Monday(151-160) - Elizabeth calls her aunt the "second" in a "series of disasters". What was the first? And how did the first disaster lead to the second?
The First Disaster Was Elizabeth Mother Dying And As Time Goes By it Only Gets Worse
Tuesday(161-171) Elizabeth goes with Richard to New York- Although Elizabeth doesn't agree with Richards risky and anti- Christian lifestyle, why doesn't Elizabeth leave Richard? Do you agree with her decision?
Elizabeth doesnt leave because she Felt that Richard Needed Her For Protection. And I Agree With Her Decision Because She will Get Her Blessing And Its The Right Thing Too Do Because If She was in Richard Shoes She Would Want Someone Protect Her.
Wednesday(172-183) - Identify a metaphor (NOT simile) in this section. How does this metaphor help you understand or feel as if you are in the story?
"Hiding-place hewn in the side of the mountain". This Helps Me Understand The Story Because It Shows That Elizabeth finds comfort in Gabriel.
Thursday (184- 192)- Florence and Elizabeth have an interesting conversation about people's ability to change. From Elizabeth's prayer, do you feel she genuinely changes after Richard dies and meeting Gabriel? Why or why not?
Yes Elizabeth Changes Because She Looks Too Gabriel As A Way Too Leave Her Sinful And Past Days Behind Her And Too Start Over And Turn Her Life Into Something Good And Better For Herself.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Read Response (:
Monday – First 10 pages of “Gabriel’s Prayer” (87-97)
Compare Gabriel’s father to the way Gabriel raises his children. How might the way Gabriel was raised influence the way Gabriel raises John and the others?
Gabriel Dad Was Hard On Gabriel As Soon As He Was Born So Gabriel was Negetively Affected By This Gabriel is More Strict And Harsh Too His Kids He Is Raising Them How He Was Raised When He Was Younger.
Tryna . ain't i . i does my best
Tuesday – Next 10 pages of “Gabriel’s Prayer” (98-108
In this section Gabriel has a flashback to his life as a young adult. He describes in a detail a very important woman, Deborah. Who is Deborah and how does Gabriel view her?
Gabriel view Deborah As The Request God Has Sent To Him. So He Marries Her Because He Feel Thats what God Wanted Him Too Do.
Wednesday –page (109-119)
Describe the Dream Gabriel has in this section.
Gabriel Had A Dream That The Devil Was Trying Bring Him Down And Sent Demons To Bring The Worst Out Of Him. Then He Had Another Dream That He Heard A Voice That Told Him To Come To The Top And He Started To Climb.
Thursday (120-129)
Identify three examples of vernacular language.
Tryna . ain't i . i does my best
Friday Finish Gabriel’s Prayer
The author James Baldwin uses imagery (descriptions of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) to bring the reader into the story. Identify 3 examples of imagery (there is a particularly gruesome and depressing scene I’m thinking about)
Gabriel Climbing The Mountain And The Devil Send Demons To Come And Get Him And He Wakes Up In The Bathroom
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Who is John Grimms? Describe is character (age, behavior, friends, family)
He the main character and he is the son of Elizabeth and his stepfather is Gabriel. He 14 years old. He is sensitive And heroic. John Grimms family fights alot and very religious.
Where does this novel take place? Consider location and time. How does this affect the plot of the story. If it took place in 2011, would the story be different? How? Discuss a detail from the section.
It takes place in harlem back in segregation days.it would be equal not as much harsh methods towards the people.
Religion plays a crucial role in John's life. How did America's Puritan history affect John's father. (Consider the Puritan texts we've read in class.)
American's Puritan History Affected John's Father Because He's Father Would Have Them Pray For Hours And He Believe In The Lord Very Strongly. John's Father Took Religious Value Serious He Wanted Them To Love And Believe In The Lord.
In this section we read from Florence's perspective. She does not often share her opinions with her family. What does she think of the Northern church, as opposed to her church in the south? Use one quote to support your answer.
Florence felt That The Churches In The North Was Over Dramatic And They Put On Because They Scream , Shouted And Felt The Lord Aloud. As The Church In The South Was Very Quiet And They Praise The Lord In A Silent Way. "Even if the Lord should lay some great burden on one's back--as He had done, but never so heavy a burden as this she carried now---one prayed in silence. Florence View Of A Church Was Not To be Loud About Jesus But Be Thankful And Fulling In Slience.
He the main character and he is the son of Elizabeth and his stepfather is Gabriel. He 14 years old. He is sensitive And heroic. John Grimms family fights alot and very religious.
Where does this novel take place? Consider location and time. How does this affect the plot of the story. If it took place in 2011, would the story be different? How? Discuss a detail from the section.
It takes place in harlem back in segregation days.it would be equal not as much harsh methods towards the people.
Religion plays a crucial role in John's life. How did America's Puritan history affect John's father. (Consider the Puritan texts we've read in class.)
American's Puritan History Affected John's Father Because He's Father Would Have Them Pray For Hours And He Believe In The Lord Very Strongly. John's Father Took Religious Value Serious He Wanted Them To Love And Believe In The Lord.
In this section we read from Florence's perspective. She does not often share her opinions with her family. What does she think of the Northern church, as opposed to her church in the south? Use one quote to support your answer.
Florence felt That The Churches In The North Was Over Dramatic And They Put On Because They Scream , Shouted And Felt The Lord Aloud. As The Church In The South Was Very Quiet And They Praise The Lord In A Silent Way. "Even if the Lord should lay some great burden on one's back--as He had done, but never so heavy a burden as this she carried now---one prayed in silence. Florence View Of A Church Was Not To be Loud About Jesus But Be Thankful And Fulling In Slience.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Reading Response LAST AND FINALE FOR HAMLET
How does Hamlet respond to Ophelia's death? Who does he feel he is in competition with?
Hamlet Respond To Ophelia Death Is He Mourn And Is Upset Seeing Her Laying In The Grave But Soon Gets Mad When He See Laertes Jump Into The Grave He Feel That He Is In Competition With Him To Show Who Love Ophelia More.
Which character that dies in the final scene do you believe was most guilty and least guilty? Why? The Character I Believe is The Least Guilty Is The Queen Because Through Out The Play She Didnt Try And Hurt Anyone She was Very Peaceful. She Was Just trying Help Hamlet Out And Ended Up Drinking The Poison. I Believe The Most Guilty Was Claudius Because He Killed Hamlet's Father Because He Was Jealous And Through The Play He Was Lying And Decisive To Everyone. Also because He Tried Too Play Everyone Against Hamlet By Trying Getting Hamlet Killed.
Shakespeare’s Writing
1. What were the three types of plays that Shakespeare wrote? Which of these
categories would Hamlet fit into? Explain why.
The Three Types Of Plays Shakespeare Wrote Was History , Comedy , Tragedy. I Think Hamlet Would Fit Into Tragedy.I Say Tragedy Because Through The Story It was About A Boy Name Hamlet Who Faced A Very Bad Tragedy Which His Father Died And He was Set Out To Revenge His Father's Death. Hamlet also Losing His Mind And His Mother Marrying His Uncle After His Father Died. Through The Play Other Characters Died Such As The Girl He Loved. Then At The End His Mother Was Killed. So Through Hamlet People Was Dying Slowly From Tragic Deaths.
Hamlet Respond To Ophelia Death Is He Mourn And Is Upset Seeing Her Laying In The Grave But Soon Gets Mad When He See Laertes Jump Into The Grave He Feel That He Is In Competition With Him To Show Who Love Ophelia More.
Which character that dies in the final scene do you believe was most guilty and least guilty? Why? The Character I Believe is The Least Guilty Is The Queen Because Through Out The Play She Didnt Try And Hurt Anyone She was Very Peaceful. She Was Just trying Help Hamlet Out And Ended Up Drinking The Poison. I Believe The Most Guilty Was Claudius Because He Killed Hamlet's Father Because He Was Jealous And Through The Play He Was Lying And Decisive To Everyone. Also because He Tried Too Play Everyone Against Hamlet By Trying Getting Hamlet Killed.
Shakespeare’s Writing
1. What were the three types of plays that Shakespeare wrote? Which of these
categories would Hamlet fit into? Explain why.
The Three Types Of Plays Shakespeare Wrote Was History , Comedy , Tragedy. I Think Hamlet Would Fit Into Tragedy.I Say Tragedy Because Through The Story It was About A Boy Name Hamlet Who Faced A Very Bad Tragedy Which His Father Died And He was Set Out To Revenge His Father's Death. Hamlet also Losing His Mind And His Mother Marrying His Uncle After His Father Died. Through The Play Other Characters Died Such As The Girl He Loved. Then At The End His Mother Was Killed. So Through Hamlet People Was Dying Slowly From Tragic Deaths.
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