Essays 1-03b: The importance loving family

I watched "Mrs. Doubtfire" in our writing class. It is a interesting and charming movie for me. If I am Daniel, I think I couldn't do such a brave deeds, even if I love my children very much. I choose two themes  from class outlines (1A). These are the gap in responsibility for housekeeping, and another is the bonds among family members.

First, the gap in responsibility, it's about Daniel's character. He three children, Lydia, Chris, and Notary. Also, he loves them very very much. However, when Daniel disguised a British old woman, he educated his children strictly. I think both are his true love and these are very beautiful and kindly.

And about the bonds among family members, I think it is very strong. Children miss their father approximately the same their father.  They were allowed to meet Daniel only once a week by their mother. Daniel is important existence for them even he was not good father. I think Daniel and three children were harmonious family. I think that they love their father than their mother, of course they love Miranda very much. 

But only Miranda, who is Daniel's ex wife was little  different. Because she decided to divorce with him, and tried to isolate her children from Daniel. I think it was very painful thing for indulgent father to living by himself apart from his family. 

The beginning of story, Daniel had a trouble with his workers and resigned his job.  And at the Chris's 14th birthday party, Daniel happened a disturbance even invited polices. That is why, Miranda decided to divorce with him after all. I think  he has a mind like a boy even now, but she couldn't understand it. Since he  had divorced with Miranda, Daniel was just permissively for his children. After that, he changed thanks for his old brother Frank's technic and his miracle voice. I think it was a chance to grow up from a worthless man to good father for him. Divorcing was too shock thing for him and his three chidlren. But, in a sense, it may be good thing.

I think this is a very happy and interesting story. Daniel is a good father. This movie describes ordinary family's lives, but just the thing is wonderful I think. This movie teaches us about the importance of loving family and everyone. It became one of my favorite movies. Do have a look at "Mrs. Doubtfire"! The highlight of a film is, it’s not only comedy but also beautiful story of love. 

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letter to a homestay family

Hello, my name is Natsumi. Nice to meet you! I am really happy that I will be visiting you for a home stay. Thanks very much for agreeting to be my hosts.

First of all, please let me introduce myself. I am a nineteen years old girl, and I go to KGU in Japan. My birthday is in August. So, possibly I’ll spend my twentieth birthday with you! If it is true, I feel I am very lucky. I like listening to music, watching movies, and reading. Of course, I love talking with my friends and shopping, too. My family is my father, my mother, my father’s side parents, my younger sister. She is a college student. My father is a public servent, and my mother is a nurse. We live in Kumamoto, which is 1300 km from Tokyo.

By the way, I have some questions for you. How many people are there in your family? Can you speak Japanese? What rules about washing clothes and so on do you have? I’m happy if I can get a letter or e-mail from you before my departure. And I would appreciate a list of the necessary items need to prepare before leaving Japan if you can send a list.

I am very excited to see and learn about a different culture through you and other people that I may meet. I’ll bring some pictures of my hometown, and would like to show you. I’ve never been to foreign countries, so I’m looking forward to finding out all about how American people live. I also hope to let you know about Japan and Japanese people. I can’t speak English well, but I practice. Please help me.

Yours faithfully,

Natsumi                                 

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