Raymond Carver

For this post i chose the short story "little things". I cant really say i liked the story as i find it depressing yet true to human nature. People want things to be their way to an extent of harming others in order to get what they want. This story contains allusions to failing marriages, there is so much spite and hate sometimes that this ends up affecting children not only physically but mentally as well. This story may also be an allusion to his own life as his father was an abusive alcoholic who mistreated his family.

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Today after class i walked around campus and saw something that caught my attention. The wind was blowing and it made the tree branches move. This reminded me of the wind of misfortune that changed Erendiras life and it make me wonder; is someones life about to be ruined somewhere around campus?

When have i conformed?

When have i been a Rhinoceros:
I have been a rhinoceros most of my life i usually just go with the flow and follow the large group, nothing unique or special about me. I try not to stand out.
When have i been like Berenger:
I have been like Berenger on a few occasions throughout life usually when i am encouraged to do something i don't want to ill just stick to my decision. an example could be during my high school graduation i was encouraged by the teachers and students to stay around in order to say goodbye. I had no intention of overdoing my stay that day so as soon as the event was over I walked out.