The Power of Memories
Memories is word that can be best defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as, “the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms.” The word memory means a lot more than a definition and it is far too valuable to be worth anything that could be traded for. It is priceless. Once a memory is lost, it is impossible to get back. Memories” are precious and are held on to dear life because every memory is unique and there will never be another one of it, ever! In the film, Angela’s Ashes, based on the book by Frank McCourt, is a memoir of memories of Frank’s childhood growing up in Ireland during the 1930’s and 1940’s. Frank McCourt uses the most effective way to display his memories by telling a story. The stories of memory can help build a person self-identity which is exactly what happened in the movie. Memories can prove what is treasured by that person. In the movie memoir of Frank McCourt he also shows that education and family was extremely important to him growing up during the harshest economic times in Ireland. …show more content…
I grew in a middle class family living in a peaceful neighbourhood where everyone was happy and cheerful. There was not much violence and we did not have to collect coal for fire. Growing up I had computer and electric fire places. Even though Armaan Ladha and Frank McCourt grew up in different times and with different technology, Frank McCourt in the 20th century and me in the 21st century despite the differences there can also be a lot of similarity. The similar themes in both Armaan’s and Frank’s memoir are the role of family bond, the value of the education system and self- identity when coming to
Memories is word that can be best defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as, “the power or process of reproducing or recalling what has been learned and retained especially through associative mechanisms.” The word memory means a lot more than a definition and it is far too valuable to be worth anything that could be traded for. It is priceless. Once a memory is lost, it is impossible to get back. Memories” are precious and are held on to dear life because every memory is unique and there will never be another one of it, ever! In the film, Angela’s Ashes, based on the book by Frank McCourt, is a memoir of memories of Frank’s childhood growing up in Ireland during the 1930’s and 1940’s. Frank McCourt uses the most effective way to display his memories by telling a story. The stories of memory can help build a person self-identity which is exactly what happened in the movie. Memories can prove what is treasured by that person. In the movie memoir of Frank McCourt he also shows that education and family was extremely important to him growing up during the harshest economic times in Ireland. …show more content…
I grew in a middle class family living in a peaceful neighbourhood where everyone was happy and cheerful. There was not much violence and we did not have to collect coal for fire. Growing up I had computer and electric fire places. Even though Armaan Ladha and Frank McCourt grew up in different times and with different technology, Frank McCourt in the 20th century and me in the 21st century despite the differences there can also be a lot of similarity. The similar themes in both Armaan’s and Frank’s memoir are the role of family bond, the value of the education system and self- identity when coming to