Is this a good idea?

Question

Ok, for my AP Lit class we are doing our personal pieces. I had a rough dad, he was an alcoholic and a drugatic and eventually ended up dieing from it. Well, I am going to write my personal piece about it. Its going to be like a memoir I think. Well, anyway....I thought about titling it "Achilles Last Stand" (Like the Led Zeppelin song) and sort of compare him to Achilles at the beginning or my personal piece because he was sort of like him (except for the whole son of a God part). He was strong in everything that he did, he just had an Achilles heel...which was alcohol. So, is this a good idea or should I re-think it? Thanks for the help!

If you don't think its a good idea, will you please tell why? Thanks!

lol, thanks for the grammar corrections...I do have to say I've never been that strong in grammar

Answer 1

sounds awesome. u have to make sure u correct the spelling/grammar stuff later ok?

drug addict (not drugatic)
dying (not dieing)

Achilles' Last Stand (because it was his last stand, therefore a possessive)

good luck~

Answer 2

I think that is a great analogy with your father and his "achilles heel." I also think this should be your decision because it is a personal story. Maybe it will help you figure out any problems you had with him that you could never reestablish. It's up to you.

Answer 3

I think you should make your writing personal and meaningful to you. If this is how you feel, then do use it. Good luck to you- it's very painful to lose someone to drugs and alcohol especially your dad.

Answer 4

I think it is a wonderful and a very powerful idea. It's always best to write from personal experience.

Answer 5

It's okay. Since it is an academic matter...... just don't be emotional............ describe it as if you are a news anchor and reading / presenting an event.

Answer 6

I think it is a wonderful approach

Answer 7

no