Daydream

He “produced only 8 words during the entire session in response to the PLS-4” (Preschool Language Scale -4 test). His mother reported that the claimant “daydreams a lot, and is in his own world.” He had significant delay in his receptive and expressive language skills. He did not use gestures to indicate his wants; he communicated through screams, crying, grunting, and vocalizing some word sounds. He did…

For example, Jimmy Cross who is the leader of the soldiers, “He had difficulty keeping his attention on the war. On occasion he would yell at his men to spread out the column, to keep their eyes open, but then he would slip away into daydreams, just pretending, walking barefoot along the Jersey shore, with Martha, carrying nothing” (O’Brien). Throughout the story the reader can see Jimmy escape from the reality of war though his fantasies about Martha to the extent that it distracts him…

notch in the wall next to my tiny cot to reveal a minimal closet that holds a few dull articles of clothing. The routine of getting ready every morning is so well practiced that I do it now without much thought at all, allowing my mind to wander in daydreams as I perform the monotonous tasks. Today I turn fifteen, and everything is still the same. Despite not being able to remember anything before coming to the Institution, I’ve never been able to call it home. A home should be bright and…

“Salvage the Bones” is a very influential piece of modern literature which tells the story of courage, bravery, self-realization, and coming of age. This is the second novel by the renowned author Jesmyn Ward. The book was a major success and was critically acclaimed. The books success resulted in Ward receiving the National Book Award for Fiction in 2011 for her work. The story is set in the fictional town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi. The main character is a fifteen-year-old African American…

Sympathy or hypocrisy? When reading the short story “Everything That Rises Must Converge” by Flannery O’Connor both Julian’s mother and Julian himself are portrayed as very different characters, yet they’re one in the same. Despite Mrs. Chestny’s lack of morality and “superiority” we can’t help but feel sympathy for her character. Unlike Julian, his attitude towards blacks is upsetting and embarrassing. Julian is a hypocritical character, who has no real understanding towards blacks. Although…

In the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott the main character; Josephine March, is faced with the expectations of becoming a respectful young women. Surrounded by a household full of girls, Jo has no choice but to conform to society 's ideals and grow up to be like her sisters. Throughout the novel Jo refuses to grow up, faces society 's expectations, and becomes a Little Woman. Josephine March is a fifteen year old girl who goes by the nickname ‘Jo’, she has a bold personality and tends…

us when we are no longer there. Retirement homes will most likely be your last choice but at the end is necessary. Hopefully the nursing home of your choosing will have many games and activities, friendly staffing, and will trustingly leave you to daydream about your glory days. But what if that is not the case? What if you end up in a horrible assisted living facility that doesn’t let you live independently. How do we resolve this problem? To enrich the lives of the residents today and future…

Continuation of Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket After Tom lost the paper again to the wind, he went to find his wife before the movie started. When Tom found his wife a huge smile was on his face. His wife was confused on why he was not at home finishing his presentation. While Tom was explaining, his wife had a grin on her face the whole time. In her mind she did not really care what the reason was. All she cared about was that her husband was by her side. After while they went to go…

Houseless Being houseless, better known as homeless, is a growing epidemic in the United States and across the world. Becoming houseless is not ideal, it can make life very difficult. Throughout the world, more and more people are becoming houseless for a variety of reasons. Being houseless could mean living on the streets or even living out of a car. The quality of someone’s life can be determined by three things; their health, comfort, and happiness. Being houseless can be defined as a low…

As Jodie Daugherty walked along the shoreline, the ocean water caressed her feet. The air was getting warmer by the minute even though it was still early in the morning. As she walked, she made a mental note to make sure she would come back to the beach after her shift was over. By then the sun would be on the horizon, and the water will be refreshingly cooler. Nonchalantly, her tan sandals suspended from her fingertips. They were plain and ordinary, in fact they were just a simple pair of…