Bliss

One metaphor that I think has great power to affect our mindset is a quote by Pablo Picasso, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” This serves as a great reminder for me, as an artist, for why I create art and dedicate my life to it. I find this metaphor to be a powerful and unique way to describe the effects that art has on people. This metaphor exemplifies the artist’s role in the world. It shows how art can positively impact the world and why it is important in our…

Parkway Prep. A few grade tens and people from out of town showed up too. Around 10;30 everyone quieted and found a spot on the grass, the fireworks had started. The grass was dewy, and her jean shorts were damp, but Gabby and the girls sat in absolute bliss. In that exact moment it felt like nothing could go wrong. With the first boom of the fireworks she was brought back to summer 6 years ago when they all first met. They became best friends after they were bunked together in a small summer…

would protect us, that the window would protect us from the discrimination and racism against Asian-Americans. That, if I were to stay inside the house, I wouldn’t have to experience the harshness of reality and stay trapped within my illusion of bliss and perfection. As we cleaned up the mess the next day, I knew, for sure, one thing: I had to grow up fast, that because I was a first-generation, I had to adapt and adjust to American society. I didn’t have much of a childhood. To this day, I…

It is quite plausible for anyone to stand in the way of their personal happiness regardless of their own intent. In Edith Wharton’s “Ethan Frome”, the main character struggles with an incredible sorrow after a horrific accident with no real intention of finding happiness. Ethan Frome is a man who possesses many hopes and dreams for his future, yet he does nothing to further any progress that he’s made in his pursuit of happiness. Ethan feels as though he has a duty to stay in Starkfield to care…

In Marjorie Pickthall’s “Adam and Eve” and Ani DiFranco’s “Adam and Eve” there are distinct differences and similarities. In contrast, Marjorie’s poem focuses on biblical imagery and beauty being found in trivial situations. In a different manner, Ani’s poem focuses on a personal account of day to day life, and depicts beauty as an illusion. Similarly, Marjorie’s and Ani’s poems mention a preference and desire for beauty. Firstly, Marjorie’s poem focuses on biblical imagery and beauty being…

attention of a wide ranging audience, because no matter what social status you are, acting stupid or a fool can entertain the audience. Being foolishness has the power to make people laugh. In one of the Buddhist setsuwa, “Not Exactly the Land of Bliss” (#118) talk about the a hermit heard a voice from the…

Nesma Elsamahy C. Potter ENG-112 18 April 2017 The swimmer "The Swimmer" is a short story composed by John Cheever, an American creator. The story has a mix of surrealism and authenticity and investigates rural America. The connection amongst bliss and riches is likewise investigated in the story. In the story, the creator has broadly utilized imagery and myth. "The Swimmer" is a tale about a man who swims every open and private pool he goes over on his eighth mile travel home. The story is most…

Hinduism is the most ancient religion in the country of India. Hinduism is committed to a circular view of life as stated. Both of these sentences were taken from the book called Revealing World Religions. The world undergoes creation, preservation, and dissolution cycles according to Hindus. Hindus have a hierarchy that they follow and go by and if it goes out of order then the whole hierarchy is broken apart. The hierarchy starts out at the bottom with yourself, then family, next society,…

We all were affected by the tragedy that was the Civil Rights Movement, although not many of us were directly a victim of such discrimination- Marian Anderson was. Throughout the two pieces of literature, Sympathy and The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights, we view into two different people’s story during this time. Yet, they both combined, teach us what America did during this time, and how it can affect our future as a nation. In “Sympathy” by…

Cecil Taylor’s piece is an ever-changing flow of symphony and saxophone tones outstretched over the underlay of complex tunes and rhythms. His piece holds bold, strong notes that do not outstay their welcome. They are resounding but not overpowering, almost as if Cecil is speaking words themselves through each note he plays. His delicate and playful uses of rhythmic tunes carry a story of potent color, ranging from a swimming array of blues to a dwindling violet and star-speckled twilight. His…