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Art: The Color to My Life’s Canvas (A Memoir)

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Throughout my life, I stayed in my home, but it is not the houses we have instead it is the houses in our minds. For me, I call it home, but others might call it a “comfort zone” or a “safe space.” I stayed in my humble abode for far too long, as I grew, I discovered new things, I’m myself when I’m home, which gave me the freedom to explore and wonder what intrigues me. Then I discovered art, it was love at first sight, a breathtaking moment. Disney movies, cartoons, and comics; I’m not just watching or reading them, but I have used them to gather inspiration. Every time I would watch or read anything about drawing, my eyes would gleam with delight enjoying new stories and seeing different styles of art.  It was the start of my artistic journey, and the time when I get to have a dream, a dream that I want to pursue as I grow. “I need to draw” art was an addiction; every time I get to draw something I feel calm and satisfied. Hundreds of papers were drawn because of me, the moment I

Critiquing A Memoir: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

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     The plot revolves around a young girl who lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, during the Nazi invasion. With her missing neighbors, lack of food, and Nazi soldiers on every corner, little Annemarie Johansen's life is changed drastically. When the invasion in her neighborhood becomes more severe, Annemarie realized that when the world around her needs a change, bravery is always appreciated regardless of age. The themes in "Number the Stars" include world war, human survival; lies, and deception, it was used to keep Nazi soldiers from arresting Danes. Additional themes include mutual protection, courage, and sacrifice. The story also explores coming-of-age themes such as family, true friendship, and growing up. When I was reading the memoir, I was filled with different emotions, these emotions are:  - Sadness- It is sad that this story was based on a true story, and because of this, I imagined what it’s like to experience a such horrible experience, which made me feel thi