Yusuf Ma

Story Blog Post#1

For my second project, I again chose storytelling. This is not only a personal hobby, but also a responsibility we all have to society. Written records document the transmission of human civilization, are the crystallization of human wisdom, the life experiences of our ancestors, and are a treasure trove we […]

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Rabbit and New Neighbor Blog Post#7

a. What challenges did you overcome throughout this story project? How did you go about overcoming these challenges? One of the main challenges I faced during this project was transforming a complicated historical conflict into a symbolic story that uses animals instead of humans. The real events behind the conflict […]

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The deeper meaning behind the story Blog Post#4

When I wrote my story about the squirrel being chased out of the forest and returning with hatred, I realized that it wasn’t just a fable about “revenge.” It was really my way of thinking about how prejudice grows and becomes powerful. In real conflicts, people often begin to dehumanize each […]

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The Metaphors Behind My Story Blog Post#3

When I wrote the story of the squirrel that is forced to flee and then returns centuries later to exact revenge, I was really thinking about how deep wounds from displacement persist in real conflicts. In my mind, that squirrel’s journey represents communities that are driven out of their homes and carry […]

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Rabbit and his new neighbour(Blog Post #2)

This is the outline of my story: Exposition In a forest, rabbits, crows, squirrels, and other small animals lived in peace. They shared food, water, and territory, enjoying calm and happy days. Point of Attack A group of outside animals invaded the forest and drove the squirrels away, taking over […]

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Block Post#1

Many things are happening in today’s society. Some are good some are bad. Through this project, I hope to inspire people to reflect on society through stories and make them appreciate the peaceful life they live today. At the same time, I also want readers to understand that peace is […]

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About me

Hi! My name is Zipeng Ma, but I prefer people to call me Yusuf.I’m 14 years old, and I study at Charles Best Secondary School in Coquitlam, BC.My favourite subjects are History and English, because I love learning how ideas and people shape the world. What brought me to Butterfly and where do me expect it take me? […]

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About Me

I’m Yusuf, a grade 9 student in CBSS. I love history and I have learned a lot from it, such as how to deal with interpersonal relationships and how to control my emotions. Studying historical figures is the driving force for my continuous improvement. The Cold War is my favourite […]

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