Father to Daughter

Father to Daughter
As a child I grew up in a household where everybody (the children ) was treated more or less the same. We got the same food, the same education, even the same punishments mostly. In Kazuo Ishiguras novel, “An Artist of the Floating World”, Sensei Ono-sans two daughters, Noriko and Setsuko don’t seem to have had it quite the same as I did.
Its apparent from the beginning of the novel that Noriko and Setsuko are two very different people with two very different personalities. The very way they carry themselves and speak is evidence to the fact. “Im relieved you’ve come home at last Setsuko. You’ll take father off my hands a little”(13). Though Noriko says this to her elder sister in a playful manner the comment still puts Setsuko in an uncomfortable position. The very thought of insuting her father is unnerving to her. After every retort Ono-san gives it seems like Setsuko responds with “forgive me “ or “please excuse me”. The apologies implement the idea that she is scared of her father and of what he might do if her were to become insulted by her. Where as it seems Noriko is the exact opposite of her sister. She is outspoken and impulsive. “Ill have enough to do without father to look after.” (14). What was it or what is it that made these two sisters who grew up in the same household behave so differently from one another? I believe that Setsuko was obviously treated differently from her sister, probably much more harsh and that is what has given her such a submissive attitude and demeanor. Noriko even says to Setsuko “Theres no need to be afraid of him any more. He’s much more gentle and domesticated.” (13) What is it she is so afraid of?
Ultimately Noriko is the obvious favorite which is evident through her almost arrogant speech, while Setsuko had a much harder time. She was as the elder daughter the guinea pig of Ono-sans rage and Noriko being the second got the more compassionate of their father.

Compared to a Dark child

The essay I have chosen to pursue once again is the comparison essay. I have abandoned my old idea and have decided to write about being a dark child. I shall compare the reality and actuality of being a dark child to the perceptions and fabrications of what a dark child really is. It uses comparison because first it will define what the term dark child actually means. Then it will be taking my personal experiences as a dark child and breaking them down into why I might have had these personal experiences in the first place. Secondly it will taking what people think a dark child is and not only stating it but advancing forward to where it shows why these non-dark children would think like this in the first place. It will mostly in the beginning be defining what a dark child is because there is more to a dark child than the color of his skin and not many people know that which is an assumption of the non-dark child. I intend to possibly use some lines from a poem called "Knock Knock" by Daniel Beaty. The poem should be displayed below.His words somewhat convey the essence of a dark child.

Mahfouz exemplifies to his audience the way Amina feels towards her men in the family. The very structure of the way he states "This moment was one of the happiest of the mothers days", it shows that she has a good soul and that just to see her men walk out proud into the streets gives her the utmost joy. excellent example of ethos as well.

"This moment was one of the happiest of the mother's day. All the same, her anxiety that her men might be harmed by the evil eye knew no limits. She continued reciting reciting the Qur'anic verse " And from the mischief of the envious person in his envy" (113:5) until they were out of sight."

This passage to me is a perfect example of ethos. The way that Amina prays for her men as they leave the house shows how she is established, showing her caring, nurturing, and loving ways.