Something New

This many prompts were read and many pictures were analyzed. However, one book stood out more than the rest. Into the Wild was my favorite literary piece that was discussed during this year. The actual writing of the book did not intrigue me, but the idea and the main character of the book excited me. It was astonishing g to talk about a person who has managed to go so far, and become a true nomad. The ideas that this book was based on compelled me and showed me some people really do have the ability to forget and move on. Some people are capable of living a life without the demands and unnecessary commentary of the rest of the world and society. 

 The book itself was not exciting; I did not like reading it. However, I did like discussing it. I liked how after we discussed a new chapter of the book I would come home and research about his travels and try to watch the movie. This book did not open my eyes to a new world, but it helped me see into the depths of one that had always intrigued me. The main characters ideas and words were compelling, they were different. Into the Wild was not a coming of age story or a fictional novel, it was real and raw. Real and raw is not something I see a lot in today’s society. It was refreshing to learn about a young boy who was once reprimanded to the rules and to conformity and managed to escape from it in the most permanent way possible.

escape

mimi, mwenyewe, na i

(me, myself, and I)

Money’s no object, school is out of the picture, my life is finally in my own hands. Now what. Now I make my way to Africa, now I venture out to see the world with my own eyes, I walk along the African plains, now I attempt to surf the African oceans. My once in a life time trip will always and forever be Africa. I would set out to see a land where man has not yet tampered with. I would visit the villages where man walks bear foot. Some of my journey will bring me to tears from its beauty and other aspects of my journey will make me fall to my knees from sorrow. Regardless of why I may fall or why I may cry this trip will my escape from the world. This would be my escape from discussions about the stability of the United States government, or the pointless argument that take places in classes. My once in a life time trip will be what i want it to be. I will walk side by side with the African wild, I will hold hands with a child who is not the least bit concerned with my social standing at school. I will learn new and incredible things from the people who will surround me and the nature that will capture my attention within seconds. My escape will give me peace, it will give me happiness, and I will give hope to those who I meat during my journey.

Now I get to chose.

GENOCIDE

“Turkey Objects to Pope Francis Use of the Word ‘Genocide’ to Describe Armenian Killing”

By: Desmond Butler, Ayse Wieting, Suzan Fraser

Source: HuggingtonPost

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/12/pope-francis-armenian-genocide_n_7049802.html

Pope Francis, a man with immense power, decided it was time to use the word ‘genocide’ while addressing the events that took place in the year 1915. He said, “Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it.” (1) In response foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tweeted, “The pope’s statement which is far from historic and legal truths is unacceptable, Religious positions are not places where unfounded claims are made and hatred is stirred.” (1)

The Turkish government and some of its people are stirred and do not know what to make of this situation. Seeing that the pope has an unimaginable power in some realms they fear the picture they have painted for the world is slowly losing its colors. Italy and the United States have both accepted that the event of 1915, the genocide, has occurred, however they refuse to use the word genocide, because they fear they will have to sever their ties with their supposed ally, Turkey.  

The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Aram I, acknowledges and thanks Pope Francis for publicizing the centennial of the Armenian Genocide and for introducing this event on a world wide scale.   

This article not only establishes the legitimacy of the Armenian Genocide, but also helps other world leaders understand it is time to take a stand and do what is morally right.  The Armenian people respect and thank the pope for being able to come forth and use the only word that can actually define the occurrences of April 24, 1915.