Generally, society decides what things are required to make for a happy life or an American Dream; and throughout America's history people have adjusted their goals to meet society demands. But, Nathaniel proves that you do not have to have a fabulous home and be wealthy to be happy. In all of Nathaniel's poverty, and misfortune he didn't pity himself once-instead he enjoyed what he had in life.
Who's to say that just because someone doesn't function like the majority that they are not capable of being happy. Just because someone is not like us doesn't mean that they have no feelings.
The biggest impact the Soloist had on me was that people cannot change people, but they can be instrumental in that change.
Alexis, I would have to say that this post is probably the best one that I have read for The Soloist that pertains to you. You summarized how you felt after completing the read for this book. I really admire how you placed society's perspective on how we look towards people who do things differently than most modern-day Americans. Great Job, once again!
ReplyDeleteGood Job Alexis. I completely agree with you 100%. People shouldn't try to change others because they don't fit the majority of society. Lopez thought that he could make Nathaniel happy, and what he didn't even realize was that Nathaniel already was happy. I also love the last sentence you wrote about how The Soloist impacted you. The statement that people cannot change people, but they can be instrumental in that change in so true! Again, great work!
ReplyDeleteThis is really good ! you read deeper into the book then just examining the plot whihc is what i tried to to.I agreee with your idea as well .It was worded very powerfull.. great job = ]
ReplyDeleteI really agree that the ending of the book is really the beginning of his "new" life. I also agree with your idea about being able to be happy without any of those "rich-like" qualities. Everyone has their own definition of what true happiness is to them.
ReplyDeleteWell for one, Id like to say that I like how you came up with different title for each section/post. That was really creative. Also, when you said "The biggest impact the Soloist had on me was that people cannot change people, but they can be instrumental in that change.", Im not sure if you'd call it a pun when you said instrumental in that sentence but that was a clever way in wording that....just something i thought was interesting lol great job *Sixela*!
ReplyDeleteThis is very true. Sometimes people who seem happy, aren't happy at all while the people who don't seem happy are very happy. You did a good job of explaining this in your post.
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