Journal Five
Chapter 36 – Epilogue
(BOOK NAME A Dream Called Home: A Memoir) i will link the link for the book
I also need in-text citations please and thank you!
Be sure to provide specific examples from the book to support your answers.
1a) After purchasing the house in Adelanto, Reyna’s father is unable to find work and must ask Reyna for help. How do you think he felt about asking his daughter for help? Use information from the book to support your answer. How did Reyna’s father express his gratitude for her help?
1b) At some point in their college careers, most students must turn to their families, communities, or universities for help. How do you feel about asking for help when you need it? Who has supported you in your college journey so far, and how have they contributed to your success? (Pillar: Academic Success, Agency)
2a) Why does Reyna turn down the first editor who offers to publish her novel? Why was this offer so hurtful for Reyna?
2b) One of the decisions you’ll make as a college student is what career to pursue. There are many factors to consider when choosing a career path. Your interests, values, and beliefs should be among the things you consider. Name one career you are currently considering, then explain how that career reflects who you are–that is, how does it fit with your interests, values, and beliefs? (Pillar: Professional Preparation)
3a) When Cory takes Reyna and Nathan to spend Christmas with his family in Wisconsin, Reyna tells Cory she hopes he knows how lucky he is. Why does Reyna think Cory is lucky? How does Cory respond?
3b) How did your childhood experiences shape who you are? What valuable traits did you develop as a result of those experiences? How will these traits help you succeed as a college student? (Pillar: Agency)
4a) How does Reyna’s success as an author benefit the people she cares about? As a successful author, what is Reyna most proud of? At the end of the book, Reyna says, “Now, more than ever, I am determined to write” (323). What does she hope to achieve through her writing?
4b) Describe your own career goals. How will achieving these goals enable you to help the people you care about? How will your work help make the world a better place? (Pillars: Professional Preparation, Agency)
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