Choose a topic and submit a Comparison/Contrast Essay. The Essay should be 4-5 paragraphs.
My brother and I are two individuals with few similarities and many differences. People often say that Chris, my older brother, and I are polar opposites. Though however few, there are still similarities that we share as siblings.
First of all, we were both brought up by an amazing pair of parents that put all of their effort into raising us to the best of their ability. We were spoiled, and of course are still spoiled with our parent's affection. We were both taught to cherish life, and the people in it. Besides our upbringing, we also share in certain beliefs. For example, even though we were both raised as Christians, church and all, we chose not to be religious. We agree that such labels are not important, and that faith is something one has to find on their own. We share many memories from our childhood of playing in the woods, making forts, laughing, fighting and even crying. Both of us have had our own share of hardships, but have pulled through by remembering the good, and the good that became of them. Regardless of these similarities, we are both separate individuals with our own set of opinions, influences, and many other things in our life, that have made us into the "polar opposites" that people see today.
One of the most obvious differences, is our appearance. My brother, clearly a male, and me, a female. We have different biological fathers, but he looks so much like our mother that you wouldn't guess that we are only half siblings. Our mom is Korean, and our dad is White American. I take after Dad, but looks are just the beginning of our differences. I matured at a very young age, surprising even myself at times, while my brother only just recently began to mature. I am very understanding and I have a lot of patience unlike Chris who is not a very patient person. I have always been one to prefer entertaining myself with books, pencil and paper. I am a very happy introvert. I like having a few close friends to hang out with every other weekend, and other days spent relaxing and exploring my creativity. Chris on the other hand, is a social butterfly. He loves to be surrounded by people, and being the center of everyone's attention. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and usually is the one making the jokes. Chris is the kind of person who finds it very easy to suck up to those with a higher authority, even when that person or persons are wrong. I cannot do that with ease. To me, when someone is wrong, knows very well that they are wrong, and still refuses to admit it, I find it hard to be able to just smile and nod. When I do something I have to do it right, or not at all.
I could write several more paragraphs explaining our differences, but that could take eternity. Growing up so close in age, my brother and I have a very tight bond. We know we are different, and love each other more because of it. Hearing people say we are polar opposites does not hurt our feelings, in fact it is rather pleasing to hear because of those few things we do share; things we can share and still be the individuals that we are. I have never wished for my brother to be any other way than the way he is now, and I expect he has not wished for me to be any other way than the me I am today either.
~ Please feel free to criticize anything you see that does not look right. No need to tip toe, I know that I am not perfect! :) Also if you could please let me know what you think of my thesis statement I would really appreciate it. Intros are not my forte... so any and all advice is welcomed with open arms !!~
Thank you in advance!!! [/^,^]/
Me Versus My Brother
My brother and I are two individuals with few similarities and many differences. People often say that Chris, my older brother, and I are polar opposites. Though however few, there are still similarities that we share as siblings.
First of all, we were both brought up by an amazing pair of parents that put all of their effort into raising us to the best of their ability. We were spoiled, and of course are still spoiled with our parent's affection. We were both taught to cherish life, and the people in it. Besides our upbringing, we also share in certain beliefs. For example, even though we were both raised as Christians, church and all, we chose not to be religious. We agree that such labels are not important, and that faith is something one has to find on their own. We share many memories from our childhood of playing in the woods, making forts, laughing, fighting and even crying. Both of us have had our own share of hardships, but have pulled through by remembering the good, and the good that became of them. Regardless of these similarities, we are both separate individuals with our own set of opinions, influences, and many other things in our life, that have made us into the "polar opposites" that people see today.
One of the most obvious differences, is our appearance. My brother, clearly a male, and me, a female. We have different biological fathers, but he looks so much like our mother that you wouldn't guess that we are only half siblings. Our mom is Korean, and our dad is White American. I take after Dad, but looks are just the beginning of our differences. I matured at a very young age, surprising even myself at times, while my brother only just recently began to mature. I am very understanding and I have a lot of patience unlike Chris who is not a very patient person. I have always been one to prefer entertaining myself with books, pencil and paper. I am a very happy introvert. I like having a few close friends to hang out with every other weekend, and other days spent relaxing and exploring my creativity. Chris on the other hand, is a social butterfly. He loves to be surrounded by people, and being the center of everyone's attention. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and usually is the one making the jokes. Chris is the kind of person who finds it very easy to suck up to those with a higher authority, even when that person or persons are wrong. I cannot do that with ease. To me, when someone is wrong, knows very well that they are wrong, and still refuses to admit it, I find it hard to be able to just smile and nod. When I do something I have to do it right, or not at all.
I could write several more paragraphs explaining our differences, but that could take eternity. Growing up so close in age, my brother and I have a very tight bond. We know we are different, and love each other more because of it. Hearing people say we are polar opposites does not hurt our feelings, in fact it is rather pleasing to hear because of those few things we do share; things we can share and still be the individuals that we are. I have never wished for my brother to be any other way than the way he is now, and I expect he has not wished for me to be any other way than the me I am today either.
~ Please feel free to criticize anything you see that does not look right. No need to tip toe, I know that I am not perfect! :) Also if you could please let me know what you think of my thesis statement I would really appreciate it. Intros are not my forte... so any and all advice is welcomed with open arms !!~
Thank you in advance!!! [/^,^]/
