Michael Wells Mrs. Wheeler Honors Communication Arts- Period 6 18 February, 2014 Growing Up Growing up. The definition of growing up is to grow toward or arrive at full stature or physical or mental maturity. This definition was defined according to Merriam-Webster.com. Growing up can be classified in many different categories such as in a physically, mentally, and/or in a emotionally way. Growing up can affect a lot of people. Not only just teenagers and adults but toddlers, children and even old people. Growing up is not just wedged in between a time in your life, it can happen whenever. In the novel Bless Me Ultima, Antonio was experiencing his phase of growing up as the book progressed and came to an end. Either if it was him maturing as a man mentally, or him maturing as a man physically by either getting taller and/or getting bigger by gaining weight. As I mentioned before, as you begin to grow up you can go through it in many different ways and/or experiences. But as you grow up, you may grow up, physically. In Antonio’s case since he’s a boy, he goes through other different physical changes than girls obviously. When you grow up physically, your voice may get deeper, you may get taller and even more muscular. Also, you may start getting hair in different places such as your face, arms, and/or legs and lastly, you may experience getting heavier (gaining weight or muscle). This part of growing up does not apply to Antonio because he was only just six years old in the beginning of the book and I don’t think boys hit puberty at such a young age especially at six years old. Antonio didn’t, sadly, get to go through the physical part of growing up but he will soon. Antonio did get grow up in the mental part of growing up. Grow... ... middle of paper ... ...vantage but making him thrive to be the person not only does he desire to be, but the person Ultima would proud of. In conclusion, I stated all the different aspects of growing up. Not only is growing up is weird and different but growing up is hard. Growing up will put you into certain type of situations where you would not love to be put into. Antonio could relate to this so much. Antonio witnessed so much death in the book for a 6 year old. What sucks the most is that he had to go through it at such a young age. It’s not easy to go through stuff like that and the fact that he was so young but he got through it made me proud of Antonio. I don’t like growing up and I’m 16 so it’s strange to see Antonio growing up physically, mentally, and emotionally at such a very, very young age but he’ll get through it and when he does, he’ll be proud of himself. I know I would.
...takes one for the team and learns not to be so selfish in the process of accomplishing his own dream.
He has endured and overcame many fears and struggles, but during this section, we truly acquire an insight of what the little boy is actually like – his thoughts, his opinions, his personality. Contrary to his surroundings, the little boy is vibrant and almost the only lively thing around. I love him! He is awfully appalled by the “bad guys” and shockingly sympathetic toward dead people. For example, when the father raided a house and found food, the little boy suggested that they should thank them because even though they’re dead or gone, without them, the little boy and father would starve. My heart goes out to him because he is enduring things little boys should never go through, even if this novel is just a fictional
Tony learns that it is possible to gain this strength, which is vital in the process of
How do we make the leap from child to adult? What obstacles must we overcome to finally reach the summit of all that we can be? Who can reform and influence our decisions, the very decisions that will shape who we become? In Bless Me Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, Antonio Márez must progress towards his own moral independence and choose his destiny. Tony is forced to endure difficult experiences too early in life, causing a premature loss of innocence. He is overwhelmed with a multitude of spiritual questions. To find the answers he seeks, Antonio must undertake a metamorphosis.
For all teens, the transition into adulthood is generally seen as a challenging and scary process. For teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as their caregivers, this transition is often more complicated. The period of transition for individuals with ASD into adulthood is intensely more challenging due to their “unique characteristics, the lack of services that address the special needs of such individuals in adulthood, and the expectations of society for a typical path to adulthood in the face of atypical problems” (Geller and Greenberg, 2009, pg. 93). Without the necessary resources to transition, teens with ASD find themselves unprepared for life at work, in college, or community living. Through this paper, the reader will obtain knowledge in regards to what ASD is, the barriers it yields concerning the transition into adulthood, and the effects it has on the individual as well
...tive outlook on things, he shows his emotional strength to handle things in an adult manner.
People can grow up rather fast, but some need the time to make mistakes and mature. In the book The Clay Lion, Amalie Jahn visualizes this when Brooke has to deal with the hardships that come with her brother Branson’s death. When Brooke’s life takes a turn for the worse, she made many mistakes, however she gradually comes of age by accepting Branson’s death and becoming selfless.
however, through the lessons he learns on his journey, he matures into a stronger young man.
Your age doesn't determine how or if you are coming of age, Your mindset and mentality to move forward determines that. The Novella “The Body” by Stephen King is about a group of boys who all come from abusive, dysfunctional families and this book is their journey to discover a dead body. They are young and their immaturity makes them excited to see a dead body, but along the way, they begin to realize various things and begin to grow. In this book, the four boys Gordie, Chris, Vern, and Teddy come of age. In this essay, there will be brief descriptions about three of the four of the boys from this novella. Chris came from a bad family and was thought to come out the exact same way as his family and was doubted his whole life. Teddy came from
What is maturity? When does one mature? Maturity defined by a dictionary means “fully developed physically; fully grown,” but it also depends on the way one acts. Although one is grown up, it does not mean one acts poised and sophisticated as expected. After the Trojan War, the main character Odysseus is on a long journey to return to his home, Ithaca. The problem is the kingdom is overrun by suitors; his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, do their best to keep them out of the palace. In the epic poem, The Odyssey by Homer, Odysseus transitions from being immature to mature as he is placed in Xenia,the Greek custom of hospitality for guests through encounters with Polyphemus, Circe, and Alcinous.
What is childhood? To some its the upbringing and quality of life given to the child within the first several years of the child's life. In its simplest form, childhood is classified as the age span which ranges from birth to adolescence. During those years of childhood, most children go through various different physical and cognitive changes. According to the famous cognitive developmental theorist Jean Piaget, in psychology, childhood consists of four separate stages of development. Those stages are sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages. The sensorimotor stage extends from both to when the child first starts to grasp the concept of language. In the pre-operational stage is when the child starts
The boy’s growing maturity, autonomy, and painful disillusionment are used by Rios to impart the loss of innocence theme. He discovers his carefree times are taken away by nature, his mother, or merely because he is growing up. His experiences equate to that of the lion’s roar, wondrous and unforgettable, much like the trials people are subjected to when they begin maturing and losing their innocence. In the end, the boy develops into a mature and self-sufficient individual who discovers a new way to enjoy life and all its intricacies.
Growing up is one of the most important stages of human life. It is the part when humans reach maturity, become adults, and attain full growth. Also, it means one more thing. It means understanding more about the society. Harper Lee's, To Kill A Mocking Bird, shows the different ways of growing up. There are three characters who go through the process of growing up, Scout mentally grows up, Jem goes through a mental growing up that every adolescent will go through and aunt Alexandra also goes through a mental growing up.
Adulthood has often been associated with independence. It serves as a turning point in life where one has to take responsibility for oneself and no longer being dependent on his or her family. Early adulthood, usually begins from late teens or early twenties and will last until the thirties (Santrock, 2013). Early adulthood revolves around changes and exploration while middle and late adulthood are more of stability. The transition from adolescence and adulthood differs among every individual. The onset of the transition is determined by many factors such as culture, family background, and the personality of the individual. Emerging adulthood (as cited in Santrock, 2014) is the term to describe the transition period from adolescence to adulthood.
Children between the ages of five and ten are most likely to develop in a slow manor and