Choice theory

Is it important for people to make their own choices or decisions in life. Yes, no, maybe are what people typically say if asked this question. To make their own decisions they need to trust themselves. If somebody said yes when asked this then that means that they make their own decisions perfectly. In the Moth Aleeza Kazmi said “I am brown” she stood up for herself. She stood up for what she believed in. If people don’t make their decisions or choices in life then those people probably won’t…

one which less traveled and does not look as convenient to route. Hence, at the end of the poem, he states the road he chose has “make all the difference”, which is another theme of the poem. Not only is about the theme choice making, but it also indicates that no matter which choice people have made, it often brings up surprises and differences to…

roads in the forest. He is talking about two paths in life, and how important it is to make the right decision at the right time. Life is a path, and a choice taken. The narrator describes the path of life as a road. The narrator chooses a different road from the others. Sometimes, making a unique decision without following the others is the right choice. “The road diverged in a yellow wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference”. Everyone is standing in front…

The story of Medea, written by the Greek poet Euripides, is about a woman who goes on a vengeful killing spree, after being scorned by her husband, Jason. Having already killed prior to that her scorn fed her murderous impulses. Her worldview indicates that she prays to the gods/goddess to go unpunished for her sins. She seeks out revenge for those who have caused her pain. As a result, Medea believes that revenge is justified. Medea seeks revenge to justify how her husband Jason has mocked…

through decisions in life and conveys the message that the decisions chosen affect one’s future path and identity in life. Within this autobiographical poem, Robert Frost portrays the message that one’s decisions affect their future identity and choices in life. This is evident through the poet’s use of tone, stylistic devices and structural elements. Tone: Frost presents a shift in tone from one that is contemplative and decisive to one that is regretful in order to present the message that…

travel one path or the other. Taking a particular path could suggest freedom or death. As well, like Robert Frost’s poem, “The Road Not Taken,” the speaker reflects on taking the less taken path, and believes he will reflect in the future that his choice was both life-altering and controversial. Tim O’Brien’s short story, “On the Rainy River” discusses the reluctance of fighting in war, and explores a person’s internal struggle. Despite an effort to follow one’s own beliefs, when faced with a…

“Two Hours on the Train”, written by Abdellatif Laâbi, is a free verse poem that follows the journey of the narrator and his companion. The two are riding a train, while the narrator ponders his past. While I may not know for sure what the narrator is thinking, why the poet chose to write in free verse, or where the train is headed, however, I can certainly make deductions based on the evidence that I do have. The answers to the following questions are a result of reading, interpreting, and…

picks up on these unhealthy choices when she states: “A little? You call reeling and passing out in the car a little?” But there are more, less obvious reasons of why the Socs are unhealthy. Pony explained this reason to Cherry by saying “Socs were always behind a wall of aloofness, careful not let their real selves show through.” But why would this be an example of an unhealthy…

Bridging Text and Context: 1. Read the following quote by Robert Frost. ''You will never be brave if you do not get hurt. You will never learn if you do not make mistakes. You will never be successful if you do not encounter failure.'' 2. How did the quote help you to better understand the poem? Guiding Process and Questions: What is the quote about? Who is the speaker and/or who is he/she speaking to? The quote is about the crucial and positive part of obstacles in our lives. The speaker…

In the poem and story “The Road Not Taken” and “Thank You, Ma’am” They both share the theme of taking the higher road and see the good in everyone. They both show this because they both talk about how they will remember this for a long time and that they took the road that was less taken. During the poem“The Road Not Taken” By Robert Frost he is talking about he took the road that is less traveled not literally but to symbolize something. He said the one road was worn out and used a lot and…