In Death of a Salesman and A Raisin in the Sun, the leading character is trying to capture the American dream, but it just does not seem to happen because of lack of understanding from family and friends. Willy Loman in a Raisin in the Sun, was wanting the respect of people associated with him and Walter Younger in Death of a Salesman was trying a get rich quick plan to be able to support his family. Both men talked about the American dream and how they deserved it and was their right, but it…
Miller successfully portray the dynamics of a dysfunctional American family during the 1940’s. The aspirations of an ambitious man in pursuit of his version of the American dream however became oblivious to the underlying concerns that was existing in his family. Willy’s strained relationship with Linda, his wife, Biff and Happy, his sons, was a result of his quest for the American dream. Willy experienced abandonment through the course of his life, leaving him in greater despair each time.…
Tile vs Trackr – What is the best tracker for finding your lost things? It is human nature to lose things, I have lost more things than I can keep track of. The stuff that you lose can be found at a later point of time when it’s not required. To avoid this from happening, innovations have been made to attach a tracker to frequently used objects like your keys (any keys – car, home, garage an office), remote, wallet, purse and many more. You are in a hurry and you can’t your keys, this happens to…
In his most recent bestseller, “Outliers”, Malcolm Gladwell examines the many different layers of success; how did the best of the best attain wealth, recognition, and happiness (not necessarily in that order) while doing something they generally enjoyed. How much did arbitrary advantages and disadvantages affect the success rate of these people and what had the biggest impact: these arbitrary aforementioned things or the many hours of hard work they put in? Gladwell has planted the many seeds…
The theme in "The Premature Burial" is that you can overcome your fears as long as you don't focus on the dark and dreary things in life. As a gymnast, fear happens to be a daily occurrence. I have avoided, gone around, and just plain ignored my fear. Something that gymnastics has taught me is in order to escape fear, you have to go through it, not around. You have to decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it. I think the narrator realized in the end that the monsters we are all…
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? Supplies! Being a janitor is back breaking work. Trust me, I am one at River Heights Elementary School. I use urine remover on a daily basis. I also sweep up hairs from the teacher bathroom floor. Although my job is difficult and somewhat gruesome, there’s one magnificent part. I get a master key to the entire school. It opens everything! All of us have keys to something. I bet you could pull them out of your pockets or purses right now.…
In the play “ Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller, presents a common view of the American dream. The main character, Willy Loman, struggles to become a successful salesman. He’s trying to make himself feel better by lie to his family and himself. He holds onto a strong belief in the American dream. Willy cannot face the reality and begins to daydream how to success. Although he gets fired by his boss, Willy never seems to give up on his dream, and refuse to accept a job that Howard offered to…
Knowledge is crucial to surviving any situation no matter how dire. Without knowledge you will not know what to do, and you won’t assess the situation to your advantage. You also won't be able to figure out your next best option. In “Alone. Injured. Almost Dead: A Gripping Survival Story in the Sierra Nevada” by Kenneth Miller, a guy named Gregg Hein fell off a cliff in the Sierra Nevada. “... but he knew that using a tourniquet could mean losing his limb.” Miller, pg 2). To stop the bleeding…
Have you ever been trapped? Did you realize that you can’t escape what is inescapable?That inescapable thing is called hpe.Out of the Dust teaches us many lessons,but holding on to hope is the main lesson.And that holding onto hope will get you through many of life’s challenges. Lets begin with hope.The four letter word when were not certain this or that will happen.Hope.Every human needs a little hope.We can’t have too much hope just because of the disappointment.But, that little bit of hope…
“There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time,” Malcolm X. Dictionary.com defines adversity as an unfavorable fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress. People face adversity to make them stronger. Adversity is what separates the weak from the strong, the boys from the men, the idlers from the champions. The greatest stories come from those…