Jennifer


 * My favorite poetic device in literature is personification in //The Kite Runner, "//And I could almost feel the emptiness in Soraya’s womb, like it was a living, breathing thing. It had seeped into our marriage, that emptiness, into our laughs, and our lovemaking." I like this quote because it portrays Amir's true opinion of being unable to have a child. Emptiness is described as a living thing that has slowly damaged their marriage and their happiness.


 * My favorite characterization in literature is from //Siddhartha//, "Siddhartha had begun to feel that the love of his father and mother, and also the love of his friend Govinda would not always make him happy, give him peace, satisfy and suffice him. He had begun to suspect that his worthy father and his other teachers, the wise Brahmins, had already passed on to him the bulk and best of their wisdom but his soul was not at peace." I like this quote because it characterizes Siddhartha as a determined man who begins to embark on his journey.


 * My favorite quote in literature is from //House on Mango Street, "//But my mother's hair, my mother's hair, like little rosettes, like little candy circles all curly and pretty because she pinned it in pincurls all day, sweet to put your nose into when she is holding you, holding you and you feel safe, is the warm smell of bread before you bake it, is the smell when she makes room for you on her side of the bed still warm with her skin, and you sleep near her, the rain outside falling and Papa snoring." This quote shows just how important a mother truly is and how close Esperanza and her mom are because she remembers how her mom's hair feels.

"'What do I care about her old black daddy?" asked Maureen. "Black? Who you calling black?" "You!" "You think you are so cute!" "I //am// cute! And you ugly! Black and ugly e mos. I //am// cute!"' I like this dialogue because it displays how someone can appear something they're not like Maureen; she pretended to be Pecola's friend but only for pity.
 * My favorite dialogue in literature is from //The Bluest Eye,// "'You stop talking about her daddy," I said.' This happens when Maureen begins to discuss Pecola and seeing Cholly naked and Claudia steps in.
 * My favorite theme in literature is guilt from //Chronicles of a Death Foretold// because even though the Vicario brothers were the ones that killed Santiago, in reality the whole town had some kind of guilt; they could have prevented Santiago's murder simply by telling him or his mother. For instance, the mayor could have arrested the brothers if he hadn't been distracted in some trivial dominoes.


 * A favorite line of my own writing is from one of my poems," Leave aside the fear of commitment,/ The one you love will share their life with you." Even though there are people who are positive that a person is their soul mate, many still have doubts, especially when wedding is the agenda. This line encourages people to take risks because only then will they understand if that person is the one.


 * My favorite characterization of my own is the characterization of my dog. "Sometimes he's joyful, sometimes his eyes flare up, contrasting his white fur. Titan- the name of a fierce warrior. But today this name belongs to a beloved animal- my dog. Despite his sweet, innocent appearance, he is an intelligent little rascal who understands just the right moment to drop his ears and squint his blue-ringed eyes; his sole purpose is food; food that will only last a moment until the delight is swallowed. But he knows when to fight back and defend his precious morsel; revealing his fangs, he warns you that he will go for your hand without any regret. The dilemma is that only he knows what will happen; everything is concealed in that elegant face." I like this since I described just how clever dogs are and that we don't know what we can expect from them because everything depends on their mood.


 * A setting I would write about is about a town in Mexico. All year, I long for the mornings that I awake to a rooster call. My grandma already doing household work at six in the morning while I climb the narrow steps with a nest-full of hair. I stumble into the bathroom to brush my teeth and shower; when I come out the coffee and //chile con queso,// or sauce with cheese, are already hot-ready to be served. But it's tradition to wait for my cousins to arrive, and therefore I stay in my room getting ready until eleven. While sun is shining radiantly, //combis,// or bus-like vans, are hard at work bringing and taking people to different towns since we live on a hill. My cousins and I climb into one, feeling the movements as if we were on a boat during a storm. At last, the view of the pool is in site, and we rush towards it. It's not until nighttime that we depart, ready for a party. Everyone in town knows you and your family; everyone in the town is a family- that is why I love this setting.


 * A conflict I would write about is about gender roles in the matrimonial setting because despite the fact that these are modern times, some still believe in women staying at home to cook and maintain the household. This happens even in my family and I believe that women should do some parts, but men should also contribute.


 * A theme I would like to address is family because even though when we're teens many want to hang out with their friends, once we mature we notice that it is them who keep us strong. Before I despised going to family parties, but now I see the joyous moments we live and the memories we make; at times one cannot realize what they have until they lose it, but now I understand that my family will always be there.

You meet a special person- casually at a store. You feel affection for that special someone, That someone you'll truly care about one day. At first it's just appreciation, Something you can feel for anyone. But then this emotion turns to something else, An attraction, like two opposite poles. There's fidelity between you two, loyalty to one another All of this time and effort put in is something you worship; Something called love. Her life had just begun. After countless fails with other guys, She felt true love for the first time. Butterflies in her stomach, Sll the perks. All because of that one good guy Who made her feel reassured That love can overcome anything since He even left his girlfriend for her. This must be something pure.
 * __True Love__**
 * __The "Other"__**

__**The Girlfriend**__ She felt like the world ended. Her heart broken and torn apart. Everything she did, even ate, was like tart. She gave herself to him for the first time. Now their relationship could deteriorate All because that one night in which he made one mistake. But what she did not know Was that he had done it before. Done the devastating act of adultery. And no, the other one, a child expecting.

You saw him and fell in love. In that one instant at the mall, Like food for a hungry dog. Then, you ended up in city hall Ready for marriage and life. Over the years, he would come home late, Forgetting he even had a wife. You would worry and infuriate, from love to hate. His shirts stained with lipstick and makeup, Like a little boy with juice stains. It destroyed you, the last straw, for the breakup. Love was lost, but it was better than all the pain. Now, there's a new life ahead of you. It's up to you to know what to do.
 * __Life Doesn't End There__**

You observe yourself now in your white dress. Remembering all the obstacles you had. Your parents, you, you're fiancé, all in distress; They were there through the good and the bad. Minutes away from the big moment Your dream finally comes true. Leave aside the fear of commitment, The one you love will share their life with you. It's time to start a new story. Your dress signifying a fresh beginning To make your own family, your own glory. Walk down the aisle to the ceremony; In your gorgeous dress everyone will stare at you Go on, it's time to say the final I do.
 * __Wedding Dress__**