Personal Statement

As a result of taking English 2100 (Writing 1), I have gained much knowledge about myself and my identity. This class has given me the tools to express my thoughts better and to communicate effectively. It has also helped me understand language’s power and how to use it to create meaningful stories. The class also […]

Writing with Music/ Meditation

Writing with music: Writing with music encourages creativity and stimulates emotions, which can improve the writing process. It sets the mood and tone for the article being produced, impacting both style and content. Listening to music while writing increased focus and productivity by shutting out distractions and establishing a setting conducive to concentration. Writing with […]

Hypoxic Writing

A teachable moment for me may be after I lost my grandfather. I utilized the loss to break free from the bubble I had created for myself. The loss aided me in discovering my own identity. I used to be completely reliant on others and never thought I was worth anything.  It gave me a […]

Abstract Writing Assignment 3

What is your research question/rhetorical situation? In the process of grieving do we discover different aspects of our identity, allowing us to develop ourselves? What is your connection to rhetorical situation and why are you uniquely placed to write about it? I lost my grandfather. I utilized the loss to break free from the bubble […]

The Museum of Modern Art

Montuenn Boonma’s House of Hope 1996-97 was an extremely fascinating cultural artifact that I will be analyzing. The artist Montien Boonma was a skilled modern sculptor working in Southeast Asia. He died in 2000 of cancer. The name “House of Hope” to me conveys thoughts of positivism, optimism, and comfort. It establishes a positive and […]

Analytical Writing

The death of a loved one has been linked to a variety of emotional and cognitive outcomes. Individuals who have lost a close friend may feel protracted grief. Understanding the processes involved in coping with sorrow is critical for identifying persons needing assistance and developing solutions. Life story chapters are critical moments in life stories […]

Analytical Writing Draft

The death of a loved one has been linked to a variety of emotional and cognitive outcomes. Individuals who have lost a close friend may feel protracted grief. Understanding the processes involved in coping with sorrow is critical for identifying persons needing assistance and developing solutions. Life story chapters are critical moments in life stories […]

Rashomon

Outline of the film: Setting the Scene: The story unfolds as a woodcutter and a priest seek shelter from the rain in the ruins of Rashomon gate. They are soon joined by a commoner, to whom they recount a trial they witnessed. Crime Recollection: Different perspectives of the same event are presented through flashbacks and […]

The Tempest Play Reflection

The most enjoyable part of a live reading of “The Tempest” was the powerful and mesmerizing performance of the character of Prospero, who is a complex and fascinating character with magical abilities. Additionally, the interactions between Prospero and Ariel, the airy spirit, can be captivating to watch due to the magical elements and the dynamics […]

SSQ 2

Story: Losing Grandfather Situation: -losing/ rebuilding identity, – nature of grief, loss Question: As we search for meaning in loss, do we stumble upon fragments of our identity that were obscured by the presence of the departed, prompting us to redefine who we are in their absence?

SSQ 1

STORY: Lossing Grandfather Situation: -Losing/ rebuilding , -nature of grief, loss Research: In the process of grieving, do we unravel hidden layers of our identity that were intertwined with the person we lost, forcing us to rebuild ourselves from within?