/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/: Impact from our Surroundings

Ah yes. The time has come. In a matter of a little more than 48 hours, our knowledge that we have gained as AP Lang. students will be put to a test determined by selective guessing on the multiple choice and scrambling to barely write three essays.
As one class period turned into days, days turning into months, months turning into this year, I have realized that really this class specifically has caused me to evolve as a person. I remember reading in that locavore synthesis prompt of all the benefits that are given in that community through locally-grown produce. This may be a very thin connection between the two topics however I find that the surrounding environment really affects the characteristics of an individual. I noticed that being engrossed into the world of AP English really morphed me emotionally, mentally and socially. For example, I can't watch TV like a normal human being anymore. I cannot become submerged into the show or even the commercials because of the analysis I automatically apply. "The white background of this Maybelline commercial contrasts with the black makeup on this model's face, symbolizing how there is a line between innocence and corruption on beauty standards". It is open to interpretation whether or not this over-analyzation is a curse or not but nonetheless, there is impact from what surrounds us.

maybe she's born with it, maybe representing beauty standards