Where I Stood

Illustrations “Where the Wild Things Are”, by Maurice Sendak is a very popular children’s literature book that was published in 1963. It is an illustration book that not only targets children, but adults as well. In Sendak’s, Where the Wild Things Are, the main Character is a young boy named Max. Max is seen being mischievous wearing a wolf costume, storming around the house, until his mother sends him to his room and denies him supper. Max begins to feel angry. He then goes to his room, where…

The 1964 winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal was Where The Wild Things Are, written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. This award is given to a deserving artist who is a United States citizen or resident of America and has crafted an engaging and compelling picture book for children. Where The Wild Things Are is considered a classic work for both its illustrations and story. I agree that Where The Wild Things Are was deserving of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for numerous reasons. The artwork…

soon as he enters their home. I related that to a representation of the human-animal relationship. When humans show up unannounced into an animal’s habitat, the animals are instinctively “frightened” of the abnormality. I also found it interesting that the wild things were so quick to immediately obey Max’s rule because in the book it says he uses a magic trick, but for our analysis, could that be the animals responding out of pure fear or for their lives/well-being? I think the wild things are…

The Caldecott Medal is an award in honor of the nineteenth- century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children. This Caldecott Medal is granted to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. The picture book, which is chosen by a prestigious panel of judges must be visually appealing to the eye while providing effortless understanding of the plot without using diction. The Snowy Day was written…

easy to read and understand. The details make it easy for the reader to relate to the characters in the story. Some people will read “Little Things” and pick out every detail and analyze it trying to find the true meaning behind his words. However, I believe he wrote this story in such a way that people who read should have different interpretations. The way this book was written is very simple, easy to understand, and read. Carver does not try to bombard the reader with ‘big fancy words’…

The language he uses is simple and full of action. For example, Carver uses the phrase “I want the baby”, the lack of a personal pronoun reduces the character’s connection to the baby. In doing this Carver highlights the harsh relationship between the man and woman. Howe also writes, “Mr. Carver’s characters, like those of many earlier American…

strangers on one’s social networks – and if one can so easily “unfriend” another without the hard work of encounter or, if need be, confrontation and then reconciliation – then relationships can also become superficial.” (2) To epitomize what he is saying, I believe that the globalization of superficiality is the creation of superficial relationships, communication, and reality created by growing technology, a networked globe, and endless opportunities that we have at our…

We often find ourselves disagreeing with those that mean so much to us over the smallest things. Raymond Carver write's, " Little Things" and portrays a real example of a couple in a disagreement with symbolism. The symbolism allows the reader to have a visual of people who are together that find some of the smallest things to argue about that turns into something much bigger. Carver does a good job of showing the repercussions when the smaller things get to someone rather than letting it go.…

What is identity? Can some just have one identity for the rest of their life? Or are we changing every day? Where does it all come from? Think about it. According to the dictionary identity is " the state or facts of remaining the same one or ones, as under varying aspects or condition( Dictionary.com)." Ones origin is important but globalization tends to come into conflict and changes ones identity. What is globalization? It 's a variety of things shared around the world for a common purpose.…

she could be ready for 6:30. She managed to get back to her room by 5:45 which gave her plenty of time to shower, and fix herself up. She jumped into the shower and got out 10 minutes later. 'What the hell do I wear? Are we going somewhere nice or casual? Should I text her and see? Fuck it, I 'll surprise her. ' Carmilla decided to wear her black skinny jeans with the tear on the kneecaps, her leather boots, and a black top that slightly showed off her stomach. She had the abs, so why not…