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In “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,<\/em>” Diaz transcends the boundaries of fiction, creating a deeply personal connection between the readers and the characters, which allows readers to empathize with the character’s struggles and triumphs. Through his unique writing style and use of language, D\u00edaz turns the character from a fictional character to a more vivid, relatable figure that can resonate with readers.<\/p>\n

One of the ways Diaz achieves this personal connection is through the character’s relatable voice. As the protagonist in the story navigates the challenges of adolescence, her narrative unfolds with a rawness that resonates with readers. Her internal struggles and external conflicts are presented with such emotions that readers like me, cannot help but feel a genuine connection to her experiences.<\/p>\n

Diaz skillfully uses dialogue to capture the essence, giving readers a glimpse into the characters complex personality. In the beginning\u00a0 of the chapter, the character reflects on a memory that started her strained relationship with her mother, saying, “You don’t know what it’s like to grow up with a mother who never said a positive thing in her life, not about her children or the world, who was always suspicious, always tearing you down and splitting your dreams straight down the seams.”(Diaz p.56) The character’s relationship with her mother captured in this strong statement, lets readers empathize with one of the few challenges she faces as a young woman.<\/p>\n

Through her authentic voice, relatable struggles, and vivid surroundings, Diaz draws readers into the world of the character. D\u00edaz is also able to integrate Dominican culture and use Spanglish as a way to ground the characters in a vibrant and authentic world. This cultural specificity adds depth to the characters, making them feel like individuals with struggles that echo beyond the novel.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, through expressive language, emotional depth, and a keen understanding of cultural context, Junot D\u00edaz’s is able to make fictional characters feel intensely personal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” Diaz transcends the boundaries of fiction, creating a deeply personal connection between the readers and the characters, which allows readers to empathize with the character’s struggles and triumphs. Through his unique writing style and use of language, D\u00edaz turns the character from a fictional character to a …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bud"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":299,"date":"2023-12-07T18:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T23:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=299"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:54:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:54:24","slug":"model-minority-myth-who-what-why-and-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/12\/07\/model-minority-myth-who-what-why-and-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Model Minority Myth: Who, What, Why, and How"},"content":{"rendered":"

Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n

Background: The article titled “Beyond Black and White: The Model Minority Myth and the Invisibility of Asian American Students” by Jean Yonemura Wing examines the harmful impact of the Model Minority myth on Asian American students. It discusses how this stereotype oversimplifies the experiences of Asian Americans, neglecting the diversity and unique challenges within the community. The article highlights the negative consequences of this myth, including the invisibility of Asian American students in educational and social contexts. It calls for a more nuanced understanding of the Asian American experience and the need to address the harmful effects of the Model Minority myth on this demographic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Me: Welcome to another episode of “Breaking Stereotypes,” the podcast that explores and challenges prevalent myths and stereotypes in our society. I’m your host, Ngun Par, and in today’s episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that has affected Asian communities for decades: the Asian Model Minority myth. I will be delving into an insightful article titled “Beyond Black and White: The Model Minority Myth and the Invisibility of Asian American Students” by Jean Yonemura Wing. To help navigate through this piece, we’re going to break it down into three key sections but first, let’s start by defining the Asian Model Minority myth. What is it, and why is it problematic?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Asian Model Minority myth is the stereotype that suggests that all Asian Americans are high-achieving, academically successful, and economically prosperous. This stereotype portrays Asian Americans as a monolithic group who don’t face the same challenges as other minority communities. As Wing argues in the article, it is problematic because it oversimplifies a diverse community, creates unrealistic expectations, and perpetuates harmful biases and discrimination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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She says:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“While some Asian American students may excel academically, this stereotype ignores the struggles and challenges faced by many within this group. It contributes to the erasure of their unique narratives, perpetuating the notion that all Asians are successful and don’t need support.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wing highlights how this myth can lead to the invisibility of Asian American students, making it difficult for educators and policymakers to address the specific needs and concerns within this community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now, how did it originate, and what are the historical roots of this stereotype? The roots of the Model Minority myth can be traced back to the mid-20th century, during a time when Asian Americans were facing significant discrimination and prejudice. In an effort to downplay the Civil Rights Movement and create divisions among minority communities, the myth was promoted by the media, portraying Asian Americans as a “success story” in contrast to other marginalized groups. It was a strategic tool used to maintain the status quo and uphold the white supremacy narrative. It’s crucial to understand the historical context. What are some of the consequences of this myth on Asian Americans and society as a whole?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The consequences are far-reaching. For Asian Americans, it can lead to immense pressure to conform to the “model minority” image, which can have serious mental health implications. It also erases the struggles and inequalities that many Asian Americans face, especially within the lower-income and immigrant communities. On a broader scale, the myth can be used to justify discrimination against other minority groups and perpetuate the idea that systemic racism doesn’t exist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let’s discuss the educational experiences of Asian American students and how they are often overlooked. As an Asian-American student, I decided to survey as many Asian-American students here at AU as possible about their experiences with the model minority myth. I sent out a link for the survey to my Big from the Asian American Student Union club, asking her to spread it around and I posted it on my social media story for students to see. Even though Asians make up 7.6% of the student population at AU, I was able to collect nineteen responses. The first question I asked was; were they immigrants\/international students, first, second, or third generation or other? By asking this specific question, my theory was that if a student was international or beyond the first generation they would have parents who have assimilated into Western culture, and they would be less likely to experience the effects of the myth. The results were as follows. <\/span><\/p>\n

My next question was to ask if they had heard of the myth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When looking at the chart as a whole it is clear that a majority of the survey takers knew what it was but the ones who had not heard of it had answered that they were international students which made sense as to why they had not heard of it. The next question was<\/span>finally my last question was<\/span><\/p>\n

Wing points out that the Model Minority Myth contributes to the invisibility of Asian American students in the education discourse. They are often overlooked because of the assumption that they are universally high-achieving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wing: “By not acknowledging the diverse educational experiences of Asian American students, we risk neglecting those who may be struggling academically or facing other challenges such as language barriers, discrimination, or cultural adjustment issues.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s crucial to recognize that the experiences of Asian American students are not uniform, and a one-size-fits-all approach to education may perpetuate inequality within this community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now, in our final section, let’s explore the implications of breaking down the Model Minority Myth and recognizing the diversity within the Asian American student population.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wing suggests that by dismantling the Model Minority Myth, we can create a more inclusive educational environment that addresses the unique needs of Asian American students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wing: “It’s essential for educators, policymakers, and society as a whole to move beyond the simplistic narrative of success and acknowledge the individual struggles and triumphs within the Asian American community. This recognition can lead to more effective support systems and policies.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, it’s not just a stereotype affecting Asian Americans; it has wider societal implications. What can we do to challenge and dispel the Asian Model Minority myth? Challenging the myth begins with education and awareness. We need to recognize that Asian Americans are a diverse group with varying experiences and challenges. We should also support and amplify the voices of Asian-Americans who are speaking out against this stereotype. Additionally, it’s essential to advocate for policies and initiatives that address the specific needs of all Asian Americans, acknowledging the inequalities they face. It’s vital to keep this conversation going and work towards a more inclusive and equitable society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, as we wrap up today’s episode, let’s reflect on the importance of understanding and challenging stereotypes like the Model Minority Myth. By doing so, we can contribute to a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape for all students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And to listeners, thank you for tuning in to “Breaking Stereotypes.” I hope this episode has shed light on the Asian Model Minority myth and inspired you to challenge stereotypes in your communities. Until next time, I’m Ngun, signing off.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In my personal experience, trying to find the right voice when I write is always a challenge for me. I will first look at the prompt and the style of writing the assignment is asking for before deciding what kind of voice to use. I have found that my favorite genre of writing is exploratory because there are fewer formalities and rules when writing. I am also able to explore a topic of interest which encourages me to write more. Because English is not my first language, I often struggle to develop a sense of style when I write because it could go from explaining to arguing and my voice jumps around. I have to constantly remind myself to stick to one voice and have to rewrite a lot of my work to ensure I am following the prompt. There are always a lot of grammatical errors in my writing since I am trying to translate certain sentences or phrases from one language to another and this often discourages me from writing and finding my voice. My biggest fear is being judged for my writing due to the struggles and this prevents me from further developing my voice. A way I encourage myself to keep writing and not worry about making mistakes is by reminding myself that writing is a growing skill and that every mistake I make is a way to do better than the last. With this changed mindset it pushes me to try different voices and see what I like in my writing. I hope to eventually find a voice that I feel satisfied with and can consistently use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In my personal experience, trying to find the right voice when I write is always a challenge for me. I will first look at the prompt and the style of writing the assignment is asking for before deciding what kind of voice to use. I have found that my favorite genre of writing is exploratory …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-290","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-seed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/290\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=290"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":279,"date":"2023-11-09T13:19:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T18:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=279"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:58:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:58:54","slug":"blog-post-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/11\/09\/blog-post-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

In “No Name Woman,” a chapter from her memoir “The Woman Warrior,” Maxine Hong Kingston masterfully conveys the Asian-American experience with her storytelling. Through this narrative, Kingston not only explores her own identity and heritage but also underscores the broader significance of storytelling as a means of representing and preserving cultural and personal histories.<\/p>\n

Kingston utilizes storytelling to highlight the Asian-American experience by combining the personal and the cultural, creating a blend of emotions and insights that resonate with readers. She begins with her mother’s cautionary tale about her aunt, “No Name Woman.” Kingston writes, “Whenever she had to warn us about life, my mother told stories that ran like this one, a story to grow up on.” This introduction immediately places the narrative in the context of oral tradition, emphasizing how stories are used in Asian culture to convey lessons and values from one generation to the next.<\/p>\n

Kingston’s narrative style also demonstrates the power of storytelling to capture complex emotions and experiences. She delves into the fear, secrecy, and sense of alienation that the “No Name Woman” experienced, which are emotions that many Asian Americans, especially those conflicted with the line between two cultures, can relate to. This is something I can relate to, especially as an Asian American immigrant. I was always taught to never adopt the “Western mentality” and to stay true to our traditions and customs, especially as a woman. I was taught to always be obedient, quiet, and soft-spoken, similar to the experience of Kingston’s aunt. Kingston describes her aunt’s fate, saying, “She obeyed him; she always did as she was told,” highlighting the societal pressures faced by Asian women in traditional settings.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Kingston’s storytelling in “No Name Woman” reveals the blurred lines between fact and fiction in personal and cultural narratives. She acknowledges the speculative nature of her retelling, noting, “I don’t think storytelling comes out of need. It comes out of an inability to live at once.” This statement reinstates the idea that stories are not just straightforward accounts of events, but interpretations and reimagining influenced by the storyteller’s perspective.<\/p>\n

In summary, Maxine Hong Kingston skillfully uses storytelling in “No Name Woman” to shed light on the Asian-American experience by using personal and cultural elements and also diving into complex emotions. Her narrative approach highlights the power of storytelling in representing thoughts and experiences, showing how it can preserve cultural heritage and provide a space for individuals to explore their identities and share their stories. Through this chapter, Kingston reinforces that storytelling is essential for understanding and conveying the Asian-American experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In “No Name Woman,” a chapter from her memoir “The Woman Warrior,” Maxine Hong Kingston masterfully conveys the Asian-American experience with her storytelling. Through this narrative, Kingston not only explores her own identity and heritage but also underscores the broader significance of storytelling as a means of representing and preserving cultural and personal histories. Kingston …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bloom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=279"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/279\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=279"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=279"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":278,"date":"2023-11-09T12:50:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T17:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=278"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:54:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:54:52","slug":"exploratory-essay-grief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/11\/09\/exploratory-essay-grief\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploratory Essay: Grief"},"content":{"rendered":"

Exploring the Multifaceted Dimensions of Grief<\/span><\/p>\n

When one thinks of grief the first thing that may pop up in their mind is more than likely, death. However, death is not the only way you can experience grief because it comes in different forms, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. From plants to animals, any living being can feel grief. Though death is the most common association with grief, losing someone is not the only way you can feel this emotion. You can grieve the loss of a job, losing passion for something you once enjoyed doing, or even your past self. Regardless of age, grief is a universal experience that everyone in the world has experienced at least once because it is an integral part of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Swiss-American psychiatrist, Elizabeth K\u00fcbler-Ross known for her research work on death and dying helped pave the way for the care of terminally ill patients as well as changing the stigmatization against painkillers. She is also known for coming up with the K\u00fcbler-Ross model. This model proposed that there are five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I first experienced grief when I was just three and my mother, my sister, and I were forced to leave our home and run away to Malaysia to escape persecution from the Burmese military. I don\u2019t have the greatest memory of the journey or the life I had there before but I do remember feeling sad that we had to leave my father and our home. A few years after seeking refuge in the United States I experienced a much more permanent grief; losing my mother. For me, I did not experience grief until after she passed but my mother already experienced it the moment she was diagnosed with cancer. From the moment the words left the doctor’s mouth she had already begun grieving except it wasn\u2019t her death she was grieving but instead, it was her health. She had lost something money could never buy and although there was a possibility that she could have recovered, she could never recover the time lost from when she was sick.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0K\u00fcbler-Ross\u2019s research focused mainly on death and coping with grief; however, these stages are not limited to death and can apply to any type of loss such as being fired, relationship break ups, or losing an item of sentimental value. In my mother’s case, she was grieving the health she once had as well as grieving the time she could have spent with my sister and me that was lost from always being away in the hospital.\u00a0 A quote from Elizabeth K\u00fcbler-Ross that stood out to me and helped me understand the stages was when she said, \u201cThe five stages \u2013 denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance \u2013 are a part of the framework that makes up our learning to live with the one we lost. They are tools to help us frame and identify what we may be feeling. But they are not stops on some linear timeline in grief.\u201d (K\u00fcbler-Ross ) Grief is not linear and the five stages are there to help us understand what we lost although the quote was specified to death by saying \u201cthe one we lost ”, it does not mean the five stages cannot also apply to non-death related matters.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to an article by Helpguide, there are around 12 different, non-death related experiences that can still be grieved including loss of financial stability, loss of safety, or even loss of health. Have you ever looked at old photographs of yourself from when you were younger or even just from months ago and thought to yourself, \u201cWow, I was so skinny\u201d or \u201cWow I had so much hair back then\u201d. For some, reflecting on their past self can help them see how far they have come and recognize accomplishments but to others, it can be harmful because they might start to compare themselves. They might begin to grieve how skinny they used to look and how they were so committed to the gym at one point in their lives but now they don\u2019t even want to walk ten minutes to go pick up something from the store. Of course, as you grow older your body will inevitably change as well as your habits that can affect your appearance and how you look, but it is also inevitable that you will look back and compare your past self to your current self. You might grieve how young and youthful you used to look, how active you once used to be before you started having knee and back problems, how your vision used to be so clear etc. Missing how you once looked could send you down a rabbit hole of feeling sad and angry because you let yourself go or it could spark a drive in you to try and take initiative and change things. The way you grieve can come in many different forms and the stages are still applicable because you are grieving something that you once had.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Similar to grieving your past self, you can also grieve losing passion for something you once loved or enjoyed doing. Take Barry Sanders, for example, a former Pro Football Hall of Fame running back for the Detroit Lions from 1989 to 1998. After ten seasons of playing, Sanders decided to retire which came as a shock to many people. He was a year away from winning the NFL MVP award as well as 1,457 yards shy of beating Walter Payton\u2019s all-time rushing record. His reasoning was not because of an injury or getting too old but because he had lost the passion and love he once had for the sport. In an interview where he was announcing his retirement Barry said, \u201cThe reason I am retiring is simple: My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it,\u201d Losing passion for a hobby you once loved can also be considered a form of grief. You no longer have that need or want to pursue something you were once passionate about. I remember being in sixth grade and I wanted to play soccer but my family, specifically my aunt, discouraged me from joining because she had a ridiculous fear that \u201cmy womb would fall out\u201d. I don\u2019t know where her fear stemmed from but I remember being stubborn and adamant on playing so I tried out. I made the team and was ecstatic however, the feeling did not last too long. After weeks of complaining about my family never attending a single game, they decided to come and I immediately regretted it. Instead of being met with words of encouragement or praise for trying my family criticized and picked on me, \u201cWhy are you so slow?\u201d, \u201chow did you miss that goal?\u201d or \u201cYou don\u2019t even run for the ball.\u201d All of their words began to discourage me, and I eventually lost the passion and determination I had to play soccer. To this day, I look back and wonder where I would be if I had just decided to play and not let their words discourage me. Eventually, I got over it and finished grieving over what could have been. It took some time but this specific form of grief for me was not as major as others and I was able to heal quickly. This is not to say everyone will get over grief quickly too but grief is not permanent and over time can be healed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grieving is not linear as Elizabeth K\u00fcbler-Ross said. It is true because everyone grieves differently. How one person grieves and heals can drastically differ from another. A person can remain stuck in denial for months before moving onto anger for a couple of weeks and could potentially go back to being in denial or move on to a different stage of grief. There is no right or wrong way to grieve however, research shows that holding back grieving can prolong the healing process and make things worse. Healing is a gradual process and can take as long or as short of time as it needs. The best way to deal with grief is to first acknowledge how you are feeling. Instead of ignoring how you feel, embrace the emotions and recognize what might be some triggers to make you feel that way.\u00a0 During this time, having someone you can reach out to for support can help. Grieving is human nature and can come in any form however, it is easier to label any minor losses as a minor thing to grieve over but that is not true. Any form of loss can be grieved and should be in order to heal.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Exploring the Multifaceted Dimensions of Grief When one thinks of grief the first thing that may pop up in their mind is more than likely, death. However, death is not the only way you can experience grief because it comes in different forms, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. From plants to animals, any living being can …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bud"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":275,"date":"2023-10-25T13:58:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=275"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:59:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:59:17","slug":"blog-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/10\/25\/blog-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Coates’, “Letter to My Son” he writes a powerful exploration of the racial realities in America for Black people. This deep personal letter, which Coates wrote to his teenage son, offers a vivid insight into the challenges and experiences faced by Black individuals. One of the remarkable aspects of Coates’ work is its ability to still reach and relate to a general audience, despite addressing complex and often uncomfortable issues of systemic racism and discrimination.<\/p>\n

Coates does this by using straightforward language and vivid metaphors, making the message relatable to readers from various backgrounds. He ensures that his message remains crystal clear. As he states in the letter, “You must resist the common urge toward the comforting narrative of divine law, toward fairy tales that imply some irrepressible justice.” Here, he encourages a critical examination of societal narratives, inviting readers to engage with the content without being confused by complicated terminology. Coates also speaks directly to the reader, emphasizing personal experiences and emotions, as he writes, “In America, it is traditional to destroy the black body. It is heritage.” This direct and conversational approach allows readers to connect with his perspective on a deeply emotional level, transcending the boundaries of race and ethnicity. Another way Coates make his work accessible is by also using powerful storytelling that captures the reader’s imagination. By combining personal experiences, historical context, and philosophical reflections, he creates a narrative that is engaging and thought-provoking, “But all our phrasing\u2014race relations, racial chasm, racial justice, racial profiling, white privilege, even white supremacy\u2014serves to obscure that racism is a visceral experience.”<\/p>\n

Coates’ storytelling approach makes his work not only accessible but also engaging, ensuring that readers are not passive observers but active participants in the dialogue on race. In conclusion, Coates’ “Letter to My Son<\/em>” is a strong example of making complex and challenging topics accessible to a general audience. By using straightforward language, direct communication, and powerful storytelling, Coates invites readers of all backgrounds to confront the difficult realities of racism in America. This letter is not just a conversation between a father and a son; it is a conversation for everyone willing to listen, learn, and engage with the profound issues it raises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Coates’, “Letter to My Son” he writes a powerful exploration of the racial realities in America for Black people. This deep personal letter, which Coates wrote to his teenage son, offers a vivid insight into the challenges and experiences faced by Black individuals. One of the remarkable aspects of Coates’ work is its ability …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bloom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=275"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/275\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=275"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=275"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":269,"date":"2023-09-29T00:57:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T04:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=269"},"modified":"2023-12-11T22:53:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T03:53:07","slug":"blog-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/09\/29\/blog-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

An eight-day harrowing journey<\/span><\/p>\n

One goal; make it across the border safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Three of us, all in a scurry\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Five different families, each running hastily.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now 8135 miles away from home<\/span><\/p>\n

In Ellis Island we land, “The Isle of Hope”<\/span><\/p>\n

No friends, no family, all alone, we can only speak to them on the phone<\/span><\/p>\n

Forced to adapt to our new environment, we struggle to cope.<\/span><\/p>\n

My older sister and I start our new schools and we learn the language quick\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our mother on the other hand needs more help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hospital visits and interpreting back and forth, we later learn she is sick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distraught, defeated, and feeling empty, all we can say is \u201cwelp\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

She never recovered but she lives on in both our hearts<\/span><\/p>\n

Remembering all her sacrifices and her love, it reminds us she\u2019s not that far apart.<\/span><\/p>\n

I wrote my sonnet similar to Romeo & Juliet with a rhyme scheme of\u00a0A<\/span>B<\/span>A<\/span>B<\/span>\u00a0C<\/span>D<\/span>C<\/span>D<\/span>\u00a0E<\/span>F<\/strong><\/span>E<\/span>F<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0GG.\u00a0<\/strong>The first four sentences that include the numbers 8,1,3,5 is the distance from the United States to Burma, 8135 miles. My mother, older sister and I had to run away from Burma to escape persecution and after a couple years we were finally accepted by the US as refugees. When we did arrive in the US it was easier for me and my sister to adapt because we were so young but because our mom was much older, we ended up being her personal interpreter. She was shortly diagnosed with cancer and later died from a different illness but even after over a decade we always keep her memory alive. Child Refugee, Midshipman, Future Doctor :: USNA..\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

An eight-day harrowing journey One goal; make it across the border safely.\u00a0 Three of us, all in a scurry\u00a0 Five different families, each running hastily.\u00a0\u00a0 Now 8135 miles away from home In Ellis Island we land, “The Isle of Hope” No friends, no family, all alone, we can only speak to them on the phone …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sprout"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":267,"date":"2023-09-17T23:38:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T03:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=267"},"modified":"2023-12-10T18:21:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T23:21:07","slug":"blog-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/09\/17\/blog-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Based on the reading I found that poetry has a lot more hidden messages and plays on words that have to be reread several times in order to understand the message whereas prose is more straightforward. Depending on the type of poetry there may be repetitions, similes or metaphors that makes the reading harder to understand. When reading poetry like Mary Olivers, there are a lot of personifications and repetition that make the reader think more abstractly, allowing their experience to be more expressive and creative because the readers can come up with their own interpretation of the reading. As for prose it is more direct and straightforward that makes reading the material easy to follow and understand exactly what the message the author is trying to convey. I find myself leaning more towards prose because I don’t like the style of writing in poems. I find that repetitions or rhyme schemes make it boring to read because you are not just reading to understand but you are also trying to find hidden meanings and a lot of the words used in poems are words, I do not know the meaning of. An example of having to find hidden meanings would be, “He<\/span>\u00a0keeps his prayer under his tongue.<\/span>” (P.204 Oliver) I was confused by the hidden meaning and what message the author was trying to convey with this sentence. After reading the poem a second time I realized what she meant by reading the previous sentence and understood that the prayer was for the hawk that the catbird had been watching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Based on the reading I found that poetry has a lot more hidden messages and plays on words that have to be reread several times in order to understand the message whereas prose is more straightforward. Depending on the type of poetry there may be repetitions, similes or metaphors that makes the reading harder to …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-seed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":265,"date":"2023-09-08T23:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T03:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=265"},"modified":"2023-12-10T18:12:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T23:12:32","slug":"blog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/09\/08\/blog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

What I learned from these readings is that writing is a dynamic activity that enhances and sharpens your thinking and is not just a tool to record your thoughts. Writing forces, you to structure your thoughts logically. It forces you to put your ideas in order, making them easier to understand, both for yourself and others. By doing this it makes complex concepts easier to understand more effectively. For instance, in class today we started with a broad concept about what Salesses purpose for his writing was then slowly narrowed it down. Writing can also lead to personal growth by setting track of goals and reflecting on it later. Seeing it written down on paper helps visually see the growth as well. Growing up in an immigrant household I was rarely praised for any accomplishments. My parents never praised me for any academic awards, sports achievement or winning club positions and would always compare me to others and because of that I never felt like I did enough, or I could always do better. It wasn’t until I started writing my college essays and applying to schools that by writing down all my awards and accomplishments that I realized I have accomplished a lot. It took me seeing my accomplishments written out for me to recognize my achievements and growth. Writing has never been my strong suit as I still struggle with grammar and other writing skills however, it still has sharpened my knowledge and skills and showed me a different way of thinking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What I learned from these readings is that writing is a dynamic activity that enhances and sharpens your thinking and is not just a tool to record your thoughts. Writing forces, you to structure your thoughts logically. It forces you to put your ideas in order, making them easier to understand, both for yourself and …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4110,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-seed"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4110"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":259,"date":"2023-09-01T15:27:33","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T19:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/?p=259"},"modified":"2023-12-10T18:12:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T23:12:22","slug":"blog-post-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edspace.american.edu\/np2550a\/2023\/09\/01\/blog-post-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a writer my main goal is for my writing to be clear and concise. In past writing assignments I have found that I struggle with how much information to give and how long a summary should be which makes my writing difficult to be concise. I tend to either add too many details or not enough and when I go over and edited my work, I find myself stuck between which information to keep and which to throw out. My writing tends to drag on with no clear focus on what my topic is until the middle then feels rushed and short towards the end. When I write, I want readers to be intrigued by the topic I chose and want to continue to learn more about my chosen topic through my writing. By keeping it clear and concise it will allow readers to learn all the important details about my topic in a quick and easy way.\u00a0I hope to achieve this by learning writing skills that can help hook them in and keep them interested. I am here because I hope this course will strengthen my skills as a writer and also improve my grammar and writing skills. I hope by the end of this course that I have thoroughly learned and understand the different writing styles and have at least mastered either expository, descriptive, narrative or persuasive style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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