I do not like it when I go to math class because I see numbers dancing on the board and I do not know why. They are as annoying as when my phone rings. I know they like to make me angry because I do not like them. Numbers are easy but sometimes I just can't deal with them. Everytime I try to focus, my head disappears. I guess my brain feels pain. My eyes just want to sleep. They just feel exhausted. I finally had the courage to ask the numbers, “Why are you dancing”? They answered me, “My work is to make sure you feel alive.” I got confused and my head started to hurt because the numbers appeared again.
This writing is inspired by mathematics and the way it makes me feel. In this writing I am exploring the theme of concentration during class. I am also interpreting some literary devices such as alliteration, imagery and simile. I often get distracted and confused during class and that is why Math is not my thing but I try my best to stay on track.
"A way that the author used personification to describe her struggle with numbers. 'Numbers dancing on the board' is the phrase that I found effective. Besides, the details 'I guess my brain feels pain. My eyes just want to sleep' makes me feel interested because I can see how math subject obnoxious is to the author. I noticed that the author uses a narrative style to tell about her feelings about mathematic numbers. When I read this story, it makes me think of my depression and helplessness when I’m required to work on an essay."
--Binh Phuong Nguyen