"Ugly, The American" by James Poniewozik (2006) (page 154)
Scanning through the Table of Contents in the Carolina Reader Inoticed this essay first because of the quirky title of the essay. After reading it, I concluded that it would be a relatively fitting selection because I am not only familiar with the show "Ugly Betty," which he eludes to as an American icon and an icon to immigrants in America, but also because I have a good friend whose family is from Mexico but all reside in The United States as legal immigrants.
"Long-Term Love" by Julie Hanus (2006) (Page 210)
I also chose to read this essay because of the title as it also relates to my interest in personal commitments to and of people. I am a child of divorced parents and a sentimental when it comes to family securities and traditions. I am a dedicated "significant other" to an active military member and due to the following, "Long-Term Love" is a struggle and a joy that I encounter on an everyday basis.
"Antarctic Story: Why Human Beings Like "March of the Penguins" by Joe Queenan (2005) (Page 372)
This prticular essay interested me because Ialways have wondered why the "March of the Penguins" was such a huge box office hit. It was interesting to hear Queenan's theory of male and female intrigue towards the movie and how these two intrigues were on directly opposite sides of the ethical spectrum. However, Ithought it was too cut-and-dry as an explanation and, in conclusion, resented his idea that males ultimately don't want obligations toward their children. It negates the "Long-Term Love" idea in which Iso desperately believe.
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