To What Extent Does The Labor Of Remembrance Require More Than Memory

Humans struggle their entire lives to find affection that satisfies them. We assign this affection to objects that we obtain throughout our lives. An engagement ring, for example, is a large meaning attached to a small object. While it still has quite a high expense, women care more about the man who it’s from than the store, well, hopefully. In Akiko Busch’s story The Uncommon Life of Common Objects, she explores the objects her two sons, and people in general, become attached to over time. There’s a certain box she brings up and says “Sometimes the little box had value, sometimes it had none, and its worth seemed to come and go, by pure chance” (1). She discusses why certain things are worth more than others and why certain things have more

In Hunger of Memory, Richard Rodriguez situates his individual experiences with education in such a way as to expose what he sees as the fallacious logic behind bilingual education and affirmative action. He uses arguments to propagate the systematic problems with such programs. His autobiography explains in great detail the entangling problems all American children face by instituting bilingual programs and affirmative action endorsements.

It represents life, what a true gift, we are all given, it is up to you how you choose to spend

Objects can prove to be the cause of some of the most impactful features or events in someone’s life. “Once he finished work on the Prospector and we struck it rich, he’d start work on our Glass Castle.” (Walls 25). The Prospector was a symbol of aspiration, she wanted to have a more exciting and fulfilling life. Although it also represents lies and distrustfulness because her father never actually worked on the Prospector. Instead, he went out and got drunk. The Glass Castle is quite impactful in Jeannette’s life, it gave her hope for a better life. However it’s not just that, it’s confidence in her father. That he will provide for her and create a good life for her, despite the drinking and other horrible habits he has developed. Jeannette

A well as the feelings and the character behind my necklace, there are also tons of memories. Memories are among some of the only things that I have to hold onto of my papa. I have from when I was young of riding four wheelers, fishing, and feeding the dogs with him. I remember how I would always run up to him, throw my arms around him, or hold when he would kiss my forehead, his prickly hairs would rub against me and I would giggle. These memories are one of the most important parts of the necklace and my life would likely be much different if I did not have the piece of

The theme of separation is an important development in the novels Hunger of Memory and How the Garcia Girls lost their Accent. The novels deal with separation differently. For Hunger of Memory by Richard Rodriguez, the separation allows Richard to move from the private world to the public world. Here, separation is a movement for a solution, which is citizenship. In How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accent by Julia Alvarez, the separation is an effect from Antojo.

People hold on to pieces of jewelry, furniture, and other symbolic collectables that is passed through generations. These things can remind a person of a loved one that is seen as being priceless.

World War II was devastating to an many involved and much damage has been done on both sides, physically and mentally.To Japan WWII is known as “the fifteen- year war” as some may not have regarded, Japan’s view of the war is radically different from the U.S. and others involved. “An aptitude for being unloved: War and Memory”, Dower’s essay demonstrates that Japan viewed themselves as victims of the war rather than aggressors, and that some aspects of the war were “whitewashed”, but this isn't solely unique to Japan in this situation. As it is common in most every history, especially in America who are still reluctant in admitting responsibility to the Vietnam war or slavery. As well as setting a reminder to listeners of how Americans excussed the emperor from responsibility.

of what had happened, consequently making the psychological grief process much more difficult. Baby items or baby rooms can additionally serve as a harsh reminder of what happened until those objects can be moved or changed when the parent feels ready.

In Anne Carson’s Nox, the preservation of memories and grieving process are shown by formatting and themes of imagery, encapsulation, isolation, and completion. Upon first impression, Nox’s pages look photocopied, but real enough that the pages feel three-dimensional, as though there’s a residue from the author lingering on the pages. Her brother’s death prompts Carson to act as his historian and detail his life through different media.

“I know we’re all going to die. There’s three of us who are going to do something about it. I love you, honey.” Were the last words Thomas Burnett Jr. said to his wife before he sacrificed himself and took the plane back from the terrorists. The plane crashed in Pennsylvania, there were no survivors. Most people only remember those that lost their lives at the World Trade Centers, but we must not forget those who fought back. Those who lost their lives fighting for the safety of the country. In this day of remembrance, we must recall what we are here for. On September 11, 2001, 2,996 innocent lives were lost, 6,000 were injured, and millions across the nation were impacted. Brothers, sisters, parents and children lost their lives to the terrorist

This accumulation of different objects, is an altar honoring Anita Marchini, my grandma. She is an optimistic and joyful person, always ready to make other people laugh. She taught me to always be cheerful and to always be brave. Like Sandra Cisnero, this altar is dedicated to a very loving and strong women in my life. In the back of the altar is a red dress that I wore for my first Christmas, it reminds me of her because she bought it and has been in love with it ever since. Then on the right, is a tribal statue from Africa, which signifies how much she loves to travel and all the knowledge she has gained from seeing the world. On the bottom left and right corner there is some plants, signifying her love for gardening and nature all together.

5. It’s been said that one who controls the past also control the present, and therefore the future. To what extent is this true, or not so true? What role does memory play in an accurate account of history? To what extent can history ever be objective, after all?

There’s always more significant to an object than we think. All it takes is the right individual to see the value of an object. An object changes throughout time; not only physical but spiritually. What has no meaning today, could have some meaning in the future. For example, a pair of shoes one hundred years ago had no significance to anyone. Fast forward today, a pair of shoes has significance to many people. There are still some people that think shoes have no meaning and are worthless. They’re wrong, shoes have meaning and impact lives. Shoes can be important to an individual for a variety reasons. Whether it brought friendship or it was worn by a historic figure. That brings me to my object: Micheal Jordan’s 6th signature shoe. Also known by many as “Jordan 6’s”. These pair of sneakers have a lot of history. It all begins with the

“Click, click, click…” goes the “clicker” as I hold it in my hands. The clicker can be seen as a functional object that counts up to 999 and then start back again at 0. Although, I was not using the clicker for its functional use, but rather for its emotional use. I believe things given to us, not for their functional use; have sentimental value. My clicker was given to me by my Great-Grandfather, or “Popo” as most of my family called him. The sharp noise and the rough feeling aren’t comforting, but this object reminds me of my Popo, which is why I have kept it for so long.