A Message to Gracia (continued)

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   Today in class we finished reading A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard, and went further in depth about the meaning of the passage. Picking up where we left off yesterday, Rowan is taking the message to Garcia. Then, the narrator discusses his opinion on most people. He thinks that most people will make any excuse to get out of something that they don't want to do because people are lazy and selfish. He also believes that in order to do what they're told, people must fear getting fired from their job or fear physical violence. Rowan was an example of someone completely different: The only one willing to carry a message to Garcia by himself because president McKinley asked this of him. People like Rowan are "wanted in every city, town, and village" and are so kind "that no employer can afford to let him go."
   This text relates to the difficulties of high school because at times, you're going to be the person which this story advises against. You are going to want things go your way, when in reality you know that can't happen. You will want to make excuses as to why you aren't doing what you're supposed to, and you won't always want to try your best. This especially relates to high school because it is a big step up from what you're used to and it is what's going to matter the most when it comes to your future. You can't always be perfect, but when you try your hardest in what's important you will become more like Rowan.
   At the end of class, Mr. Schick told us that in college they might give you long lectures without a pause or break, and you will have to write down the notes that are important and that'll help you understand the topic more. That is why he showed us a powerpoint made to present the story's history, message/theme, setting, characters etc. It was helpful because it taught me a little more about what important pieces I should take notes on in a presentation or essay.

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