My thoughts on the "Slaying the Monsters"

The part of the "Slaying the Monsters" was something else. It had action scenes, philosophy, happiness, sadness, hope, and acts of bravery all in one. The thing that stuck out to me the most was role of the sun. At times he was seen as a good guy but in other occassions he was the bad guy. For instance, he would try to play tricks on his children and would only help them if he got something in return. However, at the same he did help them on killing off the monsters. My favorite character was the wind because he would give the boys advice when they were in tight spots and would go out his way to make sure that the boys were safe even though there was nothing in it for him. In addition, I love the stories that the monsters played because they explained why creatures behave the way they do or why the earth does the crazy things it does such as having harsh winters and giving humans old-age. It was fascinating how the monsters played a huge role of why things are the way they are even though at first they were villains. Laslty, what I got out of the story is that everyone can be forgiven and that sometimes the best thing to do is to leave things the way they are.

My Thoughts about the reading "Uprising"

I enjoyed this piece because it shows a man's courage to stand up for his heritage and what he believes is right. I liked how he said that he would not write another man's language but instead orally express his own language. I respect all those people who take their culture seriously and are proud of who they are. Culture is what makes us unique and makes inordinary.

The Meaning of Jaguar

The reason I chose my title to be Jaguar is because I admire the Jaguar for everything that it is. A Jaguar is an animal that I would love to be if I had a second life. The thing about jaguars is that they are fearless and mysterious animals. They are very bright, sneaky, and clever; and as a result use that to their advantage to survive in the wild. I also praise their bright orange/yellow and spotted coats that they wear proudly to roam the jungle. I also like the fact that people fear them and do not approach them closely. Instead they are isolated and are rare to see for the ordinary man living in New York. These animals to me are a sacred and unique species that has always caught my attention.