Sacrifice In Macleod's The Boat

The text creator suggests that one 's obligations can restrain the pursue of one 's dreams. In Alistair McLeod 's “ The Boat,” McLeod shows the fathers struggle to fulfill his dreams of attending university because of his selfless inclinations. This portrays the father 's boat, which symbolizes the imprisonment he feels because of his duty as a provider. Whenever the father would come home from work, he would put all of his “earnings” on the kitchen table, a demonstration of his constant sacrifices. His job as a fisherman is a necessity for his family as it is their main source of income.

As Joe finally reveals to his father that he wants to go fishing with someone else, his father offers his one true prized possession, his fishing rod by responding; His father said has Bill Harper got a rod? He told his father no Bill hasn’t a rod. Well said his father why don’t you take my rod and let Bill use yours? I don’t want to go fishing anyhow (Trumbo). The unmarked dialogue shows that the father is giving Joe the tools he needs to be a man.

This trip changed White’s outlook on life, for he finally realized that mortality was closer than he imagined. He was no longer young, and watching his son mature only made this notion more real. One day, he will be only a memory to his son, just like his father is to him. White uses a variety of rhetorical devices to convey the message to his audience that life moves quickly, not stopping for anything, including emotionally-charged diction, imagery, and personification. White uses emotionally-charged diction as a form of pathos to convey his feelings about his past and explain trouble he is having with accepting his old age.

Ric Spencer acted as a foreshadowing character. He missed the period or the time when he used to be a lifeguard. Therefore, he was always advising Josh to be careful, because in few seconds bad events can happen and devastate lives’ as the drowning of Billy Mandel. Further, in this story Ric played the principal character by telling stories to Josh to be careful and enjoy the responsibility of a lifeguard. Josh listened to all those advised given to him by the earlier lifeguard.

One experience that fills him with remorse. The one bright day of kite running that turns to darkness. As Amir progresses through life trying to redeem himself, Hosseini displays that no matter how grand one’s misconduct is, if he or she truly is looking for redemption it will be achieved. As children, people often act in ways that will please their parents.

Sara is very annoyed by her family because they always brag about themselves and talk about what they do right and Sara’s family does wrong. In the text Sara says, “ Personally I’ve had enough.” This show that Sara has had enough of them.

To justify his actions Richard claims that in order to change, “ He cannot afford to admire his parents[.]How could he and still pursue a contrary life?”(341). This painful determination makes Richards relationship with his parents cold and superficial. Hence, Richard cannot even share a simple conversation with his parents for the sake of his success. Moreover, Richard is embarrassed by his parent’s humble background.

The father was married into the traditions of his wife. These traditions consisted of the men in the family constantly working on the family boat as a way of creating revenue. The boat and the traditions held the dad and other members of the family back from an improved future. The dad had to take actions into his own hands in order to insure a future for his son. The text is essential to helping us understand this sacrifice the father made.

Shaving, Leslie Norris Leslie Norris’s short story “Shaving” is a prime example of a coming-of-age tale that analyzes the importance of life, and the prioritizing of life decisions. Norris forces the reader to connect with Barry the protagonist, on the deepest levels of human emotion. Barry is a charismatic young man who has shown an abundance of maturity as his hopelessly ill father slowly slips away. Barry’s growth from a young adolescent to the patriarch of his family has taught him responsibilities of being a leader in not just his household, but with his friends. Barry’s willingness to become the patriarch of the family is illustrated through characterization, contrast, and symbolism.

She works all the time to support the family and her alcoholic husband. She realizes that she has settled by marrying Johnny Nolan and dreams of a day when he is no longer is in the picture. She wishes her husband dead '' He's worthless, worthless. And God forgive me for ever finding it out'' (Smith 205) and her contempt for life has a direct impact on her relationship with her daughter Francie.

In the case Riser v. American Medical Int'l Inc., Dr. Lang was sued by four siblings for medical malpractice. Their mother at the time was taken to the hospital for impaired circulation in both the arms and legs. She was seen by Dr. Sottiurai who deemed it necessary for her to have a bilateral brachial arteriogram where after talking to her and her family was able to get a consent for the procedure. Not having the capable means to perform the procedure Dr. Sottiurai had her transferred to another hospital and placed her under the care of Dr. Lang. Once there Dr. Lang performed the procedure, but instead of doing the consented procedure he ended up doing a femoral arteriogram that later led to the patient having a seizure and dying.

How does the poem explore its key themes? The poem “Drifters” by Bruce Dawe explores how sacrifice is needed to belong in a family, the effects of moving communities, and how maturity is largely related to age. Through exploring these themes, Dawe shows the complex nature of identity and belonging in a family. The poem, “Drifters” explores how sacrifice is essential to belong in a family through examining the sacrifices made by the mother and the eldest daughter when moving out.

Since the California Gold Rush, people around the world came to the United States to seek for opportunities and jobs to start their “new” life. In these settlers, many of them were Chinese, who were trapped in California because of the Revolution in China. They came to the United States to helped build California’s agriculture, mines, and railroad. Fae Myenne Ng’s family was one of settlers from China, her mother sailed across the Pacific Ocean for months searching to give a better future for her next generation - Fae Myenne Ng, who was born in San Francisco, California, in 1957. Fae Myenne Ng, as the first generation born Americans in her family carries lots of hopes and pressure from her mother.

Taking place in a time of depression, The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck, follows the Joad family on their journey westward. Along with other migrants, they struggle with their forced silence. Crucial to their journey is their ex-preacher, Jim Casy. The relationship between Jim Casy and Jesus Christ is essential to The Grapes of Wrath, adding an element of guidance to the novel to show the importance of a quality leader.

The Tragic Hero, John Proctor The Crucible is a depiction of the hardships from the Puritan lifestyle. The story brought out the true characteristics of Puritan believers, shadowed by the evils in the world. During the Salem Witch Trials people were hysterical due to their dealings with the devil. Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, and Mercy Lewis started the accusations that would lead to the end of innocent men and women including John Proctor.