Throughout J.D. Salinger’s 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, our 17-year-old narrator is remembering a disturbing weekend from the previous year. His narrative takes the reader through his expulsion from his high school, Pencey Prep, his journey in New York, and his encounter with his sister, Phoebe. Considering J.D. Salinger characterization of Holden allows the reader to realize his moral and psychological growth changing him from childhood to adulthood which emphasises the novel as a bildungsroman. The...
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Kenneth Slessor's suite of poetry enhances the complexities of the human experience and he invites us to challenge our predetermined consumptions and asks his audience to question what it means to human. Slessor's dichotomous poem, 'William Street' is a clear representation of the experiences of living in an urban metropolis whilst observing into a different perspective. Slessor's 'Out of Time' delivers a revolutionary understanding of time passing by unnoticed, further assuring the audience is reconsidering the true power of time....
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I saw a meme on Facebook a while back, showing kids standing on the beach in the sunset, dancing around in the waves. The caption said, 'Remember when we were young and said we couldn't wait to grow up? What were we thinking?!?' And now that we are old enough to appreciate that meme, let's talk about 'growing up and 'personal growth. First of all, what is 'growing up? Well, according to the dictionary, it is 'the process of maturing...
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Introduction to Adulthood and Its Traditional Markers Traditionally adulthood is associated with biological markers such as when intellectual and physical maturity has been met, as well as attaining key milestones such as finishing education, having a family, and stable employment. However today, these markers are arguably not as important, this essay will evaluate and discuss whether individualistic markers of adulthood may be more relevant for contemporary youth rather than traditional ones. The Shift in Educational and Economic Milestones Traditionally it...
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The transition from childhood to adulthood isn't as clear-cut as the physical traits would lead you to believe. The feminine transition isn't an exception. Culture plays a major role in deciding when the modification happens. Some mark a particular age as the purpose of passage whereas others are proverbial to acknowledge physical changes. Regardless, cultures around the world perceive that there's a definite distinction between the two. Toni Morrison’s 'The Bluest Eye' tells a story from the attitude of a...
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A child not having their father in his or her life is sad, but it does not doom a person forever. Having a biological father does not equate to success. A single mother can raise a successful child. For example, Barack Obama, his father left him, but he held the most powerful position in the United States and did not have a father in the home as a grown-up. Obama is close to his mother and he does not feel...
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Growing up as a child my dad was never there for me. I always saw families including a mum and a dad and then I would look at mine and feel like something was missing. My mum separated from my dad before I could even walk so I never really knew what it was like to have a dad and I was always told I didn’t need one; however my mind still wondered if it would be better with one....
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I am Sampathawaduge Anthony Mendis. I like to think I realize what you’re thinking right now, but it’s tough. Some individuals love my first name, some think it’s bizarre. Well, you’re not alone, I get tongue-tied trying to utter it myself, but from a cultural aspect, I adore it. My awesome long first name aside, I go by my middle name 'Anthony' nowadays. Aside from that, let me introduce myself appropriately. I was born on the little island of Sri...
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AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a non-profit organization designed to promote high school success and college readiness in at-risk students. Unfortunately, AVID is in a relatively small amount of schools, less than 3% nationwide. Right now, the efficacy of the AVID program cannot be guaranteed. Because so many things affect the success of the program, and there has been a lack of proper field research, AVID cannot, at this point, be proven to help at-risk students to their...
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Growing up in a military family is not always an easy feat. One thing that military “brats” share is a familiarity with moving and establishing new “homes”, often far across the country or even overseas. At a young age, one learns how to drop everything, say goodbye to friends after just getting to know them, and dutifully pack for the next assignment. Early on, children in military families face the inevitable overflow of values from their parents and surrounding environment....
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