Autobiographical+Incident

Autobiographical Incident You can’t always get what you want in life. This is a lesson that most people will be taught at a very young age. Although this lesson is emphasized like a broken record in elementary school and even earlier, it is something that doesn’t really stick until it is learned the hard way. At least that was my experience. When I was in sixth grade I had an English class that I really enjoyed. All my classmates were friendly and the teacher was extremely likeable. He was a sarcastic and goofy teacher who could really connect with students. He had a great sense of humor but was also an effective teacher. This is why I liked him and his class and I was pretty sure he enjoyed me in his class too. Right from the first week of school he started talking about a big project we would be doing towards the middle of the school year. “This project will count for three test grades,” he would say. “You will get up on stage and perform a play written by William Shakespeare. Every student in the class will participate but you may choose whether to be an actor or a cameraman.” I was ecstatic at the news! I had always wanted to try acting and this was the perfect opportunity! Now all I had to do was convince my teacher that I was right for a leading role. When it was time for parts to be chosen, my English teacher had us play these games to essentially help him pick people for the different roles. When I realized this, I knew this was my chance. I had to nail this or I would not get a leading role like I hoped for. When it was my turn to play, I went to the front of the class and sat down. “Go ahead, Will. It’s your turn.” I did my job and went back to my seat. I was feeling great about the activity and I thought it could not have gone better. I knew I was getting the part now. When I sat down someone even approached me, “Wow! I think you should be the main character, Will.” I was feeling on top of the world. My teacher then sat down and wrote some things down for maybe ten minutes while the class talked. I did not talk, though, for I was too exited. “Alright class. I’m now going to read the parts and the students who will play them.” As the teacher went down the list, my heart cringed. I started to lose some confidence as the leading roles were being given to others. My teacher got to my name and I froze, “Will… you will play the friar.” What did he say?! The friar was only a measly part and I wanted a main role. I thought I was destined for a main role. That class had ruined my whole day. Although I was dissapointed that ay I did learn an important lesson. You cannot always get want you want in life.