on “What makes someone a coward” When one thinks of the term “cowardice”, a lot of times an image of an outwardly afraid person is what comes to mind, the shaky hands in the face of adversity, and the deep-rooted desire not to go forward anymore. However, there exists a different form of cowardice,… Continue Reading Inward Cowardice
on Prompt: Can a man be both sensitive and strong? Why or why not? … Continue Reading Realization of One’s Strength
on Is it possible for a man to be sensitive and strong? For one to truly understand the purpose of this question, one must recognize that according to societal norms, people who identify as male are shamed for being too sensitive. I believe that there is strength and courage in allowing oneself to be sensitive and… Continue Reading The Veil of Masculinity
on Alden Nowlan, the author of “The Glass Roses”, exposes the facade of masculinity and its effect on individuals. In the short story manliness is defined as being being brute and emotionless; this is not far from what a man is considered to be in todays society. Men are taught to be tough and any sign… Continue Reading A Facade- Masculinity
on Promt: Is it possible for a man to be both sensitive and strong? Response to The Glass Roses. I never understood why our society has always portrayed women as the weaker sex and therefore it makes sense that we cry more than men. When a woman shows any emotion or is sensitive everyone is… Continue Reading Expectations That Shouldn’t Be Met