Analyze on "Sophie" by Bojan Ratkovic
In the story, "Sophie" by Bojan Ratkovic the theme that stands out to me is to embrace who you are and don't allow people to create a new you. The protagonist Sophie, is wearing a new dress that her mother bought her. Her mom is trying to tell her that she is pretty, but Sophie doesn't understand because she is Sophie not pretty. They argue for quite awhile, but in the end her mother agrees with her, she is Sophie and not pretty. The dress is pretty, but Sophie is Sophie. Therefore, as Sophie is trying to point out, she is who she is and she doesn't want anyone to change it. You should love who you are and no one should tell you anything different.
"Sophie" demonstrates different symbols, the symbol that I think is most important in the story is the dress that she is wearing. The dress to me symbolizes that you don't need a pretty dress to make you feel better of who you are. As the story says, "“Yes, you are Sophie,” the mother says and nods. “And you’re pretty. You’re my pretty princess.” But the girl shakes her head. “No, mommy.” She points to the dress. “Pretty.” Then she points to herself. “Sophie.”". Sophie shows that the dress doesn't change who she is and she doesn't feel any different with the dress on. She's still Sophie.
The setting of the story takes place in Sophie's room in front of her mirror. It's also told when Sophie is a young girl and her mother is trying to recognize her as being pretty. The point of view of "Sophie" is first person. Since it is first person, you can visualize this little girl telling her mommy how she is Sophie but not pretty. Overall, Sophie is trying to say everyone should love who they are and a pretty dress shouldn't change you are no matter who is around or where you are.
Here's a link the the story "Sophie" by Bojan Ratkovic:
http://www.everydayfiction.com/sophie-by-bojan-ratkovic/
Friday 31 October 2014
Friday 24 October 2014
Open letter!
Dear Luck,
Could you please get a little better? Since I have moved from Hare Bay, my luck hasn't been the best. So far I locked my keys in my car.. twice, almost got into an accident, which by the way wasn't my fault at all and failed my very first math test. If you were in that class you should all know it wasn't just one person.
Here's the story about how I locked my keys in my car for the second time. It's kind of embarrassing, but here it is. I should start off by saying I only had for hours of sleep and yes this is my excuse. As I approached my car, I noticed there was dew on the windows, normally i would reach over from the drivers side tot he passengers side rolling down the window. To get the dew ff, I didn't have much time to get to school. This particular morning I thought I was going to be "smart" about it, sitting in the passengers side, starting my car, rolling my window down and back up. This was all fine. I locked the door and got out making my way to the drivers side. When I was about to open the door i realized what I had just done. My key was in the ignition, car started and and my apartment keys on the key chain. So then was I not only locked out of my car, but my apartment too.
Since I am originally from a small town, driving in St.Johns can get a little frustrating, as well as nerve wrecking. I have had an experience that really gave me quite the scare. I was driving down the road when I noticed a car pull out in front of me trying to turn left a little ways up, they just stopped. I slowed down, as you would and they backed up, so I continued. When I got closer, the car pulled out again, this time I never even had time to lift my foot off the gas pedal, so I swerved around them. I never had time to see if anything was next to me. Thank God there wasn't. If my reflexes didn't kick in I would have slammed right into that car.
This brings me to the lovely math exam. I studied, got a tutor and had my friends help me with it. I thought I was prepared. In my high school, we only had a small math class consisting of ten students, including myself. Coming to university has been an overwhelming change, the classes are enormous, so its harder to pay attention and you also get information just thrown at you. So I get to the exam room, thinking I was going to be fine, but when i started writing I was thinking to myself, "How the hell do I do this?". I looked up at the time and I only had twenty minutes left with almost half the test left to do. When I got to the last question I heard my professor say, "time's up!". Then I thought "Uh oh, this doesn't look good". I knew then and there that I had failed, sure enough I did. The first time I failed and it felt horrible.
Could you please get a little better? Since I have moved from Hare Bay, my luck hasn't been the best. So far I locked my keys in my car.. twice, almost got into an accident, which by the way wasn't my fault at all and failed my very first math test. If you were in that class you should all know it wasn't just one person.
Here's the story about how I locked my keys in my car for the second time. It's kind of embarrassing, but here it is. I should start off by saying I only had for hours of sleep and yes this is my excuse. As I approached my car, I noticed there was dew on the windows, normally i would reach over from the drivers side tot he passengers side rolling down the window. To get the dew ff, I didn't have much time to get to school. This particular morning I thought I was going to be "smart" about it, sitting in the passengers side, starting my car, rolling my window down and back up. This was all fine. I locked the door and got out making my way to the drivers side. When I was about to open the door i realized what I had just done. My key was in the ignition, car started and and my apartment keys on the key chain. So then was I not only locked out of my car, but my apartment too.
Since I am originally from a small town, driving in St.Johns can get a little frustrating, as well as nerve wrecking. I have had an experience that really gave me quite the scare. I was driving down the road when I noticed a car pull out in front of me trying to turn left a little ways up, they just stopped. I slowed down, as you would and they backed up, so I continued. When I got closer, the car pulled out again, this time I never even had time to lift my foot off the gas pedal, so I swerved around them. I never had time to see if anything was next to me. Thank God there wasn't. If my reflexes didn't kick in I would have slammed right into that car.
This brings me to the lovely math exam. I studied, got a tutor and had my friends help me with it. I thought I was prepared. In my high school, we only had a small math class consisting of ten students, including myself. Coming to university has been an overwhelming change, the classes are enormous, so its harder to pay attention and you also get information just thrown at you. So I get to the exam room, thinking I was going to be fine, but when i started writing I was thinking to myself, "How the hell do I do this?". I looked up at the time and I only had twenty minutes left with almost half the test left to do. When I got to the last question I heard my professor say, "time's up!". Then I thought "Uh oh, this doesn't look good". I knew then and there that I had failed, sure enough I did. The first time I failed and it felt horrible.
Sincerely,
Brooke A.T. Cross
Friday 10 October 2014
Week Six: Spoof News Article!
Extra, Extra! Read All About It!!
Recent studies show that texting while driving reduces accidents!
Dr.Mcbee has recently done a research that proves if you text while driving you will reduce the chances of causing an accident. Dr.Mcbee and his colleagues really know what they are talking about. When you text while driving, you are distracted from the road. You are so concentrated on the text that you will drive on pass the moose that just ran across the road without even noticing it, you went right on through the red light and you even sped up 40 km/h over the speed limit. The statistics show that you will have a 98.97% chance of survival on your drive from point A to point B if you text. Studies also show that texting while driving is almost as safe as being impaired. When your in your vehicle you should always keep your cellular device in reaching distance. Make sure you tell all your friends and family about this, it could save their lives. In fact, it will save them. Spread the word, wherever needed.. Facebook, Twitter, even Tumblr. Make the right decision, text and drive!
Friday 3 October 2014
Spatial Poetry!
This week the task that I have been given is to craft my own spatial poem. The poem I have created is based on one of my interests. I love the outdoors, therefore I have created a poem on a flower.
Thank you for reading my blog this week for English 1080, I look forward to seeing everyone's blog throughout this semester. Enjoy the rest of your day!
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