Sonnys Blue and Two Kinds Rebellion - 1915 Words

Kelvin Flores Eng 1B 02/20/2013 Ill take over Children are rebellious; it is part of childhood to rebel against parents or guardian. Through rebellion process, a child must go through challenge of their beliefs, enduring influences, acceptance and understanding. By analyzing characters from the stories about rebellion, I realize that one does not simply rebel to disappoint others; it is more of a misery than having an understanding of one another. In the story Sonnys Blue by James Baldwin, Sonny struggle to find what he truly is and what he wants to be, with the inevitable interference of his brothers logical approach on how he raise him. Sonny finds himself lock between his dreams and reality that sets him off to rebel†¦show more content†¦She did not consider the fact that she had a great potential if she tried harder, which her mother clearly see. Jing Mei felt bad in the end when she reminisce her memory of her mothers effort and disregard everything her mother did for her. Jing Mei realize what she did was not the right thing to do. After all she was just another child that is need to be understood just like Sonny. I also felt bad that I did not met my parents expectation to me. I graduate high school without putting all my effort, I know could have done better. I remember the time my parents keep bugging me to take the SAT they said they will going to pay for it until I passed or get a high score. But I took it once and did not do good because I did not tried to study at all. I did not know what was going on in my mind that time maybe because I was struggling to find what I really want to be with my life. My parents were really disappointed at me but they still encourage me to do the test over again. I did not re-take it, and it was the worse decision I ever had in my life so far. The reason why Sonny and Jing Mei rebelled is to let their feelings out by following their own beliefs. They resist influences that tries to make them a different person. To conclude the result of rebellion he or she must realize if they achieved their purpose. When Sonnys brother finally realize his fault of not understanding his brother, he saw all of Sonnys emotion throughShow MoreRelatedCharacter Development1325 Words   |  6 Pagesstory. She is an overprotective mother who only desires the best for her child. She stands for what she believes in until Jing Mei realizes the reasons. Jing Mei’s character, however, is thoroughly developed as she illustrates the struggles and rebellion of a child being under pressure of her mother’s wishes. At some point, Jing Mei faces her reflection and said â€Å"And then I saw what seemed to be the prodigy side of me – because I had never seen that face before. I looked at my reflection, blinkingRead MoreLove in Literature2486 Words   |  10 PagesLove in Literature We live in a complex world, where love and logic do not always exist cohesively, however, literature often brings these two elements together. Authors sometimes use the concept of love as a theme for their work, logically, and methodically using it as a tool in their writing. The different forms of love are often used by authors as a catalyst for positive character development. In this essay, works by different authors will be used to demonstrate some of the forms of love usedRead MoreEssay about Sonnys Heroic Journey in James Baldwins Sonnys Blues2971 Words   |  12 Pagesof Sonnys Blues by James Baldwin focuses on whether a person should be conventional in making decisions for their life, or if they should follow their heart and do what is right for them. A person begins with strengths, many of which they lose along the way. At some point along their heroic journey a person may regain their strengths and develop new ones. Each phase of this journey will have an effect on them an d others around them. According to his brother, who narrates Sonnys Blues, SonnyRead MoreHow to Read Lit Like a Prof Notes3608 Words   |  15 Pagesare, the more alive the text becomes to us. d. If you don’t recognize the correspondences, it’s ok. If a story is no good, being based on Hamlet won’t save it. 6. When in Doubt, It’s from Shakespeare†¦ a. Writers use what is common in a culture as a kind of shorthand. Shakespeare is pervasive, so he is frequently echoed. b. See plays as a pattern, either in plot or theme or both. Examples: i. Hamlet: heroic character, revenge, indecision, melancholy nature ii. Henry IV—a young man who must grow up