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A Fork in the Road: How Subtle Adversities Influence Us Long-Term

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In “The Paper Menagerie”, adversity plays a significant role in shaping the identity of Jack and his parents as they arrive in Connecticut from Hong Kong. The struggles that the characters have to endure and persevere through help them develop their mindsets, personalities, and attitudes on different parts of society, that leads to pressure them… Continue Reading A Fork in the Road: How Subtle Adversities Influence Us Long-Term

Bridging Voices: The Palestinian Resilience and Interactions in Shared Spaces

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  Suheir Hammad’s poem, On the Brink of, serves as an emotional and fervent plea for justice and empathy, advocating for the Palestinian people and commemorating the tragic death of activist Rachel Corrie. The poem delves into the emotional intricacies surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shedding light on the intense casualty toll and the impact of… Continue Reading Bridging Voices: The Palestinian Resilience and Interactions in Shared Spaces

The Power of Peace

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Inherent to the fabric of human nature is an intrinsic pursuit of mutual understanding, a noble endeavor aimed at fostering peace and unity amidst the myriad differences that define our diverse world. This fundamental inclination towards comprehension serves as the bedrock for societal harmony, transcending barriers of nationality, beliefs, and experiences. Humans in society are… Continue Reading The Power of Peace

The importance of meaningful relationships

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Michael Ondaatje’s “To a Sad Daughter” is a unique and compelling look at the beauty of a relationship between a father and his daughter, as well as life’s unexpected turns that remind us to appreciate our loved ones and to value shared moments. Mr. Ondaatje uses hockey as an image to describe the daughter’s feelings… Continue Reading The importance of meaningful relationships

Influence on Identity

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Response to: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah What influence do others have on who we become? ☆☆☆☆☆ Throughout a lifetime, we find ourselves surrounded by a plethora of personalities, and even a single remark from a stranger has the potential to reshape a part of someone’s being. The process of having a part of oneself… Continue Reading Influence on Identity

The Rainy River Dilemma

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Tim O’Brien’s short story On The Rainy River delivers an intricate story telling piece from the fictional perspective of Tim O’Brien himself. Upon receiving a draft letter to go to war in Vietnam, Tim’s faced with a moral dilemma: Fight a war he does not believe in and potentially die, or flee to Canada while carrying… Continue Reading The Rainy River Dilemma

Who are you really?

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Growing up away from your home country can make it difficult to understand and accept your culture. In the book The Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay, he explores and demonstrates the difficulties of growing up without knowing your culture. The main character Jay, a Filipino-American born in the Philippines and raised in America,… Continue Reading Who are you really?

Strive to Overcome

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In today’s world, individuals are often placed under the expectation of following the majority. Most of the time, this is accompanied by people placing a higher emphasis on doing what benefits the majority instead of pursuing one’s desires. In Randy Ribay’s story, Patron Saints of Nothing, the author explores how the search for truth in… Continue Reading Strive to Overcome

The Butterfly Effect

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The butterfly effect refers to the idea that a single event can cascade into a series of, often unrelated, outcomes. Things that one least expects may unfold in a cryptic, deliberate manner to create new paths in an individual’s life. This notion is evident in the main character of Randy Ribay’s novel, Patron Saints of… Continue Reading The Butterfly Effect

Sino Ako?

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When you last visited your place of origin, did you ever struggle to understand some of your language and traditions? Have you ever experienced judgement from relatives for not being familiar with customs considered basic in your heritage? Jay Reguero, who is 17 years old in the novel, “The Patron Saints of Nothing”, embodies these… Continue Reading Sino Ako?