on Mr Wagamese, My English teacher has presented me the daunting task of having to read a novel, and complete several assignments for marks. She assigned me to the novel Indian Horse, and while at first I wasn’t exactly intrigued by it’s title and cover, after reading the book, I can confidently say it is one of… Continue Reading A letter to Richard Wagamese
on I remember being a tiny kid in elementary school watching the depictions of high school graduations I saw in Disney movies and TV shows. I used to mimic the way they would walk across the stage, and throw their grad caps. Entering the new year, it has really dawned on me that this is the… Continue Reading Where did all the time go?
on “If you hear the siren, listen to it. For if you close your ears only nothing happens. You will never change.” Growing up is hard. It’s ironic however, because most of us in our youth dreamed of being the age we are now. Being all grown up, the majority of us wish we could go… Continue Reading Growing up and letting go
on “Where words fail, music speaks” Among the many motifs Tennessee Williams included in his masterpiece “A Streetcar Named Desire,” music is perhaps one of the most important; hidden beneath the surface in stage direction, yet a drastically necessary component for the plays production . Not only is music used as a foreshadowing tool, it… Continue Reading The magic of music
on How does the “The Paper Menagerie” by Ken Liu explore the ways in which individuals pursue or compromise their happiness? Author Ken Liu through the character of Jack demonstrates how when a young naive boy with conflicting loyalties ultimately chooses to conform and pursue their own happiness, it may come at a cost, resulting… Continue Reading Blindness to happiness right in front of you