Book Reports / Analysis of a cartoon by Matt Groening (Going around in circles) [3]

Hello
I have to write an analysis on a cartoon by Matt Groening (Please see the picture file).
What can I improve in content and language? Thank you very much!!

The cartoon titled "Going around in circles" by Matt Groening illustrates the issue of communication between father and son and points out who is to blame for it.

The figure on the left of the sequences is supposed to be the father, because he has one tooth and one horn more than his son always scared-looking son who is sitting on the right. You can see it from his posture that he is very unconfident and afraid. According to the speech bubbles, the boy seems to have problems. For example he tells his father about his feeling about being unheard, useless, insignificant, inferior, humiliated or even a waste. The father tries to encourage him, and to downplay things. But he fails to help, because whenever his child takes up this topic, there is always the same result: His boy just has to think positive, and his problems will disappear when he is older, just as the father has experienced. His dad wants to care for his son, but he takes it too easy with just thinking that "things will sort out". The father asked him several times whether he can bring out the garbage. This is a symbol for that the father doesn't take the problems of the son serious and instead continues to breaks him down with such actions. You can see the irrelevance of this topic to his father from his never-changing gesture. So it's no wonder that the son feels like such a waste then. At the end, the boy noted that the father cannot help him. That's why he brings away the garbage unconditionally.

The cartoon certainly bears a lot of truth. All in all, the cartoonist wants to make the reader aware of the fact that ignoring or downplaying problems of the children is definitely a wrong option. The father comes across in a negative light, because his acting represents the inability of educating children by their parents. Perhaps it would have been better if the father had told the son that he should speak with friends, find some hobbys where he is good at etc. to build self-esteem and self-confidence. Children often doubt themselves, although often the parents are to blame for their lack of skills. Groening shows in an amusing way, how the communication between parents and children can fail, and which dimensions it can take.

Edit: Sorry, the picture with the cartoon is too big for an upload. What can I do?

Writing Feedback / I'm a nice person that is always trying to help others. Self-evaluation for my teacher [5]

Hello, my teacher wants us to make a self-evaluation and tell him more about us. I would be very thankful if you can tell me what mistakes I made and what I could perhaps make better or add.

I would say I'm a nice person that is always trying to help others. I always want people happy and smiling. People tell me that I'm very mature and polite, but I think sometimes I'm too polite.

I don't accept being happy with what I have, I'm a perfectionist and always want more. I am a hard worker and believe that if I want something I should be able to get it myself. So I'm very patient. I hate it when I have to borrow things from people or when I need their help. I want to stay independent and I hate it when I have to borrow things from people or when I need their help. I want to stay independent and modest.

I love challenges, and I always pursue to accomplish. But I don't like to flaunt success or to show off. I never want to take the center stage. I'm usually very calm and easy going. Consequently I can't abide very impulsive people. I hate bragger, faultfinder and naive persons.

I try to plan many things in advance; unexpected events make me feel uncomfortable quickly. Therefore I'm not adaptable or flexible. I always think positive, but however I'm realist and oftentimes don't set my expectations too high to avoid getting disappointed. I am a hard worker, but now and then I exaggerate as well.

I'm a good and reliable friend but not extremely social with people. I'd rather do home projects than hang out shopping at the mall. I love to be around educated people as they inspire me. But there are the times I require my "quiet space", I read and think during those times and would be insane without them.

I'm not a good athlete, but often ride bicycle. I love flying and aviation. I also like to travel and to explore new places.

I try to keep respectful, friendly, sensitive and trustworthy. I hate to lie, but I also don't like hurting people. I'm also very attentive and empathetic. So sometimes don't tell the persons the whole truth unless it's necessary to give it out all. I hate naive people and faultfinder. I don't like violence; if there is a conflict, most time I just escape.

What could I say at the end? Thank you!!