Mary Gordon: More Than Just A Shrine
Everyone has their own story to tell in regards to people or events that have shaped their identity. Mary Gordon puts these sentiments to paper in her writing' More Than Just a Shrine: Paying Homage to the Ghosts of Ellis Island', an essay reflecting on her 'search for self' through exploration of her ancestors' immigration to the US. She tells us, for example, "The minute I set foot upon the island I could feel all that it stood for: insecurity, obedience, anxiety, dehumanization, the terrified and careful deference of the displaced" (Gordon 409). Gordon's ability to come to terms with the unsettling truths about what her ancestors were forced to experience, essentially being dehumanized, is quite an inspiration. In reading her passage, I was able to conjure up some personal thoughts relating to the formation of my identity. My step mom, whom I have known for 1/3 of my life, has probably given me more insight on how to lead my life successfully and be a good daughter, friend,......
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