“On Turning Ten” and “The Monkey Garden” (summary)
In life, many encounter obstacles that force them to face the actualities and hardships in life which causes them to grow as a person. In the story “The Monkey Garden” and the poem “On Turning Ten”, the author and poet discuss the idea of facing bare reality which causes them to change their attitude towards childhood. Both readings teach how the main characters were fearful of becoming older and more mature. Although both characters yearn to stay young and hold […]