In this story what caught my attention was the fact that two familys were enemys for cenuries, but in few hours of talking and sharing a dangerous situation, problems were solved. I could also see that if you showed some respect to your enemy, the enemy was morally forced to show the same respect to you. This could be a useful formula to avoid conflicts or to solve problems. Because we all know that respect is the key for every relationship. I liked the story, but the ending was such a surprise for me. I never expected wolfs to come and throw everything away. I was expecting that the old enemies became good friends, and that the moral would be that every problem can be solved with communication. When I finished reading my reflection was: At the end the land wasn’t useful for anyone. Actually is only caused both deaths.
miércoles, 27 de enero de 2010
Interlopers
Phenomenal Woman
I liked thins poem because of the sincerity that the author has. I have no doubt that Maya Angelou has a very high self esteem. I admire that, because in our times there is still a lot of racism. I think Maya Angelou as many other people fought against the opinion of racist people. Now we can see that not only she accepts being a black woman, but she is very proud about it. Many people should follow this example. Because when it has to do with physical things, we can't do much about it. Instead, we can be better in the inside, which is much more important. I also liked the poem because I noticed very quickly the rhythm which makes the poem much more pleasant to hear
Taxi
One of the things that human beings are more afraid of: is when the things change. When people must go to the university and they won't see his/her family, friends any more. But also when a couple is separated by the distance everything seems so wrong. Those were the feelings that the poem transmitted me. I was able to see the streets of a busy city passing by. I could feel the sense of not knowing where to go, or what to do, the sense of not wanting anything to change. Unfortunately all good things come to an end. Everything is are always changing and ending. People in our lives are always rotating. We must get used to it. Otherwise we are going to be hurt many times. I enjoyed reading the poem, mainly because I felt everything that the author describes.