To better understand the world and get out of my comfort zone I can say yes to more opportunities. This allows for more experiences whether they are positive or negative experiences I will always learn something new. Through these opportunities it may allow me to meet more people, see new things, try new things. It allows you to create your own opinion about the world rather than following the status quo.
Category Archives: English 11
Too Late…
There lived a man. He was an ordinary man. Though, he lived his life with great expectations. Expectations that felt pressured from not only himself but from society, his family and friends. He wanted to be the best possible version of himself; perfect. Little did he know what he was doing to himself. Deteriorating himself slowly from the inside out. It all started when he was young. Wanting to be the popular kid, someone everyone would look up too. Portraying a persona that was addictive to society. A persona the people would favour. He had forgotten about his morals and values or perhaps never found them. Little did he know he was slowly deteriorating himself. Next, came his teenage years. Pressuring himself to live up to his popularity while getting good grades. Ultimately, so his parents would be proud and the people would look up to him. He began to fall off the wagon, failing all his classes. Pressuring himself to a point where he felt helpless, confused, and empty inside. Little did he know he was deteriorating. His feelings and touch with reality had vanished from him. All that was left was his appearance. Finally, he grew up to be an adult. Feeling lost and clueless to the reality around him he had no career, the only thing getting him through life were his friends. His friends were always there for him throughout his whole life, though he was unaware of the support. Focused on pleasing expectations all his life. He did not realize the importance of what he had. Little did he know he had already deteriorated. He was empty and now he had no appearance. As if he was invisible he didn’t know who he was anymore. Until one day he had enough. He opened his eyes and realized life was more. It was about cherishing relationships, being kind, and finding something that makes you happy. Not popularity, your success, or numbers. However, he was too late, and now he is gone.
Self-deception
I think that John and Emily have potential to achieve everything they want to achieve and if they are willing to do it. They will have to make big sacrifices but it is able to get done. Although, they may be capable physically to do this how about mentally and is it realistic?
Finding the proper balance between social, school, sports, and family is extremely hard when they are following a schedule as busy as they are. From experience I definitely understand this scenario as I am writing this waiting for my flight. If you/John and Emily do not find the proper balance with their busy schedule, after time mentally they will not be able to handle it. They will get stressed and can get unmotivated to finish a job they may have started.
If not finishing their English assignment I believe they will blame themselves but as well as others that were involved. They will be disappointed that they were incapable of finishing, but they will also for example blame their teacher for assigning the assignment.
Funny thing is I feel like I am in their place. I am in Richmond four times a week and stay til 10 at night for practice. Its extremely hard finishing my homework when I also have such heavy course load and don’t understand it all. Meanwhile, I only have one free day on the weekend which I don’t think a lot of teachers understand. I definitely am stressed almost 24/7. It is important to find balance but at times it seems nearly to impossible. Its very bad for your mental health. So, my advice for John and Emily is take a step back and be more real with yourself whether you can complete a task you take on or not.
American Dream
The American dream is perceived as a lifestyle that contains no flaws but in fact it is not so flawless. You may think the American dream will solve all your unhappiness but that is not the case. Not only in America do they wish for this dream, but all around the world. An American dream may look like a high paying job, a happy family of four, a steady marriage, financially stable, and big house in the desired location. An American dream is perceived as a perfect life. Although it is perceived as perfect I believe there are many hidden flaws behind the scenes. Portraying life to be perfect causes strains and stress on everything you do. Upholding a persona that is flawless is impossible and with time will break you down. Mentally it will become exhausting and effect not only you but others you interact with. You will not be truly happy. Everyone dreams of the American dream but many don’t realize the imperfections it holds.
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This picture and caption relates to when Piggy first saw/met Ralph on the island. This was when they first crashed and were searching for anyone they could find. Piggy first finds Ralph and they exchange names but Piggy only tells Ralph that people at school used to call him Piggy because he is overweight. When Piggy shares this with Ralph, Piggy specifically tells Ralph not to spread the word. Next thing you know Ralph tells Jack along with Jack’s choir boys. This is why he is known as Piggy and I believe this is a big part of the story for Piggy because I shows he is the odd one out and the nerdy one.
This picture and caption relates to how Jack always thought he should be chief rather than Ralph. This picture portrays Jack and his choir boys with their spheres, only wanting to hunt pigs rather than building important things like shelters or fires. Piggy was very focused on surviving and had many good ideas when it came to trying to get rescued. Piggy’s caption shows how he disagrees with Jack.
This picture relates to Simon who was killed by Jack and the rest of them. Simon was one of the only civil ones left, including Piggy. So, Piggy posted this picture in memory of him. Even though Piggy was involved in the murder, Piggy is paying his respects and realizes how wrong it was.
This picture relates to when Jack decided to leave to make his own group and just hunt pigs. Piggy gained more confidence after this moment in the book and I feel as if he had refocused and felt more hopeful since Jack was gone, and Jack would never let Piggy say a word. Now Piggy has a voice.
This relates to when Piggy first met Ralph and Piggy found the conch and knew that if you blew n it, it created a loud noise. This was the turning point of the whole story because Piggy telling Ralph how to use it summoned a group of kids from the forest.
This post is supposed to represent how intelligent Piggy is. Piggy had many great ideas and was not always listened to. He suggested there is no beast but if they were so scared why not build the fire on the beach? He had many solutions to problems and this is why Piggy was such a pivotal character.
The post below shows Jack and Piggy’s relationship. Jack breaks Piggy’s glasses for no reason and expects that Piggy will continue to want to help. Piggy is too insecure to stand up for himself so e just goes with the flow. Throughout the book Piggy is always treated unfairly by Jack. Ralph soon realizes this and Piggy and Ralph become close friends.
