Thursday, December 16, 2010

Alice in Wonderland-Melissa Mejico

"Who in the world am I?", this is a question many of us are faced with every day. In the struggle to find our true identity, the place we belong, who we really are deep down inside. Alice realizes that she is not just trying to understand the meaning behind Wonderland, but also attempting to determine who she is and what constitutes her identity in a world that actively challenges her perspective and sense of self. Wonderland affects Alice in a way that she learns to understand that her self perception cannot remain fixed in such a world with such drastic differences from her own. Going through the many changes in Wonderland Alice loses a sense of who she thought she really was and gains a better understanding of the world around her once she realizes that she must solve the puzzles of life herself. In today's world many teens struggle to find themselves for fear of what others may think. It is as though they must mold themselves into what they believe others expect of them. Yet the ones who manage to stay true, not caring about anyone else's opinions are the ones who go on to have a successful future for their concern is their education and not their appearance.
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  1. JuiceFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    When I was reading the novel I thought the same exact thing: that Alice's adventure into Wonderland is simply a metaphor for the finding of who she truly is. Alice's trials and tribulations exposed the courage and curiosity that her personality is shaped around. The same applies to real life because in many cases life learning experiences shape individuals after occurring.
    Roberto L

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  2. JANY__February 2, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I agree with you. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland gives us a lot to think about as young adults. Just like Alice, we have our "puzzles of life" to figure out from this vast, complicated place called society. However, I don't believe ones who do not care about anyone else's opinions, even if it's regarding superficiality, is not necessarily the one to have a successful future. One should take them into account, but know how to stay true to oneself.
    Chloe Kwon

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  3. JANY__February 2, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I agree with you. Alice's Adventures reflect many of difficulties that we, as young adults, will have to go through as we mature. I didn't realize it when I read this book as a kid, but now I see how deliberately and intelligently our society is described.
    -Chloe K

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  4. Kool-Aid BrigadeFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    i don't understand why she needed a trip to a crazy world to realize she doesn't know who she is... i'm in the real world right now, andi still have no idea who i am, and what i'm here to do!- Brenda Samaan

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  5. Dim SumFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    This novel was an excellent choice, in my opinion, for exactly that reason; we, like Alice, are faced with an overwhelming amount of "figuring out" not only in our environment, but within ourselves as well. I think it allowed us to recognize that we are all dealing with similar puzzles, something elementary school children reading this would most likely overpass.
    -Bailey

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  6. Dim SumApril 11, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    after reading your post, i really started to think who i am and what constitutes my identity. as alice goes through her adventure, i need to somehow go through this reality and survive. while doing that, i will learn and understand more about myself. i'm really impressed that education should be our only concern for succesful future and i strongly agree with that

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