Bright - [s1e2]

: She emphasizes his unending joy and optimism rather than the tragedy of his passing.

: She promises that if accepted, she will never take the opportunity for granted, as she would be living out that dream for both of them. [S1E2] Bright

The "good essay" she produces is not just a retelling of her father’s death, which occurred in front of her during a freshman year orchestra concert when she was 15. Instead, it focuses on: : She emphasizes his unending joy and optimism