Nai’s English Blog

  In Fences, Rose shows how women in the 1950s were expected to sacrifice for their families. As a wife and mother, she puts duty first, even when Troy hurts her. This keeps the family together but also limits her own freedom.

Prompt Response: i was afraid to accept that not everyone will stay in my life. I wanted friendships to last forever, but sometimes people grow apart. At first, I thought it was my fault, but I learned it’s just part of life. Summary:  I was scared to accept that people don’t always stay. Reflection:  Now I know it’s normal for people to come and go, and it doesn’t mean I did anything wrong.

Prompt Response : One time I was judged unfairly was when I forgot to answer a question in class. The teacher assumed I wasn’t paying attention, but I was just nervous and froze up. It felt unfair because my effort and preparation weren’t recognized, only my mistake was noticed.   Summary: I was judged as if I hadn’t studied when in reality I was just too nervous to respond in class.   Reflection: This experience reminded me that people often don’t see the full picture. It made me realize I need to give myself grace when I mess up, and also be careful not to judge others too quickly based on one moment. 

Prompt Response : One time in a group project, a classmate told me I was not being useful. That hurt because I had been cooperating in the project. I felt upset and unappreciated. I explained what I had done and asked how I could help more. After that, the classmate realized I had been doing work and apologized.   Summary: A classmate’s words offended me by dismissing my effort. I stayed calm and explained my part. Reflection: I learned that staying calm and talking things out works better than getting mad. Words can hurt, but clear communication can make situations better.

 Prompt Response : Edna Pontellier’s decision to pursue love and desire beyond her marriage is controversial. Summary : I don’t believe her actions should be completely justified Edna was still unfaithful. However, she probably felt stuck and wanted a eat out, a way to truly discover herself. I believe gender roles play a role as well since she is a wife she can feel like she has more responsibilities and it can be extremely overwhelming. Reflection : In the end, this was beneficial for both parties involved.

 Prompt Response : I prefer class discussions the most because I can feel included and more interested. Summary : During class discussions, I find myself feeling more involved and a lot more comfortable speaking out loud with my opinions. Reflection : I believe class discussions are the most beneficial form of teaching to me.

Prompt Response: The most challenging expectation has been to always be polite and accommodating. I am expected to smile through discomfort and prioritize others feelings over my own. Summary: This is the pressure for women to be  pleasant and self-sacrificing in social situations. Reflection: This has been difficult because it dismisses my own feelings and boundaries, making it hard to express my true self or advocate for my needs without guilt.

Prompt Response : One time I challenged my parents rules was during my sophomore year, I skipped class. Summary : I didn’t necessarily need to skip or have a reason. I decided to skip to see how it felt, it was my first time and believe a part of me was also curious if I could get away with it. I feel sneaky and cool in the moment but a couple weeks later they confronted me and were not so happy. Reflection : I learned my lesson and would not repeat those actions again.

 Prompt Response : It’s been well so far, I have already learned many new things. Summary : I enjoy this class and the work is not too complicated. I can learn by the activities and classwork we do in class. I feel confident about this school year. Reflection : Overall, I am looking forward to this school year and this class.