The writing styles of Raymond Carver and Sandra Cisneros are distinct in their own ways. Carver’s writing often uses simple, direct sentences and conveys a lot of meaning through subtext. Cisneros’s writing often employs poetic language that is more colorful and descriptive. In Carver’s poem “My Daughter and Apple Pie” […]
Ashlee Smith
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The most recent immigrant in my family is my cousin Darren and his family. Darren and I are the same age. When he was 16, Darren and his family moved from the island of Jamaica to New York. His family of four moved in with my family of five. Though […]
Interpreting a poem involves a combination of an open mindset and analytical skill. “Sonnet 130” by William Shakespeare is a poem that takes an unconventional approach to a standard love poem. In order to engage with this poem, I found myself having to suspend my expectations of the content of […]
“The Handsomest Drowned Man In the World” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a story that touches on the theme of transformation. The village is transformed by the villagers. The villager’s hearts and minds are transformed by Esteban’s appearance and presence in their village. The story shows how one’s entire outlook […]
