Author Archives: johsaman

Though I enjoyed Mura’s short story, and analyzed different aspects of the text, I am not sure I took away what Mura had intended for his audience to realize at the end of the story. As I read, I continued to wonder where the story was going, I had thought the ending would be aboutContinue reading “In the back, On the low”

The Third and Final Continent by Jhumpa Lahiri was a beautiful story with an unexpected ending. As I began reading her short story I started thinking of my father-in-law who similar to Lahiri’s main character, came to the United States on his own, was unprepared for the weather, who shared his living space with strangers,Continue reading “The American Dream: A Man from India”

My last post proposed the idea that to be American means to contribute to the country in a positive manner.  In America Be America Again, Langston Hughes claimed that America is for those who play a part in developing the society. Hughes and I agree that America is not “the dream it used to be”.Continue reading “All Lies”

Watching American Creed infuriated me. It was said that to be an American Citizen, means to serve the country and community. Yet, there are immigrants that work and perform essential jobs that keep society moving, and they are often treated poorly. It is understandable that there is hesitation about foreigners entering the country in regardsContinue reading “What Does it Mean to be American?”

Sometimes I like to think that I do not stereotype people, that I do not judge anyone based on the same single story I have heard time and time again. Unfortunately, this is just not true. Typically, I stereotype those whose lifestyle I have no knowledge about. I form my opinions based on what IContinue reading “The Single Story”

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”