An individual’s capacity for self-sacrifice in the face of compelling circumstances. As an individual is forced to undergo various adversities in his life, his ability to sacrifice themselves for others begins to diminish. The idea of self-sacrifice within compelling circumstances begins to seem impossible as humans revert to their natural instinct to keep themselves alive as opposed […]
My Escape – Polished Personal
(The following short story is a creative response to the visual given below, and is based on the following question: “Discuss the ways in which individuals struggle to restore honour and certainty”). <http://www.saudek.com> I missed it. My ears begin to ring loudly, drowning out the morning singing of the hummingbirds nesting in the deciduous trees that […]
Countdown to Victory- A Polished Personal
Connecting with the poem “The Leaving” Prompt: What are the forces that inhibit or encourage an individual’s actions Thesis: When an underrated individual is confronted with a force threatening his home, he will be motivated to succeed for the safety of his loved ones and the preservation for the of their futures. ___________________________________ […]
Trailing Light – Polished Personal
What do these texts suggest about the conflict between pursuing a personal desire and choosing to conform? ____________________ Every night, I would fall asleep to the rhythmic, soothing, perpetual sound of the watchman’s whistle. I knew that if I were to peer out my window, he would be there— pacing around the block, […]
Progressive Deterioration of Identity – Polished Critical
Discuss the idea(s) developed by the text creator in your chosen text about the role adversity plays in shaping an individual’s identity. ____________________ An individual’s identity consists of a vast array of traits and elements that are impacted and shaped by the experiences one has throughout their life. Though many such experiences enlighten […]
Father Frankenstein
This monologue is inspired by the novel, “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelly. This monologue is from the monster’s perspective. He speaks to his creator, Victor Frankenstein, as though his creator had still been alive and not forgiven the creature’s malicious act towards Elizabeth. Both are in Robert Walton’s ship as the creature has now been able […]
Overbearing Family Pressures
Family pressures – influences that are often overlooked, but arguably bear a significant, if not the most, amount of meaning in one’s life. It has been said time and time again that parents always want the best for their children; and though their actions may sometimes displease them, they are rooted in wisdom and careful […]
No Pressure? No Diamonds!
No Pressure? No Diamonds. Ones family defines the very identity of an individual. They are the first faces we see at birth and usually the last we see as we drift off into an endless slumber. Throughout life they attempt shape us, for or for worse, into some imaginative mold that we may or […]
Infringed Love
Often, our ability to pursue actions is tainted by the perceptions of others. Instead of relying on ourselves as the source of certainty we require to pursue said actions; our belief is molded to concede to others’ perceptions of the circumstance as more valid and true. Usually in such instances, individuals have been forced to […]
Common Madness
Expect the unexpected. Sometimes in life, certain events can take place that can rotate someone’s entire life. These events are circumstances that can be to such extremes that they can cause people to isolate themselves from the rest of the world, sometimes even leading themselves to their own madness. This idea is also shown in […]