English 4 FinaL exam (Part 1)

I. What does the story say about human nature as portrayed by the following characters?

A.     Abdullah (The Eyes)

Abdullah had always been mocked and laughed by people around him even since he was born because of his deformity and ugliness. That discrimination he had encountered had also been experienced by many people. Just like him, some individuals could feel unfair treatment because of other’s judgment in their physical appearance. But that feeling only made them stronger and taught them a great deal about loving their own selves more. Moreover, people who are discriminated proved to others that they also deserve to be loved and cared of. It is just a matter of acceptance and understanding that nobody is born perfect. They may feel the feeling of insecurity but the fact is we are attached to it. We just have to bear in our minds that we are born unique for too perfect is boring, and that in every difference there is beauty. 

B.     Mathilde (The Necklace)

Contentment is an ideal thing that everybody would wish for. But some people, like Mathilde, never seemed to be contented. They are not satisfied with what they have to the extent that they crave for something more. Not knowing that everything has its own limitations and that we can never have everything we want. We sometimes try to reach and own those things but in the end we are the ones who are left hanging. We might not notice that while we are craving for more, something from us slowly disappears, until our lives had already been ruined. From these, we can see that craving for more, brings no good to anyone.

C.     Monsieur Loisel (The Necklace)

Men, nowadays, seem to act different that as if they don’t care. But despite of this, there are still others who are willing enough to sacrifice everything for their loved ones, just like Monsieur Loisel. They give everything they can without even expecting something in return. To the extent that, sometimes, they happen to tolerate the mistakes of the one they love just for that person to be happy.

D.     Princess (The Lady or the Tiger?)

The princess in the story portrays the nature of man in the sense that sometimes, people tend to be selfish because of the thing called jealousy. Especially with women who easily get jealous over their loved ones—jealousy that sometimes, they would rather prefer the man they love to be dead than for him to be owned by another woman.

E.      Aylmer/Alchemist (The Birthmark)

Acceptance over the things you have seems to appear difficult. For many, accepting is something really hard to do, especially when you don’t like it the most. That’s the time the struggle for perfection appears.  Now, many think that beauty can only be found in perfect things, and that imperfection is something awful. But in truth, they just don’t happen to know the real significance of life, that sometimes the best things are found in the most imperfect creations in the world.

F.      Jerry (Through the Tunnel)

Boys in the society seem to rely in their own beliefs as teenagers nowadays. They do things the way they want it to be without minding the possible consequences. They engage to different activities, even the risky ones just to let the world know that they can stand with their own feet alone. In the story, Jerry portrayed just how youngsters act these days.  

G.     Physician (Godfather Death)

Cheating is somewhat a thing commonly used by people who don’t exactly know what they are doing. In the story, the Physician represents those people who are called cheaters—being not true not just to others but also to themselves. Sometimes, by doing this, one would not be able to notice that he is hurting himself because of the fact that though he knows that it is wrong, he still does it along.

H.    Son (I Hate My Mother)

Youngsters nowadays become so demanding over their parents, asking things which are not really important and useful. But at the end of the day, they leave their parents unappreciated. Sometimes because of this, children tend to feel ashamed of their parents and happen to abandon them, not knowing the truth behind parents’ sacrifices all through the years.  

I.    Mother (I Hate My Mother)

      It’s all about motherly love and sacrifice. Despite being hurt because of her son denying her she still loved and understood him. It’s good to know how much a mother can love her child, and proves how she could sacrifice even herself just for her child. Not like today, where some would abort their own babies.

J.    The Couple (The Wooden Bowl)    

It seems like the couple had already forgot to love their parent. They tend to become irritated with their own father only because he is old. It’s sad to know that there are people like that today especially those who don’t have time to take care of their own parents so they’ll put him to a Home for the Aged. It’s an awful thing to know that they can’t give what their parents wanted and needed the most; that is their love, care and attention.

K.    Child (The Wooden Bowl)

It is portrayed in the story the innocence of a child that shows how curious young ones could be. In the society, children tend to follow older people’s doing without knowing if it’s right or wrong. That’s why in the story, the child, seeing his mother and father treat his grandpa as if he was an animal, decided to make a wooden bowl as a preparation to the near future. The child was just the same with other children now that could serve as an inspiration to the elders.

L.    John Q.

Children, for parents, are considered as little gems that need to be treasured. That’s why in the story, John Q, did everything just for his child to be saved. In the real world, fathers like him, are much willing enough to sacrifice everything for the ones they really love. Even their very life, they can sacrifice it for the sake of their loved ones safety. 

II. Find a significant object in the story and discuss it’s symbolism in each story.

A.     The Eyes – EYES

The eyes are the windows of the soul and it represents how a person sees you, but losing an eyesight doesn’t mean you can’t be able to see love’s real beauty, because the true beauty can only be seen by a pure a heart. In the story, Abdullah felt scared upon the restoration of Leela’s eyesight. He was afraid what would be Leela’s reaction upon seeing him. And if that will happen, his world would turn out dark.

 B.     The Necklace – NECKLACE

The necklace in the story taught a great lesson to them from being not contented. Mathilde wore the necklace instead of flower which her husband first suggested.

C.     The Lady or the Tiger – ARENA

      The arena represents justice. It is the thing where your innocence will be decided. Freedom or death, are the options in the arena. In the story the arena decides if you’ll be eaten by a tiger or will marry a beautiful lady.

D.     The Birthmark – BIRTHMARK

      The birthmark represents the imperfection. Everyone have imperfections but sometimes these are the things that make us unique. In the story the birthmark is the reason (the imperfection) that led the alchemist to find a way to remove it and ended up killing his own wife.

E.      Through the Tunnel – TUNNEL

      The tunnel represents the barrier that a person must cross in order to prove something. Others want to show what they can do, not only for their fellow but especially for themselves. In the story the tunnel is the obstacle that Jerry must go through in order to reach that thing he wants to attest.

F.      Godfather Death – CANDLE

The candle in the story represents life of a person. Shorter candle means shorter life and longer candle means longer life. And once the candle extinguishes, that means the life of that person has ended.

G.     I Hate My Mother – LETTER

      The letter represents the confession of love and sacrifice. In the story the letter is where the revelation of truth, of how much a mother loved his son that she sacrificed her own eyes for him.

H.     The Wooden Bowl – WOODEN BOWL

      The wooden bowl represents ungratefulness. Who would want to eat in a wooden bowl? In the story, the couple showed their being ungrateful and disrespectful to their father by giving him a wooden bowl in replacement of proper plate.

I.        John Q. – HEART

      The heart represents life, love, hope, and sacrifice. It seems that the heart is the very important part of our body. In the movie, heart is the only way for John Q’s son to live. It is their only hope. John showed that he really love his son by willingly sacrificing his own heart. 

 

III. Identify two major conflicts and describe how it occurs in each story.

A.     The Eyes

1)         The first conflict was when, during Leela’s pregnancy, she met an accident which caused to become ill. There, the doctor told Abdullah that Leela could still see. Abdullah started worrying he’s afraid about Leela’s reaction when she sees him.

2)         Second is when Abdullah never said the truth to Leela. He said a lie which caused Leela to lose hope. Then, Leela met an accident which became the reason of her death.

B.     The Necklace

1)         First was when the ball happened and that Mathilde seemed not contented with what she had because she wanted to look presentable just like those of the upper class society.

2)         Second is when they lost the diamond necklace without informing Madam Forestier. Because of such action they’ve done, they suffered for about ten years just to pay for it.

C.     The Lady or the Tiger

1)         First was when the king found out that the princess and the man had an affair. The king became angry and ordered that the man must be punished.

 2)        The second conflict was when the princess happened to know who the girl in the other door was and became jealous. The story then revolves around the decision of the princess if she will let her man marry another lady or kill him.

D.    The Birthmark

1)         First happened when Aylmer noticed his wife’s birthmark on the left cheek and wanted to remove it.

2)         Second was when after the operation, he thought that it was a successful one but unfortunately it became the reason of his wife’s death.

E.      Through the Tunnel

1)         First was when Jerry wished to reach the opposite side of the tunnel because of his curiosity, practicing on holding his breath.

2)         Second happened when he reach the inside of the tunnel, he came struggling over his breath that he even thought he will die at that time.

F.      Godfather Death

1)         First was when the Physician cheated over Godfather Death. He made such thing because he wanted the princess to be his wife so that he could become a king.

2)         Second was when the Physician pleaded to Godfather Death not to take away his life. It happened in the cage full of candles. Despite of him pleading, Godfather Death already made his decision.

G.     I Hate My Mother

1)         First was when the son became mad at his mother for the reason that she visited him in school. He became really angry to the extent that he cursed his own mother.

2)         Second was when after his mother died, he found a letter which revealed the truth that his mother happened to have a one eye only because she gave it to him when he was still young.

H.     The Wooden Bowl

1)         First was when grandfather started spoiling his food. The couple then happened to feel irritated so they made another set of table for him alone.

2)         Second happened when the couple saw their son making a wooden bowl saying that it’s for them when they grow old. The couple felt guilty upon hearing those words and they realized their mistakes.

I.        John Q.

1)         First was when they knew that their very own Michael has a heart failure and that he badly needed a heart transplant.

2)         Second happened when John Q felt desperate on about saving his son’s life. There, he decided to commit a hostage drama because the world left him no choice.

Term Paper SamLe

Specific Emotional Experiences during Adolescence

By:

Shahani Cel M. Mananay

English 2 – 29

Professor Salvacion Santander

March 17, 2011

Outline

Thesis Statement:

There are too many kinds of emotions. But emotions such as fear, anger, affection, worry, and jealousy are the specific emotional experiences during adolescence.

I. Introduction and Definition

II. Fear

III. Anger

IV. Affection

V. Worry

VI. Jealousy

VII. Conclusion

Specific Emotional Experiences During Adolescence

            As a child passes through preadolescence and adolescence, definite changes takes place in the emotional development. Emotions are results from our experiences in various situations. Emotions resemble feelings to the extent that the entire body participates in the reactions that accompany the experience. Hill notes that, “there are different kinds of emotions; however they can be classified into one or another emotional are” (140). Hence, an adolescent’s different emotions may fall into specific emotional behavior.

            An individual is not born with set pattern of emotional behavior. In fact, “emotional responses are the outgrowth of interactions between inherited constitution and environmental factors of influence” (Waterman 128). In addition, an adolescent’s “gaining in knowledge and wisdom from the total background of experience condition attitudes” (Manning 16). Therefore, even a single experience in a sequence of events may alter the total behavior reaction.

            Emotional reactions during adolescence differ. And one of it is fear. Fear is characterized by inner excitement with tendencies toward withdrawing from or avoiding situations. Watson notes that “fears that are begun in childhood tend to continue into adolescence” (141). Therefore, the subtleness of the reaction is increased with age. So, once a child responds with fear to a specific situation, he is likely during his later years to experience fear reactions in situations which are similar to those of his childhood.

            However, constitutes advantage and disadvantage. Because “fear can be safeguard against harm to the extent that it encourages an attitude of cautiousness (Wood 217). It helps an individual to become aware of what should be avoided in his or her surroundings.

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On the other hand, its advantage is that, it arouses the tendency of difficulty in choosing or deciding. So, one must observe appropriate reactions in whatever situations.

            Another emotional reaction is anger. Anger is described as an unpleasant emotional reaction, which is under a constant state of change as it is continually replaced by other feelings. The manner in which anger is expressed, changes with age. Usually, an individual experiences anger when he or she loses his or her temper. And that changes when one is being threaten or insulted. Indeed, the way of expressing anger, varies into how intense an individual feels it, and how well he or she have learned to manage or control his or her reactions. For instance, if an angry adolescent fails to control his anger, he will tend to avoid a direct attack upon the individual who arouses his anger, he may throw the first thing that comes into his hands, or turn to some form of strenuous exercise.

            Moreover, if an individual is not free to express his anger outwardly towards his rightful target, the “anger may get misdirected and turned to him in the form of lowered self-esteem” (Zimbardo 107). And when the cause is not obvious but the strong feelings are still there, “an individual may need to let it out by yelling or crying” (108).

            Apparently, as an individual grows into adolescence, the tender emotions are associated almost entirely with human beings. Thus, affectionate behavior is affected by affectionate attention. Affection is a pleasant experience which hereby, classified as love or tender emotion. According to Hill, “there are changes in affectionate behavior as an individual transform from childhood to adolescence” (148). Hence, a child usually showers his affection in anyone who extends it to him. In contrast, adolescent becomes

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discriminating in choosing or selecting persons whom he will give his affection. Adolescent’s tend to become attached to a fewer number of close friends after they pass through a large –group of stage. Adolescent boys and girls are “choosy” about the age of their peers or they wanted an older or matured people with whom they are willing to associate.

            An adolescent, as does a child, “needs to feel secure in the affection of another, to know what he is liked or wanted” (qtd. in Valenzuela 152). Affection, according to Waterman, “is the dominant emotion that a child or adolescent boy or girl experiences in a well-adjusted home” (52).  It was also mentioned by Waterman that, “the adolescent usually does not express his affections through uncontrolled demonstrations but rather by desiring to be with the loved one, by attending to the latter’s every wish, by attempting to do whatever he can to make the other person happy, and by responding to everything the loved one says and does” (53). Since the adolescent experiences a need for the companionship of the one he gives his strong affection, he feels insecure in the absence of that loved one. He may feel rejected or being taken for granted. So, he will find ways to “keep in touch” with him or her he may visit, call, text or send letters in order that he may continue the close affection relationship. In addition, adolescents want their friends of the opposite sex to show affection toward them, but they usually desire to “follow accepted social customs in matters dealing with relationship between the sexes” (Lindgren 47). For example a conventional kiss must not be given in the presence of others because it might cause embarrassment. Moreover, according to Hill, “when girls or

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boys ask questions concerning desirable dating behavior, they actually are attempting to discover appropriate methods of showing affection” (149).

            Affection really is a wonderful experience. But still, like other experiences, it is also bound with negative effects. Wherein, some adolescents who can’t be able to manage or control their feelings tend to become irresponsible. This irresponsibility will happen once an adolescent gives much focus on his or her special someone. This may then, lead to create problems. As it was noted by Valenzuela, “when adolescents fall in love their actions can create problems […] in the relationship with their family and studies” (33).

            Therefore, a child and an adolescent’s level of experiencing affection really differ.  The affections of a child maybe somewhat lukewarm and fleeting but for adolescents, it is stirred deeply by his love to another. But it still with them how they handle their feelings. Just be reminded that one should think twice before entering anything.

            Since it was mentioned a while ago that adolescents also experience unpleasant emotional reactions, it was also studied that worry is one of those unpleasant emotional reactions. To worry is a common emotional reaction. Some people tend to worry more than others. These individuals tend to be moody and gloomy. They tend to look in the negative side of life. According to Munar, “worry has been identified as the number one mental disorder in America” (18). And it is so common. That’s why people refer to it as the “official emotion of our generation.” Also, it was stated that, “worry is a monster that

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punches on a person and leaves him nearly as good as dead” (18). It can surely lead to destruction. Where in it can disturb one’s peace of mind and insult the sense of contentment. Furthermore, the worst thing is that, “it can paralyze you with fear and make you forget your worth” (18).

            Worry is a product of fear that is form from imaginary rather that real causes. As what Rachlin stated, “worry is an emotional reaction which results from imagined terrifying situations” (16). For instance, a group of friends were in a certain place and having a good conversation then suddenly, an untidy, mentally retarded woman carrying a stick with her will appear in the middle of the conversation. The reaction that will first enter is fear that causes someone’s stimuli to arouse will then form an unpleasant emotional reaction which is worry. They will think imaginary effects that will lead them to ask questions like, “what if?”

            Some worry may be based on past events that have not been personally satisfying; it may represent negative emotionalism concerning future activity. It will cause pressure to an individual to reach or achieve the success he strongly desires. Worry may appear at any age period; it is likely to be characteristic of the adolescent years. Others worry about their studies. Some worry about lack of money or friends. But many young people are especially worried about their relationships with their associates of both similar and opposite sexes—the boy-girl relationships and friends.

            Worry does not only affect the person who had this but also to his or her loved ones. Worry creates undesirable attitudes that will affect the people around him or her.

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However, worry disappears with the removal of the casual factors. The person must take positive action in order that adequate adjustments maybe made. He should take action, become informed, face the situation, and evaluate the cause of worry. He should also take awareness about his actions.

            During adolescence, individuals also experience jealousy. Jealousy, according to Doyle, “is more than a normal and forgivable human emotion” (12). Basically, they feel the jealousy with those people just as their age. Moreover, “jealousy may lead to the deadliest form of emotion known as insecurity” (13). Jealousy, as Hill defines it, “is a combination of anger, fear and possible loss of affection” (152). In addition, “jealousy results from emotion –arousing stimuli inherent in a social situation” (153). So, if there is loss, or fear of loss, of the affection wanted from another, or of the attainment of any strongly desired goal, jealousy is aroused. According to Hjelle, “the most common form of jealousy during adolescence exists when a teenager is starting to like somebody in opposite sex” (222). For instance, if a boy is forced to wait while another boy is being entertained by the girl he likes or he becomes interested with, both his pride and self-esteem may be wounded. Because “jealous reactions inevitably result when a young person is denied a privilege that is granted to another” (qtd. in Ziegler 223). This is true whether it occurs in the home, the school, or any other place where anyone can have socialization or interaction. Behavior during the experiences varies with the degree of maturity of the young person involved. In this case, “the emotionally immature boy may resort to bodily attack, as does the young child when his jealousy is aroused” (Hill 152).

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On the other hand, “the girl may regress to infantile behavior, such as whining or crying” (153).

            To sum up the information that has been gathered, there are definite kinds of emotions experienced during adolescence but then they may fall into specific areas or classified as one or another category. Those emotions may be pleasant or unpleasant. And it depends on how a person handles or how people manage to control it.

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“Wanted You to Be Mine”

You are really one of a kind

And you are very hard to find

With you, I see I am not blind

Cause I see you here in my mind

You stand 5’7”, oh so tall!

While I stood 5’, so thin and small

Yet, it didn’t stop me to fall

In fact, it gave me strength to call

Funny, it started so easy

But now, it hurts me so badly

When I feel you can’t be with me

There would never be us surely

Now I am waiting for a sign

And I am giving no deadline

Even if it takes a lifetime

Because I wish for you to be mine…

“You”

I really don’t know what I’m going through

When I realized that I love you too

Can’t avoid myself from thinking of you

I’ve been missing you so, that’s all I know

I’ve never ever felt this way lately

Then you came and brought changes around me

Leading me to see the reality

And I know you accept who I may be

Being an important one, is all I want

And I’ve felt that as I felt your love

It’s a miracle how we came this far

And I want to last, what we have right now…

“Forget You Never”

(Shanz)

Out of this cold silent night

I can feel the loneliness of my sight

I’m longing for you to hug me tight

But I don’t know if it is alright

As I stare above, memories flash back

On how you made me cry, but made my world rock!

But then a sudden, I get stuck up

How could it be? My tears start to attack!

These feelings that I have

Really don’t know how to stop

I find it hard to give up

Cause I felt with you, the sincerity of love

What we have today is not forever

But forgetting you, I’ll do it never

Cause once I put you inside my heart

There you’d be staying for the rest of my life…