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When discussing structuralism, I find that it takes a realistic viewpoint of how the world is represented, as we essentially are awash in concepts and signs via the structures of communication and language. In this week's readings I found more depth to the ideas behind structuralism that my previous exposures, especially when looking to Roland Barthes' "The World of Wrestling" from his collection Mythologies. "The World of Wrestling" provided ample insight into how the structuralist idea of difference

waiting for my mom to hurry and take me to school. The air smelled like the fish market from across the street. Cars were honking outside and the babies from upstairs were screaming at the top of their lungs. “Mom, are you ready now?” I said as I rolled off the bed. I walked to the kitchen to see her drinking her morning coffee. “Mom, seriously, I’m going to be late.” “Okay, Okay, let’s go, “ said my mother as she ran out the door. “I take you to school, but I see no respect. You lucky I choose to take

taxes. She decided to cancel her fire insurance to reduce expenses. Mary’s daughter was aware of her mother’s concern about the property, and she took Mary to the lawyer’s office to sign some papers that would protect her mother. When Mary came to the lawyer’s office, she was advised that the paper she was going to sign was the deed to the property. Mary signed a document. Later on, when the municipal tax bill arrived, Mary McDonald was really surprised to see that the property was in her daughter’s

Destruction and Salvation According to Wikipedia, a symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship. Symbols allow us to go beyond what is known or seen by creating links between concepts and experiences. They help create a better understanding of the plot, theme, or characters in literature. For example, Lord of the Flies, by William Golding consists of several symbols. The novel is about a group of British boys who are

1.Throughout this story, the author structured the plot in a very fulfilling manner. The plot is constructed so that all the events that occurred are deeply connected to one another. Each of the characters’ experiences correlates with their past actions and will affect the outcomes they will receive later on in the story. A great example of this would be Santiago’s encounter with the King of Salem when Santiago was on the brink of giving up his personal legend. Santiago’s encounter with the King

others and pursuing our dreams. Without the king’s input on Santiago’s recurring dreams, Santiago wouldn’t have known what his Personal Legend was or what a Personal Legend is for that matter. This connects to us because in the real world many thrive off of others. For example,

Robert Frost, an American poet, wrote in his poem, “The Road Not Taken,” “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” Santiago of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist has that split road, two decisions: one that is unpredictable and one that is safe. If he makes the safe and popular choice, he knows he will regret it and always wonder what would have happened. If he makes the unpredictable choice, the one that is chosen less, he will follow

Off the power grid, off the grocery store grid, off the car grid. There are people in what is known as the slow food movement who have chosen to grow or raise all their own food and barter using whatever abundances they have with their neighbors for anything they can’t make themselves. These people have gone off the grocery store grid. There are people who have chosen minimalism and are therefore off the consumerism grid. For me living off the grid means living minimally

1. What's your ride? * 2012 Ram 2500. It has a 5 inch Flo Pro straight pipe. DPF delete, EGR delete, throttle valve delete, pusher intake, stage 2 AFE cold air intake, and an H&S Mini Maxx. Together, my husband and I also have a 3500 Cummins cab chassis flatbed. It is also completely deleted with a 5 inch straight pipe and a smarty jr. 2. What does your truck mean to you? * It honestly means a dream come true. It reminds me that even on the worst days, I am a lucky lady to be able to afford to

utmost And slowly beings to job Kicking the dark earth hard And now he begins to run Kicking the dark earth harder Then he dashes, dashes like mad, like mad Howling, shouting, screaming, and roaring Then with a most violent kick He shakes off the earth's pull Softly lifting himself into the air Soaring higher and higher and higher still Piercing the sea of clouds Up into the chandelier of stars