I’m going to write this essay about me. That may not seem very difficult, as that’s what most essays are about when describing a person’s relation to a story. However, I’ve always struggled with revealing my emotions to people, no matter what the circumstance. I say I’m an open book, but that doesn’t mean the book is open all the way. It could be, perhaps, cracked open, with only enough visible to understand various parts of the story. The reality is, I can express myself through filtered forms. Whether it be art, writing, or music, it always feels easier and more natural for me to show my emotions through fro a non-blatant form. This is why I relate the the story Paul’s Case, by Willa Cather. We see the main character, Paul, struggle with
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Personally, I use escapism to the point of abusing it. It doesn’t even have to be a set form, I can escape through anything. All I really need is my own mind. Often, my escapism will take place through various art forms, similar to what Paul goes through. Paul is obsessed with music at the Carnegie Hall, where he works as an usher. He finds himself entranced by the sound, and will allow his mind to wander. I too, will find myself lost in something, and allow my thoughts to drift aimlessly in and out. Sometimes, its walking and listening to music. I will put in my headphones and ignore the world, just to let my mind move with the rhythms. Or, I’ll create something myself. I make up characters while drawing, or form a story based in a fantasy world. Escapism for me has many …show more content…
There are expectations placed upon me by my family, my friends, and myself. Each are slightly different from each other, but all of them ring the same tune: do something that gets you a good job. My parents could probably write a comedic book titled: “Reasons your child has no interest in anything that is considered a real job— Just kidding, we don’t know either.” Their idea of a real job is something that will make me a lot of money, even if I may not enjoy it. I disagree with this, because I believe doing something that makes me happy, even if it may not be the highest paying gig in the world, will ultimately pay off in the end. Granted, I can’t just do nothing, but I wouldn’t like to be in a dull office building all day sorting someone’s
Personally, I use escapism to the point of abusing it. It doesn’t even have to be a set form, I can escape through anything. All I really need is my own mind. Often, my escapism will take place through various art forms, similar to what Paul goes through. Paul is obsessed with music at the Carnegie Hall, where he works as an usher. He finds himself entranced by the sound, and will allow his mind to wander. I too, will find myself lost in something, and allow my thoughts to drift aimlessly in and out. Sometimes, its walking and listening to music. I will put in my headphones and ignore the world, just to let my mind move with the rhythms. Or, I’ll create something myself. I make up characters while drawing, or form a story based in a fantasy world. Escapism for me has many …show more content…
There are expectations placed upon me by my family, my friends, and myself. Each are slightly different from each other, but all of them ring the same tune: do something that gets you a good job. My parents could probably write a comedic book titled: “Reasons your child has no interest in anything that is considered a real job— Just kidding, we don’t know either.” Their idea of a real job is something that will make me a lot of money, even if I may not enjoy it. I disagree with this, because I believe doing something that makes me happy, even if it may not be the highest paying gig in the world, will ultimately pay off in the end. Granted, I can’t just do nothing, but I wouldn’t like to be in a dull office building all day sorting someone’s