The Importance Of Loneliness At Brentwood High School

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to read. A lot. When assigned to write this letter, I continued that trend by searching for relevant events you have been a part of, so I could connect my findings to the books I read. Evidently, from this lackluster introduction, I was unsuccessful in that pursuit. It’s not that I don’t have anything to say about the work you do, it’s just that I don’t think I’m qualified to tell you how to run a country, in particular, through the implied euphemisms of a book that you probably studied in your universities’ literature class.

lthough one may think that residing comfortably near to the top of the Manhattan social pyramid guarantees inclusion, the protagonist of Edith Wharton’s Age Of Innocence, Newland Archer, comes to find himself on the psychological fringe despite his wealth and lofty familial status, isolated by the unique attitudes about life and love he develops after falling for Ellen Olenska. By presenting Newland’s emotional defeat at the end of the novel, despite his conscious attempt to diverge from societal rules, Wharton demonstrates the inescapability of high society and its nature as a hindrance to free thought.

Schools across the nation are debating over the issue in whether high school students should be allowed to leave their campus during their lunch period or remain on school grounds. Students need an open campus lunch policy to give them the freedom they deserve. Many could argue that an open campus creates drama and destruction, but more good comes than the bad. Responsibility, staffing, and local businesses all contribute to the successes of having an open campus lunch. High school students sit in class all day isolated to the confined space of the school property. They need and deserve a little time to escape.

Almost every student eagerly waits for the lunch bell. It means that it's time to take a break, time to indulge, time to talk to your friends. But with all of this excitement and commotion happening all at once, no one stops and take the time to look around and observe the overlooked parts of the lunch room. When observing my sixth period surroundings, I finally noticed how unoriginal and oberly disorderly the things and people around me really are. The pandemonium begins before you even enter the cafeteria. Loud girls shriek with laughter while rambunctious boy toss around some sort of food that evidently always finds its way on to the floor. Does anybody clean it up? Nope. Not a single soul will think twice about stepping over that

In life, everyone wants to have somebody they can call a friend. The unfortunate reality of this is that at some point in time, almost every person will experience loneliness. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, deals with the hardships of two friends who put their belief in a giant pipe dream. The book follows George and Lennie’s troubled and laborious life until their plans go very awry. “King of Hoboes, Arvel Pearson”, by Errol Lincoln Uys, is a nonfiction text which overviews Arvel Pearson’s life as a professional hobo. This includes a detailed version of what it was like to be a hobo in the time period known as the Great Depression and provides an idea of

Loneliness refers to sadness because one has no friends or company or the quality of being unfrequented and remote; isolation. In the story, Kokoro by Natsume Soseki, the protagonist called Sensei "Sensei" rather than his real name. This creates a mental distance between the characters, forming this reoccurring feeling of empty space or loneliness.

The current situation of changing the lunch schedule has resulted in many student being separated from their friends, when this is their only time to see and socialize with them. Some students have even had to go as far as changing their schedules to make their assigned lunch fit in with their classes. The previous lunch schedule had the lunches organized by grade level.

In the novella, Of Mice and Men, author John Steinbeck creates a world of solitude and isolation through the characters of his story. The men and women in Of Mice and Men illustrate that though one may not physically preside alone, the characters will portray the mental and emotional seclusion and the overwhelming feeling of loneliness that still dwells within them. The inevitability of aloneness within the lives of each one of Steinbeck’s characters in Of Mice and Men alludes to the fact that it does not matter the situation one may currently or previously endure, one’s mental status, marital status, or racial status, the feeling of loneliness will preside in the mist of all the other feelings that one may feel. John Steinbeck displayed that seclusion and desolation which presides in the world in which the characters of the novella Of Mice and Men dwell in and their lives and trails display how each one of them either over overcome or become victim of the obliterating feeling of loneliness.

I observed second lunch on Tuesday, and mostly observed the tables and people within my immediate eyesight. People were sitting in groups usually separated by race, age, or interests, but I also noticed groupings between people who brought their lunch and people who bought their lunch. The circular tables near me facilitated easier communication between members of these groups. People usually stuck to their own tables, but there was some interaction between tables. There was a lot of noise from talking, but people only have about 20 minutes to eat. People were still filtering in from the lunch counter to the tables until about 10 minutes before the bell. The noise level is created by some laughter, some people loudly trying to make a point, and widespread chatter. On the side of the cafeteria opposite me, there were rectangular tables. These reduced the feelings of unity, and there were usually distinct centers of talking instead of

Emotional isolation can be very damaging to boys, especially those in high school. High school is a very tough and stressful time. You may have a bad class, do terribly on a test, have relationship drama to deal with, have your heart broken, or be overwhelmed with work and/or commitments. Adding in emotional isolation with all of this can be extremely damaging to boys at this age. The most likely and common problem that arises from this is depression, but problems from this are not limited to depression. High school boys dealing with emotional isolation may experience many additional problems because of their behavior, but parents can still help their young adolescent boys during this tough time.

Natalie Hampton is a teen who did hard things. At a young age, Natalie was bullied. She became a victim of some girls who thought they were better than her. She sat by herself for her seventh and eighth grade years. She was bullied so much she went into depression and anxiety. Natalie was even hospitalized from her anxiety. She wanted to prevent other people from being bullied and created an app. This smartphone app is called Sit with Us. If you have ever felt lonely at lunch, this app is for you. Not only can you go sit with other people, you can become an ambassador for your school. Once you sign up to be an ambassador, you pledge to be nice and inviting to post that you always have seats open at your table. People see that and can come sit with you at lunch.

Sam Keen once wrote, “There are two questions a man must ask himself: The first is 'Where am I going? ' and the second is 'Who will go with me? ' If you ever get these questions in the wrong order you are in trouble" (Keen 12). It is the time of Great Depression and it is every man for himself. In this society it is typical to live and travel alone but some are unable to handle this life of loneliness and develop a reliance on codependency. Codependency is a psychological condition in which someone is in an unhealthy relationship that involves living with and providing care for another person with a pathological condition. Whether it is George codependent on Lennie or Candy dependent on his companions, the characters form a codependent relationship to avoid a life of misery. Analyzing Of Mice and Men through a psychoanalytic lens, Steinbeck elucidates the characters’ formation of unhealthy relationships, through their ego and superego, in order to satisfy their loneliness.

As a way to build classroom culture amongst the students, weekly lunch buddies is one strategy that could be implemented in your classroom. Each week, the students are paired with someone who they do not regularly interact with. Similar to Teaching Tolerance’s Mix It Up at Lunch Day, weekly lunch buddies will “encourage students to move out of their comfort zones and share a meal with peers who are different from them” (Teaching Tolerance, n.d.). Lunch buddies help children to practice their social skills and learn about the peers in their classroom. He or she may find out that they have something in common. Students who may have a hard time starting conversations with other students, lunch conversation starters are beneficial. For example,

The book is a fictional book that deals with issues dear to the author’s heart. This book was written by John Steinback and was published in year 1997. All the characters in the novel are experiencing profound loneliness, which will be the focus of the story.

Airplane jets roaring, sports buzzers sounding, fire alarms blaring, all these noises compare to the sounds emanating from the various bathrooms throughout Homestead High School. Whether student or faculty member, chances are you are affected by this pressing issue. A few years ago, administration switched from luxurious paper towels to the stringy, dirty air spewing from the “hand dryers.” Wet hands are something that can not be tolerated in today’s society, and the reverse vacuum cleaners at Homestead do not bear the palm in any terms; and they need to be replaced.