- sentences that seem even a little confusing or awkward
- unnecessary commas
- shifts from singular to plural
- required tools for writing that don’t actually enhance the writing
Walk On:
An Essay Relating the Song “Walk On” to my Brother’s Break Up and to the Younger Family Leaving
Gaelen Frink
9th Grade English
October 13, 2011
What is the song “Walk On”, by U2 all about? I related the song “Walk On” to my brother’s break up with his girlfriend in multiple ways, ways of what he should do. I also related the song to A Raisin in the Sun in many ways, and especially to the Younger family leaving. This essay will show you in specific ways how occurrences in my life and instances in the book A Raisin in the Sun relate to U2’s song “Walk On”.
A way to relate “Walk on” by U2 to my life, was through my brother breaking up with his girlfriend. The line “The only baggage you can bring” means that when you are in a relationship you put your problems, dreams, hopes on this person.(Asyndeton) This is something that just happens -- happens whether it is good or bad, happens whether it is right or wrong, happens continuously whether anyone likes it or not. (Anaphora) This occurrence could bring you closer together or push you farther apart. This line pertains (FAST) to my brother and his break up very well, and the line is “And if your glass heart should crack...Oh no, be strong”; this line pretty much means that if someone breaks your heart stay strong and live through this break up. If you break up with someone you will be down in the dumps, but no one enjoys that. However, this feeling teaches you about life and its ups and downs. Lastly, the line “Walk on, walk on” could have many meanings, but one meaning could be leave, and get over the person who cracked your heart. Walk on and go into new territory and live differently. While walking on, remember who you are, and what made you who you are now. My brother’s break up is a perfect way to relate to the song “Walk On” by U2.
“Walk On”, the song by U2 can be related to A Raisin in the Sun in many ways. One way to relate the song to A Raisin in the Sun is through these lyrics, “Stay safe tonight.” These lyrics can be related to A Raisin in the Sun many ways, but one way is the Younger family should keep an eye (fast) out for their lives or livelihood because they are moving into a neighborhood of white people.The family was about to explode, out of the small, cramped apartment they called home.(Asyndeton) It would be unlikely, but human kind, especially whites in this time, can be incredibly cruel. Another line that correlates with A Raisin in the Sun is “And you can only take so much”. I feel that this line pertains to one person in A Raisin in the Sun; this person appears to be Ruth. It seems that Ruth can’t take living with Walter, living in constant arguments, living in this one windowed apartment any longer.(Anaphora) A Raisin in the Sun is a great book to relate U2’s song “Walk On” to.“Walk On”, by U2 can be related to many instances in life; starting with my and ending with the book A Raisin in the Sun. I related “Walk On” to my brother breaking up with his girlfriend. I related “Walk On” to A Raisin in the Sun and specific instances from the book like how the Younger family is going to a new place they don’t know much about. “Walk on” has many meanings, but basically the meaning is walk on and leave to a new place.
Self Assesment
Self Assessment
- One Writing issue I am still working on is not using the verb to be. This verb does not contain much action therefore the verb is weak.
- A strong point in this piece of writing that I see is that I feel that my anaphora's and asyndetons enhance the writing.
- A weak point in this essay is my unclear sentences.
- A grade I would give myself would be a C.
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