I think that what accounts for the narrator's struggles with her dad is the fact that he is a gunsmith, and she does not like guns. Her dad's life was all about guns, and she could not stand guns. They also had different political views which probably got in the way of their relationship a little bit. It can be hard to get along when you believe in totally different things. Her dad loved guns and she loved art. I believe that she may have felt that her dad liked her twin sister better than her because her sister loved guns like her dad. I think that she may have felt that her dad maybe thought a little less of her because she was not into guns like her sister, and had different political views as him.
As she got older and matured more, they were able to put aside their differences and become closer together. I can really relate to this. My dad and I did not get along when I was growing up. We had different views on life. I was very active, where my dad liked to sit on the couch and watch television. He did take an interest into my sports activities, mainly soccer. It was nice to a point. I did not really like the way that he got involved in my soccer. Instead of supporting me, since I played for fun not the competition so much, he would yell at me from the sideline things that I was doing wrong. As I got older and matured more, and stopped playing soccer due to asthma and injuries, we started to get along better. Now we get along great. You could not tell that we had struggled to have a good relationship when I was a child.
Hi Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI loved this story; I have to agree with you that she did not care for guns probably because her dad had them all over the house and because he shot at everything that moved. They also had very different political beliefs, which I must say was what made me laugh I loved her humor and how see described how they handled it in their household. I love the part where she talks about her political papers ending up in the garbage by some mystical force. I not sure that I agree with you in regards to her thinking that her dad liked her sister better, in fact I think she was relieved, her sister would keep her dad busy. I do agree as she matured she probably looked at her dad and thought to herself that they really are alike in more ways than one an decided that she wanted to get to know him better and as a result they had a wonderful time together, what a blessing. I am so sorry to hear that you felt estranged from your dad especially when you were so young. I am so glad to hear that you have worked through that and you now get along better. You know its funny this usually happens with mother and daughter it is interesting to see it from a father daughter point of view. Thanks for all your insight.
I agree their struggles started with guns. Dad being a gunsmith and Sarah enjoying art and music. I sure their political views did not help their relationship. I do also agree with Stacy about her twin sister help her out by sharing the same interest with her dad. Which I relate to with my dad's love of cycling being a Cat 1 cyclist. I enjoy riding my bike but not watching bike races like Tour De France. While my sister does enjoying watching, in turn helping me not have to hear about it or watch it.
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteYour writing has the same points as mine. I couldent agree with you more. I think that all she needed was to mature and grow up to see that this whole time she needed to set his hobbie aside and just spend time with him.
-Samantha J
Hello, You are right, She matured and grew up to love the things her father did. The cannon, brought them together. She possibly felt left out or was feeling the love that her father should have given her in the beginning. She felt the closeness wasn't there. She knew she had to fix that or as least try. It must have been a very exciting thing for her father and her to experience the same liking of the cannon. It was a significant thing, she loved her father, she wanted the best for their relationship. I like how you mentioned her twin sister. It gave me an idea as to why she must feel left out. I enjoyed reading your response!
ReplyDeleteThank You, Lesley
-Michelle
ReplyDeleteYou had many of the same points as I have and I feel like she realized that time is short and you have to cherish the moments with the people you love. She understood that she should not constantly be against her father and try and enjoy some of the stuff he does. It was a great essay. good job.
-Catherine