Reflection Paper About Sonita

She nearly faints when Calpurnia finds Jem and Scout at the trial. “I didn’t think it wise in the first place to let them (go),” Aunt Alexandra utters bitterly to Atticus when he returns home from the trial. One of Alexandra’s main goals as mother is to keep Jem and Scout innocent from their society as they grow up. According to Aunt Alexandra, adolescents do not need to listen to racist remarks and talk about rape. In short, Aunt Alexandra may not be liked necessarily by Jem and Scout, but behind her toughness is a loving and caring

She only married you because I was poor and she was tired of waiting for me. It was a terrible mistake, but in her heart she never loved anyone except me" (130). Myrtle on the other hand is having affairs with Tom in order to feel the satisfaction of being in the upper class. Myrtle loved her husband Mr. Wilson when they got married, but she got very disappointed by her husband’s lack of money and the social status that she is suffering in for eleven years. Now she is regretting the day she married with him, her sister Catharine says “She really ought to get away from him.

Nanny is successfully able to convince her granddaughter through her own traumatic experiences and make her feel “sympathy” as she tells Janie she doesn’t want her life to be spoiled like her own life was. At first, Janie refuses to marry Logan Killicks. Nanny being the older one, defends herself by saying “put me down easy” since she can no longer care for Janie and only her wish is for Janie to get married and be protected from the dangers she and her own daughter faced. By calling herself a “cracked plate” Nanny further elucidates that she went through many hardships in her own life and wants to do the right thing for her granddaughter by

I admired Zehrunisa and how hardworking she was for her family, I looked down upon how abusive she was to Abdul because he did not deserve it. I found Asha’s strive for independence and power inspiring, but her means of obtaining it to be corruptive and dishonest. I really liked how kindhearted Manju was and how she took the time to teach the slum children, even though she really didn’t have to. She was also very kind to Meena and tried to be a very good friend to her because of her situation with her family. I was upset when Meena decided to take her own life because I feel someone could have helped her; but at the same time, if I was in her place, I probably would have done the same thing.

Jazz Jennings is a fifteen year old transgender girl who has spent her life trying to live a normal life. When Jazz was around three years old, her parents started to notice signs that she wanted to be a girl. They spent time researching and found that Jazz had gender identity disorder. The author uses the literary themes, conflict, motivation, and sequence of events to help the reader better understand her story.

He wants to get rid of him, but Monique, the mother is very loyal to Jordan and defends him. This makes Gerald’s life miserable, and the only thing that brings a smile to his face is his step-sister, Angel, whom he possessively cares for. Therefore, referring to some parts, and experience as a person, I can state that loyalty doesn’t always go both ways. Many people do not care if loyalty doesn’t return to them.

The show is about family members of the company Empire Entertainment fighting over the control of the hip hop music and entertainment company. Taraji P. Henson played the outspoken ex-wife and mother of three Cookie Lyon. Cookies served a seventeen stretch in prison for dealing drugs after returning home she felt like she was forgotten and did not belong in the company. The context shoes us the target audience Jazmine Hughes wanted to reach out through her article is young females that is interested in fashion and experiencing imposter syndrome.

This incident shows the reader that she wants to be taken seriously by her colleagues. It also displays that Hilly deeply treasures her reputation because of her reaction towards the situation. On the other hand, Aunt Alexandra has also shown the reader signs that she values her family’s reputation. In chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Aunt Alexandra did not allow Scout to play with Walter Cunningham because of his poor background. She said, “Because-he-is-trash, that’s why you can’t play with him.

Stealing is like robbing your innocence from your life. The short story “Ashes” is a story about a divorced mom and dad with a daughter named Ashleigh. During the story it goes through the challenges the family faced. Ashleigh is faced with a big challenge: whether she should steal the 200 dollars from her mom for her dad or, not steal the money for her dad. Ashleigh did not take the money because her mom is a good role model, she knew her dad is not a good person, and she knew that stealing is not right.

Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Meh is a depressing story I hate getting flashbacks from things I don 't want to remember. -Anonymous When Adeline was born her mother died and then her family started to abuse her physically and verbally.

Bella 's life before the murder was far from what any little girl should have to live through. In 2012 her mom Rachelle was a 36 year old and homeless drug addict and prostitute. She went to court and tried to get out of going to prison. On the day Bond went to court she had one saving grace which she hoped would keep her out of prison, being pregnant with little baby Bella. She was hoping to go back to rehab but in fact was sent to prison.

While her daughter in the other hand is also content that this long and difficult case in which she involved her and her friend Cas in is finally over. Risking their very lives trying to apprehend a pedophile in person was quite foolish although they did a rather impressive job in dealing with him in multiple confrontation. Layla was tremendously satisfied to receive the attention and admiration from her small crowd who consisted of her mother and some of their peers. Although Cas could of done without all of the attention because it brought back some past problems but eventually dealt with them like she did with her prior

Janie holds anger for her grandma because of the grandmother’s decision, but eventually, after she matures, Janie realizes that Nanny was merely doing it

The killing of her father works, but they should exchange some witty banter. The flashback with Angelique regarding the women slaves is not needed, it hinders the pace, and her backstory is enough. Angelique can 't hurt Leigha and this shows her vulnerability and makes her complex.

She thought her mom had stole the letter she was waiting for from an agent who could get her into her career; she assumed her mom stole it because she thought her mom would have wanted her daughter to do what “normal” women do. Also, she is not considered a “normal” wife; “normal” for that time meant she was supposed to stay inside and do chores and cook. Instead, she goes around, talks to the men working and hides from her husband. Curley’s wife is lonely because no one talks to her to prevent trouble. George said to Lennie, “well, you keep away from her, ‘cause she’s a rat trap if I’ve ever seen one (Steinbeck 32).”