Essays and Reflection

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“A Tradition of Quality Education”
PERFORMANCE TASK IN ENGLISH 10
ESSAYS ON “THE COURAGE THAT MY MOTHER HAD” AND
“FOR THE 4TH GRADE, PROSPECT SCHOOL: HOW I BECAME
A POET”
Submitted by:
Lance Andrei S. Campano
Submitted to:
Ms. Jolissa Santos
Ms. April Kristelle Tecson
February 20, 2020
“THE COURAGE THAT MY MOTHER HAD”

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The poem unveils the persona’s mother as an epitome of courage.
Despite the troubles that come her way, such courage was manifested in
her actions. It has persisted on burning even until she met her demise.
Hence, her child admired and envied this exemplary courage that she
even wrote a poem about it.
Significantly, life is a challenging journey where we encounter
thousands of obstacles. Trials and problems are the stumbling blocks in
our paths but if we have the courage to push through, we can surely turn
them into the stepping stones towards accomplishments and triumph.
Likewise, the persona in the poem knew this reality, a reason why she
wished to inherit her mother’s virtues rather than material possessions.
Notably, her mother’s death is one of the greatest setbacks that she
needed to face with courage.
Moreover, emotional stability in women is illustrated by the mother
in the poem. In fact, women have edges over men in terms of emotional
quotient which consists of self-awareness, emotions management,
empathy, and social skill. In the same way, they are regarded as more
emotionally expressive than their opposite sex. A study also suggests that
women are mentally tougher than men and they are stronger in terms of
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coping from stress and pressure. Thus, their emotional and mental
strength enables them to confront the mishaps and difficulties of life.
In general, the poet in awe dedicated a poem to her mother, who
demonstrated exceptional courage. That courage is an exemplar of
women’s emotional intelligence. Through it, they are capable of
surpassing the storms that strike their lives.
“FOR THE 4TH GRADE, PROSPECT SCHOOL:

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HOW I BECAME A POET”
Poetry is both a literature and an art. Literature is defined as the
record of man’s significant experience and art is defined as the creative
expression of humanity. Thus, poems reflect the feelings, beliefs, and
values of their writers. In the poem “For the 4 th Grade, Prospect School:
How I Became a Poet”, the author reveals to the readers his significant
experience that led him to hold his pen and write poems.
From his childhood, James Emanuel traced back his inspiration in
writing poetry. He recounted the three strings in his early life: the string
from his kite that broke loose, the string that he used to reach his top, and
the string around the neck of his pet dog. These strings stirred a
fascinating impression upon the poet’s young mind that even in his mature
years, he never forgot them. Like how they bound things, he made
connection across his knowledge and ideas to compose poems.
In addition, activities that are usually associated with boys can be
gleaned from the text. In their young age, boys typically play tops as well
as transportation toys, weapons, and building materials. In contrast, girls
play dolls, household objects, and dress-up clothes. When boys grow
older, they tend to “engage in large group competitive games such as

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sports” (Edwards, Knoche, Kumru, 2001). Flying kites, playing tops, and
other rough-and-tumble plays are the typical pastime of boys while verbal
games and domestic-related games are the common pastime in girls. In
other words, boys in play are more physically active than girls.
Furthermore, James Emanuel refrained to explicitly state any of his
emotions instead he narrated his life experiences, which is sufficient to
draw imagery to the readers. The poem is written in a less expressive
manner but is capable of setting the mood to the readers. Conversely, the
poem “The Courage that My Mother Had” expressed intense feelings and
emotions from its first stanza to its last stanza. The readers can easily
identify the author’s tone, which are admiration and feebleness.
On the whole, the persona related his life encounters with strings
that served as his motivation and inspiration in composing poems. In the
said poem, the poet enshrouded his tone like how masculinity includes
concealing one’s strong feelings. In some stanzas, the poem also alluded
to masculine toys and pastimes.

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ROSARIO INSTITUTE 1

“A Tradition of Quality Education”

PERFORMANCE TASK IN ENGLISH 10

ESSAYS ON “THE COURAGE THAT MY MOTHER HAD” AND

“FOR THE 4TH GRADE, PROSPECT SCHOOL: HOW I BECAME

Lance Andrei S. Campano

Ms. Jolissa Santos

Ms. April Kristelle Tecson

February 20, 2020

“THE COURAGE THAT MY MOTHER HAD”

The poem unveils the persona’s mother as an epitome of courage.

even wrote a poem about it.

Significantly, life is a challenging journey where we encounter

thousands of obstacles. Trials and problems are the stumbling blocks in

them into the stepping stones towards accomplishments and triumph.

wished to inherit her mother’s virtues rather than material possessions.

needed to face with courage.

Moreover, emotional stability in women is illustrated by the mother

quotient which consists of self-awareness, emotions management,

strength enables them to confront the mishaps and difficulties of life.

In general, the poet in awe dedicated a poem to her mother, who

demonstrated exceptional courage. That courage is an exemplar of

women’s emotional intelligence. Through it, they are capable of

surpassing the storms that strike their lives.

“FOR THE 4TH GRADE, PROSPECT SCHOOL:

HOW I BECAME A POET”

Poetry is both a literature and an art. Literature is defined as the

record of man’s significant experience and art is defined as the creative

expression of humanity. Thus, poems reflect the feelings, beliefs, and

From his childhood, James Emanuel traced back his inspiration in

connection across his knowledge and ideas to compose poems.

In addition, activities that are usually associated with boys can be

as transportation toys, weapons, and building materials. In contrast, girls

older, they tend to “engage in large group competitive games such as

games and domestic-related games are the common pastime in girls. In

Furthermore, James Emanuel refrained to explicitly state any of his

emotions instead he narrated his life experiences, which is sufficient to

draw imagery to the readers. The poem is written in a less expressive

identify the author’s tone, which are admiration and feebleness.

that served as his motivation and inspiration in composing poems. In the

to masculine toys and pastimes.

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