on In the poem “To a Sad Daughter”, author Micheal Ondaatje highlights the compelling beauty of a father-daughter relationship. Through the father’s perspective, he explores the emotions and concerns tied to raising an adolescent daughter. While he wishes to protect his daughter from harm, he understands the importance of taking risks for development into adulthood. Despite… Continue Reading Love and Freedom
on In a world where some people can’t speak up, where opinions get shut down, and where disagreement is hushed, freedom of speech is super important. When I think about what I believe in, freedom of speech is right up there. A lot of people in modern world only say what they have to say rather… Continue Reading Unveiling the Voice: The Essence of Freedom of Speech
on “If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Jim Daniel’s poignant poem, “Wheels,” delves into the profound theme of the short nature of life and the significance of seizing the present moment. Through a series of snapshots from the life of the speaker’s brother, the poem… Continue Reading Embracing the Present in the Face of Uncertainty: Lessons from “Wheels” by Jim Daniels
on On the train the woman standing How are issues such as racism prevalent in our society today and in what ways can we address these issues? Racism is very prevalent in our current society and shows up in many ways. Most of which have a minor impact on the individual. The acts of racism themselves… Continue Reading The struggles of racism and My home
on Introduction: “The Paper Menagerie,” Ken Liu’s powerful short tale, discusses the dilemma between pursuing personal goals and conforming to cultural standards. The story follows Jack, the son of an American father and a Chinese mother, as he struggles with his cultural identity and the implications of his decisions. Liu explores themes of lineage, familial ties,… Continue Reading The Struggle for Identity: Pursuing Personal Desires vs. Conforming in Ken Liu’s “The Paper Menagerie”
on Response to “Apologies for Living On” by Meena Kandasamy Whether people hear your cry, fighting for what you believe in is a fundamental right, Continue fighting the injustice and unfairness, and the final result is awareness. Persistence in fighting shows a lack of failure, even though as fighters fall by our side… Continue Reading The Unheard Cry
on Response to I Explain A Few Things by Pablo Neruda Author Pablo Neruda offers a unique perspective of the Spanish civil war, and the consequences it had on the people of Spain. Prior to this poem, Pablo Neruda’s work consisted of the beauty of nature, and happiness; although he chose to abandon this style… Continue Reading Poetry Seminar Response: The Ruins of War
on Response To “The Dawn of Freedom” By Faiz Ahmad Faiz: Within this poem, Faiz Ahmad Faiz discusses the British Partition of India, which led to the division of sub-continental India, resulting in the formation of two separate countries: India and Pakistan. Amongst others, themes of betrayal, freedom, and sacrifice are intertwined throughout the poem. The… Continue Reading Poetry Seminar Response: The Value of True Freedom In Contemporary Society
on RESPONSE TO RIOT (AN ASPECT OF LOVE, ALIVE IN THE ICE AND FIRE) by GWENDOLYN BROOKS Commonalities of men and Women, lies not in visible tangibility But in the broken shards of Light Was it a lamp before, I do not know. … In what could have been seconds, Or years… (Really, who knows anymore?) –… Continue Reading Bludgeoned by Blue Blood
on Response to “Apologies for Living On” By Meena Kandasamy Freedom, freedom, freedom, unfortunately a privilege so many dream of. Not something that should be fought to gain, instead something that should be socially ingrained. Oppression is corruption and should cease to exist, Gender should not dictate your entitlements in life, society must begin to uplift.… Continue Reading The Desire For Freedom