Who I am is difficult to express through words. Like a block of clay in a potter’s hand, I am someone who is watered-down, then shape up again, accenting the likable traits, and carving out[…]
Tag: Pride
Stone Angel Critical (work in progress)
So. I did alright on the critical on the diploma, and here’s a version of that essay, ’cause it’s not bad. Instead of posting it all at once, though, I thought it would be easier[…]
mirror, mirror (polished critical on The Stone Angel)
Prompt: The role self-perception plays when individuals attempt to determine their own destiny Self-perception is a product of identity, yet can only be truly determined when influences of society are considered. For instance, women[…]
Take 2: The Stone Angel Semi-Polished Critical Essay
* I say semi-polished because this essay’s not exactly a priceless gem – think more along the lines of “diamond in the rough that is not actually a diamond but a sugar crystal, and no[…]
Molded into Stone- Stone Angel Critical Essay
Hi all, let me begin my saying that is a critical essay which needs a lot more work on!! Any feedback/suggestions are much appreciated!!! A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something[…]
Pride & The Failure to Grieve
“It was pride that changed angels to devils; it is humility that makes men as angels” -Saint Augustine The Necessity of Pain The most important themes in literature are sometimes developed in scenes in which a[…]
A Puppet of One’s Past
In many works of literature, past events can affect, positively or negatively, the present activities, attitudes, or values of a character. Choose a novel or play in which a character must contend with some aspect[…]
Fallen Angel (Critical Response to the Stone Angel Symbolism Prompt)
Prompt: A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself… Write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about[…]
Where my Soul Is Stuck Between the Pages
Words, to me, are just words. I often lack the interest or the insight to see the vibrant colors disguised in the ink. But sometimes, the curves and edges of the letters reveal glimpses of the[…]
Free Choice Blog – To my AP class
Dear AP class of 2016-2017, I cannot believe that another semester has come and gone, time has certainly gone by so quickly to the point where I felt like I was just starting class yesterday.[…]