Essays on Feeling Page 7

Historically, extremes in emotion and reason do not often mix. I am thus cautious of attempting to comb through love or hate with reason. My recourses are two: to (yes, using what reason I have) separate intellectual thought from emotion; and to apply as little reason as possible without It seems reasonable (sorry) to assume…

The feeling of belonging is universal; regardless of race, culture, or background. No matter what you want to be a part of, there’s always this desire to belong to something bigger than yourself, This could be anything from wanting to be a part of the “in-crowd” at school to wanting to blend in with the…

‘Fear no more the heat of th sun’ ‘Fear no more the heat of th sun’ from the play Cymbeline was written in 1608. The song presents a unique vision and interpretation of death. Thesis Shakespeare uses settings of nature and everyday life, contrast and comparison methods to unveil the theme of death and the…

Tim O’Brien’s short story collection “The things they carried” delves into the theme of soldiers carrying various burdens in their lives. O’Brien, portrayed through his persona Tim O’Brien, challenges conventional beliefs about why men join the war. One example is Jimmy Cross, who exemplifies the unasked-for burden placed on a platoon leader. O’Brien also examines…

Accepting Yourself through Others Shame is a destructive tool. Once a victim finds fault with oneself, shame takes over and the victim begins to spiral downwards. If the shame is powerful enough, they will likely lose faith in their self-worth. With a new low standard of self-confidence, the victim becomes unable to save himself or…

“Then Jesus said to them: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am…

The couple experienced a range of emotions upon discovering they were expecting their first child. The journey was filled with both exciting and challenging moments. They harbored uncertainties about their ability to be good parents, yet all worries dissipated when they joyfully welcomed their newborn into their home. Being a parent is an all-encompassing role…

All of the tragedies in this novel can be directed back to one main issue, whiteness as a standard of tatty. This belief that white sets the standards for beauty is a major factor to the racial self-loathing which occurred in America in the past as well as today. The show of racism through white…

‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ by Maya Angelou is a captivating and renowned African American novel. The novel’s narrative is centered around Margaret, a young black girl, and her unique perspective. The novel stands out due to its vivid use of color imagery, reflecting the racial divide prevalent during the time period in…

In the passage, “Shame”, written by Dick Gregory, Gregory discusses his experience of feeling shame as a child. Gregory was a poor, black child, but he didn’t feel that made him any different from the rest of his peers. However, this feeling of innocence was replaced by shame when his teacher pointed out to his…