Adolescence `` Blackberries `` And `` When A Poor Young...

Waning Adolescence Adolescence is construed differently throughout cultures; however, it collectively exists as a mindset of innocence and is mainly described with brevity. The fleeting time in which an individual can be labeled as a child is usually regarded with blissful nostalgia as many yearn to return to the days of youth. Conversely, a life situation can expedite the stint of childhood as some are forced to bear adult responsibilities much earlier than most individuals. Komunyakka exposes a situation similar to the latter in the literary work â€Å"Blackberries† when a poor young boy is forced to provide for himself. Many readers are cognizant of the divide in socioeconomic status throughout the poem, but upon closer analysis one will also recognize that the literary work synonymously epitomizes the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Komunyakaa introduces the subject with an air of malignancy by interweaving references to â€Å"thieves† and â€Å"policemen,† which could be deemed perplexing considering the main character is a child. The child is fully aware of the consequences that could arise in society, implying that he has been personally confronted with the extent of the law in some way. The child’s mindset then shifts to experiencing the â€Å"terrestrial sweetness† of the morning, thus accentuating the difference between serenity and illicitness. Furthering this argument, the author utilizes the phrases â€Å"the damp ground was consecrated† and â€Å"where they fell among a garlandShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 PagesHow Managers Can Influence Moods 120 Summary and Implications for Managers 121 Self-Assessment Library How Are You Feeling Right Now? 98 Self -Assessment Library What’s My Affect Intensity? 104 Myth or Science? We Are Better Judges of When Others Are Happy Than When They Are Sad 107 glOBalization! Should You Expect â€Å"Service with a Smile† All Around the World? 108 Self-Assessment Library What’s My Emotional Intelligence Score? 115 An Ethical Choice Schadenfreude 120 Point/Counterpoint Sometimes Blowing