Jewel Raquidan

Mr. Soeth

English 3 AP

February 09, 2011

Rehugo Analysis – Article: Quotations, Universal Truths, Aphorisms

1. “In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit.” -Marge Kennedy
   This quote is by a woman named Marge Kennedy, a U.S. writer. Very little legitimate information was found on this woman other then writing a book called The Single Parent Family which was collaborated with Janet Spencer.
   “Sometimes the best way to keep peace in the family is to keep the members of the family apart for awhile. “ -Franklin D. Roosevelt
   This is a quote from our 32^nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt who had written this quote into one of his Roosevelt Letters to Sumner Welles on December 18, 1942.
2. Both quotes speak about families but they have different philosophies on how to live through one.
   For Marge Kennedy's quote it has a strong aspect in keeping a family together as a working unit. What she wants to see in a family is a powerful bond that will connect not by sheer numbers in the clan but by the experience each individual member has with another. They can have wonderful memories that will be gladly remembered and passed on to another generation who, with any luck, will share the same happiness as their forefathers did. With such a perpetual connection, this will lead to the success of the tribe.
   For President Roosevelt's quote his belief is that with the separation of the family, good things may come of it instead of bitter confrontation. This idea could be a result from disagreements within their clan causing the spectators of such squabble to believe that with another interaction from the two opposing sides could lead up to an all out brawl. With the split in the group it resolves a lesser chance of violence to occur thus keeping the peace.
3. Both quotes show that all families are not similar when it comes to their teachings. Some families grow stronger and loving as they continue to spend more and more time with one another; dwelling in each others presence with a smile. Other families can have complex situations causing them to break a part from one another and yet still have the audacity to be sturdy. Either solutions are accepted but what counts is that particular family's opinion.

Citation:

Marge Kennedy, author, book, The Single Parent Family (introduction), 1994

http://www.poemhunter.com/quotations/famous.asp?people=Marge Kennedy

Franklin D. Roosevelt, president, letter, The Roosevelt Letter, December 18, 1942

http://www.poemhunter.com/quotations/family/