Stereotypes: A Fictional Narrative

I felt my heart beating out my chest as I walked in the room for try outs for the debate team. I had always like to argue and to make people see things from my point of view. I couldn’t quite comprehend why I was so nervous though. Maybe it was the crowd I had to speak in front of. I really disliked talking in front of people especially, when I really wanted to prove myself worthy for this elite team. I would forget how to read and I stumble across words that I knew so well. Yolicia you’re up! As I began to walk to the podium to speak, I felt like everyone eyes were little beams on me.

It was ten minutes until the start of class when they approached me. Donning dark jeans, fresh highlights, and an air of seventh grade superiority, these two girls had caught wind of a rumor and had come to see if it held any truth. “We heard you were adopted,” one said to me. “Is that true?” I was flushed with a mixture of shame and embarrassment, the girls’ stares piercing me as I grappled with my response. I was faced with two options: either admit it, which seemed as attractive a choice as gnawing off one’s leg; or lie, denying what I knew to be a fact. Deciding, I turned to the two girls, looked them straight in the eye, and muttered, “I don’t know who told you that but it’s a lie. I wasn’t adopted.” Their eyebrows furrowed together and my heart seized in my chest, hoping they wouldn’t interrogate me further, praying they would believe me. After an

“Drink” it ran from the stereo “Drink, significa bebida.” My sister and I had to sit on the couch every day and listen to a painfully perfect repetitive voice teach us English. My sister caught on pretty well with the language but she still had to repeat a grade due to the language barrier. I started off in preschool when we came to Massachusetts, so I had more time to adjust. I grew up shy, after coming from Colombia, but I made friends. My whole life was changing, but I never saw it as a bad change. But slowly I came to realize how Americans, through stereotypes and the media, perceived Hispanics latinos. The Hispanics on TV were usually loud, working minimum wage jobs, and frequently not as bright as the white charming main characters. Gradually

A tear came to Joan’s eye. She’d known she was with child, but to hear the news confirmed stirred up her emotions.

Thesis Element 1: things I tend to say when I’m not interested on the matter

Bryan's announcement, had gotten the attention of Tim from across the aisle. At the age of seventeen, Timothy Williams was the youngest high school seniors in Minister Mike's delegation. He too disapproved of Bryan's cocky attitude.

“That sounds wonderful.” Luv told her. She put her arm around Hannah squeezing her affectionately. Hannah squirmed, wriggling away from her embrace.

As we walk out the door Chiron calls after us, "Annabeth, Percy I just wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. I know Poseidon and Athena haven't told you that, but I know they are too. You have a wonderful family and congratulations on your new addition." He smiles. "You guys are the children I've never had."

Ending the communication with Vera, knowing that she was leaving her happier than when she’d

Over that weekend me and a friend of mine I will call this person friend number 5 went to the beach and during the ride over to the beach we were playing the radio and on the radio they were discussing politics. From what I remember they were conversing regarding republicans, democrats legislations etc. On that Monday this was not an employee but a client this client relayed plenty of information that was said during that conversation that took place on the radio. Likewise they mentioned some of the things we discussed in our conversation regarding what was said on the radio. Now I don’t want to exaggerate they of course did not mention everything that was said instead a few significant points that made it obvious that they were acquainted

Lena was already crying, but Stef started to also when she pulled her wife into a group hug with their newly adopted daughter.

Vivica smiled and said, “I know. I can’t believe we will be having twins in two weeks.”

“JULIE, I’M LEAVING AGAIN, DO THE REST OF MY WORK OR WILL FIRE YOU!” Chomp went the rest of her fourth donut.

Then, after the parents talk, Lisa said “no GWD, please stay. You make me feel better, please stay.”

“As I was saying,” he chuckled. “My boys say my new niece is going to be a doctor. I wonder if she can hook Brad and Eldon up with some of her friends.”