<p>Hello there!
I am currently applying for a lot of colleges and as you know I have to write a ton of admission essays. There is one specific question that a lot of universities are asking:
“What intrigues you? Tell us about one work of art, scientific achievement, piece of literature, method of communication, or place in the world (a film, book, performance, website, event, location, etc.), and explain its significance to you.”</p>
<p>I wanted to write something different, so I decided to pick a specific book.
Please critic my essay, even if you hate it! I really just need to know if its a total failure, because I know the topic I picked is a little bold…</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>I opened the door that led to the cellar and quickly scurried down the stairs. I took a sharp left and found myself in a dark and gloomy room that over time had adopted the smell of an antique shop. Our storeroom. (The last time I walked in this room was to fetch kitty chow - by the way, my Cat is now 13 years old and depressingly overweight.) I had wrestled my way through the heaps of useless clobber scattered on the cold concrete floor and now stood in front of a grave, antique bookcase. My eyes quickly scanned the mostly sallow looking sections of the cupboard and finally came to a halt as I noticed a realm that distinguished itself of all the others. I pulled out one of the books and unhesitatingly started to read. Memories came rushing back. Happy Memories; memories of my dad tucking me in at night and fulfilling me one last wish of reading a bed time story. It merely took me two minutes to finish the book but it left me with a persistent smile and in cheerful spirits (for) the rest of the day.
The author of this book was none other but the eloquent Theodor Seuss Geisel who has established his reputation by writing childrens picture books (that set themselves apart from all the other works that were published at the time.) Little known about him is that he was a perfectionist and sometimes worked up to a year to finish one of his shortly/briefly lasting but memorable writings. Also his first book (And to think I saw it on Mulberry street) was rejected 27 times by his publisher before it was released. Due to his distinct wit and abstract view on things he became on of the most eminent and beloved writers worldwide. Dr. Seuss books have been accompanying me as long as I can remember and have had a huge impact on my development. Not only have the strangely illustrated characters in his works provided me with laughter but also his quirky not always sense making style captivated my attention. But what intrigued me the most was not the endearing way Seuss depicted his characters or the humorous writing style, no, it was his genius/gift/talent to always incorporate a hidden moral message that animated my mind to think about life even now as a young adult. It is hard for me to decide which one of the over 60 books he wrote is my favorite but one does mesmerize me the most, Oh the Thinks you can think! a book that first struck me as complete nonsense, with its odd illustrations and puzzling content/text. But once I put my mind to it all made sense. Nonsense is a vital component of ones childhood and even (at) adult age. Through this we learn to explore what our mind can create, where our limits are and that the impossible can become possible if we allow ourselves to wander. Everybodys imagination is different and just because we dont see the same things as other people, doesnt mean we shouldnt embrace our own opinion. Just as Dr. Seuss once said: Why fit in when you were born to stand out? </p>
<p>Also this is my FIRST draft. I am going to change it several times before submitting it (If I even admit it haha)</p>
<p>xoxo
Claire</p>