Since the very start of the school year, "identity" has always been the bedrock in topics of discussion as well as projects, and assignments. Through the school year I have developed my knowledge and understanding of identity.
I never thought about what I "think" about identity. It never crossed my mind for more than two seconds. I just referred to it as "ID." But your ID or in other words, identity has a much deeper meaning than that. It is not just your name which is a a major contributor to your identity, or your family. From the very first project, the most essential question was, "what makes you you?" From this project the terms friends, family, media, hobbies, nationality, spiritual life, and school were added to my definition of identity. Like what I've learnt about how to write an effective essay, my definition of identity needs to be further enhanced or revised. Through the process of the name essay I discovered that our name followed with it's history have tremendous influence on who I am, even possibly who I will be in the near future. Now how my name has effected/is effecting me is an additional point added to my definition. Nevertheless, after Ms. Torie's lesson on designing and color, I again found myself adding, color, taste, and style into my definition of identity. Up to the point where I constantly found myself adding on to the my definition of identity, I knew that my definition can go on forever!
Identity now to my own definition is virtually anything and everything you do! It can be your choices in life, even something as minor as picking what shoe color you want, or the wallpaper you want in you bedroom. In addition your identity can change. For example, the media might influence you to change your style of clothing, now that becomes a new part in your identity. You can notice how the media which is part of you identity can also effect the other factors of your identity! Identity is baffling, it's complicated but with a good understanding of it, I can now answer the question most imperative, "what makes you you?"
When I read your blog about identity, I can feel what you're feeling and your blog shows depth and analysis. By adding examples and situation, the writing has more depth and is more meaningful. I admire how you use many interesting and complex words that made the reading more interesting and entertaining especially the word "bedrock". I really agree with you that identity is something that will go on forever because of the environment around us. In my opinion, maybe you could add more about your attitude or feelings toward the names essay and the video project. So, the writing would've have been more thoughtful but other than that your blog is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice touch to know your experience about identity, and what identity is to you. The fact that what ever you do is part of your identity is true to me. I can see that there is quality word choice used in the writing. This writing shows that you understand what identity is, but you might as well put some examples of your own specific identities that could help the writing more interesting.
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