty and the fact that she was adored by everybody led to the Queen’s jealousy. The events and ordinary people in Raymond Carver’s short story “Cathedral,” like those in “Snow White,” portray real-life feelings like anger, jealousy, and the desire to harm others. It also teaches us that sometimes we cannot get what we desire.    

Raymond Carver and Guy De Maupassant both employ distinctive writing styles that reflect the literary conventions of their respective time periods. Carver is know for his minimalist, pared-down prose, while Maupassant’s ” The Necklace” exemplifies a more ornate and descriptive narrative style. For example Raymond carver’s minimalist style is evident in the spare and straightforward prose, as seen in the following passage ” He got his beard up and lathered. He worked the lather onto his with the brush. He put the razor to his cheek and took a swipe.’ I don’t know , bub. I just don’t know ,’he said, and he worked at his face.” It demonstrates Carver’s use of short declarative sentences and simple language to convey the mundane actions of the characters. The focus is on the immediate actions nd dialogue, with minimal descriptive details. In “The necklace,” Maupassant’s descriptive style is evident in his rich portrayal of the protagonist and her world, as seen in the following passage : “She was simple since she could not be adorned; but she was unhappy as though kept out of her own class; for women have no caste and no descent, their beauty, their grace, and their charm serving them instead of birth and fortune.” The narrative provides rich descriptions and delves into the protagonist’s emotional turmoil, reflecting the social and psychologial complexities of the character’s experience. They both Carver and Maupassant share a commitment to portraying the human condition and the struggles of everyday life.  

This time, I compared and contrasted Raymond Carva’s writing style with that of the Brothers Grimm in Snow White. I read two of Raymond’s poems. And I felt his directness and simplicity. I’ll try to explain it briefly. Raymond’s words seem straightforward and focused on everyday experiences and emotions. For example, in [My daughter and Apple pie] he described a simple domestic scene in clear language. On the other hand, the Brothers Grimm’s style in Snow White uses a rich explanatory language that is easy for readers to understand. For example, “Once upon a time in midwinter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers from heaven, a queen sat sewing at her window…” is filled with vivid imagery and detailed descriptions as seen in this opening line. I am. My conclusion is that Raymond Carver’s stripped-down writing style is characterized by simplicity and directness of language, focusing on everyday life and subtle emotions. In contrast, the style of the Brothers Grimm’s “Snow White” had a richly descriptive feel, focusing on a fantastical and more overt emotional depth.

The other reading that resonate with the writing style of Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral” is “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara. Both the stories uses first person narrative. They are narrated by a single character who talk about their experiences. Furthermore, the writing style of Carver is similar to that of Bambara since both the writers uses simple, day to day language. In the story “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara our narrator, Sylvia, who lives in a poor neighborhood uses simple language to talk about her experiences, as she learns about the economical equality and social injustice face by her people. “So we heading down the street and she’s boring us silly about what things cost and what our parents make and how much goes for rent and how money ain’t divided up right in this country” (Bambara.) Sylvia uses day to day language to narrate the situation, and avoids using complex vocabulary. In this sentence, she repeatedly uses the word “and” which means the writing seem like a regular conversation. “She wanted to talk. They talked. He asked her to send him a tape and tell him about her life. She did this. She sent the tape. On the tape, she told the blind man she loved her husband but she didn’t like it where they lived and she didn’t like it that he was a part of the military-industrial thing” (Carver.) In this narration of a conversation/memory between the wife and the blind man the author writes in a way that makes it seem like the narrator is having a conversation with a friend.  

In Anne Sexton’s rewrite of “Snow White “and the seventh dwarfs she shows the stereotypes between men and women. Women are portrayed as “helpless “ and “in need of a man “ .While men are portrayed as strong , smart, and intelligent. Her tone of sarcasm shows the portrayal of the characters in these fairytales ,While in Bruce Bettelheim offers a more genuine tone for “Snow White,” illustrating the variety of events that might occur in the real world. This shows that he sees the narrative as a lesson to be learned. We can tell that he wants to present a realistic picture of the real world and the numerous challenges that face the young and influences by the phrases he uses frequently, such as “mature “ 

Most fairy tales use moral, social, or political teachings through an engaging storyline and charming cast of characters. How fairy tales might benefit kids will be the topic of my research essay.It’s a personal experience that’s why I chose this subject.I loved fairy tales as a child, and stories like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood remained with me because of the lessons they taught.Many moral lessons can be learned from well-known fairy tales, such to always be kind and positive in order to be blessed, and to never trust strangers.Children’s imaginative play, critical thinking, and character development can all benefit from fairy tales.

For my research essay, the topic that I have chosen to study regarding fairy tales is the impact on childhood development and the message that is portrayed through many different common fairy tales. Why i believe this to be the most interesting topic and the aspect I choose to explore for fairy tales is because many of us, no matter where we were born, our ethnic background, religion, etc, has been exposed to some type of fairy tales in our lives. Many different countries and cultures may have their own fairy tales or different variations of widely spoken fairy tales, but we all have heard these tales being spoken to us, especially as children. They are stories that have been passed down and told for generations to millions of children, however it’s important to look at why these stories are told to children, and what do these children who are told these fairy tales learn from them and what it is about fairy tales specifically that lead to furthering the development of young children.

My topic for the research essay was feminism and fairy tales. I chose to examine Snow-White and her step mothers relationship because I felt like I could relate to it, it’d be easier to put emotions into words if I related to them. I also feel like fairy tales are all about how women are saved, their beauty and its the same story told all over again. As a kid I always wanted to be a princess but as an adult I begin to question why women are always portrayed in such misogynistic ways. I have read multiple articles, books and re-read fairy tales because each are told differently. Each version of these fairy tales are told differently but have the same story.

In this essay, the author discusses the fairy tale “Snow White” by Bruno Bettelheim and another popular movie adaptation. They argue that not all fairy tales should be read by children due to their negative impact and restrictions on reading. The author will use primary and secondary sources to explore the familiar aspect of fairytales, including characters, setting, and plot. They appreciate the lessons that fairytales can offer and enjoy learning about them. One of the fairytales they learned more about is “Snow White,” which has multiple meanings that the author was unaware of. The author and their niece enjoyed watching “Snow White” as a child. They believe that reading or watching fairy tales is a great way to spend time together, and no matter the age, anyone can connect over a variety of adventure stories. The author has conducted research using primary and secondary sources to examine child development in fairytales.

My topic for the research essay on fairytales is “Snow White.” I chose to explore this aspect of fairytales because it is more familiar to me and one of my favorites. I respect how many lessons, if any, fairytales have to offer. I enjoy reading fairytales and trying to learn every aspect of the story, including the characters, setting, and plot.  One of the fairytales I learned more about in this course is “Snow White,” which has multiple meanings that I was unaware of. When my niece was little, we used to watch “Snow White,” and she obviously enjoyed it. One of the loveliest ways to spend time together is to read or even watch fairy tales. No matter your age, you may connect over a variety of adventure stories. I have specifically done research so far using primary and secondary sources to look into child development in fairytales for my essay.   

The topic I chose is Vanity will not take you far, but kindness will for my research essay, and will be using snow white as one of my fairy tales to back up my ideas. I chose to explore this particular aspect of fairy tales to expand my thoughts and explain how young children can view fairy tales in many ways and learn positively or negatively. I’m yet to finish but I already figured out my topic and fairytale, have to get a little more information and key ideas to support my evidence. Looking forward to using some related stories or points of view about how child development is impacted through fairy tales like snow white or Beyond.

Fo my essay i have chosse “Snow White” for my faire tale. As it is known to every one and i am deeply inerested in this faire tale. And I will talk for both the fairy tale of “Snow White” Bruno Bettelheim’s version and another one which we all habe seen the movie. I am disagree with that every fairy tale should read by the the children because it has negative impact and very bad impact also so it is not good for the children. So not every fiary tale should read by the children some has restriction for reading. I  will use primary and secondary sources for my essay’s and I am very excited to write this essay.

Most people argue that fairy tale are problematic and not good for children. However, I believe that people see what they want to see and it all depends on perspectives. Personally for me, cinderella was a kind soul and a hardworking character and all she wanted was to go to the ball. She never went there in the hopes that she will talk to the prince let alone marrying him. The topic for my Research essay is “Fairy Tales are Myths.” I decided to write on this topic because I feel like there are various kinds of fairy tales, not just about princesses waiting for their prince charming. I believe that we should be open different fairy tale genre and their moral vales. I would also love to add some points on childhood development. How a child is being affected mentally, physically and socially. Honestly, ever since I was little I have never read a fairy tale book but before writing this discussion I’ve for the first time watched the cinderella movie, read about little red riding hood and read some reddit post on fairy tales.

In my research essay, I will be talking how fairy tale movies and books, are good and bad for children. also, the impacts of fairy tales in teenagers and adults in a negative and positive way. I chose this topic because as I grow up with fairy tales movies and books it has made an impact on how I see the world. maybe the fairy tales movies and books are some factors of why sometimes I am very naïve and sometimes wise. And also, I think it is very interesting the topic of how fairy tales affect people and their perspective of the world. As of now, I haven’t done any research but, I have some experience of how it has changed me. I will try to do it with more secondary sources than primary sources because secondary sources have commentary of others

A fairy tale that everyone has read at least once in their life. Fairy tales have various effects on the people who read them. For example, it improves literacy skills, empathy, imagination, and inference skills. In this essay, I decided to explore the influence of Snow White and Cinderella on people’s psychology. From the perspective of young children to young adults, the moral lessons gleaned from fairy tales are told over and over again, solidifying them into absolute truths, so the world in general sees fairy tales as something that can only be trusted. It is no exaggeration to say that childhood and adolescence are the ideal times for psychological growth and the acquisition of a wealth of knowledge. However, not all fairy tales have a positive impact. These two fairy tales can also be said to be their moral teachers. However, this can also be psychologically negative, as it can give false hope for the future. I would like to research this using various articles and information sources.

My topic sentence on fairy tail is ” Exert a significant influence on teenagers from an early age.” I choose to explore this particular aspect of fairly tale because I feel like the fairy tale ” The hero’s journey , Snow White got a lot of criticism also because it clearly states the main idea of my essay and sets the direction for my argument .It identifies the specific focus of my essay, which is the influence of fairly tales as mentioned the impact on perceptions and values it hints at a broader influence that fairy tales can have on teenagers development and world views. Also critics have raised concerns about the influence of fairy tales on teenagers due to various reasons such as : Gender Stereotypes, Beauty Standards and lack of agency cultural appropriation. as far as my research I began researching the Fairy tale of hero’s journey. I intend to do further research .

For the research essay I decided to use as topic: Fairy tales and children’s development. For this essay I chose “Snow White” as my fairy tale because I want to discuss about the Disney Walt Snow White version, which is the regular movie that some of us grew up watching and Bruno Bettelheim’s version which discusses about how fairy tales can relate to children psychological development. Both versions have their own unique style and I’m interested because I want to explore them deeply and have better understanding. In my research, I will be using a primary source which will be focused as evidence of the Walt Disney version, and a secondary source which will be used in the Bruno Bettelheim analysis. I found some articles and Journals that I will be used as my sources.

The topic for my research essay on fairy tales is: What morals/values do fairytales seek to instill into children? And are these morals/values still relevant today? I will create a thesis statement based on the information I get from my research. I chose this subject because I feel like classical fairy tales such as Cinderella, Snow White, and Beauty and the Beast, get a lot of criticism for not being progressive enough when in reality these stories still have important values and morals that children can learn from. My essay will be based on the story of Cinderella. It is a story very near and dear to my heart. I can see myself really enjoying writing an essay about this fairy tale. For my research I have read an early rendition of Cinderella. As well as the screenplay to Disney’s Cinderella from 1950. I decided to use two primary sources since most people are familiar with the films associated with fairy tales, having two primary sources will allow me to answer my research questions with more relevancy.

When observing Bruno Bettelheim’s “Little Snow White” We notice a stark contrast when compared to the retelling of the poem “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” by Anne Sexton. We uncover the author’s varying perspectives through their own retelling of the iconic fairy tale that everyones knows as snow white. In his interpretation we see that he views the story as if it were a lesson to be taught, as it provides a more realistic tone, displaying the many occurrences that can happen within the real world.. Through his frequent use of words like narcissism, maturity, etc, we see that he aims to portray a practical image of the real world and the many struggles that exists for the young and impressionable. This differs from Anne Sexton’s retelling of the fairy tale as it tells a more classic fairy tale ending with symbolism from snow whites death and rebirth, utilizing it as a metaphor to aid in the mental development of many young women today.

Anne Sexton’s retelling of Snow White focuses on the objectification and sexualization of Snow White. And has the theme that girls who are objectified in society, often grow up to be part of the system that harmed them as a child. Throughout the retelling, Snow White is repeatedly referred to as having “China blue doll-eyes”, her virgin status was also pointed out multiple times. The act of calling Snow White a doll throughout the poem, gives the sense of her being inanimate and helpless to the forces around her. Snow White is a character goggled at for her beauty, not her wit, personality, nor her kindness. In the original story the only character trait she is gifted with is naivety. The Queen hated her because of her beauty. The dwarves trusted her quickly because of her beauty. And the Prince fell in love with her immediately because of her beauty. In this fairytale world all of her value is held in her beauty and Virgin status. Making the ending of this retelling very interesting.  “Meanwhile Snow White held court,  rolling her china-blue doll eyes open and  shut and sometimes referring to her mirror as women do.” (Sexton)  One can suppose that Snow White grows up to become much like the Evil Queen. The phrase “as women do” reminds me of real world stereotypes. Women are often to reffered to as naturally catty and competitive in their relationships to other women. Bettelheim has a much more optimistic view on the story of Snowwhite. “Many fairy-tale heroes, at a crucial point in their development, fall into deep sleep or are reborn. Each reawakening or rebirth symbolizes the reaching of a higher stage of maturity and understanding.” Though this may be the case for some fairy tales I don’t think this is the […]

Bruno Bettelheim believes that “Little Snow White” is really about how a young girl grows up and becomes more mature. He talks about the growth and maturation of Snow White. He emphasizes her development and journey towards maturity as a central theme in the tale. Anne Sexton’s version of the story is different because it focuses more on the feelings and emotions of Snow White. She explores the sadness and pain that Snow White goes through, which the original fairy tale doesn’t talk much about. In Sexton’s version, Snow White’s experiences are more somber, and her relationship with the prince is portrayed in a more complex and emotional way. It’s like she’s diving deeper into the emotional side of the story.

Bruno Bettelheim’s psychologically informed interpretation of “Little Snow White” suggests that the story is a coming-of-age story about a girl’s growth, highlighting the misinformation and mistreatment of women in fairy tales. He compares this to Anne Sexton’s presentation of the story, which portrays women as less valuable than men, often labeled as weak and in need of men. Women often aspire to beauty, as they are often princesses and kind, while unattractive women are labeled as witches. Snow White, as an ordinary girl, developed her ability to deal with societal evils. Both Bettelheim and Sexton emphasize the need for young women to be more self-reliant and considerate in a culture where they are often mistreated. Bettelheim’s interpretation uses language like maturity, narcissism, and sexuality to convey the reality that fairy tales can have on children, and suggests that they should not be read in the wrong way. On the other hand, Sexton’s retelling of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” highlights the importance of women and their role in society. Bettelheim argues that all fairy tales are not good for kids and should not be read, while Sexton emphasizes the value of women and their importance.

According to Bruno Bettelheim’s psychologically informed interpretation of “Little Snow White,” the story is a coming-of-age story following a little girl’s growth. This interpretation reveals that we, as readers, have been misled by fairytale stories since we were young, which makes it compare with Anne Sexton’s presentation of the well-known fairy tale. It presents women as less valuable than men. Men are viewed as powerful, wise, and brave, while women are always perceived as weak and in need of men.  Women aspire to beauty because, in fairytales, they are often the princesses and are kind; in these stories, women who are labeled unattractive would be nasty witches. As an ordinary girl, Snow White was naive and developed her ability to deal with society’s evil behaviors.  Both Anne Sexton’s and Bruno Bettelheim’s psychologically informed interpretations of the well-known fairy tale “Little Snow White” make remarks about women and the need for young women to be more self-reliant and considerate in a culture where they are frequently mistreated.    

Im the story “Little snow white” by Bruno Bettelheim’s is a psychological interpretation of the fairy tale Snow White. He argues and compare the fairy tell, he tell the reality and that affects to children in bad ways. He uses words like maturity, narcissism, sexual etc. Children like the story “little snow white” because that can’t understand the meaning what he his trying to say. He also says that fairy tale should not read by the kids because that affect them in wrong way and they start assuming wromg things. However Anne sexton’s retelling of the poem “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” It shows great and meaningfull fairy tell it is about women and it shows women less valuable than men. Without women men can’t do anything thing by themself. Difference between bith the story is bruno try to tell that all the fairy tell are not good for kids they should nit read all. On the other hand Anne sexton tell the value of women and tell how important they are.

Bruno Bettelheim’s psychologically oriented reading of “Little Snow White” focuses on the way child development can be based on their understanding of negativity or positivity through each fairytale they are opposed to reading. He argues that the story is based on how this young girl describes what she has been through and expands by showing her growth/weakness points while developing. “They do not realize that fairy tales do not try to describe the external world and “reality.” Nor do they recognize that no sane child ever believes that these tales describe the world realistically.”Bruno Bettelhiem expands that children at a young age shouldn’t even be told fairy tales at all because they are so used to believing things that are not correct and later on develop them accurately. However, Anne Sexton’s retelling of the fairy tale, titled “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” offers a bright and wonderful poem with powerful, meaningful words that play a big role in adolescent growth. The poem has many lines that explain how young girls face many obstacles in life through thick and thin.It symbolizes Snow White who “dies” and comes back to life as a metaphor for the development of young girls.

Little snow white” by Bruno Bettelheim’s is a psychological interpretation of the fairy tale known as Snow White. In this interpretation Bruno compares the fairy tale to  reality as well as how children can visualize the fairy tale. “Little Snow White ” interprets a different point a view. It shows things that can happen in the reality world such as sexual harassment, suicide, self harm and etc. Things like this don’t end in a “happily ever after”. I believe they make a more fictional version since their are kids younger who read books like this and believe that in every life there Willa slash be a happily ever after, unlike the older kids if they was to read this fixed version they would understand that not everything is supposed to end good, and will understand that as much as adults, kids also struggle with self problems on a daily.

When we compare and contrast Bruno Bettelheim’s interpretation of “Snow White” and Anne Sexton’s retelling of the poem “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” we discover the different perspectives and themes each author brings to the classic fairy tale. focus should be considered. Bettelheim emphasizes the developmental aspects of the story, with psychological elements in his reading. He sees “Snow White” as a coming-of-age story that explores themes of maturity, narcissism, and sexual awakening. Bettelheim’s interpretation suggests that the story symbolizes psychological growth from girlhood to adulthood. His focus is on how children can relate fairy tales to their own experiences and understand the deeper meanings beneath the surface-level stories. For example, he interprets Snow White’s repeated failures to open doors despite warnings as a metaphor for the repeated mistakes one makes on the path to learning and maturity. Anne Sexton’s poem “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, on the other hand, takes a more critical and modern approach. In her version, Snow White is depicted not only as a fairy tale character, but also as a symbol of social pressures on women, especially regarding beauty and innocence. The poem’s ending, which alludes to the influence of mirrors, can be interpreted as a commentary on how women are viewed and judged in society.

Bruno Bettleheim’s psychologically Oriented reading of “Snow White” interprets that the story is a young girl’s maturity and self discovery. “Snow White’s story teaches that just because one has reached physical maturity, one is by no means intellectually and emotionally ready for adulthood, as represented by marriage. Considerable growth and time are needed before the new, more mature personality is formed” (Bettleheim.) On the other hand, Anne Sexton’s interpretation of  “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” represents a darker and more complex perspective. “Meanwhile Snow White held court, rolling her china-blue doll eyes open and shut and sometimes referring to her mirror” (Sexton) “as women do.” Sexton’s poem delves into themes of societal expectations and the societies beauty standards. Unlike Bettelheim’s focus on personal development and fairy tale concept Sexton’s version offers expectations imposed on women.

“Little snow white” by Bruno Bettelheim’s is a psychological interpretation of the fairy tale Snow White. In this interpretation Bruno argues and compares the fairy tale with the reality as well as how children can visualize the fairy tale. Bruno shows how the fairy tale relate to reality by mentioning words like maturity, narcissism, sexual etc, these words are not in the fairy itself but in the meaning of the story and what some characters means. In the kids situation, they will see Snow White as “happily ever” fairy tale, because their not mature enough to understand what’s the meaning behind the story. However the story gives a message that some kids can comprehend  which is that we can make mistakes over and over again until we learn the lesson, for example when snow white is told to not open the door because the queen wanted to kill her, she opened the door three times, and each time she was about to die. “Snow White and the seven Dwarfs” is a poem by Anne Sexton that reviews the original tale by the brothers Grimm’s. Sexton in the poem refers to snow white as cultural expectations of female beauty and sexuality, she describe snow white as a beautiful but fragile figure, because of snow white’s innocence. The poem ends with a insinuation that mirrors will influence women. The difference between “Little Snow White” by Bruno Bettelheim’s and “Snow White and the seven Dwarfs” by Anne Sexton, is that Bruno  uses more reality language in his interpretation, plus he tries to shows why some fairy tales might not be good to kids. And Sexton reviews how snow white is a symbol of beauty and female expectations.

Bruno Bettelheim’s psychological oriented reading of “Little snow White” focuses on the story as metaphorical representation of a young girl’s psychological development. He argues that the tales reflects the challenges and conflicts that girls face as they transition from childhood to adolescence. On the other hand , Anne Sexton’s retelling of the fairy tale, titled “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ,” offers a more modern and feminist perspective on the story. A tale of Terror , ” he analyzes the symbolism and girl’s transition from the sheltered world of childhood to the complexities and uncertainties of adolescence .The wicked stepmother, who is envious of Snow white’s youth and beauty ,symbolizes the girl’s own internal conflicts and struggles with her emerging sexuality and identity. Bettelheim further argues that Snow white’s interaction with seven dwarfs reflects her need to navigate the challenges of social relationships and establish her own identity. He interprets the poisoned apple as a symbol of sexual awakening and the dangers of premature encounters.

Flannery O’Connor illustrates the difference between good and evil in her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” To poytray the lesson of the story, the grandma and the Misfit experience metamorphosis that represent the two character characteristics.The author shows that everyone can change when compassion is present by letting the stereotypes grow into  characters with the capacity to change.The grandma is a representation of the stereotypically hypocritical, Christian, Southern, and controlling mother. She is the main cause of the family’s terrible situation and is faulty and irritating from the beginning. Even though she views herself as a “lady,”She chooses not to disclose that she was mistaken about the location of the house with the secret panel when the family is involved in an accident. Furthermore, the grandmother never once asks the Misfit to spare her family from his  slaughter; instead, she begs for her own life when she realizes that her turn is approaching.The Misfit is represented as the stereotypical criminal that is violent, uneducated hick someone who has made mistakes in life. It is difficult to feel sympathy for him, particularly when he murders the grandmother’s family with such ease and abandonment—as if he is accustomed to killing. In a logical discussion, The Misfit tells the grandma that he doesn’t think there is such a thing as right or wrong in deeds and that if he does anything that other people think is bad, he will be punished. He admits that pleading with Jesus may save him, but he maintains that he is not in need of that type of assistance. The Misfit generally has an indifferent attitude regarding morals.Throughout the novel, the grandmother and the Misfit are both presented as clichés; However, their final meeting transforms them. Even the most wicked and rebellious character, the Misfit, may be […]

Within Flannery O’Connor’s story “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” she speaks on how a reader of a story should anticipate the suspense early on, bringing it from the surface and into the interior. What she may have meant when she stated this was that building suspense within a story comes from getting the reader to harbor deeper emotions over what is transpiring over simply knowing what is going to take place. The story dives deeper into the sense of morality with each character, and how they differ in what they believe to be right from wrong. An example from the story is the grandmother displaying self – absorption. What creates suspense is the internal conflict that each of the characters are presented and having doubts about their own sense of morality. The story as a whole focuses on create suspense through capturing the emotions and deep feelings from the reader themselves.

O’Connor believes that if you reveal the plot of the story, readers will focus on the deeper meaning of the story. The short story “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”, O’Connor explores the complexities of human nature through each character. The grandmother, who comes off as the sweet southern Christian old lady that seems as if she could never do wrong, leads her family into the Misfit, a murderer accidentally. In her last few moments, she prays and relies on faith, however she still cannot see her wrongdoings. This is an example of irony, because she has a self righteous attitude. O’Connor explores themes of sin, morality, violence and human nature. The Misfit, who is supposed to be a violent killer has a vulnerable moment with the grandmother, however he serves as a character to symbolize the absence of remorse, and to be a “godless” individual. Although the family dies in the end, O’Connor’s use of symbolism, religion and irony allow readers to examine the characters and how they relate to each theme. The title “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” is relevant to the moral of the story, which is that there is no definite line between good and evil.

in Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” the story is about the crash of the surface and the profound, as well as the theme of grace and redemption. On the surface, it’s a story of a family’s unfortunate road trip and their encounter with a criminal, The Misfit. However, the deeper meaning explores the characters’ moral and spiritual aspects, their capacity for change, and the possibility of divine intervention, which creates a sense of suspense not just in the plot but in the characters’ internal struggles. I feel the true suspense in the story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor lies in the internal struggles and transformation making the story a profound exploration of the depth of human experiences.

I feel like the the story in the “interior” is the lesson that, the ability to change outcomes with choices and actions that may seems little to stress about can have big conclusions in the future. From countering the location of the trip, like the grandma did in the story, or the making it known that the grandmother recognized the misfit. These actions all determine they’re faith, just like you making choices in your everyday life.

In O’Connor’s essay on suspense inside the story “A Good Man Is Hard to Find,” she states “should know what is going to happen in this story so that the element of suspense in it will be transferred from its surface to its interior.” This essentially means that by spoiling the climax of the story the reader is now more invested in how the story will unfold, rather than how the story concludes. The “interior” of this story is the personal journey the grandmother takes. At the very beginning the grandmother is a racist who believes she is superior to others. This contrasts vastly to who she is by the end of story when being faced with possible death, she then sees herself as the hypocritical and flawed person that she is. Overall, this story is not solely about a murder of a family. The author uses the murder and family as a plot device to make a more profound statement on human nature.

Like the ancient Greek viewers of tragedy, readers “should know what is going to happen in this story so that the element of suspense in it will be transferred from its surface to its interior,” according to O’Connor’s essay about suspense in her story “A Good Man Is Hard to Find.” We know what the story is about on the surface. I believe the story’s internal labeling of “good” comes from the grandmother’s abuse of the word, applied to the wrong people and in the wrong situations. The grandma considers herself a “good lady” while hiding her inner imperfections behind nice clothes. The grandma is used as a metaphor of ignorance in the story, which is based on a social problem like racism. Her choice of the term “good lady” to characterize herself suggests that it might also be a reflection on society and the women that inhabit it, given her hypocritical and gossipy nature. 

In the story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by flannery O’Connor it is about grandmother and his family who are seen as “good” family and misfit as the “evil” ones. The grandmother sees herself as a righteous and devout person however she is egocentric and racist from the inside. She is consider as good lady but she is not at all good lady she is shown in the story that she is nice it is based on social problem like racism.at the end of the story grandma remembers Misfit as “one of her own children” carries a change of tone in the story. Then grandmother realize how misfit feels that way after that she get self observation after getting the realization of good and evil.

In “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor, the surface plot revolves around a family’s ill-fated road trip and their encounter with a criminal called The Misfit. However, the real depth of the story lies in its interior, where Flannery O’Connor explores profound themes of chance, grace and spiritual blindness. The story from the interior is not what lies on the external surface but what’s within. The characters, for instance the grandmother sees herself as a righteous and devout person however she is egocentric and racist from the inside. The author wants the readers to understand that the real depth of the story lies in its interior, the moral of the story being the characters inner conflicts and their search for meaning.

Having read A Good Man Is Hard to Find, I feel that the inner meaning of the story is deeper than just the surface-level suspense of meeting misfits. The most important element that I saw in the internal sense of the story is Grandma’s hypocrisy. Her supposed moral superiority and “goodness” are undermined by her racism, manipulation, and self-centeredness. She claims to be a good Christian, but are her actions fulfilling her ideals? It’s hard to imagine that happening. And in another, the superficiality of modern life, O’Connor affirms the banal, unreflective nature of family road trips. Their conversations and concerns are nothing compared to the life-or-death crisis they will soon face. I can’t tell you everything, but to summarize briefly, it’s not just a suspenseful plot, but it has an inner meaning in tackling deep themes such as morality, human nature, good and evil, and the randomness of life. I think you can understand that.

In Flannery O’Connor’s essay, she recommends that telling the main story events at the beginning lets readers focus on the deeper thoughts and ideas in the story. Inside the story, there’s a big focus on what’s right and wrong and how people act. It’s like a puzzle about good and bad. The story looks at the characters’ decisions, whether they can change, and what happens because of their choices. It’s kind of like looking at why people do good things and bad things and whether they can change. The story also talks about the idea of forgiveness and how complicated it can be. So, it’s not just a simple story but a deep exploration of human behavior, the consequences of our choices, and the tricky balance between right and wrong.

In ” A Good Man Is Hard  to Find” the story’s interior meaning delves into the themes of grace, redemption, and the deeply flawed nature of humanity .O’Connor explores the concept of grace and the potential for spiritual transformation through the character of The Misfit .Despite his criminal actions, The Misfit engages in a philosophical dialogue with the grandmother ,questioning notions of mortality ,faith ,and the nature of good and evil .Through this exchange ,O ‘Connor suggests that the capacity for grace and salvation exists within even the most unlikely individuals .The grandmother ,who presents herself as a paragon of virtue and Christian values ,is ultimately revealed to be self-serving and manipulative. Her encounter with The Misfit challenges her superficial understanding of goodness and confronts her with the harsh reality of her own moral shortcomings. Within the story’s interior, O ‘Connor also examines the destructive forces of violence and the consequences of human actions. The violent climax of the story confronts us with a brutal nature of evil and forces them to confront the reality of sin and its consequences.

A fascinating story, “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor explores themes of violence, goodness, sin, and redemption. The narrative focuses around a grandmother and her family, who are seen as the “good” ones, and a misfit as the “evil” ones. However, the report also depicts prejudice, lying, disrespect, and manipulation on the side of the grandmother and family. The character’s reaction to violence, as well as detachment from his actions, contribute to a bleak mood. The story finishes with existential enlightenment and empathy, as the grandmother views the Misfit as one of her own children. This insight stresses the blurry border between good and evil, promoting self-reflection.The grandmother’s acceptance of the Misfit as one of her children shifts the narrative’s tone, fostering empathy and understanding of the blurred lines between good and evil, accompanied by a self-reflection tone.

The story ” A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’connor explores violence, goodness, sin and redemption. The author shows suspense in the essay which gives an overview of the story, but it has interior feelings. My interior feelings about this story are empathy, darkness and self observation. The main characters are the grandmother and the family which are identify as the “good” ones and the misfit as the evil character. However, throughout the story, the readers can experience racism, lies, disrespect and manipulation from the grandmother and the family. The character’s reaction  to the violence, as well as the Misfit’s calm detachment from his actions, give a dark sense to the reader. At the end of the story, it evoke a sense of existential realization and empathy; the grandmother’s final recognition of the Misfit as “one of her own children” carries a change of tone in the story, which lead to the moment of empathy between the grandmother and the Misfit. The realization that the boundaries between good and evil  are not clear at all, and it gives a tone of self observation.

I believe that this quote “Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique” means that poems have true meanings and always reflect on our daily emotions, thoughts and feelings that attract readers to understand and connect to those emotions.The attitude in the poem by Patricia Jackson’s “My Muse” expands a great love this person has for someone and instead of getting hurt ,it was better to let it go with all the memories that stayed within the love. “I’m thinking of all the reasons you would leave.I let you go before our love could take hold.”This line explains how her emotions have gotten her thinking negativity but positivity about her love towards her own happiness.I can connect to both poems “My Muse” and “How to Read a poem” with a personal experience.I remember when i was in high school i felt in love with this boy,he was smart and everything,one of a kind as a person can be described but i always use to get distracted with school work and homework,so there was me one time thinking.I have to look out for myself and part of that was my attitude and technique to balance however it was better for me to let go of all the love I had towards him and to settle it down like friends so at the end of the day,no one would get hurt.

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique,” implies that a balance of emotional attention and analytical thought is necessary to entirely engage with the poem. One of the poems of week 9 that I think I can relate to and understand is “We Real Cool.” The poem is about how they think they are “Real cool” by leaving school. Lurking late drinking alcohol and doing others stuff that a adolescents can’t be doing.  I think I can relate because in high school, I was, or I tried to be “Real Cool”. I frequently cut classes and l lurked late too. But then I realized I don’t want to be living in the street asking for one dollar when I have the opportunity to have a better life and now, I’m almost graduating from college

If I were to put the quote “Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique.” into my own words I would say that when reading a poem you have to leave narratives in the past such as, “Poetry is hard to decipher.” and “I have to understand a poem on the first try.” and have a more positive more outlook on reading. I would also say that you have to look for literary techniques for meaning such as alliteration, rhyming, and imagery. In class this week we read the poem White Lies by Natasha Trethewey. I used some of the strategies learned in the article to help me decipher this poem. The first time I read this poem, I felt a bit frustrated that I didn’t understand what the poem was trying to convey. But thinking back to the article I was reminded that I should try reading the poem multiple times and out loud instead of giving up. The article also mentioned how the way lines are structured can affect the meaning of a poem.  I encountered this technique when reading the poem. “I could easily tell the white folks that we lived uptown,” (Trethewey, lines 7-8” Reading both lines with no pause in-between you would interpret this as Trethewey telling people that she lives uptown. But when using breaks between each line you can also interpret the first line as Trethewey (who was often mistaken for being white) being able to tell who was white from who wasn’t.

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique.” I believe that this quote means that there is much that goes into a poem. While reading a poem, the reader must keep in mind of the poet who is capturing what can be an “experience, idea or feeling.” A poem’s meaning is not the only goal of the text, a lot of it is the relationship a reader forms with the poet. A poem doesn’t have just one meaning, understanding is part of it, and the other components are found in the way the poet expresses themselves. Such as, the rhythm and the shape of the poem.  While reading the poem “What lips my lips have kissed, and where and why.” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, I noticed a technique she used to convey her point of love and aging was symbolism. Millay describes her love life as changing seasons such as, “Thus in the winter stands the lonely tree, Nor knows what birds have vanished one by one, Yet knows its boughs more silent than before” (Millay.) In this quote, the poet refers to different seasons in the sense of different stages of her life. Readers can relate to Millay’s lonely love life she reflects on as she becomes older and reminisces the experiences she shares with her failed romances. She expands on her emotions of sadness with a tragic attitude of this text and towards her disappointment in her failures in love.

The quote “Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique” simply refers to having the ability to take right steps and maintaining an open mindset when analyzing and attempting to make sense of a poem. To understand a poem what it takes is developing techniques and critical thinking if the message isn’t clear. Having the right attitude generally is the key to overcoming many different problems, one being deciphering the meaning in a poem. An good example of a poem would be “White Lies by Natasha Trethewey. In this poem she recalls her childhood and the many lies she told which she believed were simply innocent lies, yet later found out they would prove to be more.  Within the quote “I could act like my homemade dresses came straight out the window of Maison Blanche.” It describe the type of image that she wanted to portray. A falsehood that she wanted everyone to believe. This poem overall message can be deciphered through the use of proven techniques and a good attitude.

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique,” it tells us that to read a poem it has technique to read and it is part of our attitude it has so many different emotion different meanig in ine sentence we have to feel emotion of poem.The attitude in W. B. Yeats’ poetry “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” this poem has very deep thinking and it is emotional poem line like “And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow” after reading this poem we can easliy understand poem it is very great story . In first time i can’t understand the poem but after reading second time i understand that “The Lake of Isle of Innisfree” this place were narrator wants to visit to find peace and silence. In the line  “I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore”. It is quiet depresing poem i don’t like it it is trying to explain the sound of waves weach are coming at the beach.

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique,” in simple words it takes right abilities  and right perspective to understand a poem. My feelings and thoughts when I read the poem “Train to Brooklyn” by Henry Stowe affected how I understood it. When I read the lines about “Underground tracks clank and moan, Through tunnels of brick and bone,” it made me feel a bit uneasy. This unease was because I connected the “clank and moan” with a spooky and uncomfortable sensation, and it influenced how I saw the poem. When I looked closely at how the poem was written, I noticed that it had a lot of pictures and comparisons. For example, when it talked about “tunnels of brick and bone,” it created a strong mental image of the subway’s underground tunnels. The poet used these clear images to show the subway’s character and its history.

It takes technique and attitude to read poetry. The rich imagery and sensory language of W. B. Yeats’ poem “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” convey an emotional reaction to the speaker’s longing for a peaceful retreat. The lines that convey the poem’s ideas, such as “I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore,” make it easier for the reader to identify the poem’s topics and enjoy the masterpiece. The reader is profoundly moved by the poem’s need for comfort and its striking portrayal of nature, particularly amid the fast-paced world of today. The passage “And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow” alludes to the reader’s want for calm and a more leisurely pace of existence. It takes certain abilities and a mentality to read a poetry. The poetry itself has a lot of attitude and skill. “Reading a poem requires both technique and attitude.” nicely complements the poem by W. B. Yeats.

The quote “Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique” refers to a demonstration that in order to read and write a poem it really takes a lot of skills. Writing a poem about a person and knowing how to express your feelings in a short, classy and unique way is what the “part technique” is. Another way to express a format of a poem is on vacations, past experiences and even even lies who made you as a person. In the poem  In the poem “White Lies by Natasha Trethewey it speaks about childhood memories and lies she once told. The quote “i could act like my homemade dresses came straight out the window of Maison Blanche.” was a symbol of what a life she fantasize for her was. Poems create a different view in every person life whether it’s s from love to lies.

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique.” This quote from the reading “How to Read Poem” by Edward Hirsch reveals that to read a poem we require a sense of mindset and skills to interpret it. The poem that I most resonate is the poem “The Lake Isle of Innisfree“. For most people when they first read the poem they might find it easy to interpret it. Some might know it from the title itself and what the narrator is talking about. However, for me I didn’t know what Innisfree was so initially when I first read the poem I thought that the narrator must have wanted to go somewhere far. Far away from humans, away from everyone and everything. The afterlife or the haven I thought. Maybe it was meant to be a depressing poem. Nevertheless, after reading the lines again and discussing the poem together with classmates I found out that it was the lake the lake isle of Innisfree where the narrator wanted to visit. A place where he will find peace and joy “And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made” (Hirsch). After the pandemic I’ve learned or should I say enjoyed my own company so time to time I’ll think about building a house far away in the woods which is impossible right now so whenever I feel burnout I try to go to a quite place like the lake down the block, where there are few people and try to reset my mind. “And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow” (Hirsch). 

“Reading a poem is part attitude and part technique,” Poetry has the power to spark your curiosity and make you want to learn more about its meaning.  Reading poetry might be challenging. It requires practice, and as you advance, your knowledge and abilities get better. In her poem “Train to Brooklyn,” Patricia Jackson describes how she arrives in Brooklyn feeling calm and focused. Based on my own experience, the Bronx remains my home and my childhood neighborhood despite all the strange things that go on there. “Where I’ve tried and failed,” (26). I prefer to go to the Bronx to get myself through tough times. Living in a multicultural neighborhood allows me to feel like I can be myself because of the diversity of music and cultures. The New York Botanical Garden and the zoo are the ideal places to visit in the Bronx if you enjoy the outdoors. Personally, I enjoy taking walks in Central Park while listening to my favorite music.