Three. Two. Four. These numbers represent my frequent shifts, travels, and experiences in my life to date and to be entirely honest, I would not prefer my past differently. Three Elementary Schools. Two Middle Schools. Four High Schools. Throughout my educational career, my life appeared as though it lacked structure and consistency. Even I cannot deny that my history resembles unorthodox methods, still I remain thankful for its irregularity because it has crafted me into the insatiably curious and persistently determined person that I have become. The root of my growth and self-discovery can be found in every unique interaction and situation I have experienced from constantly moving schools.
Up until this past year, I had reluctantly parted …show more content…
The book emphasizes Horace’s borrowed “Carpe Diem” as it develops the relationship between the professor and one of his successful students. Throughout the book, Morrie encourages us all to strengthen our relationships with each other and fully experience life as it happens. His words are extremely meaningful, because he sets out to share the truths of death, as he loses all function of his body. This book moved me to express, to live, and to just be. I’m extremely analytical about various aspects of my life, and this book truly taught me to simply let it go and live for the sake of living. Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper also influenced me in a similar way. In this novel she describes the life of a physically, but not mentally, disabled girl and the challenges she faced daily. This book immediately reminded me of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, like Charlie Gordon, the young girl begins to comprehend the cruelty of her classmates and the constant embarrassment of her dysfunctional body. The entire ordeal was absolutely heartbreaking, because she simply could not express how she was feeling. It made me view life as an experience not to be taken granted for. Everyone’s “norm” is different, and we should all aspire to accept and understand that more clearly instead of wasting time on materialistic and aesthetic …show more content…
Candide, the character in the book, is an incorrigible optimist no matter the circumstance. The true sarcasm and humor is in the attitude of Voltaire. Voltaire spoofs Leibniz’s philosophy that the horrid acts of the world are indeed for the best and gives sense to mourning for our misfortunes. Though I did not believe the book was the most creatively expressed, Voltaire’s point is noted clearly in my brain. The Catcher in the Rye reminded me of Candide in their similar sarcasm and pessimism, yet it was more focused on how depression effects even the most privileged of people. Both of these books saddened me, so I looked for lighter stories. Unfortunately I came across Frankenstein by Mary Shelly, which to my surprise, was nothing like the movie or kiddie Frankenstein! Frankenstein was exceptionally smart and felt deeper than most men can feel today. I was only further saddened by his tortures and misfortunes. I even wanted him to have a wife! If Adam could, then why not