on How does war impact individuals and their relationships? And to what extent can someone endure war and emerge unchanged? Often times on media, especially in the modern era, we hear about the various conflicts occurring in our world, and yet we often times don’t/cant directly relate to the people that are situated in these unfortunate… Continue Reading The Nightingale’s Resilience: A Tribute to the Human Spirit
on Personal Response to “One Today” by Richard Blanco ***** In Richard Blanco’s poem “One Today,” there is a profound sense of unity among people that resonates with my personal values and experiences. In the poem, Blanco expresses the notion that we are all just people with dreams to chase, jobs to do, and families to… Continue Reading Making a Difference: Kindness in Healthcare
on Individuals in society can be reflected upon a mere metaphor upon barrels of apples. Although an apple can be inherently sufficient to consume, it may become spoiled with the influence of several factors: it is left outside for too long, or perhaps it is getting excessively ripe. Suppose a spoiled apple is tossed within a… Continue Reading Barrels of Rotten Apples
on W.H. Auden’s poem “September 1, 1939” presents a descriptive and powerful piece of literature, challenging the status quo and discussing the dynamic relationship within society between power and fear. In presenting a complex and knowledge-based work of literature, the poem challenges readers on their comprehension ability and understanding of history. Throughout the text, countless allusions… Continue Reading A World in Despair
on The poem “One Today” by Richard Blanco explores the theme of unity and interconnectedness among diverse individuals. Blanco encapsulates the various aspects of life, going from simple city jobs to the rough and tedious work of the countryside. The use of vivid imagery throughout the poem immerses the reader into this journey of life the… Continue Reading The Essence of Unity
on As human beings we all see the world differently, building our repertoire of knowledge from the experiences we’re able to make for ourselves. How we grow up can have a huge effect on our individual constitutions, leaving many individuals vulnerable to societal influence. The short story On The Rainy River written by Tim O’Brien, explores… Continue Reading Cowardice, Courage, and the Fallacies of Human Influence
on With my final year of high school coming to a close, I am moving on to the next stage of my life. Post-secondary will be a drastic change from high school, which will lead to many uncertainties. I have carefully thought about my hopes for the future, as those hopes will guide me towards success.… Continue Reading My Hopes for the Future
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: “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 Response to The Miracle of Morning – Amanda Gorman One hopeful person Shines brighter in the darkness A lantern, a lighthouse Guiding the lost, the desolate Where do they come from? The light in a sea of despair One light illuminates the space The day changes it altogether News spreads like wildfire… Continue Reading Poetry Seminar Response