Tag: identity

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

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

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?

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?

An obligation to you, to them—to learn

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“Patron Saints of Nothing” by Randy Ribay is a compelling story regarding the navigation between two distinct cultures, the importance of understanding one’s roots, and the complexities surrounding the pursuit of truth and justice. The novel centres around Jay Reguro, a Filipino-American, and his trip back to the Philippines during his senior year of high… Continue Reading An obligation to you, to them—to learn

Puno Ng Alaala

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“I don’t want to be another one of those people who just pretend like they don’t know about the suffering, like they don’t see it every single day, like they don’t walk past it on their way to school or work. I wonder, do you ever feel like this?” – Jun The human mind resembles… Continue Reading Puno Ng Alaala

Navigating Ambition: Isabelle’s Journey

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“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community… Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” – Cesar Chavez Ambition, a strong force driving individuals toward dreams and aspirations, often intertwines with unforeseen challenges, echoing… Continue Reading Navigating Ambition: Isabelle’s Journey

Gaining Goals: A Journey on Separation

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Separation is not an easy feat to overcome. It usually comes with some drawbacks, fueling those feelings of regret, despair and apprehension. However, the brutality of truth is that separation is an innate experience, one that is a part of the human experience. In fact, one may take drastic measures to avoid letting go, attempting… Continue Reading Gaining Goals: A Journey on Separation

Identity at crossroads

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In the story “The Paper Menagerie”, by Ken Lui, identity crisis has often been a recurring theme that has significantly impacted Jack throughout the story. Much of this internal conflict is rooted through the contrasting environments Jack was being exposed to. Jack’s relationship with his mother and the kids he comes accross at his school… Continue Reading Identity at crossroads