Individuality

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                Growing up when children experience the process of being their own person, they run into the tough issue of  both honoring their parents heritage and as well as their own. The teenage years are the most common years when people begin figuring out what kind of individuals they are. I believe that's why we are perceived  as rebellious because we have not yet established a way of easily transitioning away from our parents customs without them taking offense.

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               My parents share a mixture of Cajun, Tex Mex, and comfort cooking. Cajun foods are particularly recognized for their spicy kick. As an individual, I've learned that I am not the biggest fan of spicy foods and a lot of times the food is prepared spicy. I figured that as long as I make an attempt to share the same food desires as my father then I won't come off as being stubborn, but as making an effort. Also I feel like my parents should have the right to know my reasons for not liking the spicier foods. I've specifically explained to my parents a legitimate reason as to why I prefer not to eat some of the foods offered to me by my lovely aunts and uncles. I just personally can't handle how uncomfortable I feel when my mouth is on fire and my parents understand because the only thing they would want to see is me happy. They'd also be proud of me of actually making a genuine effort to share their same love for certain foods they grew up with. Instead of coming off as being unfair by not ever verifying if I actually liked something or not.

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                  When I was younger I would occasionally get my hair straightened by my mom because when she was younger her younger sister  and her would, get a permanent straighten on their hair by my grandmother. I as an individual have solely established that no longer will I ever straighten my hair again, because I have learned to embrace my naturally curly hair. I would not ever straighten my hair just because it was apart of my moms childhood. I would completely be going against what I so strongly stand for. I have openly expressed to my mom my concerns with ever straightening my hair again and she was completely understanding of my strong individuality. She has expressed to me that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my decision and she agrees according to my reasoning. She has always stressed to me growing up that the necessary fundamentals of becoming an individual does not come from the opinions of the public, but from what makes that individual most comfortable and happy while staying 100% true to ones self, because at the end of the day one must live their life for themselves and no one else.

                I think a good sense of communication between the children and parents is a significant key to bridging a mutual understanding as to why children not all the time want to continue their parents practices in life, but wouldn't mind acknowledging their importance to the parents individuality. Parents can sometimes be the rebellious ones by not wanting to accept that the child might not want to practice the same customs. Instead of forcing them on the child they are potentially pushing that child away and bruising their unique individuality. I can also understand why some parents make their children feel like they are obligated to continue the same practices no matter their desire may be. The parents are too under anxiety that their culture will fade away and generations to come in American will unify to create this one culture that is basically structured around the technology and everyone becomes mainstream. Both parties of the issue should just meet each other half way and compromise with one another.

Horror stories

In The Fall of the House of Usher, Poe vaguely establishes the ending of the short story. Leaving the reader with the impression that there was no sense of closure. This type of ending causes the reader to question the unknown possibilities while also challenging the extent of there imagination. By providing space for question it also increases the story's suspense. I would adopt this method when creating my own scary story because I believe that it would appeal the better nature of the average horror film fanatic. I personally admire this technique due to the fact that sometimes the question carries a deeper significance than the answer it self.

Introducing a mysterious sickness although later suspected to be catalepsy, instills the fear of death into the reader. Not knowing the specifics of the illness and a clear diagnostics leaves plenty of room for the reader's imagination to run wild and assuming the worst such as the association of sudden death. I particularly would approach this element of the short story by corresponding the unhealthiness or the house as being a contagion. That eventually spreads to the living individual that in habitat it.
                 Unexpected relations seem to keep the reader more surprised and fascinated with the intensity of the   shocking news. The realavence of the narrators arrival at the house of Usher was then unknown until his relations with the was revealed as childhood best friends. Later on even the narrator was disturbed at the fact that he didn't know something as small as his best friend having a twin sister. Also later exposed was that the Usher blood line was never branched out and incest was among them. I believe when a scary story is formed the characters relationships between one another increases the readers understanding of their relevance to what then happens in the story.

                  I think just about the majority of the world has claimed to be claustrophobic in a time of  panic when space was limited. I know that I'm definitely guilty of using that excuse to depart from the crammed crowd. It's understandable to why someone would claim they have a fear of confined areas. Otherwise problems are bound to developed. For instance, in a crowd one must compete for limited air, maneuverability, and space to do so. Almost no one desires the idea of confinement where freedom is no longer at reach, unless your a vampire fanatic and your ever lasting dream is to one day sleep in your very own coffin. Besides this one exception, being buried alive honestly strikes fear into the minds and hearts of the readers. Poe's use of claustrophobia is genus and I would definitely take this idea for my scary story. Since the very thought of the word claustrophobia remanences  terrifying incidents, images, and scenarios of being buried alive to my mind. I'm confident that I'm not the only one that can admit that the though of being buried alive scares the living day lights out of me. Specifically for the reasons that no one would find me and that I would slowly perish. I would probably either go insane or build up so much anxiety and panic that I'd scare myself to death.

           Sudden death is too a fear many posses. No time for good-buys, last wishes or second chances to accomplish the things that one has always dreamt of. "When you gotta go you gotta go." Is a familiar quote that explains this idea so well. Although Madeline was already sick, due to an unclear diagnosis of her illness limited the readers knowledge of  what was in store for her character. Therefore her "death" was a sudden shock since both her and her brother were sick, but was the one to "die" first. This would intensify my scary story if I were to again take this idea. It's a plot twist that leaves the reader filled with emotions and makes them vulnerable. Making them feel that their sense of direction is unreliable and is a complete lost as to what to expect. This idea gives a great amount of power to the author and allows them to push the readers right off their high horses. Otherwise my scary story would be so predictable and cliche  like the hundred of them already out there.
       

                 Some may find it difficult to ignore that Poe takes the story lines of other figures and put his own perspective on it. This can also referred to as copycat or plagiarism. In modern society, this is an issue that isn't lightly handled and  most likely will carry unfortunate consequences if one were caught committing this particular crime. In consideration of my future as a creditable author I can use Poe's brilliant but risky idea of copy someone else's story line idea. For what is at stakes here I cannot take the chance of losing my creditability and trust with my future audience.
            One other idea I don't think I'd be able to borrow is the minimum cast. I'd be too afraid for the characters because there wasn't enough bodies to seek comfort and safety from. Not at all was something wrong with the small cast it's just in the process of writing my scary story I'd unwilling put myself in those characters shoes and may I mention I have a low tolerance for scary movies.

The Unexplained

          Paranormal is characterized as unusual experiences that have no current scientific explanation for it's very existence. As early as the Salem Witch Trials date back, what could not be explained was then feared. For its measurement of capability may exceeded our intelligence could pose a threat to human survival. Humans are naturally curious, being so from the moment of birth, but it wasn't till recent that the unexplainable transitioned from threatening to desirable. This transition took place once survival circumstances were established and so then the simultaneous  stride for success began. Now, what we can't scientifically explain challenges our capabilities as a dominant species to find answers to questions and solutions to problems. Our growing intelligence over time has not only changed our physical appearances but has also altered our desires to become more competitive individually San as a whole.

           In today's popular culture, there are supernatural themed entrainment has become acceptable and mainstream. It's what our culture prefers. My theory is that the possible existence of another world fascinates us and  therefore is an opportunity to escape our man made scientifically explained world by getting lost in a mysterious book, estranged film, or getting our fortunes told. Something about getting ones fortune told allows them the fell prepared and aware through the guidance of  higher powers and mysterious  forces.

            In today's popular culture, the supernatural has become acceptable and desirable. All forms of entertainment is base on the mysterious supernatural. A lot of time our fascination for the unknown is driven by the motive to escape our man made  scientifically explained home to a place where your not in control. For instance, getting lost in a the television series Supernatural will do that for you. The series provides an opportunity for the viewers to be exposed to the best and worst of both worlds.

                 The strike of fear in us Americans we seem to experience at the mere association of the supernatural symbolizes a challenge, an existence we have yet to master the understanding of. It is something we have yet to conquer and prove our dominance.



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Paranormal is characterized as unusual experiences that have no current scientific explanation of its existence. Dating as early as the Salem Witch Trails, what we couldn't explain was then feared. For its measurement of capability may exceed our intelligence poses a threat yo our survival. It wasn't till recent that  the unexplainable transitioned from threatening to desire able. Once our circumstances to survive we're established humans began to stride for success. Over time as our intelligence has grown       but our intrinsic desires for survival have altered to a desire for success.

In today's popular culture, the supernatural has become acceptable and desirable. All forms of entertainment is base on the mysterious supernatural. A lot of time our fascination for the unknown is driven by the motive to escape our man made  scientifically explained home to a place where your not in control. For instance, getting lost in a the television series Supernatural will do that for you. The series provides an opportunity for the viewers to be exposed to the best and worst of both worlds.

The sense of being handed directions in life to us Americans brings ease to our busy schedules and  minds. Being told our future allows u to approach life as though we are one step head of everyone else and that we are prepared. Knowing that higher powers and mysterious forces are guiding you creates a sense of insurance even if it's not reliable.
 

The strike of fear in us Americans at the mere association the supernatural symbolizes a challenge, an existence we have yet to mastery the understanding of. Our fear is an indication of the unexplainable and causes us to find answers to questions and solutions to problems to ultimately prove that we are in fact the superior species.

Anti-hero comparison of Benjamin Linus and Ichabod Crane

Short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving introduces one of the earliest anti-heroes in American literature. Ichabod Crane was his name and hero nor villain. He developed a complicated relation with his audience where he hated for his morally wrong actions and admired for his profession as a schoolmaster and member the choir. American television series Lost is a suspenseful jaw-dropping science fictional drama that follows the surviving victims of a plane crash. Later introduced into season 2 Benjamin Linus is now the root of all commotion.


If there's one thing Ben Linus has mastered then it's manipulation. He has the effortless power to control the other characters as though they are mindless puppets without the slightest clue of his deceitful doings. He will exhaust every reliable source of energy to make sure his ways are to be accommodated as best as possible. No better than Ben Linus, Ichabod Crane too will doubtlessly exhaust every useful soul in Sleepy Hollow just to live a more comfortable life, without an ounce of sympathy towards any of his victims. For instance, Ichabod does not seek Katrina Van Tussel's Hancock in marriage because of her youthful beauty but because of her fathers fat wallet.


Ben Linus fears no human being on the island exemplified after killing his own biological father to join the "others". There is however one thing that instills true fear into his veins. Mentioned and his eyes suddenly widen and he becomes filled with this emotion called fear. Something his inferiors would tell you he's incapable of expressing. His weakness is know as "The Monster", "The Smoke Monster" or "Cerberus", a supernatural figure which possesses the power the flip the tables around on him. Guilty of having superstitions of the supernatural, Ichabod fears and honestly believes in the very existence of  goblins and monsters. He is so gullible when it comes to mythes, legends, tales, and scary stories from the locals.


Ben Linus could care less about sticking to a plan if he feels at that very moment he'd feel more satisfied by being impulsive. For instance, on Lost having been informed that the man thats partially at fault for his daughters death also possess the power to instantaneously take the lives of many innocent people. He complete undermines the plan and kills the man an consequently the other innocent lives. For Ichabod is everyday decision making in based on impulse and what best accommodates his desires at that moment and he can care less about the future consequences that  are to follow his actions.