Analytical Essay The chief culture has tried to keep us all afraid, to make us choose safety instead of risk, likeness instead of diversity. Moving through that fear, finding what connects us, delight in our differences; this is the process that brings us together, that gives us a world of shared values, of meaningful community. This gives us the respectful matter of accepting others for who they are, despite the differences. Examples of variety can be underlined through the stories of “What Of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?” “American Flag Stands For Tolerance” and “The Wife’s Story” “What Of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?” Describes the diversity in Tel Aviv, Israel, and sacrifice. In the story, Yonatan is a guy making a film of a documentary, asking people that if they found a talking …show more content…
People would answer “foreseeable things: health, money, bigger apartments, either shave off a couple of years or a couple of pounds.”(Page 4, By Etgar Keret.) But, there was also the “powerful moments”, like a wrinkled old lady who simply asked for a child, and a holocaust survivor who had a number in his arm who asked for all Nazis left living in the world to be held accountable for their crimes. (Page 4, By Etgar Keret.) . The people interviewed had different perspectives of wishes; they probably had different experiences in their life to make them say the wishes they asked for. Furthermore, In “What Of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?” Sergei indeed did have a talking magic goldfish that granted wishes. Sergei had used his first 2 wishes helping other but himself. Yonatan goes to Sergei’s house to get footage for his documentary and Sergei thinks Yonatan wants to
Alice demonstrates to the reader the problems and issues this cultural divide presents for her and those around her and how such differences create
“Holocaust.” Encyclopedia of American Religion and Politics, Updated Edition, Facts On File, 2008. American History, online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=97310&itemid=WE52&articleId=169859. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023 “Irena Sendler.” Jewish Virtual Library: A Project Of Aice, American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, 2023, https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/irena-sendler.
A long time ago, people who were Jewish had to face a crucial discrimination ever since others blamed them for killing Jesus. Nobody exactly knows what the truth was but believes in religion books where the elders’ deformed words of Judaism were recorded. Based on the “Sister Rose’s Passion” documentary, Rose Thering — a Roman Catholic Dominican Religious Sister — questioned this false belief towards the Jewish people and dreamed of a world without religious prejudice, wishing teachers to educate their students to make her dream a reality. No one, especially including the Jews, should be raced or hurt by any opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Throughout the movie, Sister Rose encourages everyone to “Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander” for the Jews.
This illustrates how the legacy of the Holocaust continues to resonate in the lives of subsequent generations, shaping their sense of self and their understanding of the
Sergei had killed Yoni. Why? Because Yoni had gone too close to the goldfish Sergie was so protective about. Once Sergie realizes that he had killed Yoni, the goldfish has a say in the situation. The goldfish is magic, putting in its sarcastic two cents every couple of seconds just to get Sergie to use his last wish that the goldfish can grant for him.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a short reflection on chapters 1-10 of the book Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services by Jerry V. Diller. Also, lectures provide by the professor will be discussed in this paper. The lectures discussed in this paper will be lectures A-E. In chapter one, “The Introduction”, we learn about culture and how the purpose of the book Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Service.
Why should someone's actions change your view on things? If someone decides to do something sporadic, and it can’t conclude with a criminal punishment, why argue on it? The following texts that will be brought up are “What of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?” by Etgar Keret, “Texas V. Johnson” by William J. Brennan and “American Flag Stands for Tolerance” by Ronald J. Allen. The way that others act should not affect our opinions and thoughts upon our beliefs and we should not discriminate against others for having their beliefs. “What, of This Goldfish, Would You Wish?”
If you had the chance to have any three wishes granted, what would you wish for? In the stories ‘What of This Goldfish’ and ‘The Fisherman and His Wife’ two men were given a certain amount of wishes. Of course, the wishes came with consequences, and the characters had to have had a reason to wish of these wishes. The stories are similar and yet different in many interesting ways, and are both overflowing with hidden themes and morals. The characters of both stories made some good and bad choices for their wishes; wouldn't you!
After discussing the topic of cultural oppression privately, Nuria can now discuss the topic openly with her students in hopes of resolving any ill-will or misperceived notions they may have about her. Both Nuria and her students may be lacking in certain multicultural competencies such as awareness, knowledge, and skills. Both could benefit from psychoeducation about these competencies. Furthermore, Nuria can try extending her knowledge about the Jewish culture and their history so as to provide a common ground needed to connect with her students.
David Sedaris’ short story “Jesus Shaves” is a humorous telling of an important message. While he makes the subject seem light, the overall message shows how communication and cultural barriers can prevent us from growing together as a society. He also shows how we do not necessarily try to understand other cultures and often give up in the process. By giving up we allow for our differences to continually divide us which causes ignorance and bigotry. The conflict of this story is language and cultural barriers.
Now, Sergei actually has this magical goldfish, and when Yonaton sees it, he gets super excited, causing Sergei to kill him. Sergie only has one wish left, and struggles on the fact of using it to bring Sergei back alive. We learn from his past that Sergei has a hard time trusting people, and wants to keep the fish as his company. Ultimatley, Sergei does bring
“Nonsense,” the fish says.” He was only here to make a little something for TV.” This alludes to him not being able to control his body’s actions when he is trying to protect something that he loves. Sergei “protected” the fish from Yoni because he saw him as a threat and killed him because he was protecting his companion. He did the obvious action which
Write on one of the assessments below based on material and arguments contained in Shapiro We are Many and Katz Why is America Different. Anti-Semitism is no longer a serious problem for the American Jew In today’s society, anti-Semitism is often seen as an ideology of the past and not an issue in today’s world. While anti-Semitism may have seen its peak over eighty years ago, it can be argued that there is still prejudice against the Jewish people and that it could even be on the rise again.
How do relationships with others show our true personality? The way we communicate with others, views how people see us. In the story “ What of this Goldfish do you wish?” by Etgar Keret’s. Shirley Jackson’s “ The Lottery” and Diane Glancy’s “ Without Title”.
“When I discover who I am, I will be free.” ~Ralph Ellison With a cultural identity as unclear as her own, Sarah Howe grew up questioning the human condition, specifically regarding the idea of belonging. Yet despite her great efforts in discovering what it means to have a bicultural heritage, her journey of understanding is forever ongoing.