The Stories Of Jing-mei Woo Essay Examples

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Some Sort of a Short Story (274 words, 1 pages)

As a familiar clammy feeling fell over Lance, the monster backed away slowly and watched Lance closely. Lance grew his head was covered by a steel mask and he was covered by a black cloak. He felt his organs and guts change and disappear, being replaced by a churning mass ... Read More

The Story of Rama and the Sanskrit Language (1632 words, 3 pages)

The Ramayana Dashartha, King of Ayodhya, has three wives and four sons of which Rama is the eldest. Ramas brothers are named Bharata, and the twins Lakshman and Shatrughna. Rama and Bharata are both blue skinned, perhaps indicating they were dark skinned or even originally south Indian deities. There is ... Read More

The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (949 words, 2 pages)

One Hour of Freedom "The Story of An Hour," by Kate Chopin, is a story about a woman experiencing true freedom, through the death of her husband. The story deals with the limitations that were forced on women by society in the eighteen hundreds. When Louise found out her husband ... Read More

A Scary Short Story (1946 words, 3 pages)

Scary stories always have a start and a finish. Yes, it can be boring. Wouldn't you like to read one with a punch line? Anyway, scary stories can be misleading and overrated, but being mislead can be like a scary story. Therefore, I bring you to the wonderful city called ... Read More

A Comparison of The Rake: A Few Scenes from My Childhood by David Mamets and Jing-Mei Woo: Two Kids by Amy Tans (520 words, 1 pages)

In David Mamets essay The Rake A Few Scenes from My Childhood and Amy Tans story Jing-Mei Woo Two Kinds, the authors describe their personal experiences. The essay and story are based upon the authors childhood memories. There are many similarities and differences in Mamets and Tans works. Both authors ... Read More

A Summary of the Story of Lawrence of Arabia (846 words, 2 pages)

The story opens with a large symphonic overture, which leads into the death of Thomas Edward Lawrence (Peter OToole) in a motorcycle crash. When a reporter asks questions at the memorial service at St. Paul's a flashback to the desert campaigns of the legendary figure begins. In 1916, Lawrence is ... Read More

A Personal Story about Grandfather (641 words, 1 pages)

My Grandfather There are many people in my family that is special to me. There is one particular person who has really had an impact on my life. My grandfather, Luther James Marshall, was my inspiration. Although he died in March of 2001, he showed me how important life really ... Read More

Fate – a Short Story (876 words, 2 pages)

Fate It is a lovely Tuesday afternoon when our hero, Benny, meets his buddy Adrian on his way back home. Benny is very excited. He has just finished reading Oedipus Rex AND talked about the experience in First Year Seminar class, but he just cant get enough so he unloads ... Read More

The Study of Christianity in the Story of Bartleby (1837 words, 6 pages)

From the early stages of human history, the desire of seeking a mighty figure has deeply influenced a human society. The concept of religion commonly appears in early civilizations through architecture, culture, language, philosophy and many more. Each region bears its religion. One of prominent religions of the world is ... Read More

Short Story Constructs (1409 words, 5 pages)

Different PerspectivesAs defined by A Handbook of Literature, a short story is a relatively brief fictional narrative in prose (480). Every short story is different and unique. Evaluating them is a great way to find the differences. Even though they are all different, they are also very alike in the ... Read More

Short Story about a Murder (2681 words, 12 pages)

Carl Bloom had only met David Maloney once and that was a long time after he had originally set out to kill him. It was June in Melbourne and this years winter was particularly bitter. The icy air permeated into Carls suburban Townhouse where he lay in bed shivering,hugging his ... Read More

The Oak Tree: A Short Story (1315 words, 4 pages)

The wind blew swiftly on this summer day. The cool breeze whipped my hair. I sat under an oak tree to watch the rabbits jump in the field, but there were no rabbits. There were no cows. In fact, there wasnt anyone here at all. I was alone. At first ... Read More

Bubble Island: A Short Story (582 words, 2 pages)

Bubble- Island - Jail - CageThe moment I stepped out of the bubble, I felt like I was finally free.Released from all the stress, work, hustle and bustle of the Exeterlife. My last couple of weeks have been a hectic climb over an endlessmountain of Chinese tests, religion papers and ... Read More

Short Story About Montag (715 words, 2 pages)

They Montags read through a long afternoon, Montag kept on readinga page as many as ten times. Montag then opened another book Thatfavorite subject, My self.' He starts to say that Clarisse's favoritesubject wasn't herself. But other people and himself. He believes themen have been dead or long, but he ... Read More

Short Story Dinner Scene (1057 words, 3 pages)

It is a calm, and fine evening. James, who was thinking that he had completed all of his chores, was getting to bed. Suddenly the doorbell rang, so James dashes to open the antique, wooden, door. To his surprise it was the Williams. Then Mr. Williams looks at James bizarrely, ... Read More

Short Story Camping Scene (1127 words, 2 pages)

I had been following her for what seemed like forever. Jumping over trickling creeks and ducking under tree limbs, following close behind the footsteps of my big sister. "Are we close yet, because mom and dad should be expecting us back at the campsite before dinner," I questioned, anxious to ... Read More

New School: a Short Story (924 words, 2 pages)

Lex threw her bag onto the floor and burst into tears. Why me, she thought, why do I have to grow up and start at a new school? Arent five new schools enough for one child? It was her first day of seventh grade, at yet another new school. To ... Read More

The Story of My Brother Tim (1031 words, 3 pages)

Each and every day I realize how much society is shaped around conformity. Everyone desires to do what someone else does, wear what their friends wear, or talk how others talk. Many people in school seem to try and imitate their peers because they want so badly to fit in ... Read More

Outline for Short Story (581 words, 2 pages)

Asia Xiong was one who liked to keep to herself, she disliked the constant pointless disputes of people and she was one who cherished her friends. she was one to sacrifice her happiness just to see a smile on anothers face. she was also a very strong girl but unfortunately ... Read More

My Story of Success (521 words, 2 pages)

While in high school, I needed to work on my time management. I knew I needed to balance my athletics and academics, as well as having a social life. I went from football games and practices to studying for exams. I knew it would be challenging to keep a steady ... Read More

Creative Short Story (261 words, 2 pages)

It was a bright Saturday morning in London. These were the kind of mornings the young boy preferred. It made him feel optimistic in every way. Saturday was his favourite day of week because he and his father went into town to pick up a few things. After they finished ... Read More

Short Story of an Action Scene (1035 words, 3 pages)

My eyes fluttered open I peered around the dark filthy room where I had awoken and realised I was no longer with my old mate. I winced as I looked down at my grotesquely beaten and bruised body. A searing pain began to intensify in my head as the rusted ... Read More

Short Story About a Crayon (191 words, 1 pages)

IamacolorcrayonnoonewouldusemeIwasanuglygreenTheywoulduseprettypinkandblueinsteadIfelloutofStacysdeskthatnightandinthemorningsomebodysteppedonmeandsmearedmeallovertheFloorandthentheteachersawitandSandygotintroubletherewasonlyhaveleftofmesoshetrewmeinthegarbagwellitwaskindoffuncausetherewasabrowncrayonrightthenwefellinlovesothreedayslaterIwasMrsBrownhegavemealifesaverforaweddingringIhavehimonetoothenaweeklaterwehadalittlebabyGirlwenamedherStacyThenthatnighttheganeturcametotakethegarbagcanoutwhatarelifcausepeoplewerespittinggumoutandaboutgotonusthenwhenhewasgoingtopickitupwefelloutandwelivedinthecornerofadeskforseveralyearswestilldoandthebrownfamilylivedhappilyeverafter.Theend.... Read More

A Short Story of a Personal Trainer (1579 words, 3 pages)

Driven to DeathSeven a.m. strikes and off goes the disturbing sound of the loudalarm. As the first few seconds of the alarm plays on, Idesperately try to find my pink, antiquated LG cell phone so Ican press the OFF button with only one eye open. Then, Icollapse on my bed ... Read More

Creative Short Story (2924 words, 10 pages)

Shannon Walsh slammed the door shut of her battered, forest green Jeep Cherokee just as the setting sun slunk below the horizon. She stood next to her vehicle with her hands on her hips and looked around the property unimpressed. There was a shed that was falling apart, a fence ... Read More

Creative Short Story (942 words, 3 pages)

The headlights were coming straight towards Kevin, but his muscles turned to stone and he could not move. The next thing he saw was complete darkness.He woke up to a pounding headache and fuzzy vision. When his vision cleared he focused on each of the four people standing around his ... Read More

My Adoption Story (817 words, 3 pages)

Most parents dont get to choose their kids, but mine did. My parents chose to adopt a special needs child because they felt in their hearts it was what they were called to do. My mom and dad honestly had no idea what they were getting into or exactly what ... Read More

The Irony of the Story of Bobo (526 words, 2 pages)

On a crisp, cool September morning, while running in the park enjoying the fresh air, I looked down and noticed that a large black dog was running along beside me. As he looked up at me, his tail was waging and his lips were curled up at the ends into ... Read More

A Description of My Adoption Story (758 words, 2 pages)

My Adoption StorySome parents choose to adopt special-needs children because they feel in their hearts it is what they are called to do. Most parents dont get to choose their kids, but mine did. My parents knew that God wanted them to adopt a child with physical problems, and also ... Read More

My Love Story (686 words, 2 pages)

Yes, this is my love story. And yes I am in love, I am a guy, and I am not scared to say it. There is still a romantic guy who believes in real love. It does not mean that I am less of a man for thinking about love, ... Read More