Pick out one important passage from the reading (at least 5 lines but no longer than a page). Comment on this post, and share your passage. You don't need to type out the whole passage. Just write down the page number as well as the starting and ending words of the passage so we can find it in our books. Then, write a follow up question about the passage. Make sure you read over any passages your classmates have already shared so you don't repeat passages.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Central passages for 1/8 (Kayla, Natalie, Neil, Rob, Ryan, Skylar, Zack)
Pick out one important passage from the reading (at least 5 lines but no longer than a page). Comment on this post, and share your passage. You don't need to type out the whole passage. Just write down the page number as well as the starting and ending words of the passage so we can find it in our books. Then, write a follow up question about the passage. Make sure you read over any passages your classmates have already shared so you don't repeat passages.
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"Dog, Capital D, on the other hand, is what Mrs. Ingle considers a Hollywood dog... That in a certain light, things appear one way; but in another light, another." (page 176)
ReplyDeleteWhat does Mona mean in the last part of this quote? What is she trying to say? Why italics?
And when Naomi leaves, Mona talks some more, only now about all things Chinese—her parents, and China, and how many of her relatives are over there, and whether she’s been back, and whether she speaks the language. (“Of course she speaks it,” says Eliot when Sumner asks. “Open your eyes.”) Also whether Mona misses China even though she’s never been there.
ReplyDelete“That must be so weird,” says Andrew. “I mean, to never get a chance to see your own home.”
“It’s not her home,” says Charlie.
“So what is her home?” demands Sumner.
“America,” says Charlie. “I think.”
(page 187) My book is about 6-8 pages ahead, so I think this quote is on 179-181 for you guys but I may be wrong.
I found this quote interesting because Charlie makes the point that the place your family originates is not automatically your homeland. Sure, Mona's parents grew up in a totally different culture, but that does not bind her to China. This supports Mona because it, in a sense, justifies her being Jewish because she is not a product of China, but America. Similarly, I find myself somewhat attached to Pakistan since my family lives there, I speak the language, and I am interested in the culture, but I think I am more American and that America is my real home despite my connection to Pakistan. I really like Charlie's view over his brothers'.
Oops, I was supposed to ask a question, not write about the passage...
DeleteWhy do you think Charlie assumes her homeland to be America? How does this relate to Mona's and Helen's views on culture?
"'Some of us have a actual pea...The conversation mysteriously meanders her way" (179-180)
DeleteWhat is Mr. Ingle trying to say? What is the significance with this analogy or what does this reveal about him?
"'Some of us have a actual pea...The conversation mysteriously meanders her way" (179-180)
DeleteWhat is Mr. Ingle trying to say? What is the significance with this analogy or what does this reveal about him?
pg. 195 "I didn't say anything about horny males... But how can anything have nothing to do with race?" I found this quote primarily due to the James Bond reference. The race notion his huge in this passage. Especailly when considering the perspective of a white male justifying how everything can be race based. So, does everything really have to do with race?
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Seth couldn't see things... The oppressed should stand together.
ReplyDeleteCorrection: "Meanwhile, Seth couldn't see things... The oppressed should stand together" (Jen 141).
DeleteHow does this passage reflect Mona's views on minorities and their role? What does this passage say about Seth's values?
DeletePg. 204-5
ReplyDeleteStarts with: "What you know about it, girl?" Luther says this without even turning around...
Ends with: "And with that, they file out of the house, into the light-orange air. Only Alfred stays. He gives people the high five, but stands stalwartly by his Evie at his friends disappear."
Does this passage help the kids to realize that it is harder to integrate races in the world than they thought, and there is a separation whether they want to or not?
Delete"So begins Mona's life as a cause...Here, Eloise seeks to find diversions for Mona, to brighten up her cheerless little life. Eloise is kindness herself. She is generosity itself. She is selflessness herself." (173-174) How do you think this makes Mona feel that Eloise considers her some sort of charity work? Why do you think Eloise is acting this way if Mona even describes them as not the best of friends back home?
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