Essay 1--Always go to the Funeral
This essay had a resounding message which does make sense under the circumstances. Always going to the funeral would mean a lot to people, and thus, this action should be pursued, no matter the consequences. Apparently, having others attend the funerals of their loved ones is important to them, so out of sympathy, one should do this.
Essay 2--There is no God
This essay is agreeable; being unrestricted in what one is to believe due to their religion is far more valuable than having an omnipotent being to forgive you of your faults and to blame for one's problems. Atheism allows one to see all viewpoints in reality equally, and interpret them more freely so as to gain a further understanding of one's world.
Essay 3--A Grace of Silence
It appears that one's belief in hope and their own inner voice is important to individuals, driving them to succeed and excel in life. It is apparent that the author of this essay needed a source of hope to be driven to be a successful person, despite his situation. This inner voice of his is what I like to call a will to succeed, that somehow was oppressed until his father's death.
Essay 4--Combating the Tyranny of the Positive Attitude
I do agree with this essay, often the faking of a positive attitude in a time of distress can increase the distress that one feels. I cannot empathize, for I have not felt this such way before, but nonetheless, everyone must be allowed to cope with distress in their own way.
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