Second Term-First Article Reflection

PAPA, THE PHILOSOPHER

        This article ,'Papa, The Philosopher' ,is really an effective one to show how important our parents are in both our social and psychological lives. I guessed that this article would make me bored when I read its name and saw 'the philosopher' at the first view.However, when I glanced its content I realized that it was about a meaningful story.

        It tells about a boy who lives in California with his family, but his origin is Italian.When he is a little child he is not aware of the things that they face with.As the time passes, he starts to understand the discrimination turning around him and his family.One day, he is attached by some American boys.He fells really sorry and humiliated being an Italian boy.The main message shows up when his father talks with him about this circumstance.He tries to say that he should not be ashamed of being an Italian.In addition to this, instead of reacting their nasty behaviors, he recommends his son to invite these boys to home in order to show that there is no difference between them.

        I cannot say that I can totally understand these types of people who must cope with these challenges only because of their national properties.The only thing that I can do is to put myself into their position.It is really a difficult problem because you must be strong to show that you have or lack nothing different from others.You can do this  with the support of your family even if your age is not enough for this like the example in the article.

       Finally, I want to mention the structure and content of the article.The writer uses a fluent language.The article is divided into many paragraphs and the reader do not get bored while reading it.The story is absorbing and I read it with a great pleasure:)