My fourth blog is an assignment who has to relate to Hills Like White Elephants (Ernest Hemingway) which is a story of a couple who had a lifetime decision to make. The writing piece was a bit challenging as you have to read throughout the line to understand, the author used symbolism.
It was on valentine day 2011, I was a raining day. My city was boiling, the atmosphere was romantic I was in the car with my mom heading to the airport. “Don’t be sad’’ my mom said “I don’t think everything will be fine’’ I replied and then a sigh escaped my soft lips. Why you think that way my daughter? She asked “Mom it raining outside and you know that traveling in the rain is not a good sign in our culture’’ I said “Stop being pessimistic just put your thrust in God” she said and started singing a gospel song.’’ I started thinking of my family, friends and boyfriend I was living behind me and my tears started pouring like the rain I was watching by the car windows. My mom held my hand. “Desiree.’’ she said “Yes.’’ mom I replied “I know it your first big trip without us and a new beginning you will just be fine it’s a great opportunity, a new life and a new chapter off your life”. She stated I just shook by head as a sign of approval and we arrived at the airport. My mom hugged me and I was disappointed when the mirror broke. “Bye call us when you reach”. Mom said “Ok bye mom” I replied. After the good bye I scroll my luggage to the boarding area and heard that the boarding process had started for my flight Abidjan to Newark International Airport.
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alaina kimmel
2/11/2019 04:22:18 pm
I felt anxious reading this, I was curious to see what was going to happen in the end. I liked how you mentioned your culture in your story.
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Josh Hopkins
2/11/2019 06:20:50 pm
I liked the way you mentioned your culture and how rain is perceived. I would say the symbolism is the rain.
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