College Prep English IV is a senior class, to prepare seniors for college. Seems self-explanatory right? Why is the introductory text in this class entitled “Life Almost Straight?” Because that’s what a senior class is striving for at the end of their senior year. They want to have their “Life Almost Straight,” or be on the right path. Because getting your “Life Almost Straight” requires you to take some risks, become interpretive, and to know what you’re getting yourself into. In “College Should be an Adventure,” Dr. John Roush gives five suggestions for what to do in college. One of those statements state “Be conscious of your GPA, of course, but take some risk…” Meaning leave your comfort zone. There might be an activity or subject that you’re perfect for, that you’ve never even acknowledged. College is about finding yourself and adapting to the world around you. It’s not about how high your ACT score is, or how intelligent you were in high school. “Construint” is a sculpture sculpted by Efrai. The image, morale, or meaning of this artwork in entirely interpretive. My interpretation: the irony in life. Our parents, teachers, friends and family have helped sculpt our life, and have built us. But once you’re 18 it’s your turn. Forced to construct a life for yourself, when you’re used to someone doing it…show more content… Charles Schultz, author of “Peanuts” the comic strip, uses the same story in many comics. A boy, named Charlie Brown, always runs to try and kick the ball, whilst knowing the girl, Lucy, will remove the ball causing him to fall. Why does he do this? Because he has faith in humanity. He has faith that one day she won’t remove the ball. He’s prepared for the consequence of the wait though. So we as humans should keep faith in the belief that one day, there will be peace. But until then, be prepared for consequences, such as flying through the air and landing on your back. As Charlie Brown said “Good
