https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn Made with good vibes en-us 2020-12-11 02:19:42 UTC 2020-12-13 20:11:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1008688251 When an author creates a piece of literature, the viewer may see it as a window where he/she can gain exposure to new ideas, or as a mirror where it reflects his/her own life/self concepts and build empathy for the author. On this Padlet, I present 6 works that I analyzed how they are either a window or a mirror for me. I also present a song that I have categorized as one. ]]> 2020-12-11 02:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1008688251 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1008896030 This poem is about a man that doubts his life choices and wonders if his existence matters. The poem's speaker describes his surroundings vividly. He proceeds to say "I have wasted my life." This turn of events caused me to relinquish relating to this poem. As a piece of literature, this poem is a "window" for me because it shows me how some people feel about their life. ]]> 2020-12-11 04:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1008896030 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012923025 This poem is about farmers who have a problem with woodchucks eating their vegetables before they're ready for picking. The speaker of the poem has tried to get rid of them in several ways but failed. However, the speaker of the poem ends up shooting the animals dead because she's now a "lapsed pacifist." This poem is a "window" because it shows me how the writer of the poem felt about an issue that affected her so deeply that she chose to alter her beliefs just to solve the problem. This shows how people can change if they are desperate for a solution.]]> 2020-12-13 01:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012923025 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012939831 A short story, "the Great Silence" is written from the point of view of a parrot. The parrot claims that his species is the most intelligent. He also speaks about the humans' approach to finding extraterrestrial intelligence as illogical because his species is what humans "need." The parrot goes on about the reasons why humans need to communicate with parrots. This short story comes off as humorous to me, especially that my parents have a parrot that has a big personality. As a piece of literature, I find this to be a "window" that exposes me to a new idea that animals are smarter than we think.]]> 2020-12-13 01:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012939831 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012950683 This is a short story of a woman preparing her daughter to become a respectable woman. This story is one I can relate to on a personal level, because my mother had very similar talks with me when I was growing up. The woman teaches her daughter how to be a clean person that takes care of her family and maintains her reputation. This short story reflects my own life and helps me see myself more clearly while helping me understand my own experience through connections.]]> 2020-12-13 02:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012950683 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012969057 "Two Kinds" is a short story about a girl whose mother wanted her to become a prodigy. The mother was a widowed immigrant from China who has high expectations for her daughter, so she can have pride among her Chinese friends. This story hits home for me because I always felt pressured to excel at school so I could go to a good college and get a degree they can be proud of. This piece of literature is definitely a "mirror" to me because it helps me reflect on my own experiences.]]> 2020-12-13 02:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012969057 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012990445 This piece of literature is a poem written from the point of view of the son of a man who takes care of his family. This man makes sure his family's needs are met, and he even works on the weekends to help provide for everyone's needs. In return, no one in his family appreciates the sacrifices he makes for them. This poem affects me in a personal way because I couldn't help but think of all the work my father had to do to provide for us. This "mirroring" effect influenced me to appreciate my father more and let go of the little issues that we have.]]> 2020-12-13 03:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1012990445 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1013003681 This is a song by J. Cole and it is about Kevin Hart cheating on his wife. J. Cole sings from Kevin's point of view. Kevin speaks about how his wife is great, but he always fails to remain faithful because he can't resist attractive women. He admits he is a "fake" person as he reflects on how "what's done in the dark will always find a way to shine." He adds "I have done so much that if you see you might go blind." This song acts as a "window" for me because I have never cheated, and never had a partner cheat on me. ]]> 2020-12-13 03:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1013003681 mahmoomw https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1013010845 This short story happens to be my favorite piece of literature that I came across during the whole semester. The reason for this is that I could relate to what the mother is saying on a high level. I always liked to learn new things about having a clean home, not waste money, be respectful, have a good reputation, and take care of myself and others. I guess these are all some of the motherly instincts I was born with.]]> 2020-12-13 03:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mahmoomw/fxx5fw4u0v46h9mn/wish/1013010845