Assignment #5: The Road Less Traveled

I believe that it is pointless to lead a life where I would find myself methodically completing depressing tasks, with the thought of where I would've been at this moment with my dream job. It is mandatory to be passionate about your job. I constantly witness my mom dreading to experience yet another day of labour at her workplace. My mother had to discontinue her education in college in order to be married. At a very early age, her marriage was arranged, this was very common in India during that generation. She had to abandon her dream to follow a tradition. Her dream was to become a chef, and till this day she still wishes it. She often discusses what she visions how her life would have been if she followed her passion. She says that if she could have changed the past, she would. If any one has the choice to get an education and pursue their dream career, they should, without any hesitation, take the opportunity. High school gives students a chance to realise what we are passionate about, I believe everyone should take advantage of this opportunity and use it as a first step to achieving your ideal occupation.


During my time in middle school, I picked up a sudden interest in orthodontics. Ever since then, that has been my dream career until recently. My original plan was to attend the University of British Columbia, and receive my Bachelor of Science degree. Next I was planning on following the steps of my cousins, and attending a university in Washington for dental school. That would approximately take eight years. I predicted I would open up an office, much like our local orthodontist's, in a location similar to Penticton's, so I could provide services efficiently, and locals would not have to drive out to a more developed city to receive oral treatment.With this career, I knew I would be financially stable for the remaining of my life, but I wasn't sure if I would be entertained. Recently, I began to analyse the benefits and negativity's of becoming an orthodontist. There were more pros than cons, but still, I realised the majority of dentistry did not involve mathematics, the subject I most enjoy. Therefore, my new plan is to still attend UBC, start with my BSc and realise my passion through those four years. I would prefer a job in mathematics, but I would also settle for a medicinal job, which involves using at least basic math on a daily basis.

The Taming of the Shrew

Context- The scene I chose was of Kate reciting a lengthy speech that convincingly displayed her being tamed. This scene took place at Bianca's wedding. Before this scene, Petruchio and Lucentio proposed a bet to see which man's wife was more obedient. They ordered their wives to come forth and which ever man's wife most readily came, won twenty crowns. They each sent their man to bring their wife. Lucentio's wife promptly refused, but astonishingly, Petruchio's wife, Kate, swiftly arrived at his side as if it was her honor to obey him. No one could believe their eyes, they thought had known Kate to be assertive and independent, everything a suited wife would not be. After her speech, the play is over, and everyone is happily married because it is a comedy.

Symbolism- In this scene, Kate reads a speech which symbolises her being tamed and transitioning from an unpleasant woman to what was considered a desirable wife in that era. Another symbol is the extravagant costumes. They symbolise and remind the viewer or reader that this is just story and a play, it is not what should be expected in real life.