Alison Lohman

Patrick Rothfuss, an American writer, once said, “It's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.” Rothfuss explains how storytelling is always a part of everyone. Stories are told in different ways, and those stories shape the person tremendously. Many of the stories told today are what shape the audience. In “The Things they Carried”, by Tim O’Brien, and the film “Big Fish”, directed

All he heard (sound effect: city street) outside was cars, people speaking about their daily lives, and the construction that was happening right outside of the condo. The teenaged boy decided to grab a cup of soothing tea and take a step out to the balcony. He had a newspaper between his arm and chest and on the other hand was his tea. It was hectic and loud for a Friday morning, due to the rush hour, kids finding their way to school, and adults rushing for work, not a single day could be the sweet

The sky had been darkened by thick gray clouds. The brown wooden fences that bordered colorful houses all seemed as if their color had faded away. Small drops of water slipped gracefully off of the delicate leaves to the ground. The whole scene had a certain elegance to it, however mysterious the thin veil of fog made the familiar setting appear. In the midst of it walked a young girl. The scarf she wore around her thin, pale neck stood out quite obviously from the girl’s surroundings. The only

The sky was darkened by thick gray clouds. The brown wooden fences that bordered colorful houses all seemed as if their color had faded away. Small drops of water slipped gracefully off of the delicate leaves to the ground. The whole scene had a certain elegance to it, however mysterious the thin veil of fog made the familiar setting appear. In the midst of it was a young girl. The scarf she wore around her thin, pale neck stood out quite obviously from the girl’s surroundings. The only things

Alison Bechdel uses her graphic memoir, Fun home, to explore her relationship with her father. She uses the book as a tool to reflect on her life and the affect her father had on her. She discovers how her fathers closeted sexuality affected her childhood and her transition into adulthood. His death left a powerful mark and left her searching for answers. She clearly states this when she says, “it’s true that he didn’t kill himself until I was nearly twenty. But his absence resonated retroactively

Adrian Pedron Mrs. Gonzalez - Rojas English 11 Accelerated 10 April, 2017 The Grammys Every year, the most successful musicians across the globe gather for the Grammy Awards. Ever since 1959, the world has tuned into their televisions to get a glimpse of the most popular awards show in the United States. Recently in 2016, the Grammys committee changed a very controversial rule. Traditionally artists that were unsigned to a record label were unable to be nominated for an award. The new rule

In the book Invisible Man, it is based in a time period where there is somewhat of a divide between blacks and whites, and because of this lifestyle that was created by society, the main character is caught in the crossfire. The narrator feeling invisible in this world dominated by whites, where he feels he doesn’t belong, and is frankly, invisible. The narrator goes to several different parts of the country to use what many people admire about him, his voice. Not in a singing way but in a form of

The qualities I seek within, the best version of me that I can be now, is really nothing extravagant or exaggerated as I seek to advance myself within human capabilities. I do not wish to become a superhuman or superior to others. What I truly seek is to become a person that is open to the opinions of others, one who can logically and calmly rationalize my actions, have a dignified appearance and confidence in personality, all while having a sense of authority regarding my own actions. An important

father to Mr. Toad, whom she calls a “charming sociopath” (Bechdel 130). This link between Mr. Toad and Bruce Bechdel is significant in that Wind in the Willows map that follows because of the connection it renders. New meaning is found in the map as Alison draws parallels between the maps of both her home landscape and the setting of the children's novels. The image of Mr. Toad, perhaps still with the thought of Bruce linked to him, speeding towards the edge of the map in still life, also functions

Traits of an Icon Today’s music industry has become a very competitive business to see who can make it to the top of the charts. Iconic music artist try to make themselves stand out from other musicians, by being charitable, using their personal history, crossing over to star in movies, T.V. sitcoms or drama series, or a different genres of music, outlandish attire, makeup and stage presents. Many artists reflect on their personal lives concerning how they grew up, the small community support,