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PART II -
2. The main character mentioned in the first paragraph of the article is the cockroach
1. We are born knowing that eventually we will die unlike the cockroach who does not
know its lifespan. Like bread crumbs to pudding, our ashes will comingle with the
Earth, thus offering nutrients to earthworms.
2. This means that to wake up each morning and feel that this day is no different than
the other is such a grievous error in judgment. Every sunrise is an opportunity to
live a day better and more productive than the previous one.
2. In death, none of us know which button to press. Divinity has its own penthouse,
and only those authorized by Heaven can reach that holy floor. So, live.
2. From within, radiating through the clouds, into the hearts of people that remember
you best. For now, live and do your best. Because, the question of, How long will
you live? That may be God’s biggest surprise.
2. As you live, where you are, with the people who love you, think of how you can
improve your humanity. Living is essential as based on the article, when you
challenge yourself, then you get to know what living is all about. Because Bigotry is
arrogance that kills. As the author says. We should live an imprint.
1. Do not let your fear of failure overshadow the potential to succeed. Trust yourself.
In life, those who at least try would always get an answer. You just need to know
what questions to ask, which situations to aim for.
2. The keyboard was not invented to be your accomplice in hate. Besides, the more
energy you spend disliking people, the lesser minutes in the day for you to take in
the positive energy of life. Remove that from your life. Be happy, if not always with
yourself, than be happy for others.
PART III -
1. How would you classify the type of difference we have with the cockroach
2. How can you explain what is meant “That we, humans, are gifted with the
knowledge that our umbilical cords come with an expiration date appear to be lost
on people who live aimless lives?”
1. What would result if we do not think of how long will you and I live?
2. How could you show your understanding of death and our gateway to heaven based
on the article?