...Summary and Personal Response- Draft Version This is a summary and personal response to essay “ Farm Girl” by Jessica Hemauer. This is a story about a girl who’s childhood was spent working on her parents farm, while most of her friends enjoyed their childhood playing sports, watching TV and socializing with other kids. Even though she spent her time working on the farm, this experience was very valuable to her. It thought her to be responsible, that helping your family is very important and that “fitting” in is not always the best thing. Main points Each child in the family had their responsibilities in the barn. They all helped each other with their duties and Jessica being the youngest child had a duty of feeding the newborn calves. This was her favorite chore as it made her feel like she was taking care of someone, just like everyone else took care of her. After completing the chores they cleaned up, ate and went to school. Once they were in school, they would have been up for hours doing chores, while their classmates just got up and came to school. Jessica’s day went by fast and she didn’t have time for any before and after school activities like other kids. She had to worry about her chores at the farm. She would spend her lunch listening about everyone else’s plans and activities and wishing she was able to do the same. In eight grade she was finally able to join the basketball team and felt like she was a part of conversations now. She still kept her farm duties...
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...uses for me and that dirt bike. It was around that age my father started waking me up early summer mornings and taking me to the barns with him to feed and water the animals. He explained to me that the animals were our life and there life was ours. If the animals got sick, wasn’t fed or watered then all the things we love and enjoyed at the house would not be there such as my new dirt bike. So making sure all the animals were healthy was the first and foremost most important thing on the farm. After many years of taking care of the animals, some do get sick no matter how well they are taken care of. Spending hours in a pen with a sow till she gives birth was boring yet exciting at the same time. Then taking care of them, watching them grow you start getting attached to the animals. It was hard at a young age to care for and love the animals to watch them grow and let them go. The lessons I was taught living on the farm were harsh. I get attached to animals I took care of for years knowing that they were food and what kept our family alive. Even knowing that did not make things any easier the day my father took me to the part of the barn that was off limits. It was were other farmers would come and take live stock and where my father would bring more live stock in. well that’s all I thought was involved in that section of the barn. I was really attached to a certain hog that I raised since he was born. He was smaller than the rest and...
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...beautiful landscape that my dad and I installed. Next, comes the front yard which is about half an acre. To most this might seem big but growing up on a farm it is quite small. Past the front yard is one of our hay fields that are typical of the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania. This hay field goes down into a valley before coming to a stop by the road. On the other side of the road is a small hay field. There is a small creek that goes under the road and runs along this small hay field. This side of the farm is where the most beautiful views take place. The first view that catches my eyes is our three barns which contain our hay, tractors, and other equipment. Two of the barns are newer but the biggest barn and most beautiful one was built in the late 1800’s. The barn has an older look to it and used to be used as a dairy barn where they milked the cows. By these barns is a pond which brings back so many memories from going swimming at family reunions, and going fishing with my grandpa. I can imagine the sun glistening off the water when the sun hits it just right. Above the pond and to the right of it is our pasture field where we keep our beef cattle. The pasture goes right up to the property line on that side of the farm which is enclosed by an electric fence. My most favorite view of all time is in the spring time watching the newly born calves run around and play. Watching their little tails flip all around while they drink milk from their...
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...strong underlying meaning that is brought out by a few lines within the middle of the poem. The quote goes from line 5 till the end of line 8. The quote has some serious power behind it and brings the whole meaning of the poem together. It develops the idea that if one were to die that it be a noble and honorable death as if you were to die a hero. If a hero were to die that is exactly the way there would go out, holding their head high and proud. McKays poem develops the idea of a hero and if one were to die a hero that they would let it be a nobly proud and honorable death. When the poem is first read it is vague exactly what McKay is referring to. But after rereading and analyzing specific parts of the poem lots of conclusions can be derived. Certain lines in the poem are what can make the argument so strong. The main quote that allows one to believe in such argument is on line 5 through 8. “If we must die—oh, let us nobly die, So that our precious blood may not be shed In vain; then even the monsters we defy, Shall be constrained to honor us though dead!”(CITE***) This quote has a lot of meaning behind it in the sense that it highlights the main idea of the whole poem about noble and honorable death as a hero. There are certain word within the quote that help defy the main idea of the poem. They are certain words that really exemplify the main meaning of the poem as a whole. Mckay clearly chose words and phrases especially in the quote chosen, to develop and connect back...
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...the Athenian citizens, as they were mostly poor. However, it also meant that he had to follow through with his promise otherwise he would have the citizens against him and his regime. In order to make sure that no one else could seize tyrannical power, new cults and military functions increased the unity of the new tribe. The loyalty of the new tribes was now to Attica and not to the noble families as they were grouped into three areas of Attica. The basis of the Boule was strengthened making it more difficult for ambitious tyrants to take power. Breaking up the demes broke the power of the nobles and the old ionic tribes they had dominated. Also, the Boule of 500 became open to all over 30, except thetes and was most likely selected by lot which gave no advantage to the aristocracy. They served for one year and reappointment was allowed once but not in consecutive years making it hard for individuals to dominate. The nobles had reduced power of patronage when citizenship of valid males were admitted at 18. The Strategoi were directly elected by the people, yearly and they tended to come from noble or wealthy background. There were 10 of them, one from each tribe and were eligible for another election the next year but were held accountable to the people rather than to an area or faction. When ostracism was...
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...Jaleel Ritchwood Dr. Angela Elliot Introduction to Literary Analysis ENG1005A Breaking Free William Faulkner’s story “Barn Burning” seems just to be about an oppressive father and a son who is in the grips of that oppression. I think Faulkner explores at least one important philosophical question in this story where he asks at what point should a person make a choice between what his parent(s) and/or family believes and his own values? The main character and protagonist in this story is a boy named Colonel Sartoris, who is nicknamed Sarty. In this story, Sarty is faced with the decision of both going along with the views and actions of his ethically challenged father or assert his own ethics and independence by running away and leaving his family and his pain behind. In William Faulkner’s “Barn Burning”, Sarty and his father Abner struggle with internal emotions dealing with their way of life. The antagonist in the story is Abner Snopes. Abner is a very angry and inconsiderate man who has hate and abomination for almost anybody who is not “blood-kin”, and he portrays that hatred and disapproval throughout the story. This story follows the typical format and is narrated in the third person. In the exposition, Faulkner’s skill as a writer is established through the way that he uses details to draw the readers into the story. Also, in the first paragraph we are introduced to the main character and protagonist in the story, Sarty. The setting in which Sarty’s conflict is...
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...HUMANITY There are many aspects pertaining to literature that cause readers to consider it good literature. Some may analyze the plot, setting, narrative structure, character, mood, or theme. Others may choose to analyze or focus on literary techniques such as imagery, hyperbole, personification, or irony. Though we may choose to focus on any of these facets, as well as many more, the one condition that we all seem to be looking for in literature is connection. We want to be able to relate to the characters in the works we read. We want to read stories that we can comprehend and identify with; stories that allow us to associate ourselves with the characters, see the story through their eyes, put ourselves in their shoes, feel their pain, and celebrate their victory. Good literature fully explores the depths and aspects of humanity through empathy, morality, madness, vulnerability, and pride. The White Troops Had Their Orders, but the Negros Looked Like Men by Gwendolyn Brooks exemplifies empathy through the white troop meeting the black troops, likely slaves, for the first time. The poem starts us off by showing how the white men had been trained to look at the black men. They had been given the formula on how to treat them until their empathy sets in after seeing the black troops for the first time. “But when the Negros came they were perplexed. These Negros looked like men” (Brooks, 2495). In fact, they appreciated the similarities so much, they didn't have the time or frame...
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...visibility and tangibility there is empathy, said to be one of the most important “skills” humans can possess. Empathy involves an individual recalling their own personal feelings of a situation they have been through and making them relevant to that of another individual’s situation- it, unlike sympathy, requires first and foremost an understanding of the emotions of someone else while vicariously feeling these same emotions in concordance with that individual. For example, children look to their parents when they come upon various trials and tribulations, and parent(s), with far greater life experiences, are expected to have an understanding of their child’s feelings- they are expected to possess the ability to empathize. In his short story, “Barn Burner,” William Faulkner emphasizes the importance of the presence of empathy in individuals by creating Abner Snopes, a man that spends his life making a conscious refusal to feel empathy towards society, and more specifically toward his youngest son, Sarty. Through the continuous use of diction with a negative connotation to...
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...to engage the reader into a story. This is also the case in “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner. Faulkner’s two major characters in “Barn Burning,” could easily fall into the categories dynamic, round, static and flat characters. Although Faulkner has several minor characters that add to the story as well, we will only be taking a look at his two major characters. Colonel Sartoris Snopes, or “Sarty,” would be our dynamic, round character. Abner Snopes, our other main character, would be our flat, static character. Often times a major character will fall into a couple different categories of character types. Sarty can also be classified as both a dynamic character (one that changes throughout the story), and also a round character (one that acts from varied, often conflicting motives, impulses, and desires). Throughout the story Sarty has to struggle with following the teachings of his father, regarding family loyalty vs. his own inner moral judgment. There is a trial going on at the opening of the story, where Sarty’s father is on trial for burning down his employer’s barn. Sarty is called to the stand, but then removed before having a chance to testify against his father. Later his father confronts him, asking “You were fixing to tell them. You would have told him.” To which Sarty replies, that he would have. He later of course, does side with justice and warns Major De Spain that is father is planning to his barn. Arriving at the De Spain home for the first time, is a crucial...
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...Intro to Children’s Literature April 20, 2013 I have loved this book since I first read it in the 5th grade with my mother. Charlotte’s Web opens the door to a magical world in which a girl named Fern explores. Fern spends her free time with Wilbur the pig, which she loves. The other barn animals also play a large part in Wilbur’s life. Charlotte A. Cavatica, the large grey spider, befriends Wilbur and helps him deal with the shocking news that his life will end as bacon on someone’s plate. Charlotte goes as far as coming up with an interesting plan that only this spider could carry out with the help of Templeton the rat, who never does anything unless there is something in it for himself, to help Wilbur escape death. The mixture of flat and round characters served an entertaining and specific purpose. A flat character is described as non-dimensional and does not develop emotionally from beginning to end of a story. In contrast, a round character is similar to a real human being, which changes emotions with different actions and situations that occur. One example of a flat character is Templeton. A rat is typically associated with filth and garbage, and with the idea of dishonesty. In the book, Templeton literally entrenched himself in garbage, taking pleasure in eating up the scraps in Wilbur's food, or sneaking around the fair to find leftovers. He was also selfish in his constant need to bargain with anyone asking a favor of him. Each time Charlotte asked him to go...
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...A Literary Analysis of “Barn Burning” In the beginning, “Barn Burning” appears to be a story about an oppressive father and his family, who seems to be caught up in his oppression. As you read further in to the story you find that the story is focused on a young son of a poor sharecropper, who has to struggle with his father’s arsonist tendencies which are destroying his families’ reputation and life style, while coming to terms with his own morality. The young son, whose name is Colonel Sartoris Snopes, is the protagonist in this story. Sarty (the boy’s nickname) disapproves of his father’s destructive actions and soon has to decide whether to be loyal to his family or give in to his own values of morality. Abner Snopes, who is the boy’s father, is the antagonist in the story. Abner Snopes is a very angry man, who despises the aristocracy class of people whom he has to work for and throughout the story constantly displays this hatred. The story is narrated in third person and follows a typical format. In Faulkner’s writing style, he uses descriptive dictation to draw the reader’s in to the story. In the first paragraph Faulkner introduces us to the main character in the story, Sarty. Subsequently, throughout the story we are introduced to the other family members. The setting in which Sarty’s conflict is recognized is at a trial, where his father is being accused of setting a barn on fire. This is also where Faulkner allows us a glimpse of Sarty’s internal moral dilemma in regards...
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...Williams-Sonoma is a nationwide specialty retailer that sells high quality, upscale products for the home through its 478 retail stores and various direct-to-customer channels. Its retail concepts are comprised of Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Chambers, West Elm and Hold Everything. Williams-Sonoma, a San Francisco based company, generated $2,361 million in revenue dollars. The company employs approximately 6,000 people nationwide. The organization rates a 10 in job satisfaction because it pays well and offers excellent health benefits; however, opportunities for advancement are limited locally due to employee loyalty and long tenures. It rates a 12 on the functioning of small groups due to its commitment to customer service and its ability to maintain a 98% service level of a two day product delivery within its direct-to-customer channels. Company culture rates an 11 because of high employee loyalty. Its employees are highly committed and loyal to the company in partly due to its "Friends and Family" referral program, in which employees are allowed to refer friends and family for work during peak shipping seasons. The average tenure in the distribution center is between 6-10 years. Finally, Williams-Sonoma rates a 12 in organizational performance because of its high product delivery rate, high customer service level and high customer. Analyze key elements of training and development geared toward improving the performance of the specific...
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...of Williams-Sonoma allowed them to lower their expenses as they have varied manufacturers in European and Asian countries. Its excellent quality products permit them to gain the loyalty of its consumers. Due to its large distribution centers across the United States, there are no shortages of supply to the retail stores which do not cause dismay to the customers. Recommended Strategies Aside from creating an official website to Williams-Sonoma, loyalty programs would help capture more customers. If the customers have accumulated a certain amount of purchases, the shop manager may offer a VIP card with ten percent discount. Employees of Williams-Sonoma may avail a larger discount of 25 percent to all of its brands - - West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids, Williams-Sonoma Home, PB Teen, Rejuvenation, Hold Everything, and Williams-Sonoma. Use of online marketing campaign is very vital in today's era. The...
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...Overview In 1956, Chuck Williams founded Williams–Sonoma Inc. (WSM). Mr. Williams identified a need for a place to purchase unique and niche home and kitchen wares. His passion for cooking and entertaining ignited a revolution within the United States that is still present today. The high-end American specialty retail company, Williams-Sonoma sells a diverse mix of house and kitchen wares, furniture, linens and home furnishings domestically and internationally. Products are sold in retail stores, catalogs and worldwide via the internet. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma became incorporated in 1976. The brand portfolio encompasses Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Williams-Sonoma Home, West Elm, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn Bed & Bath and PBteen. Williams-Sonoma Inc. operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and franchises throughout countries in the Middle East. The home goods company is a leader in the United States e-commerce and receives approximately 50% of its 4.4 Billion revenue in fiscal year 2013 through this media. (Williams-Sonoma Investor Relations, 2013, p. 4). Mission Statement The mission and vision of the Williams-Sonoma’s leadership is reflected in the commitment to make people first. “The mission of our...
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...In a cycle of repression, a person may need to do the unexpected. Maybe a courageous act of defiance is needed to get hope back into a life. In “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner, Sartoris, the main character, is a young boy on the path for a dim future because he is in a poverty-stricken family with a father who shows no care for him. After losing his hope, Sartoris must go against the ways of the rest of his family to ensure that he has a brighter future. Faulkner emphasizes that Sartoris has escaped misery and is heading down the path for a better life with the contrast of the family dynamic and the hopeful tone of the last two paragraphs. All of Abner’s emotion is reserved for society and everything except his family, and the small amount...
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