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The first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre introduces the characterizations of an orphan Jane, as well as her...
Drawing Inspiration from Jane Eyre

The first chapter of Jane Eyre is particularly influential in its extensive and detailed indirect characterization of Jane and...
Jane Eyre as Influence For My Story

Often in novels, characters are what drive the plot forward, allowing readers to immerse themselves into the story, both...
In the first chapter of Charlotte Bronte’s novel Jane Eyre, the reader is introduced to the young Jane...
After reading the first chapter of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, I have decided to draw inspiration from the narrator’s...
Chapter one of Jane Eyre opens with ten-year-old Jane, alienated in her home by her cruel family. This chapter...
Reading motivation is defined as “the motivational drive to read, an area of interest in the field of education,”...
In many cities, there is an image of opportunities and a sense of new hope, so; it leads to...
Women have recently sought higher education and have been pursuing longer hours at work, yet they continue to be...
The Violence in Chicago Neighborhoods

A key to Chicago community areas can be found here. I’m sure we’ve all seen or heard at some point...
George Floyd, an innocent Black man, was arrested by Minneapolis police officers this past summer in a way that...
The Invalidation of Teen Girls’ Interests
Try to name one thing that girls can like and won’t get made fun of for it. Harder than...
Social media and technology have a large presence and impact on modern society. About 40 percent of the world...
Education reform is an important aspect in our world today. Its main goal is to change public education in...
Modern Day Christian Persecution
Many people may think that Christian persecution is something that happened in the past, but it is still occurring...
Leading Causes of Animal Extinction
Marine Conservation, Global Warming, and the destruction of animal habitats is the leading cause of animal extinction. Three-quarters of...
First Impressions
Picture this, you are preparing for a job interview, or for the first day at a new school. You...
Unashamed Conversations About Unmet Mental Health Needs

Impulse buying, binge watching, unemployment, and millions of deaths. The feelings of instability and insecurity plague the lives of...
Domestic Violence: Pandemic Within a Pandemic

As we talked about in an earlier post, we stated that domestic violence was becoming a pandemic within a...
Today’s students are mentally exhausted, and one major reason for this is the education system, specifically the weight of...
In one of my previous blog posts, I discussed some key differences between heroes and villains. Heroes are typically...
Inside the Mind of a Children’s Book Author

Arguably one of the most difficult areas of writing to succeed in, children’s books strike the balance between a...
Cuisine may be essential to assimilation and acceptance for immigrants within American society, but what is its significance for...
Blue Zones Versus the United States: How Does Diet Play a Role?

What is a Blue Zone, and is the United States one? Firstly, the term “Blue Zone” is a title...
Your mental health is benefitting from exercise

“You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your...
As discussed in a previous blog post, “Empathy in Action,” a single story can impact how empathy plays a...
You, Yourself, and Your Being

In life, artwork, and especially literature, the narrative is often formed to the understanding of good vs. evil. There...
Domestic Abuse: Pandemic within a Pandemic

Some people know domestic abuse as something daily or regular in their lives and others who have never experienced...
Harmful Effects Social Media Has on the Mental Health of Teens

In my last blog post, I expressed the idea that social media hinders people’s ability to communicate and truly...
The Intersection of Culture and Cuisine

When asked what the American cuisine is, many will respond by saying “french fries,” “hamburgers,” or “high cholesterol.” Others...
The Correlation Between Alzheimer’s Dementia and Physical Exercise

The year is certainly not 2012, but when asked, my grandpa will tell you that it is. Ten percent...
The Widespread Problem Among Teens Today

As a high school student, I am positive that I am not the only student that has experienced major...
Astroturfing and The Importance of Corporate and Political Transparency

If you have been keeping up with political news and campaigns, especially in this election year, then you are...
Is Christmas Too Commercialized?

As soon as the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, stores rush to put away the Halloween decorations, and only...
An Inherited Immune System

In the last decade, Neanderthals, the now extinct homo sapiens who inhabited Eurasia around 40,000 years ago, have proven...
Why Do We Decorate Christmas Trees?

Many people enjoy decorating a Christmas tree every year. This tradition is extremely valuable to so many people, but...
The Mental Health of Student-Athletes

Mental health is an integral part of everyone’s life and character, and its awareness has become more prevalent in...
Social Media and Social Change

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.” – Herbert Spencer (“Herbert Spencer Quotes”) It is a...
School Is No Longer About Learning. It’s About Passing.

More often than not, today’s students have fallen into a continuous cycle of late nights, artificial deadlines, and grade...
In today’s world, which is captivated by social media, people have a tendency to conform to those around them....
The second season of the Mandalorian has begun to air on Disney Plus and has drawn many links to...
Although the outcomes of competitions can be rewarding, they are ultimately detrimental to competitors due to the amount of...
America’s Breaking Point
When the year 2020 began, no one expected a pandemic to hit so suddenly and so quickly. It has...
How Selena Quintanilla Valued Her Nation, Culture, and Traditions
Like many citizens of America who value and think highly of their country, Mexican Americans are the same. They...
A lot of times we let ourselves stay up late or fall behind, getting way less than the recommended...
The Impact of Physical Activity During the Development Stage

Growing up, I was always very active and involved in as many sports as I could possibly play. I...
Why can’t you just be happy for once?

Endlessly drowning in a pool full of emotions and weight. Paralyzed with fear and a place I could not...
In today’s society, it may seem difficult to come into terms with a lot of people’s difference of opinions....
Majority of parents want their children to succeed and grow in other aspects of life, but for some that...
Language isn’t just about words, even if dictionaries state otherwise. Most of us communicate through words, yes, be that...
The Importance of a Second Language in a Multilingual World

Today, although most of the world is multilingual, many Americans are not fluent in a second language. This is...
The Power of Sign Language
Language is one of the aspects of society that sets us apart the most. However, it can also bring...
The Power of Language Involved in Mental Health

Imagine if you woke up one day and no one said a word. The way we talk defines who...
The Power of Language Through Reading
When a child is born the parents document everything, first smile, first outfit, and most importantly first word. Almost...
Communication is Key

Growing up I have always admired the way my mom communicated with her various environments. Mainly the assisted living...
The Strength of Words Through Music
In a time when so many hateful words are spread like wildfire, music seems like the only calm in...
Communicating With Children Through Literature

Children’s literature, with easy to read stories and colorful pictures, has served as a backbone for teaching various lessons...
Have you ever been so angry or completely overcome with joy that it took you forever to string together...
Power of Language

The power of language builds communities that can connect and understand each other. In addition, language forms an aspect...
The Power of Language: An Exploration of Literature

It is in language, the ink blotted on a page, the deep rasp of spoken word, or even the...
(Good Will) Hunting for Meaning in How Something Is Said

Language is a communication tool that gains much of its power not from what is said, but from how...
How Social Media Affects our Language
When you ask a teenager what they spend most of their time on, most likely they’ll tell you social...
Language has the amount of power that people allow it to have. For many people what others say about...
One story, one single story, what seems like a harmless string of words can turn into something that can...
Our personal empathy and it’s impact on those around us

Empathy is something that each human possesses, but we each have different amounts of it. Empathy is this quality...
Empathy’s Effect on Single Stories

Living life in a global pandemic is not easy for anyone, but there are some groups of people who...
Empathy plays a role in everyone’s life. Empathy plays a role in people’s behavior. An example of this would...
Pilgrimage: A Hero’s Journey

Many people travel, volunteer, and/or move away from home to grow and change as a person. In modern language,...
A single story is where the same story gets told over and over again, but it is never told by...
Social Seesaw: When Women’s Rights Increase, Do Men’s Rights Decrease?
In today’s day and age, many might argue that when it comes to gender roles for both men and...
How Has Covid-19 Enhanced the Danger of a Single-Story?

There is much danger in only understanding a single story. You can miss the most crucial information from multiple...
In general, a pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred place in order to experience a personal transformation. There...
Having empathy gives seemingly normal people the ability to be heroes through their bravery to understand those who feel...
“Don’t You (Forget About Me)”

Most kids growing up in the 2000’s were most likely watching Disney Channel or maybe Nickelodeon. But when I...
Empathy and Its Relation to Individuality

A single story, as defined by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is a phrase used to describe the “overly simplistic and...
Empathy plays an important role in many situations, especially in situations pertaining to mental illness. The way one expresses...
Pilgrimages: Then and Now

For most, a clear, stereotypical image comes to mind when visualizing the word pilgrimage: an ancient tradition reserved for...
Empathy and the Coronavirus

The lack of empathy plays a role in the behavior of both scientists and people in the United States...
Knowing only one side of a story can impact one’s thoughts, words, and behavior. Society has created a stereotype...
Single Stories and How Empathy Plays a Role in Identity

According to author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, “single stories” are perceptions we form about society and its individuals.“Adichie recounts her...
Disney Is a Magical Place, But Is It a Realistic One?
As women, we strive to prove societal stereotypes wrong, working to be the greatest we can be. The world...
The Single Story of Women and How Empathy Plays a Role

The term, a single story, is described by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as a narrative that is endlessly repeated about...
The Power of Empathy in Building Relationships

Empathy is a powerful trait that can tear down stereotypes and build relationships that are seemingly impossible to form...
In chapter three of To Kill a Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch said to Scout, “You never...
Empathy: The Key to a Successful Relationship

The continuous lack of empathy and understanding in our society has placed a rift in the establishment and preservation...
Americans’ apathy leads to a single story of entitlement and privilege that deteriorates the world’s view on the capability...
Through my relationships over the years, I have learned that the presence of empathy is very important. Relationships are...
Society’s Empathy in Times of Restriction

Empathy is one of the greatest gifts that we, as humans, can have. It is the emotional bond that...
An example of a single story is the lives of social media influencers. They post many things about who...
How Mental Health Affects Those Who Play Sports

Has anyone ever told you that you look like you play a specific sport? The reason for this is...
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