Magic Lantern
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Oliver Banton Source Blog
My story is largely about how someone handles an uncomfortable situation. My story delves into a specific situation in which I am forced to connect with someone whose first language isn't English. After talking with my group mates in class and doing a bit of online research, I think that finding a blot or an article by someone exploring a foreign country would make for a good source. I found an interesting article on an obscure blog that details a kid who immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe when he was a young kid. He talks about what it was like to grow up in the United States and the struggles he endured. His struggles mostly revolved around his inability to speak English fluently. I found this interesting as it was a personal story, similar to mine. I think I'll try and use this story as a way to try and connect with my audience on a more personal level.
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Hi Oliver,
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea of using a source of someone that relates to what you went through, and to your story as a whole. I think there are also a lot of movies out there that document what it's like moving from your home to a country that seems foreign to you. Mean Girls is the first one I think of haha but I know that there's a bunch out there. I think you could also really delve into the emotions associated with being in a completely new environment. As someone who also moved to a foreign country, I can remember several incidents where I felt left out, where I felt isolated, and I think incorporating some of those elements into your story could be effective!