A Summary Of A Sorrowing By Doris Pfeffer

An issue that many young adults face today is the lack of understanding with managing money in an affordable manner. Being new to the workforce, these young adults oftentimes have low-paying jobs but try to live as if money is given rather than earned. As Daisy begins to assume the role of an adult, she falls into this category. She states, “The offers continue to come in the mail, and I buy a large,

On September 11th 2001, 70 years old Rita Laser lost her brother. Along with Kelly, Colleen, David, Eva, and Amber who as well lost someone special to them in the attack. Many of the victims families hid in silence after the attack, full of sadness, the government was trying to get revenge for the victims that were lost in the attack. However Rita Laser had a different outlook, she and others did not want revenge by killing other, her, Kelly, Colleen, David, Eva, and Amber were all trying to install peace into the world not start a war. In Sue Halpern’s “A Peaceful Mourning” describes that in the aftermath of the attack they have all devoted their lives into advocating peace throughout the world, in their lost one’s name.

The lines “‘The money’s still in the teapot,’ I said. ‘What do you want to do, Dad?’ I asked. “‘Come into the apartment with me and take the money?’” reveals that Ashes hesitates about the idea and questions her father. His response, “‘Oh no,’ he said, and he looked really shocked. ‘I would never steal from your mother. I’ve caused her pain enough.’” tries to convince Ashes that what he is doing isn’t bad and he wouldn’t do something like that. Not only that but the line, “‘And I swear to you, Ashes, I’d have the money in your hands by Friday at the latest.’” which furthers the idea that manipulation from someone you should be able to trust can be

Ashleigh’s decision was to obey her dad and steal the money because he does nice things for her.Her dad takes her out to eat, a quote that supports this can be found on page 2,”There’s a new diner, that opened right around the block.Let’s treat ourselves, Ashes,and go out on the town.”Another example of her dad doing nice things for her is that he gives her gifts.A quote that helps support this is on page 1,”But then,dad gave me roses or sang a song he had written for me.”One last example of him doing nice things for Ashleigh is that he lets her get whatever she wants.An example of this is found on page 3,”Take your pick,Ashes.Hamburger,triple-decker,chicken salad platter.Whatever you want.”

She had so far earned enough money to pay off her illness and get back on track. This shows that she needs money because she wants to pay off the debt,help her family and go to school.

Ashleigh knows that he's not going to get the money if she doesn't steal the money. “I had no idea where dad was going to get two hundred dollars from.”(pg3) This quote tell the reader that Ashleigh doesn't think that he's going to come with the money. Ashleigh is his daughter so she feels a need to help her dad. “ well, why not. I was his daughter, after all.”(pg.3) This quote tells the reader that she wants to steal the money but, she deciding in her head if she should or not. Ashleigh knows what her dad did wasn't very smart. “But I've got to tell you honey, once that money is paid, I’m on my way to easy street.” (pg.3) This quote tells the reader that her dad was telling her that once the money was paid then life was going to be easy and perfect but, she knows what he's telling her isn’t going to

Liz sees the way to balance the relationship with her friends is to acquire more money. If she has more money she would be able to spend, just like her friends can, and this will put her on equal footing with her friends.

Everyone makes mistakes and creates sins, but that doesn't mean you have to punish yourself for it. Suffering is a part of life and usually follows after committing a crime or sin because there is punishment or they feel horrible. In The Scarlet Letter, Reverend Dimmesdale and Hester suffer from their sins, but Dimmesdale suffered more than Hester did.Hester took in and admitted what she did and she still suffers. Meanwhile, in my opinion, had nothing to live for because of the guilt he had to keep hidden and couldn't come out

Simultaneously, she proves that power over others changes people by showing how Ashleigh’s father took advantage of his power over Ashleigh to try and achieve his goal. Secondly, when Ashleigh’s dad is complimenting her on how special she is, he starts telling her how people will try and tear her down. This is when he says “even your mother—she’s a saint to have put up with me for all those years. even she will discourage you. I hate to speak against her, but she’s not a dreamer.

Have you ever passed a car on the road and wondered where the people in it were going? Did you wonder if they were happy or sad or in love or mourning? In that moment you stepped outside of your own life and realized that the person or people in that car had a life just like your own and they were not simply just a car on the road. Although we most often go about our days thinking “I, me, mine”, actualizing that everyone else you pass in your life has a life just as crazy and elaborate as your own creates a deeper understanding for others and a better life for yourself.

The book, Lament For a Son, written by Nicholas Wolterstorff talks about his pain and grief after losing his 25-year-old son (Joy, 2009). His son died while on a mountain-climbing expedition. Dr. Wolterstorff has several books published during his career as a philosophical theology professor in Yale Divinity. However, he wrote Lament for a Son with a different journal style since it is a personal thing for him. The book is similar to a journal as he narrates the events that happened before and after his son’s death. The emotions expressed in the book are common among people who lose close relatives. What matters is how a person handles the issue. Kubler-Ross invented the five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptancethat explain the escalation of grief when stricken by bad news (Axelrod, 2004). The paper looks into the book and its relation to the five stages of grief.

Should college athletes receive pay for what they do? You’ve probably seen this pop-up a million times, and thought about it. You’ve probably figured why should they? Aren’t they already receiving benefits like a full-ride scholarship? But then an athlete will get caught up in a scandal like Johnny Manziel, where he signed footballs for money.. then you think well why shouldn’t he receive that money? And you then contradict yourself. But shouldn’t they receive money from outside sources, and then the benefits from the school. Not get a salary from the school just the benefits they’re already receiving, and money from sponsors. Wouldn’t that make sense considering the money they’re making the school? According to an ESPN report Alabama University makes $123,769,841 in total revenue from sports. (College Athletics Revenue) Yet an athlete from Alabama can only receive benefits from a scholarship.. That doesn’t seem right. You would want to be payed when the opportunity arises. It should only be fair these players get a piece of the revenue pie, after all they are the ones creating the revenue. The players should be getting benefits to allow them to pay for basic college needs, grow up to be responsible adults, and allow the NCAA to thrive. This would allow for the NCAA to truly thrive as a sporting association.

America is one of the most amazing continents in the world particularly because my country –Colombia- is located there. As assumptions are accepted as part of the initial approach in the course, I am going to assume that when someone from the Northern part of the continent –not Canadians- talks about America, it refers to the United States of America (USA). In this case, USA is indeed as wonderful as the people’s pride for their country. In fact, you can feel an air of patriotism wherever you walk and see the national flag with the stars and stripes floating freely in the wind. Even though, USA’s democracy is far from being perfect, it is one of the few countries that still offer the right to develop and express oneself

In the short story called, “Ashes” by Susan Beth Pfeffer, the protagonist is dealing with the complicated relationship between her divorced parents. Ashleigh, the main character, is questioned by her dad if she can borrow her mom's money for his own problems. Ashes, short for Ashleigh, like the compliments that she keeps receiving from her dad. Ashes complex relationship with her parents makes her choose between her mom or her dad. One lesson this story suggests is that no matter how much you love someone, you have to let them handle things on their own.

The poem Do Not Weep by Mary Frye is a positive and uplifting poem that worked on many levels and has many appeals, appeal of intelligence, emotional appeal and imaginative appeal.