Analysis Of The Short Story 'Geraldo No Last Name'

Often times, many forget to be kind to one another. When we are performing out our daily activities we forget to think about other people. Individuals can be naturally selfish or self- centered. There are multiple obstacles working against our being kind to one another. Our own success being one of them. We must remember to put ourselves in the shoes of the other person, in order to understand the issues in front of us. It is not easy to become detached ourselves from how we usually are nor how we are born, but it is imperative that we try to ensure a brighter future.

The example that affected me the most was when there was a homeless man walking across the street towards a mother and child. Due to instinct, the mother held the carriage closer and harder. To ensure the safety of her and her child, she gave him money. It was not that she felt compassion for him, but instead, she thought that this would keep him from harming herself and her child. It was not that the man acted in any unacceptable way, but that the woman and child were the ones at risk. The author shows compassion as more of a transaction as “the man stands and stares.” The fixed stare made her feel uneasy and nervous. It is as if time stopped. it was not a genuine act of kindness on the mother’s part or that she felt sympathetic for him. There is symbolism of protection “[when the mother] passes a folded dollar over her child’s head.” The man “does not know that acceptance of the gift and gratitude are what make this transaction complete.” It is visible that the woman only offers to help the man out of

Through these experiences, my moral compass shifted from one that lacked empathy to one where I could find appreciation for others, which birthed inside me a strong desire to help those in need. Now, as a senior, I am able to observe how my judgments can be used for something beneficial, rather something

People tend to brush off something or ignore something that we do not understand or like. Many Americans do this. So if most of America does this, then what gets done with that problem? Nothing! Barbara Lazear Ascher’s ‘On Compassion’ shows this to a new level. She shows us how the homeless is struggling and everyone turns their heads about it even though it is a big problem in New York City. Ascher’s use of good logos, pathos, and ethos comes together to show people what we are all guilty of at some point in our life. She shows us how the person 's reaction of a homeless person is to how the homeless person reacts to them.

In Sandra Cisneros’s “Geraldo No Last Name,” the author uses a brief and economical style through sentence structure and description to create the effect of bluntness. The first way Cisneros conveys this effect is through sentence structure. Cisneros uses short, effective sentences while describing the situation. The style is a very straightforward, having the reader feeling blunt and insensitive. Referring to the text, Cisneros writes, “That’s the story. That’s what she said again and again. Once to the hospital people and twice to the police. No address. No name. Nothing in his pockets. Ain’t it a shame.” This is a prime example, as last sentence, “Ain’t it a shame,” emphasises how much Cisneros does not care for Geraldo, and leaves the

Rhetorical questions such as, “twice I have wondered, what compels this woman to feed this man? Pity? Care? Compassion? Or does she simply want to rid her shop of his troublesome presence?” (57) makes the reader question themselves and figure out why people would be compassionate. Asher is able to bring out the audience’s feelings about homeless people and why people are kind to them by describing other people’s questionable actions. Phrases like, “his eyes fix on the baby” (57) confuses the reader about whether the mother gave the homeless man money out of “fear or compassion” (57). Her words are delicately planned out to make the reader feel puzzled about whether humans are actually compassionate or if they do things for other reasons.

It realty shouldn't take much put of a person to help others. Although the video didn't show one of life's greatest friend (Karma) which is basically. What goes around comes back around. This would have been a great scene to add in the video. To show the audience that helping others will always return to you. Instead it showed a man that wanted to give to people and did not want anything in return. This video took a total turn that I wasn't expecting. This is a story of a kind and humble man. That wants nothing in return but peace. This message could also be trying to encourage others to become more generous. But we all know in today's society , this is pretty much nonexistence. There is so much violence going on in today's world. So many people want to be the chief and filled with pride. Then there are some that just wants to be heard. But the High Seat is not looking around to see the bigger picture, and how it is affecting families. Plenty countries in this world needs help with educational funding, housing development, and employment opportunities. We all know that the government ,or High Seat has the will to help the countries and communities with their financial struggles. It all starts off with basic foundation of success. No education, no future career goals, no life. Instead very few people are taking matters into their own hands, such as the man in the video. Doesn't really look like he

So, my friend and I gladly agreed to help him carry all his food and followed the boy to his apartment. When we got there, he opened the door and I was absolutely astonished at what I saw. Never in a million years would I have guessed that this boy who was always smiling and as happy as could be lived in a place that had only two pieces of furniture, an old falling apart couch and fridge with no food. This showed me that you can never really know what's going on in someone's life. The happiest of people could be going through some of the worst times of their lives. This experience and many others that I’ve had through my NCL experience are the reason that I love community service so much. Not only do I have the ability to impact someone's life through each charity I help, they also have an impact on me. I find charity work to be my biggest interest because I love seeing the impact I can have on someone’s life that they may have never had before. I am excited to continue my community service work throughout my college experience and look forward to finding a way that I can include this passion in my chosen major or future line of

What defines the cause that ultimately depicts our take on life? On the surface, people typically see gender as a definable matter, but fail to consider the variations that exist. Stories provide examples of infectious reasons one views the world as they do. One’s identity influences the authenticity of a situation presented, maturity affects how one contributes to foul behavior, and those reflecting a wide variety of experiences are more adaptable to foreign circumstances.

Now that the holidays are approaching, a certain long-lived adage makes its yearly debut: the feeling of giving is better than the feeling of receiving. Of course, it is generally said in the context of gift exchange. However, who is to say it cannot be a life lesson? Far too often, people are so very involved in themselves that they lose sight of what truly matters, such as family or even community. They believe their own problems to be far too great to “waste” time on helping others, which is exactly the common schema Edgar Lee Masters refuted in his poem “Lois Spears” as a part of his collection of poems, Spoon River Anthology. Lois Spears is a woman who, despite having to live without sight, is incredibly happy with how she lived her life. She dedicated herself to serving others and joyfully did so; her story did not convey an ounce of spite or bitterness. Masters ultimately wrote the poem “Lois Spears” in order to display how looking away from one’s own hindrances or troubles and dedicating oneself to improving the lives of others can bring true happiness.

I wasn’t aware of the importance of doing good for others, until recently that I witnessed it with my own eyes. It all started when was at Chicago, a random man helped out a homeless man and bought him some food. I noticed as I was in line that the cashier then gave the helping man a free choice to pick something he wanted due to the action he did. After that day I began to make an attempt at helping out more and being a better person in general.

Jose's story was truly inspiring to me, he came to this country not realizing he wasnt exactly called an American. He found out at the DMV and then ran back to his grandparents asking them what the DMV meant, after that he begin to stand up for himself. He faced some problems growing up not exactly being called an "American" like possibly not being able to attend a field trip out of the country. But Jose's teacher did something amazing, she turned the whole trip around and made sure they would stay in the United States so Jose would be able to go. I think this teacher is a wonderful lady and I would love to become half the teacher she is.

Altruism is a staple part of the Theory of Mind. It involves being capable of putting yourself in another individual’s shoes, sympathizing or acknowledging how they ended up where they are. Perowne tends to have a basic understanding and acceptance of altruism. He feels for the street sweeper because he, himself, is of a higher class than this man, he is in a position of control. However, this does not lead Perowne to act to help the street sweeper, he instead acknowledges their differences and then pities him because of his hard work, that amounts to nothing: as he moves up the street cleaning it well, the street behind him that he just finished piles up with garbage again.

Choosing industry, and moved to action by the hiring of the guard, Dade apprehends the shoplifter at the climax of the character-driven short story. The woman's repeated quiet confrontation had challenged Dade's desperate inertia, but having taken action, Dade regrets having to turn the destitute woman into the law and lets her go. He walks with her for a few blocks unable to think of how to communicate with her and feeling alone, he walks on by himself.

Erin was explaining how her father had an impact on her daily life. “I’ve learned to be less selfish and to help others in need. During last Thanksgiving, he brought my sister and I to a local soup kitchen. For a few hours, we made and packaged food to give to the homeless” (Kinaci). This describes how Erin’s dad is trying to get her into the habit of volunteering to do good deeds for people who are not as privileged as her. When you finally stop thinking about yourself and start to think about others, you are lending them a helping hand and pulling them from their dark struggles such as poverty to the light-filled side of opportunities such as a new beginning. As a role model, it is important to be selfless because you are giving hope to those who need it in order to keep going. You are also voluntarily leading others to the path of accomplishment and