Daughter

adults as bound up with the effort to promote literacy, a wider knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture and heritage, and cross cultural understanding” (971). Mora shows the concept of a Mother’s love through her poems “Elena” and “Mothers and Daughters.” She also gives us a glimpse of what life is like as a Mexican American, she explains their hardships, strengths, and trials that make them who they are. She uses her writing to show her personal…

The book Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor displays the journey of a young girl named Karou trying to find herself within a world full of terrifying and beautiful creatures. It was published in November, 2012. Karou is an art student studying in the city, Prague, living with a band of misfit creatures. These creatures are called Chimaera. They have different physical features from both humans and animals and exchange their teeth for wishes. There are also angels against the Chimaera.…

Javon Johnson The poems I chose to discuss are “A Letter to My Unborn Daughter” and “Cuz He’s Black” by Javon Johnson. Both poems deal with three major topics: racism, sexism, and double standards. Javon Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Performance and Communication Studies at San Francisco State University and received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Performance Studies. Javon began writing his slam poetry in 2001 and won the Los Angeles Slam Nationals in 2003, being one of the…

The evolution of media has evidently influenced the lives of females—young and old—across the globe. Peggy Orenstein, the author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter, attempts to capture the ongoing issues that affect the behaviors and mindsets of girls in America. She focuses on princesses, toy preference, media, children’s TV shows/movies, and the internet. She wants to apprehend the impact of images, ideas, and societal standards that girls absorb about what they must be, how they should act, and…

The Mother’s Rebirth The story “Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez is about self-renovation/rebirth which Alvarez examines through conflict. “When we no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves.” –Vito Frankl. Frankl’s point was often you must change yourself or an aspect befitting your predicament. What I’ve observed is each character goes through a change/renovation. Each developing differently based on their experiences and circumstances. In this essay,…

it, and it will never be used to hurt you.” I was never asked who I wanted to be or if I wanted to be a different person; my identity was given to me. I’ll always be “Dockey and Krystal’s daughter,” but that won’t stop me from creating my own name for myself. I’m often referred to as “Dockey and Krystal’s daughter.” Yes, that is me, however it doesn’t define me or stop me from being my own person. Granted I may look like my parents, but that won’t change the fact that I have my dreams and plans…

All, Sorry, I accidentally pressed the enter key after putting my title in. Below is my actual assignment. Enjoy! Coal Miner’s Daughter is a biographical movie of Loretta Lynn, a legendary country singer that came from poverty to later become one of the most famous country singers. She rose from humble beginnings in Kentucky to superstardom. This movie is most definitely a must see, country/blue grass lover or not. Based on a true story you will be entertained, serious at times and full of…

The article “House Mothers and Haunted Daughters” by Roberta Rubenstein talks about Shirley Jackson’s life and how many of her works are used to represent some of the struggles she had to face during her childhood. The narrator in this article explains that Shirley did not have the most pleasant childhood experiences. Shirley’s mother was awful mean to her. Shirley says that she felt like “[She] was not the daughter [her mother] wanted.” Shirley was often neglected and looked down upon. She…

In Desirable Daughters, Bharati Mukherjee uses the protagonist, Tara’s point of view, the flashbacks of her past specifically her childhood, and evocative diction in order to reveal how Tara and her sisters integrate their Bengali culture and Western culture which results in them defying the true ideals of a Bengali Society. Throughout the novel we are provided with various pieces of information simply through Tara, the protagonist’s point of view. We as readers embark on this journey where…

The relationship between father and daughter, under the right circumstances, should be cherished for eternity. In the memoir The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls recounts the relationships between Rex Walls, her father, and all of his daughters. For the reason that the story is told through the eyes of Jeannette the father-daughter relationship focused on the most is that of herself and her father. Jeannette and her siblings, Lori, Brian and Maureen, had an unorthodox upbringing due to their…