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November 28, 2022
In “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” Delmore Schwartz works with themes of expectations, fate, and rebirth. He does this through the mother, the narrator, and the light. Schwartz is saying that we all hope to have a great future, and while people can’t avoid fate, but we they could control the way we they respond to it.
Through the mother, we learn that the The mother's unrealistic hopes lead to a painful disappointment. The mother She is full of unrealistic fantasies about her future marriage, (Run-on, add “and” to here) she thinks that she and her future husband will be a happy and loving couple, but this is not the case in reality. “She has made up her mind to indulge only in a walk on the boardwalk and a pleasant dinner, avoiding the riotous amusements as being beneath the dignity of so dignified a couple.” She attempts to present herself as a smart, funny, and family-oriented wife showing that she is not open with her future husband. “My father suggests the best restaurant on the boardwalk and my mother demurs, according to her principles of economy and housewifeliness.” Even so, the mother still blindly imagined the future, and believes the fortune-teller can inform her future life. “They have passed a fortune-teller’s booth and my mother wishes to go in, but my father does not.” Even if the father's performance has disappointed the mother again and again, the mother is still intoxicated in her dream and refuses to wake up; it can be expected that the future of the mother's hope will only disappoint her. (2 sentences, just need one)
Through the narrator's reflection, we learn The narrator learns that he cannot decide the initial arrangement of his fortune, but he can determine his future destiny. In the beginning, the narrator he complains about the injustice of fate, (Run-on, extra sentence) he cannot feel his parents' love, and he even blames himself for his existence. “The sun overhead does not disturb my father and my mother.” Then, the narrator tries to get rid of the influence of his parents—what kind of life does he want? “But I stare at…I forget my parents.” Finally, the past has become history, the future will be defined by him. “I woke up…the morning already begun.” The narrator finally wakes up and realizes he can continue his terrible life or change his future. (good)
The symbol of light represents the opportunity for the characters to make changes and gain new life. When the father and mother go for a walk once, they find that they are so different they can't be happy together, but they do not realize it and make some changes. “Overhead the sun’s lightning strikes and strikes but neither of my parents are at all aware of it.” When the parents go to take a photo, we see the symbol of light again, they understand that they couldn't stand each other at this time, but they did not make any changes. “My parents…light which is apparently necessary.” In the end, it is the narrator who wakes up in the morning light, realizes his parents' mistakes, and realizes that it is time for him to make a difference. “Into the cold light, I woke up...birthday.” Faced with the light, the parents turn a blind eye and continue with the original choice and life; however, the narrator realizes that he could choose to be reborn.
In conclusion, Schwartz hopes people do the right things, and make things right. In “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities,” the mother chooses a husband who is not suitable for her but imagines that she can have a happy married life; the narrator realizes the wrong choice made by his parents and realizes that he needs to get out of the shadow of his parents and welcome a new life. The author is saying that we must take responsibility for ourselves and always have the opportunity to make a difference.
Grade: A-
Comment: A few little rough spots. But overall, nice paper!
1. In “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” Delmore Schwartz works with themes of a, b + c
2. He does this through d, e + f (character + symble. d, e, f need to correspond to a, b, c)
3. 3. Author’s view of life.
1. Thesis
2. Sentence (support) follow by a “Quote”
3. Sentence (support) follow by a “Quote”
4. Sentence (support) follow by a “Quote”
5. Conclusion (add insight (Deep understanding))
1. Author’s view of life. (more specific)
2. He dose this through...
3. Author’s view of life. (most specific)
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Schwartz is saying that people are dume.
Schwartz believes only use 10 percent of their brain.
Schwartz is saying that people need an education to reach their potential.