Accepting change can be both hard and scary. With change comes discomfort, insecurity, and the possibility of negative results. Although younger generations have an easier time adjusting to and accepting the ever-changing world in ways such as technology, education, and what is to be considered ‘typical’, older generations seem to have a tougher time breaking from tradition and giving new things a try. Four authors discuss the difficulty some have of accepting change through poetry, song, and informative articles, and the impact it has on society or an individual. At first their writings may seem unrelated. However, although the formats, stories, and directions are different, there is one thing in which they become strongly unified; the particular pieces of literature all uniquely share a common theme that shows …show more content…
He begins the piece by stating two different options to choose from: “Some say the world will end in fire, / Some say in ice” (Lines 1-2). He then attributes love and desire to heat but says he has experienced the other side of cold which represents hate and destruction. “From what I’ve tasted of desire / I hold with those who favor fire. / But if it had to perish twice, / I think I know enough of hate / To say that for destruction ice is also great / And would suffice” (Lines 3-9). He’s indecisive in his decision-making, agreeing with both sides of the controversy. He knows that the world is to change (ending in fire or ice), but doesn’t know how or when. This is where his underlying fears become evident - he feels hopeless doom for the changes to come. The only way he can feel some control is if he thinks he knows how it will all end. Sometimes change is inevitable, however people still consciously worry about things they cannot control. By making the change and either/or situation, he feels more comfortable with accepting the change since there’s only one of two ways he could leave the
Change is what keeps life interesting, for better or for worse. Without change, life would be static and, for most, boring. Louise Erdrich, the author of the short stories “Red Convertible” and “The Shawl” uses change as prominent topic to progress her stories.
He shows that fear clouds the mind, thus making it absolutely imperative to maintain reason and logic throughout life. Fear will always end in a fate worse than death for those who survive it.
For many, change is a cause for ignorance. Most of us fear the idea of change. When one is faced to deal with c...
Change is depicted an as aspect of life which can propel us down unexpected paths, this can either be resisted or embraced by individuals. Peter Skrzynecki portrays these notions throughout his poems ‘Kornelia’ and ‘Migrant hostel’. The poems are supported by the stylistic devices used throughout his poems to further emphasise the meaning behind, often used are personification, symbolism and similes. The two texts chosen Joni Mitchell ‘Big yellow taxi’ Martin Luther king ‘I have a dream’ further contrast the notions of change that Peter speaks of in his poems, proclaiming change will modify the permanency in one’s livelihood, Change Is often unwanted but is necessary and to fully comprehend change one has to embrace it. These composers have
One of the significant aspects of “changing self” covered in Harwood’s poems is the process in which, a child’s innocent mind, like a blank page, is inked and tainted by some experience. Their hopes, dreams, beliefs, founded on their naive perspective of life, and the way the young restyle themselves consciously or subconsciously as they make new discoveries are all explored.
To conclude, in the poem “Changes” by D. Ginette Clarke, the use of repetition, word choice, and punctuation revealed the persona in a well-thought out and respectable manner. Clarke was very clever in the way that she had used these elements to not only reveal the persona, but also to make the poem as amazing as it is. The persona started off as a curious man, then came off as serious, only to turn out to be a demanding and vehement person; but in the end, the persona’s special characteristics were clear. Therefore, the use of repetition, word choice, and punctuation revealed and represented the persona and his curious, eager, and desperate personality.
In many lives, change is constantly happening. The economics, cultural values, and social ideals are different today from many years ago. For example, men many years ago rely on literature, libraries, and endless hours of searching for sources in order to make speeches and write stories, and they also had different modes of transportations such as trains. On the other hand, in today’s society, it is easier to find sources and to do research because of the advanced technology, and it is also unchallenging to travel due to the innovations of cars and airplanes. With this being said, it is idealistic that change has a positive impact on society due to the advancement of technology and new methods of transportations, and those changes attribute
Our narrator goes on to talk about his strange view of the "hoary grass" through a small sheet of ice. As he is looking through this piece of "glass", it begins to melt, thus symbolizing how his view of the world is about to end. Although completely aware of his waning time, he is comforted by knowing "What form [his] dreaming was about to take.
“Everything is subject to change. Our lives, the communities and societies we live in and the organizations we work for are all affected by waves of change. Some are gradual, others traumatic; some are of our own making, many are beyond our control” (Williams). Due to human nature and natural instincts, the word change tends to bring fear and anxiety in our minds. Although people might argue that change is necessary for the development of society, an analysis of change affecting rules, lifestyles, and emotions in The Giraffe, by Mauro Senesi, and my personal experiences depict the hardships people must go through in order to accept change.
The world is changing and evolving at an astounding rate. Within the last one hundred years, the Western community has seen advances in technology and medicine that has improved the lifestyles and longevity of almost every individual. Within the last two hundred years, we have seen two World Wars, and countless disputes over false borders created by colonialists, slavery, and every horrid form of human suffering imaginable! Human lifestyles and cultures are changing every minute. While our grandparents and ancestors were growing-up, do you think that they ever imagined the world we live in today? What is to come is almost inconceivable to us now. In this world, the only thing we can be sure of is that everything will change. With all of these transformations happening, it is a wonder that a great poet may write words over one hundred years ago, that are still relevant in today’s modern world. It is also remarkable that their written words can tell us more about our present, than they did about our past. Is it just an illusion that our world is evolving, or do these great poets have the power to see into the future? In this brief essay, I will investigate the immortal characteristics of poetry written between 1794 and 1919. And, I will show that these classical poems can actually hold more relevance today, than they did in the year they were written. Along the way, we will pay close attention to the style of the poetry, and the strength of words and symbols used to intensify the poets’ revelations.
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This analysis of my reading is centred upon my own life experience, values, attitudes and beliefs. These elements effected my interpretation and understanding of the themes presented in Changeling. The way I have construed this text clearly supports Barthes’ theory of the Death of the Author and correlates with Beach’s perspectives. Every individual who reads a text is influenced in their interpretation by their textual, social, experiential, psychological and cultural experiences and therefore each reading is entirely individual; this is my reading and defence.
When I was younger the world was such an innocent, delightful place. People were kind, and always willing to help. As I have grown I have found that my views of the world and the people in it have changed; I don 't find it to be as innocent or delightful. I have slowly become to notice the wicked around me. Nathaniel Hawthorne 's "Young Goodman Brown" and Washington Irving 's "Rip Van Winkle" both convey changes in their views of the people and world around them.
Throughout life, we are faced with endings that are challenging to accept, and those challenges can also create undesirable occurrences that are inevitable. While most transitions are uncomfortable, the process of accepting a new journey is essential for personal growth. Ending a comfortable way of life and entering into an unknown territory can be an intimidating experience which can force a person to stay in their comfort zone. Why do new experiences make individuals feel lost or undecided about their direction in life? In Transitions: Making sense of life’s changes, the author William Bridges, guides his readers through three stages of change, which include, the ending, the neutral zone, and new beginnings. According to Bridges, transitions start with an ending, however, it is the ending that starts with a beginning. Part of the beginning and ending process is an important portion of the cycle, barriers have to end in
Change is an inevitable fact of life. Every day new ideas, technologies, and simple changes of circumstance catalyze major repercussions on society and the lives of individuals. With a world that is ever changing the ability to see and adapt to changes is critical in life. Spencer Johnson’s book, Who Moved My Cheese?, explores the concept of constant and inevitable change and humans reactions to that change. Johnson, nicknamed “the king of parables,” is the author numerous number one bestsellers including, The One Minute Manager, and other short books for self improvement. Who Moved My Cheese? Is a simple yet incredibly effective parable that gives simple truths on how to deal with change in life.