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Throughout the essay “The women’s open” David’s father obsession for golf is shown. The power of his obsession leads him to forget what should be important to him. Sedaris expresses the lack of heart his father shows towards people and even his children when it comes down to golf. For example the first day Lisa…

The theme of life’s unfairness is explored in both The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Outsiders. These books focus on coming-of-age stories that highlight the power of individuals to create positive change in their own lives and the lives of others through active participation and good decision-making. Ponyboy from The Outsiders and Charlie…

Throughout the film, Hidden Figures, director Theodore Melfi effectively uses a wide range of characters and appeals to portray the racism and the shift in authority that Katherine, Dorothy, and Mary experienced while working at NASA. Each of these characters is given individual development and their relationships are strengthened, allowing them to grow and assert…

All essays will contain a central plot and a central idea, of which the entire story will revolve itself. The two essays “Home Spaces: Fences and Neighbors” by Barrie Greenbie and Arron Fox’s essay “Out the Country: Space, Time, and Stereotype” share some central ideas. With the analysis of these two stories there will be…

Everyone cringes at the thought of going on a new job interview. Worse than a job interview to me would have to be completing a performance feedback interview. For most companies, it’s mandatory that appraisal results be discussed with employees, monthly, semi- annual or even yearly. Researchers found that performance feedback is the most inexpensive…

U.S.A.- Population: 20,464,000. Every individual in this city has a distinctive story that deserves documentation. Personally, I derive comfort from the company of strangers as it ignites feelings of freedom and liberation within me. This is why the concept of being a journalist for wanderers enthralls me – it would grant me the opportunity to…

In the story “Everyday Use”, Alice Walker explores the importance of culture and heritage, emphasizing that they should not be seen as mere history but as a living presence from the past. The narrative centers around the conflict between two African American cultures, personified by the two sisters, Dee and Maggie. Mama, their mother, is…

Our paddles’ blades pierced through the water simultaneously as we synchronized our strokes to the coxswain‘s calls. I clenched my teeth as an acute pain shot throughout my arms and instead put more strength into each stroke. As a member of the National University of Singapore dragon boat team, this action has become part of…

In our lives, we all have dreams of our future occupations. Some dream of being actors or astronauts, while others want to be doctors or designers. As we grow older, it becomes important for us to explore different career options and think about which one truly interests and motivates us. To make a well-informed choice…

David Sedaris may appear abnormal or strange to some, but in his stories “A Plague of Tics” and “Ashes,” he opens up about his personal life, breaking down the barrier between himself and the audience. He uses humor to alleviate any discomfort or awkwardness that the readers may experience while reading his stories. By sharing…