Final Porfolio

  Reflection  Reflecting on this semester, I am astounded by the growth and development I've experienced as a thinker, writer, and communicator. One of the most significant changes in my writing has been the refinement of my analytical skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision. Through engaging with a diverse range of texts and exploring various literary techniques, I've learned to approach writing as a form of expression that extends beyond mere communication; it is a means of exploring the depths of human experience and challenging conventional perspectives.As a thinker, I've become more adept at critically analyzing texts and synthesizing information from multiple sources to develop cohesive arguments. This has not only enhanced my academic writing but has also enriched my ability to engage in thoughtful discussions and contribute meaningfully to conversations both in and out of the classroom. What I've appreciated most about th...

  Jasson carbajal  Professor Brady  05/10/24 English 102  Short Stories Analysis  During the short stories units, we encountered different themes. One theme that stood out from “A Street Car Named Desire” by Ernest Hemingway,  and “Hills Like While Elephants” by Tennessee Williams, that theme is Silence as it serves as a powerful device in literature, as it can reflect on emotions. In both stories the theme silence served as a role into shaping the dynamics between characters and driving the narratives forwards. Due to moments of suppressed emotions, and communication issues, the themse kinda served as one main perspective for each story.  In "A Streetcar Named Desire," Stella's character can be as an example of the theme of silence in her napoleonic relationship with her husband, Stanley. When Stanley berates Stella for her sister's behavior, she responds with silence, indicating her reluctance to defend herself or her sister: "Stella, spea...

  Favorite lectures  Fishbowls: Through out the semester professor Brady introduced the class to fishbowls, and this was part of many of the favorite lectures. In these lectures, we engaged in fishbowl discussions, following the principles of Socratic seminar. Class mates  were encouraged to speak loudly and clearly, cite evidence from the text, and use the text to support their arguments. Respectful listening, sticking to the subject, and talking to each other rather than only addressing the leader we were able to speak our mind. Paraphrasing accurately was also crucial for effective communication by communicating a story in a different form then previous talked on. Workshop #2: The next favorite lecture was when we worked on workshop 2, as we had to work with a pice of writing that had such as an insightful meaning to the original story. We had to rewrite the ending of “Children of the sea”. The best part of this lecture was that we had to work as a team,organize...

  Jasson Carbajal    Professor J. Mignano-Brady English 102 04/30/24 Interpreter Of Maladies In Jhumpa Lahiri's “Interpreter of Maladies” the complexities of human existence are masterfully explored through the lens of postmodern storytelling. Through careful narration, nonlinear storytelling techniques, and character development, Lahiri crafts a narrative that transcends traditional boundaries and challenges conventional view of identity, culture, and belonging. As readers delve into the intricacies of the Das family's interactions with their tour guide, Mr. Kapasi, they are confronted with themes of disapointment, longing, silence, In this essay, we will examine how “Interpreter of Maladies” exemplifies a work of postmodernism, exploring the complexities of the human condition as depicted through the characters and their relationships. Furthermore, we will analyze how character flaws portrayed in the story resonate with contemporary culture, offering insights into...

Jasson Carbajal  Professor:  English 102 02 April, 2024 I couldn't go on believing her story and living with Stanley Tennessee Williams creates a potent drama in the play “ A Streetcar Named Desire”. This play has such significance to family ties and the loyalty a partner has to their significant other. In the play, the main characters help shape the plot of the play,  as Stella that is a submissive person, lives a comfortable life with her husband Stanley, who is the dominant masculinity, and his darker aspect of masculinity and him being the alpha of his “household” in New Orleans, both characters come across to the concerns of Blanche, Stella sister who had to leave her old life behind and look out for a new beginning. Having Stanley be the dominant of his marriage and Blanche a woman with refined manners and egotistical characteristics, tensions began as she is introduced in this play. After long-kept secrets from her past surface, Blanche's already precarious life ...