Rhetorical Analysis Of Ellen Goodman's The Family That Stretch

Ruths life has a lot of obstacles she does a lot for her family. When she and mama are talking Ruth says “Mama, something is happening between Walter and me. I don’t know what it is – but he needs something – something I can’t give him anymore. He needs this chance, Lena” (42). Ruth doesn’t know how she can help Walter or what happens

In the group everyone but one said that they view their step-parent as a addition and not a replacement. One girl in our group felt her stepmom was a better mother figure to her than her own mom. In the case, Tim tells Lonnie that he has no intentions of replacing her father but more so wants to build a better family with her and her mother and sister. In my opinion this line between replacement and addition to the family when dealing with stepparents is very blurry and can sometimes cause a rift in the family dynamic if not handled well or careful.

For instance, let’s say the mother goes through the nine months of being pregnant with the child and has the child. Of course, if the mother does not want the child for any reasons a woman would not want a child, it is understandable that the pregnancy may not completely be enjoyable for the mother due the trials it takes on to the human body. There is still a way that more happiness can come from the mother having the child. If the mother was to give up the child for adoption after having the baby, the greatest amount of happiness for the greatest number could occur, which is the entire goal of the Utilitarian thought process. So, the mother gives up the child for adoption and then a couple who possibly could not have a child could become parents.

It makes the image all the more powerful; the irony of the children finding comfort in their mother’s embrace and presence is defeated by the mother’s uneasiness about their present situation. The children do not see the mother’s distressed look, which makes the coziness they feel even sadder. A mother is turned to in times of distress, as evidenced by this portrait, but whom does a mother turn to when she is burdened and overworked? I have turned to my mother many times seeking comfort when problems have arisen in my life, and she has always been there to be that comforting outlet.

Once the situation is under control again, the homeostasis is back on track. In most cases, in order to gain this balance there has to be boundaries which will help keep the family

The author avoids using words like I think, I believe, and maybe. A good example of his assertiveness is on page 13 “Additionally, increased visitation will help the reunification process between mother and child. During the stressful and seemingly never-ending process of regaining custody of one’s child, visitation can help motivate the incarcerated mother and encourage her not to give up in battle.” Bogans is absolutely sure that child visitation has a positive impact on mothers. Also, by Bogans using jargon (which are words or phrases used in a particular group) throughout the essay helps readers believe the author is very knowledgeable.

Even though Jaycee has gone through so many negatives in her life, the two positives of her children negate all the pain and suffering that she has gone through. Being able to find the positives in such a terrible situation takes a person who is very mentally strong. Perseverance is pushing through difficult situations and overcoming life challenges. Jaycee’s whole life has been challenging and very difficult for an eleven year old girl to experience.

The fact that she doesn’t care what people think about her reflects her extroverted, outspoken personality. All in all, the differences between the two girls causes them to have opposing opinions leading to conflicts.     In conclusion, disagreements can form between siblings, due to differences in personality and they way they are treated by others. Both different opinions and the views of society impact siblings thoughts on each other. When Everyday use was written in 1973, ancestors’ possessions were more valued by family members than they are now.

In the beginning of Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?, Joyce Carol Oates describes fifteen year old Connie as being self absorbed and narcissistic. This is based of her belief that her looks are everything. At first connie is a very static character, her attitude does not change and she does not take interest in anything that could change her attitude towards her beliefs. As the story goes on, Connie experiences changes that do change her attitude towards her family, and beliefs. “Connie would raise her eyebrows at these familiar old complaints and look right through her mother, into a shadowy vision of herself as she was right at that moment: she knew she was pretty and that was everything.”

Starting right off the bat, Joyce Carol Oates describes Connie as being a fifteen year old with”a quick, nervous habit of craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people’s faces to make sure her own was all alright” (316) bringing attention to the amount of insecurity and need for reassurance immersed within Connie. This statement continues although this time describing her mother as someone who “noticed everything and knew everything and who hadn’t much reason to look at her own face” (316) bringing into comparison the difference between Connie and her mother, a child and a mother, of childhood and of adulthood. From Connie’s perspective her mother is always on her back because of a theory that her family dislikes her. “Why don’t you keep your room clean like your sister? How’ve

Instead, potrayals of real life in the fictional world that show the show’s family dynamic and values of that family is much more useful. The show’s family, the Flynn-Fletchers, consists of a mother, Linda Flynn, a stepfather, Lawrence Fletcher, a son, Phineas Flynn, a stepson/brother, Ferb Fletcher, and a daughter, Candace Flynn. What is initially obvious is this is not the traditional family, it is a family where the mother re-married, as did the father. This notion might have been considered taboo for television years ago, but is reflective of the “[l]ess than half (46%) of U.S. kids younger than 18 years of age living in a home with two married heterosexual parents [who are] in their first marriage. This is a marked change from 1960, when 73% of children fit this description, and 1980, when 61% did, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of recently-released American Community Survey (ACS) and Decennial Census data” (Livingston, Gretchen. "

Summary of “Reframing the Human Family Romance” In her essay, “Reframing the Human Family Romance,” Marianne Hirsch argues that family photographs are influenced by the American ideas of what a family should look like and that the gaze between the viewer and the individuals in the photograph is often one of unequal power. Hirsch points out that Western society has created conventions for family photographs that dictate the roles each member plays in the family as well as how a family is constructed (133). Hirsch claims that these photographs make such an effort to include, that they also exclude anyone who does not fit the mold of the standard American family (133). In addition, Hirsch argues that family photographs have a unique ability to alter differences by mirroring them to reflect the ideal

One of my closest friends, Lupita Aquino, lost her mom unexpectedly on Monday. January 23rd. During times like this, there isn't much we can say to make the situation any better, but we can come together and help their family with their unexpected expenses. I've started this page to help the Marroquin Family during this time of mourning. As we all know, funeral arragnments are quite expensive in this country.

In July of 1988, Dorothy Ann Willis Richards, the Texas State Treasurer at the time, gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The room was filled with democratic supporters to whom Richards emphasizes the need to for American politics to "do better." Her speech was intended to persuade the audience to vote for the Democratic party in the upcoming election, rather than the Republican party. Richards attempts to persuade the audience through her use of humor, repetition, and personal anecdotes. Richards kicks off her speech with the humorous statement ,"After listening to George Bush all these years, I figured you needed to know what a real Texas accent sounds like.

The Meaning of Family According to Chicago Tribune, “About 80 percent of Americans have at least one other sibling.” Most know having siblings is not always easiest thing. They can be annoying at times but “Ohana means family. Family means nobody’s left behind or forgotten” (Lilo & Stitch). The true story of graphic novel Sisters by Raina Telgemeier present the reader with the tough real life choices that family’s experience.