Most recent public comments by ryan doughty https://nowcomment.com/users/133666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072692 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072692 That's when I realized that Claud wasn't wanted for killing an officer, he was being lynched for being black.” This sentence is important because it reveals the racial motivations behind the lynching of Claud Neal and demonstrates the power that the white community was able to wield over the black community in disempowering and violent ways. This sentence is a stark reminder of the systemic racism and oppression that African Americans faced during this period. “Anybody that protested for him was threatened.” This sentence is important because it demonstrates how fear was used by the white community to maintain their oppressive power over the black community. It shows how members of the black community were prevented from advocating for Claud Neal's rights out of fear for their own safety. “The coroner came and made other people tell his mama it was accidental death.” This sentence is important because it illustrates how the white community attempted rewrite Claud Neal's death in order to erase the narrative of a white mob violently lynching a innocent black man. This sentence speaks to the power of white supremacy in refusing to acknowledge the full truth of Claud Neal's story and demonstrates systemic injustice that affects African Americans to this day. To fully understand this text, it is important to be familiar with the history of lynchings in the United States, particularly in the southern states during the Jim Crow era. It is also important to have an awareness of the ways that white supremacy has operated and continues to operate in order to oppress African Americans. I invite you to take a closer look at this text, to reflect on the powerful impact of systemic racism and injustice, and to consider what you can do to stand up for the rights and dignity of African Americans today. Sat, 27 May 2023 00:31:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072690 Sat, 27 May 2023 00:25:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072689 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072689 This sentence provides important information about Lizzie's state of mind and surroundings at the time of the story. It conveys that Lizzie is in distress and is in an uncomfortable setting. This establishes the basis for the narrative of the text and reveals the dire state of Lizzie's circumstances. Lizzie stared helplessly at the flickering fire. This sentence provides insight into Lizzie's reaction to her circumstances. It reveals her feeling of helplessness, which is further compounded by the fact that the fire is flickering. It provides a dismal picture of Lizzie's mental and emotional state. Lizzie felt like she had no control over her situation. This sentence further emphasizes Lizzie's sense of helplessness. It conveys that she does not feel confident in her ability to turn her situation around, and she is gripped by a sense of powerlessness. Lizzie longed for someone to rescue her from this situation. This sentence provides the climax of the emotional climax of the passage, revealing Lizzie's ultimate wish. It conveys that Lizzie is in need of someone to step in and save her from her current predicament. This insight into her innermost emotions gives the text a powerful and poignant ending. Sat, 27 May 2023 00:22:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072671 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072671 Fri, 26 May 2023 23:32:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072670 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072670 I can get a sense that this story takes place somewhere down south by the way the characters talk. Considering the slang it can be a little hard to follow the story, you may have to re-read certain lines to actually understand. Fri, 26 May 2023 23:31:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072669 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072669 This line is important because it is the only direct reference to the central mystery on which the text is based. It presents me with a clue that suggests that there is something suspicious about Jim's activities. The mystery of what Jim has in the handkerchief provides suspense and intrigue which helps to drive the plot forward. what is Jim hiding and why? How does his secret affect the other characters in the story? Why does he carry it around in a handkerchief? Fri, 26 May 2023 23:27:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072668 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347721?scroll_to=3072668 This stood out to me.They set a black man on fire/lynched him without any remorse or any thought that he could be innocent. In the end, they didn't care if he was. They wanted to "teach the rest of them a lesson." :( Fri, 26 May 2023 23:08:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071382 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071382 I have been noticing the title "long division" come up multiple times. Shalaya even uses it to describe citys behavior. "Why you gotta be so long, division?" Tue, 23 May 2023 21:44:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071380 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071380 Sentence 1: "Two granddads—Shalaya's and Citoyen's—disappeared in the house..." This sentence is important because it introduces the main characters of the story and the house in which they both disappear. It sets the scene for the mysterious circumstances surrounding their disappearance. Sentence 2: "The boys created an alternate and situated cosmology of the house." This sentence is important because it establishes that the boys, Shalaya and Citoyen, have created a way of understanding the house in which their granddads disappeared that is their own and unique to them. Sentence 3: "This cosmology, however, only functions within the context of other environmental factors." This sentence is important because it introduces the idea that the boys' understanding of the house is dependent on other factors in the environment. It hints that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Sentence 4: "Within the context of that environmental environment, the house becomes not only a space of mysterious disappearances, but also a place of imaginary origins." This sentence is important because it reveals the boys' cosmology of the house to be both mysterious and imaginary. It implies that their granddads' disappearance is part of a bigger picture that the boys are trying to uncover. The background knowledge that is important to understand this text is the history of the house in which Shalaya's and Citoyen's granddads disappeared. It is important to consider any past events or discoveries related to the house, as well as any cultural and religious significance the house may hold for the boys whose granddads disappeared there. Additionally, the relationship between the boys' granddads could be important in understanding their disappearance. With this knowledge in mind, take another look at the text and see if any additional meanings or implications become apparent. Tue, 23 May 2023 21:41:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071379 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347065?scroll_to=3071379 I wonder what shalaya expects in the future. Tue, 23 May 2023 21:33:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071371 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071371 Tue, 23 May 2023 21:23:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071367 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071367 Tue, 23 May 2023 21:19:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071366 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071366 Tue, 23 May 2023 21:18:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071364 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071364 Tue, 23 May 2023 21:16:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071362 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071362 Sometimes you worry so much about making other people happy,you forget all about yourself. Tue, 23 May 2023 21:14:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071360 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071360 This sentence is important as it suggests that the protagonist is motivated by a sense of communal responsibility and care for her fellow citizens. It also expresses the idea that our lives are intertwined and that success in individual pursuits could benefit an entire community. What lengths would Citoyen go to win the competition? This sentence is important as it reveals the protagonist's ambition and determination to succeed. It also demonstrates her courage and willingness to take risks in order to achieve her goals despite any personal danger. “Wallace had to use this to his advantage." This sentence is important as it implies that the protagonist, Wallace, is cunning and calculating in order to achieve his desired outcome. It suggests that Wallace is not afraid to use any means necessary to win the competition, even if it means betraying the trust of Citoyen and his friends. "Citoyen felt a wave of panic wash over her." This sentence is important as it conveys the strength of Citoyen's emotions and fear as she realizes the implications of her promise. It also indicates that she is a person of great empathy as she feels a sense of responsibility for her friends and her community. To understand this text more deeply, it is important to be familiar with the context of the story. Citoyen is competing in a dangerous competition and Wallace, her supposed ally, has betrayed her trust in order to gain an advantage. The story explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, trust, ambition, and family. It is a thought-provoking narrative that will challenge readers to consider the consequences of our choices and how our actions can have a ripple effect. Take a moment to re-read the text and explore any further thoughts or interpretations that come to mind. Share these in a reply below and dive even deeper into the nuances of this story. Tue, 23 May 2023 21:12:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071359 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071359 Tue, 23 May 2023 21:12:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071358 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071358 What exactly is a book for "dubs" and a "book for us"? Tue, 23 May 2023 21:05:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071357 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071357 For example instead of writing out "white people" people may say "yt" Tue, 23 May 2023 21:03:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071356 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346100?scroll_to=3071356 I noticed that in almost all of the descriptions of the characters, there's always a comedic undertone. Tue, 23 May 2023 20:57:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062103 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062103 This description of city grandmom's house reminds me of the houses my mom describes the house/trailers to look at when she was down in South Carolina when she was a little girl. Wed, 03 May 2023 10:01:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062094 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062094 This connects to my previous comment about city noticing his grandmom's code-switching Wed, 03 May 2023 09:55:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062089 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062089 I wonder what is the significance of the monkey to Tom Henry. And why did he take it into the woods? Wed, 03 May 2023 09:53:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062083 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062083 It seems that city grandmom is always telling him stories about his grandfather. But from reading this I'm getting that city didn't know him? But I'm not sure let me keep reading. Wed, 03 May 2023 09:50:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062068 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3062068 I feel like every black person can relate to both, city and his grandmom. To most of us code switching comes natural.No one really had to "teach" us. It was just something we knew how to do and when to do it. When Citys grandmom was talk to the white lady,city noticed that she was talking funny or "shrunk." I think that that speaks a lot of volume to how society is. Some people feel that they have to become a different person or "shrink" themselves to be respected or to not be seen as a threat. Wed, 03 May 2023 09:42:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055041 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055041 They are basically using the city as a dummy. I get that they let him have his brush on stage, but why did they feel the need to give him the shirts? Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:16:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055038 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055038 WHAT IN THE- Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:11:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055008 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3055008 Now why would they give him that word? I think it is pretty funny how he was able to spin it and actually put it in a sentence. But I definitely see racism in the context. It seems that they are purposefully giving him "black words." Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:07:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054154 This really jumped out to me, because it is believable and relatable. There have been plenty of times when black people were looked at funny or in shock when they entered a room, that other people are not "used to seeing us. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:07:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051695 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051695 These things are not permitted on campus because people (often outsiders) deem them to be associated with gangs etc. But in reality its apart of "black culture." Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:09:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051677 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051677 This is my A.I generated an image of City. The description that I used to create the image was " a young black teenage male, with low hair and full lips sitting in the principal's office, wearing a white button up paired with a loose-fitting tie. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:51:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051619 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051619 The book "Long Division" by Kiese Laymon incorporates satire and social/political commentary into the character dialogues, as well as through the experiences and interactions of the main character, City. An example of satire can be found in the first chapter, where LaVander called City "homosexual" for not saying "kindly pause."This is definitely satire because in reality saying (a made-up) word/phrase does not make you a homosexual. An example of social/political commentary is the portrayal of City's white teacher's condescending and performative approach to teaching black history, using a textbook that simplifies and erases the complexities of African American experiences. Through this satirical portrayal, Laymon comments on the hypocrisy of superficial diversity initiatives and the erasure of black voices in education and history. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:34:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050990 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050990 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:57:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050988 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3050988 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:54:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041494 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041494 LaVander seems to be a big bully. He calls City all kinds of names including fat and homosexual. LaVander basically looks at Vity differently because he won't say "kindly pause" etc Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:48:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041490 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041490 I'm more concerned with City's response. What does he mean by "it kind is." How can being racist be "fun"? Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:24:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041484 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041484 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:39:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041477 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041477 At the beginning of the book, in the third paragraph, the main character City says "I’m not white, homeless, or homosexual." But then says LaVander calls him a "white homeless fat homosexual," because his house is a rich white ladys garage. What does the way his house look have to do with his appearance. Whats the point of LaVander calling him white,if he is infact not? Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:35:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041469 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041469 Did City hate LaVander before or after the 2013 contest? What could have possibly happened? Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:29:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040929 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040929 This sentence was very descriptive and imaginative. He made sure that the readers were able to visualize the way LaVander smelled. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:16:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040903 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040903 Maybe it's a hint at the second part of the book, and how there's "another chapter." Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:23:24 -0400