Abstract

Abstract:
Everyday surroundings don’t appear to be of much significance when looking at the aspects of Mackenzie Monahan’s personality. However, by taking a closer look into her world, insight into who she truly is can be slowly unraveled. Everything from the small town of Morris in the middle of cornfield wasteland to the dysfunctional family that she would not change for anything has built the mold for the person she is at the current moment. The stubborn Irish blood that flows through her will always remain, but uncontrollable events will change who she is. The many different elements of her personality shine through the writing style and language she uses. The randomness of her writing may appear to be disorganized and chaotic, but it directly reflects the unpredictable life that is college. Through her writing, Mackenzie not only gives the reader insight into her life, but she also discovers pieces of herself that she did not recognize previously.

Brainstorming:
Recent deaths
Interesting aspects of Morris...could be impossible
Explain relationship between me and family
Reflect on grade school and high school
Research different language
Find ideas from inclass texts
Background of Irish heritage
Loss of Grandmother, injuries, losing friends, changes of college