Running After Antelope Response: 1963 Question 8 by http://theduckksplayground.blogspot.com/

What is the significance of having “The wilderness is unfolding in front of us” at the end of the story?
-The significance of "The wilderness" does not just necessarily mean the wild; it can symbolize life in general. The wilderness is a place entirely different from where we as people would normally live and interact with others.It's a place not anyone would normally go and Scott Carrier is classifying the goals in life as the wilderness. Carrier states "The wilderness is unfolding in front of us" (4) as a metaphor to illustrate that there are many new discoveries and obstacles in the future to overcome. Carrier states this quote at the end of his journey with his brother not only to show readers that he and his brother had many more adventures to experience, but to also demonstrate that there are many opportunities to discover; one just has to go out there and take it.

Running After Antelope "Come to Stay"

1. What is the significance of "The only thing missing is the ending." (21)
2. Why does Carrier use specific imagery to describe the girl?
3. Why does Carrier use personification in "her body was only there to tell a story"? What does it signify? (21)
4. Explain the meaning of "They had the structure of the Golden Gate Bridge-a high, sinewy arch with built-in springs and pulleys, and long toes stretching out for purchase." What literary device is shown here? (21)
5. What is the significance of Carrier having only one for and the girl having many utensils?
6. How does Carrier's persona change after meeting and having this girl in his life?
7. Why does he ask her where she would like to have the wooden bed placed? How did Carrier know where to place it after she respond?
8. How does Carrier show interest in the girl? How is it different form how others would normally show interest?
9. What might have made Carrier fall in love with her and what made her fall in love with him?
10. Why does Carrier choose to include this experience in this story?

How I learned to stop worrying and love myself by K. Miller

This short story's title is what got my attention. It was straight forward and to the point. I sensed no ambiguity. As I read this literary nonfiction work I noticed numerous similarities K. Miller was describing about one of the sisters she mentioned named Ariel. Miller was descriptive on her looks, personality, and likes Ariel had which were similar to mine. As I kept reading I was getting more engaged and shocked on how Ariel and I were alike. In the end I saw and felt what Miller was feeling and found myself relating to her and the other two sisters, Ariel and Marie, were going through. I like simple works, but give out a bigger meaning and this narrative writing did that very well and kept me interested.

The Full Moon

I was on my front yard, criss cross apple sauce, as I would say back in elementary school. A few cars passed by causing the wind to blow in my direction and made that night even colder. I looked up and i saw the bright beaming moon looking down upon me. I lifted up my right thumb up at the moon's direction and compared its size to the moon. I heard the moon is never bigger than your thumb, so I thought I would test this theory out. Turns out it was true. I never really tend to look up and appreciate the moon. I'll only notice it if I'm out playing soccer late at night. So that night, I gave the moon my company as it has always done for me. I sat there for a while and shared my thoughts, mostly about space because I find it extraordinary. As I got up, I felt my pants a little damped because of the wet grass, but didn't let that bother me because I was going inside anyway. I gave the moon a "peace sign" with my middle and index fingers, said "Thank you Mr. Moon.", and gave it a smile.

A Winter Walk

It was a sunny day when Miss Rose went for a quick visit to her loved one. They've been doing this routine for about a year. Each time they saw each other, it was as if they fell in love for the first time. Each walk she had was delightful. It was summer all year round; the sun was always out, people greeted her with joy, and  the tress were full and green. As time passed, the season started to change for the first time and so did their love. The routine was getting old. Her walks didn't seem so amusing to her anymore. Suddenly, winter arrived and everything seemed dead to her. No one would greet her, and would seem like ghost, haunting her every move, but at the same time avoided her. The would tree would stare at her as she passed by. Before she got to her loved one, he had met her half way. She knew it was time, but didn't expect him to catch up to her. He then said, " Our journey is over my dear. We have completed our mission, learned our lessons, and have grown from this experience." She felt her surroundings getting colder and darker as he spoke, but the time he was finished it was summer again. She nodded, and walked away without a word. She was at peace and so was he.

Kings of Leon

 I chose this song not only because its a great one by a very good band, but it also holds a lot of meaning in their lyrics. Although this songs states "You call that a pick up truck?" it really means the girl of his dreams can do better. This song main sound is rhyming in every other line and tells a simple story that holds other meanings of his feelings for her.
(1st Verse)
Walk you home to see, where your livin' around, and I know this place
Pour yourself on me, And you know I'm the one, that you won't forget

(2nd Verse)
And in your denim eyes, I see something's awry, and I see you're weak
When he comes around, see your fixin' to shine, and my face won't speak

(Chorus)
Hate to be so emotional
I didn't aim to get physical
But when he pulled in and revved it up
I said, 'you call that a pick up truck?'
And in the moonlight I throwed him down
Kickin' screamin' & rolling around
A little piece of a bloody tooth
Just so you know I was thinking of you
Just so you know ohhhhh

(3rd Verse)
Tremblin' misery, and as cold as a hole
I hug your bones and skin, cracklin' woods gone white, and my eyes swoll up now
I can see the light

(Chorus)
Hate to be so emotional
I didn't aim to get physical
But when he pulled in and revved it up
I said, 'you call that a pick up truck?'
And in the moonlight I throwed him down
Kickin' screamin' & rolling around
A little piece of a bloody tooth
Just so you know I was thinking of you
Just so you know ohhhhh

Poem

Hidden Potential by Amber Rhoden
I chose this poem because it shows someone's inner thoughts on how she is not sure in what she wants, but at the same time showing the world that she does.