Today Is The Day Muna Become A University Student

In Santha Rama Rau’s memoir “By Any Other Name”, social organization causes conflict for Santha and Premila in the Anglo-Indian school. In Santha’s school, the social organization is quickly depicted as soon as she enters her classroom as the English teacher treats the Indian students differently than the other students. “They were all sitting at the back of the room and I went to join them” (10). This event portrays how students of different cultural heritage are treated differently than students of the same descent as the English teacher. There is a deep cultural divide in the school with how different students are treated based on their differences, this is shown when Santha and Premila take their first test. “We had our test today, and

She evens fears to disclose it to Rakesh but when matters get worse and she has no option rather than to call him (Appachana 472). Amrita experienced pregnancy discrimination when the principal discovered that she is pregnant. Violently the principal screams at the mother telling her to dismiss the hostel with her daughter and never return again, blaming Amrita for doing such mistakes, and that she could be a bad influence to other girls (Appachana 475). It shows that the principal did not want her back to school because she was pregnant. The situation indicates that the culture of the school is very strict especially on girls who are controlled under supervision. The principal also mentions how girls like this ruins the

Why go out of state if the University of Minnesota (U of M) has the right amount of education I need? I believe the U of M is the best choice of a college for me. They have well priced expenses, a large amount of clubs, and they have good medical schools. Overall, the U of M has many choices for me to choose from that will build my education.

For a long time in many societies especially in Africa and the middle east where the common stereotype for women, which is also a life fulfilling dream for some is that their only purpose in life is to find a man, get married, have children, to support and care for their families and live happy for the rest of their lives, but this is not the case for Godwin’s protagonist. In this short story she is unhappy with her roles as a housewife and seeks to explore different roles. She slowly deteriorates when tasked with making engaging decisions. Little by little she steps out of her role in the family, she withdraws from the environment that puts her in the role of a mother and wife and her commitment to marriage. Her unhappiness and sickness is shown throughout the story, her roles as a wife and mother clearly the cause of her sickness and sadness and is visible when she tells her husband she does not want to see him and their son, she eventually

“Me... Fahima Chowdhury. . . hmmm... I … speak…hmm… little English.” I recall these first few words I said on my first day of school here while I walk up to the stage to receive the award of “most improved and exceptionally achieved student.” It was a moment of accomplishment for me. My legs and hands were shaking, my voice was trembling, and my heart was dribbling like a basketball as I tried to walk to the stage at a steady speed. When I finally reached there, my teacher gave me a wide smile and handed me the certificate and said, “Good job, you deserve this more than anyone else.” After hearing her comment, my heart was beating faster, my respiratory system searched for fresh air to breath in, and my eyes looked for a place to hide because I couldn’t believe in what was happening. I never thought I would receive such honor after being doubted by many people about my abilities to do well in school. Finally, I gathered some courage and said, “Thank you.” I rushed down the stairs and got to my seat within few seconds. I was breathing unevenly,

She mentioned that at this stage of her life, her children are the most important to her. After her children, then the christian women community she associates with. She has experienced several significant events in her life, and the best of them all was her wedding day. She explained that most of her friends then were usually married off to an older man or had to do an arranged marriage but, she was grateful that she got to marry the man that she loved. After her marriage, was the birth of her first child. She explained that in her culture, a woman was supposed to have given birth or gotten pregnant within the first three years of marriage, but she was unable to and that worried her a lot. She recalled that her inlaws were already pressuring her husband to marry a second wife if she couldn’t conceive, but her husband didn’t and by her fifth year of marriage, she gave birth to her first child. She explained that for the first time, she experienced a sense of fulfillment after giving birth to her child. The third most significant event in her life was the graduation of her last child from the university. She stated that her children’s education was the major force that drove her and her husband to keep working hard, and after her last child of five children graduated, she could “take a deep breath.” She said that the most pleasant surprise in her life was when her late husband, who was then her boyfriend, came into

This conversation is a brief dialogue I had with an eleven-year-old girl that I will call Reeda. When I asked what kind of doctor she wants to become, she looked dismal, shrugged, and replied, “I don’t know.” As a new student in fifth grade, Reeda’s application documents her race as Asian; her religious affiliation is Muslim; and she clearly shares that her family already determined her occupational goal. In search for a safe haven, Reeda and her siblings left another school due to bullying, and finds comfort at her new school. By observing and establishing a relationship with her, I noticed that she kindly gives away the school lunches with

So my connection from the paragraph was that when I was living in India five years I was 6 and my younger sister 3 years old. So one day when I walking to school with my older sister my little sister followed us on the way. But we got to the school, but not my sister

When reading fondly fairy tales related to happy endings as a child, marriage seems remarkably magical with obstacles nowhere on the horizon. Moreover, when the princess walks down the aisle to meet her prince, they take each other hand, gazing into each other's eyes, both thinking of nothing but the wonderful experiences that laid ahead of them. Nevertheless, this was the case of Shoba and Shukumar. In Interpreter of Maladies, Chapter One title “A Temporary Matter” by author Jhumpa Lahiri we get a glimpse of the aftermath of what happens when a couple begins dealing with reality and start living life. Looking forward to raising a family and getting pregnant, going through the different phases of preparing for the first birth and the newborn birth as a “stillborn” which devastates the dream.

She lives in the countryside with her grandpa. She is wealthy,beautiful, and fashionable lady. On the other hand ,she is harsh and stubborn . She rebels against the traditions by refusing the idea of marriage and all the grooms that ask for her hand. One day, she met Dr.Hassan while her car got off.

Interpreter of Maladies is a collection of short stories written by Jumpa Lahiri. From the collection of stories, the last story, “The third and the final continent” was especially appealing to me. The story portrays an Indian man’s journey from Calcutta to London and then to America. The most important aspect of the story is the narration of his arranged marriage with his wife. I believe, by this story the author portrays the positive side of arrange marriages. First, it is important to see the viewpoint of two characters towards marriage. For the narrator, an arrange marriage meant something that he had to do due to social norms. Specifically, when his brother arranged a marriage for him, he thought “I regarded the proposition with neither objection nor enthusiasm. It was a duty expected of me, as it was expected of every man.” (Page 181). In contrast, the wife was pressured to get married by her parents because her parents thought that she would end up alone.

Anticipation arose in the back seats of a cramped car in a foreign country, when I finally had the circumstance to converse with a man who I eagerly wished to meet, though I never really had contact with. Naive to the cultural beliefs in the world, I ignorantly neglect my worries of the reasons as to why my father would have abandoned me at a young age, I just felt happiness to finally see the person who should be crucial to the mental and emotional development of a child. Then, in a language I do not fully comprehend, I clearly understood the meanings of the words he spoke, about his decisions, about me. He left and never attempted contact because I’m a girl, and girls do not obtain greatness in his culture. He left my mother as a young immigrant

Giridharadas illustrated Rais’s life in a way that was interesting and informative. Rais’s older brother applied for the Sylhet Cadet College. With great dismay, especially for Rais’s mother, Rais’s brother was not admitted. After dedicated studying and determination, Rais applied when he was old enough. Unlike his brother, Rais was accepted.

Author Minoui’s use of imagery to set the tone of the court room prepares the audience for this climactic event. “The great day has arrive sooner than expected. What a crush! The courtroom is full to bursting” ( Minoui 107) .And, with the pressure of the courtroom filled with TV networks and feminist organizations. Nujood now truly realizes the importance of this historical day. She is given her divorce by the judge and with the help of her two lawyers Nujood is finally free from the grips of the monster she once called husband. Author Minoui makes Nujood an example of the cultural injustice that faces young girls throughout the Arab nation. She is now the poster child, a role model for any child anywhere who has to suffer in silence with no help when their cries moisten the air. Minoui’s assertion throughout her telling of Nujoods story helps to connect the demise of a political and social atmosphere that is killing not only the lives of these children but does something to their youthful spirit. But, in Nujoods case she is now free and has given voice to the voiceless on the issue of child abuse that has been plaguing this nation for

The early morning dew is lingering in the air, the sunrise slowly creeps into the sky, it’s seven twenty-five am, and he has finally arrived. I hurry to the bus doors as they open, and I greet him with a big, sincere smile. His special grin that is engraved in my heart returns the gesture. His eyes dart to the ground as the sun’s ray sting his eyes. Shielding his eyes, I provide enough comfort for him to look up. I position my firm hand over his fragile hands offering guidance as we walk inside. He gladly accepts my hand, and together we climb the steps, and then stroll toward the door. Children of all ages greet us in hugs, high fives, and smiles. They direct a million questions at me. “Can he talk?” “What’s wrong with him?” “He talks