Warm Up Exercises - prepping for discussion:
1. 5 minutes: Start on your own with 3 questions; create a multiple choice question; then, journal.
2. 5 minutes: Partner up; share questions and answers - go to the text.
Socratic Discussion (2 circles Fishbowl/Observers on the outside)
One partner will be an observer - sit on opposite side of the room.
3. 6-7 minutes: Round 1 - Fishbowl is the inner circle of discussion; outer circle, observers.
4. 2-3 minutes: Feedback on those in the Fishbowl in Round 1
5. FLIP IT - 6-7 minutes: Round 2 - Switch - inner to outer...
6. 2-3 minutes: Feedback on Round 2
Partners will be observers - sit on opposite side of the room - you will give your partner feedback on the following:
Socratic Method Norms:
1. Listen actively
2. Don't raise hands
3. Stay open to change
4. Always go back to the text
5. Give eye contact and use names
6. Monitor air time
All sorts of variations.
With time remaining, journal or discuss at large...
Homework: In the comment section below, write a paragraph that discusses what you believe are 2 important quotes from the short story to which you are assigned. You may not repeat quotes! Be sure to read your classmates' posts as a good way to review for our test on Friday.
Delia saying, "Oh well, whatever goes over the Devil’s back, is got to come under his belly," is an important quote because it foreshadows Sykes' imminent death; he does, in fact, get what he deserves, as the snake he brought into the house to terrorize Delia ends up killing him. Delia saying, "Ah hates you, Sykes. Ah hates you tuh de same degree dat Ah useter love yuh," is another important quote, as it marks an incredibly important point in the story, where Delia finally overcomes her inhibitions about confronting Sykes and learns to really stand up to him.
ReplyDeleteIn Araby, the protagonist, a young boy, is on the verge of finding out about the reality of life- not everything goes the way someone wants it. His childish ways make him impatient and selfish. He made something, going to the bazaar, a bigger deal than it needed to be. “I sat staring at the clock for some time…”(540) He becomes irritated when his Uncle comes home late and is unable to give him the money that he wants in order to go to the bazaar. After going and being disappointment in the lack of items there for purchase, he becomes upset. His expectations were to high, which led his excursion to dissatisfy him. He was expecting the bazaar to have an array of items to buy for the girl, and when he would give it to her she would fall in love with him. He is angered at the end of the story when he realizes things did not go his way, nor will they later in life. “Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anguish and anger.” He becomes aware of his self-centered actions throughout the story at the moment because he sees that his vanity overpowered his judgement.
ReplyDeleteIn the short story "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr, we see a controlling government trying to neutralize individual' traits through handicaps. When Harrison escapes from where he is being held and breaks into the studio he asks someone to be his empress, "Let the first women who dares rise to her feet claim her mate and her throne." I found this strange because Harrison is only fourteen, but he comes across as having the knowledge of an adult. When the ballerina rose, it showed that not everyone agreed with handicaps, but they were forced into submission. Another big part of the story was when Hazel couldn't remember why she had been crying, " 'You been crying?' he said to Hazel. 'Yup', she said. 'What about?' he said. 'I forget,' she said. 'Something really sad on television.' " This shows how restricted the people are. Hazel can't even remember why she was crying, when her son had just died. Harrison had been taken away and killed and his parents were oblivious because their handicaps prevented them from really feeling emotion.
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ReplyDelete1. "Listen, I want you to have this." (page 481) Victor, the protagonist in This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona, says this to his childhood friend, Thomas Builds-the-Fire at the end of their journey. Victor, while saying this, gives half of his father’s ashes to Thomas. The significance of this quote can be interpreted in multiple ways. I interpreted it as an act of closure for the time that the two spent with one another on their trip, and the history that they have shared. Thomas fulfills Victor’s father’s wishes by looking after Victor when he died. When Victor gives Thomas his father’s ashes, he is giving him thanks on behalf of his father and his requests. Victor giving away some of his father’s ashes could also be viewed as an apology for the way Victor mistreated Thomas in the past. Victor might have lost any hope for a happy, peaceful family when his father left him, and with Thomas’s help he might have found the meaning of family once again.
2. “Thomas Builds-the-Fire could fly.” (page 479) This statement opens the scene for a flashback to enter the story. The flashback involved a tale from Victor and Thomas’s childhood. Thomas, for whatever reason, decided to jump off the roof of the tribal school. He ultimately broke his arm, but the important takeaway from this story is that Thomas could fly for a couple of seconds. This central idea found in this flashback is that Thomas was bold enough to break away from the norm and follow his dreams. This act proved that Thomas has the ability to be his own person and voice his own beliefs, even if that means no one would listen.
Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
ReplyDeleteConnie is a fifteen year old girl who values beauty more than any other attributes. She knows that she is pretty, and therefore she is obsessed with how she looks. She constantly is reassuring herself of her beauty. Connie also cares very much about what other people think of her. This obsession and constant worry is illustrated perfectly through this quote: "She was fifteen and she had a quick nervous giggling habit of craning her neck to glance into mirrors, or checking other people's faces to make sure her own was all right." (pg. 584).
In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" Connie finds herself in a scary situation when a strange man named Arnold Friend comes to her home and tries to make her come out to his car. "He wagged a finger and laughed, 'Gonna get you, baby.'" Her unsafe predicament is foreshadowed when Arnold Friend says this to her on page 586. However, Connie does not think much of his statement and therefore does nothing about it.
Sweat by: Zora Neale Hurston
ReplyDelete"She seized the iron skillet from the stove and struck a defensive pose, which act surprised him greatly, coming from her. It cowed him and he did not strike her as he usually did."
This is an important quote because this is when Delia finally has the realization that she is able to stand up for herself. She never goes against anything her husband does because she is fearful of the harm that will come if she goes against him. she finally is pushed to her limit. I think that Delia should have realized this earlier from all of the pain Sykes has caused her. Although women during this time were less respected than men, I think that it was important that she stuck up for herself since no one else was there to do it.
"Ah hates you, Sykes, Ah hates you tuh de same degree dat Ah useter love yuh."
This is also an important quote because again Delia is standing up for herself and not letting Sykes win the emotional battle that occurs in this short story. I believe that this is the climax of the story because she final hit her breaking point and is taking charge for once. Although Delia said this calmly, it spoke louder than she ever has in her life. Sykes was amazed by Delia saying this; so surprised that he almost spit out the food he was eating.
Much of Harrison Bergeron is defined by extremities of perception. In this story, equality is particularly antagonized, and this can be observed from the everyday lives and perceptions of difference and superiority. For example, when George was explaining to Hazel why one could not tamper with physical and mental handicaps, he says, “...then other people’d get away with it- and pretty soon we’d be right back to the dark ages again, with everybody competing against each other (Vonnegut, page 217).” This quote symbolizes the extreme opinions of equity in 2081 society. Through Harrison Bergeron, Vonnegut means to ridicule extreme thoughts or opinions on equality and equity, as society requires a perfect and delicate balance of both in order to survive. In this story, though all people are equal and are protected from ridicule and shame, society’s functionality is low, because it takes superior minds and bodies in order to advance technologically, artistically, academically, and athletically. However, Vonnegut also ridicules extremities of equity as well.
ReplyDeleteReciprocating Vonnegut’s former satirization of being “over-equal,” Harrison Bergeron epitomizes the superior human being. Upon his proclamation of labeling himself emperor, he says, “Even as I stand here...crippled, hobbled, and sickened- I am a greater ruler than any man who ever lived! Now watch me become what I can become! (Vonnegut, page 218)” Through Harrison Bergeron, Vonnegut illustrates the other extreme, as Bergeron essentially proposed a world run by superior minds and bodies. Though this would lead to extreme advancement within society, individuals would be overwhelmed with competition and would inevitably be disappointed with countless rejections. In conclusion, Vonnegut means to show that neither extreme will make society its best, and a balance between equality and equity should be maintained in order to create the most functional and fair society possible.
Araby written by James Joyce was about this young boy who had a crush on this girl and wanted to impress her by going to this bazaar and buying her something. There were two quotes that I thought were interesting in the story. The first one was, "When she came out of the doorstep my heart leaped" (pg 539, James Joyce) this was significant because you can tell the protagonist really has a big crush on this girl and gets excited and nervous when he sees her. The second quote was "No, thank you" (pg. 542, James Joyce) this was interesting because before the boy came to the bazaar he was all excited and could not wait to get the girl something. But, then he realizes that he was just in pain and suffering and, that the girl maybe didn't like him back and so, when he was talking to the lady at the register he decided not to get her anything. I think a big theme in this story is realizing reality because, he is realizing that the girl is not a big deal and that he doesn't have to get her something because he just wanted to impress her.
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ReplyDeleteSammy is a “hater”. He’s funny in a sarcastic kind of way, but he hates the norm, the people that just go with the flow, the sheep. "The sheep pushing their carts down the aisle-the girls were walking against the usual traffic (not that we have one-way signs or anything) -were pretty hilarious." This quote tells you a lot about Sammy’s views on society. He takes it a little too far though. “They keep right on going, into the electric eye; the door flies open and they flicker across the lot to their car, Queenie and Plaid and Big Tall Goony-Goony (not that as raw material she was so bad), leaving me with Lengel and a kink in his eyebrow. "Did you say something, Sammy?" "I said I quit." "I thought you did."” He shouldn’t have quit his job. Sammy has the right idea about things, but he’s just too stubborn. Good job for sticking up for the girls, but now you’re living with your parents, with no job and no money of your own. Obviously, being a cashier at an A&P wasn’t a dream job, but at least he had something. He even says it himself, “and my stomach kind of fell as I felt how hard the world was going to be to me hereafter.”
"Sweat"
ReplyDelete"She wuz ez pretty ez a speckled pup! Dat wuz fifteen years ago." This is an important quote because it shows that the town knows how poorly Sykes treats Delia, yet the town does not do anything about it. It is also another example of her faithfulness to Sykes, a faithfulness that eventually runs out and culminates in her essentially killing her. This also shows just how much Delia, a symbol of innocence, has changed under the hands of Sykes.
"My sweat is done paid for this house and Ah rekon Ah kin keep on sweatin in it." This is Delia's first true moment of defiance, as well as her first outburst in her marriage. It surprises Sykes, and this realization is very powerful for Delia. It shows her that it is okay for her to fight back against her both physically and emotionally abusive husband.
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ReplyDelete"In walks three girls in nothing but bathing suits." This is an important quote because it grabs your attention but also gives some back knowledge on what and who is going to be involved. I think it also gives a bit of foreshadowing on what will happen later in the story. And it does, "A and P" is all about three girls walking into a local store and Sammy the main character, who will make a decision that will either haunt him for the rest of his life, or open up new doors for him. With that being said another quote is," I fold up the apron, "Sammy" stiched in red on the pocket, and put it on the counter, and drop the bow tie on top of it." This is a very very important quote! It shows how Sammy is becoming a man. I say this because he is 19 and his mom still irons his shirts, with him quitting it allows him to become a "big boy" so to speak of, and have him make his own decisions in life. I believe this is a very good learning point for Sammy and that this will open up his life with endless possibility's!
""We are decent," Queenie says suddenly...now that she remembers her place, a place from which the crows that runs the A&P must look pretty crummy." This displays the motif of socio-economic class in this story. It shows us the difference between those who are working as teenagers, and those who are able to waltz around in skimpy bathing suits, doing whatever they please
ReplyDelete"And my stomach kind of fell as I realized how hard the world was going to be to me hereafter." This illustrates the idea of Sammy's sacrifice for 3 girls he didn't even know. His decision was advised, fairly stupid, and driven by vanity; not unlike the boy in A&P.
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"Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been"
ReplyDelete"This place you are now—inside your daddy's house—is nothing but a cardboard box I can knock down any time. You know that and always did know it. You hear me?" I think this is significant because it is said by Arnold Friend, who represents the devil within the short story. I believe this is signifying that evil is within all of us, yet we can choose whether it has an effect or not, just as Connie could choose whether to go with Arnold.
"She watched herself push the door slowly open as if it she were safe somewhere back in the other doorway.." This is significant because I believe that it represents Connie's loss of innocence, as she follows what represents "the devil." Once innocence is lost, it cannot be retrieved. Connie knew that her home was the safest choice, yet after leaving that safety she could not bring herself to re-enter it.
This is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona
ReplyDelete1. "But I didn't imagine my father looking anything like a salmon. I thought it'd be like cleaning the attic or something. Like letting things go after they've stopped having any use." This quote is by Victor when he is talking to Thomas, who had just explained what he was going to do with his half of the ashes of Victor's dad. Thomas had explained how he pictured his dad being set free and being a beautiful salmon, while Victor saw it as making extra space in his house. This not only shows that Victor is not sentimental, it also lets the reader understand that Thomas had a closer relationship to his dad than his actual son did.
2. "I didn't say we were friends. I said you had to take me with you." This quote is Victor explaining to Thomas that they are not friends and likely will never be. Victor is a very honest person and tells people how he truly feels. Thomas, knowing the situation of their friendship, ignores the fact that they aren’t as close as they used to be. Yet Thomas still wants to come on the journey with Victor. Thomas agrees because he had made a pact with Victor's father that he will watch over him when he is not able to.
In Araby, the boy describing his infatuation with Mangan’s sister says, “My body was like a harp and her words and gestures were like fingers running upon the wires.” (Joyce, 539) This is a prime example of his youth and how easy it is to influence him. He describes his love for Mangan’s sister in such fluid language, but in the end, he changes his mind so quickly from the torrid descriptions he had earlier.
ReplyDeleteWhen Mangan’s sister talks to the boy, she says to him, “It would be a splendid bazaar” and that, “ she said she would love to go.” This expectation of greatness at the bazaar is like the expectations he has for his love for her. He expects he will go to Araby and find a beautiful place to walk and find something to buy for her, and that he will return and this gift will lead him to another beautiful palce with Mangan’s sister.
Where Are You Going, Where Are You From
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In the short story, “Where Are You Going, Where Are You From’” the protagonist Connie is all about her looks. She always is in front of a mirror fixing her hair and always trying to meet her own standards. This is shown through the quote; “Why don’t you just keep your room clean like your sister? How’ve you got your hair fixed- what the hell stinks? You don’t see your sister using that junk.” This shows that Connie puts looks over any other obligations. Also, this shows that Connie’s mom shows favoritism to Connie’s older sister, June, because of all her accomplishments.
One day Connie was at the restaurant, shaped like a bottle and a boy kept staring at her. The boy wagged his finger at her and said, “Gonna get you, Baby,” Connie did not really think anything of it but later the same boy pulled down her driveway. Connie was home alone because her family was at a barbecue. The boy later on explained as, Arnold Friend, was trying to persuade Connie into taking a ride with him. Connie told him to leave, but Arnold Friend insisted. This shows symbolism because Arnold Friend is like the devil and Connie is on the step in the middle of the devil and her home using her judgment.
This is what it means to say Phoenix, Arizona
ReplyDelete“ I heard it in the wind. I heard it from the birds. I felt it in the sunlight. Also, your mother was just in here crying.” This quote is significant because it shows how Thomas has a sense of humor, and he tries very hard to fit in. People always see him as an outsider and never consider him worthy of talking to. This shows he was trying to make an effort to talk to Victor during a sad time.
“Just one time when i am telling a story sometime, why don’t you stop and listen?” This shows that Thomas really cares about what victor thinks of him and he wants him to know about his stories and he wants him to be interested in what he is saying.