The Role Adversity Plays in Shaping Ones Identity

The role adversity plays in shaping ones identity is a concept shown numerous time throughout the story: “The Paper Menagerie” by: Ken Liu. The story focuses on a Chinese-American boy, named Jack, whose main conflict throughout the story is the internal struggle of distancing himself from his Chinese culture, which his mother would like for… Continue Reading The Role Adversity Plays in Shaping Ones Identity

The Mirror of Adversity Within Identity

Life is similar to pottery. It begins with a brand new piece of clay, which is easily impressionable and moldable. As life progresses, the wheel begins to spin and the, once uninfluenced, clay is shaped and given distinct characteristics that allow it to remain steady, while completely transforming it through every aspect. It receives sharp… Continue Reading The Mirror of Adversity Within Identity