Author Archives: 23beauchesnel

There was not a worry in our minds. Over the rolling hills, a cool summer breeze blew through, and pierced the hot air.  Ahead of us, the sun was slowly setting in the far distance and pulled the warmth from … Continue reading →

The story, Beloved, by Toni Morrison articulates the severity of slavery in the 1870’s. The novel doesn’t just take you to overlook and observe how the slaves were being treated, but instead dives into their emotions to a bigger depth … Continue reading →

The day was July 24, 2021, it was a nice, hot summer day with a bright blue sky filled with a light breeze. I woke up to my puppy and dog playing with each other like they always do, it … Continue reading →

What is friendship? Is it a relationship you have with someone you hang out with 24/7? Or is it a close bond with a person you see very little? Friendship to me means both of those things, pictured above is … Continue reading →

Was Maggie the one responsible for her own downfall; or was it her mother, brother, place she grew up, or even the people she met in her lifetime? Taking responsibility for something as big as your own downfall speaks a … Continue reading →

 “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden; it is easier to say “My tooth is aching” than to … Continue reading →

In The Road,  the young boy often shows his innocence through his unselfish acts. The boy’s father, on the other hand, is only looking out for the survival of themselves. As the story progresses, the author shows the toll that … Continue reading →

Humans are more egotistical than altruistic. Humans are more inclined to look out for themselves rather than help others in need. “We are all selfish and I no more trust myself than others with a good motive.” (Luke Byron). Meaning … Continue reading →

            Character narration skews readers’ opinions on other characters. Nick narrates through his own thoughts and emotions, which may exclude factual information. Nick’s observations about his friends are, however, not wrong. Daisy, although she tries … Continue reading →

“The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.” (Confucius). Will this mean the same thing for every person to walk the Earth? Or will it have various different meanings to interpret? One thing that … Continue reading →