on Response: “On the Train a Woman Standing” – Claudia Rankine Unsaid Silence Silenced by your looks, silenced by the world. It follows you everywhere, Like the sound of a train, bellowing in the darkness. It is the reason they all stare. Yet, no one says a word. Just walking into a room… Continue Reading Unity and the Unsaid
on Personal Response to the prompt: What makes someone a coward? “Despair gives courage to a coward.” – Thomas Fuller The definition of a coward is a person who lacks the courage to do or go through hard things. People may say that those who run away from their problems are cowards. Others may say those… Continue Reading The Multifaceted Nature of Cowardice
on Thesis Statement: When an individual in despair is placed under high expectations, the fear of failure can cause them to disregard their aspirations, resulting in unfulfillment. My thesis is focused on the theme of failure and how the consequences can lead to unfulfillment. Throughout life, individuals gain interests and hobbies that eventually can become something… Continue Reading Unfulfilled Through Fear