Most recent public comments by Nejat Naser https://nowcomment.com/users/133686 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071078 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071078 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:19:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071058 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071058 This sentence is important because it reveals the physical action of Lizzie as she anxiously takes a seat, as if expecting something to happen. It introduces a sense of tension into the passage. "The kitchen was empty. No mother bustling around with her arms full of dishes; no sister chatting idly in her chair;" This sentence is important because it sets the scene and paints a vivid picture of the kitchen situation, as if still frozen in time without any inhabitants. "What sort of girl was Lizzie? She was a slim thing with wan face and troubled eyes." This sentence is important because it introduces the physical description of Lizzie which is essential for the reader to have an understanding of her. To understand this text more deeply, it is important to have an understanding of the historical context of the setting, as well as of the themes of family, grief and loneliness addressed in the text. Additionally, an examination of the author's writing style and use of literary devices such as metaphors, symbolism and personification can provide further insight into the message conveyed in the text. Tue, 23 May 2023 14:17:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071042 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071042 In this section is where the author shows how black people were seen as object rather than human. Tue, 23 May 2023 14:14:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071033 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071033 The change was really sudden I didn't understand the message until this line Tue, 23 May 2023 14:11:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071029 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071029 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:08:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071024 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071024 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:06:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071016 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071016 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:03:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3067341 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3067341 weren’t playing kickball, not when everyone else was. From a reader-response perspective, this sentence is significant because it calls attention to an important social concept: the pressure to conform. By recognizing this truth—that even when people do things that everyone else is doing, people may not look at them the same way—the author suggests that there can be consequences for straying from societal norms. This begs the question: how does being unwilling or unable to conform to social expectations impact relationships and feelings of belonging? Reading this text could encourage us to reflect on our own experiences of conformity and ask how our decisions in this area shape our lives. Sun, 14 May 2023 21:37:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3067340 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3067340 The phrase is a common southern phrase used to indicate agreement, often with a hint of warmth and familiarity. It is used to express shared understanding and connection throughout the South. The phrase is important for understanding the tone of the conversation between the women, conveying the respect and familiarity between them. The phrase “Good mornin’” is also used to show a common pleasantness. This phrase is often used to express a positive connection between the people involved in the conversation. Understanding this phrase is also important for accurately understanding the tone of the conversation. Finally, the phrase “Might I” is an old-fashioned form of politeness and politeness that is often seen throughout Southern literature. This form of politeness denotes an underlying respect and care between the people involved in the conversation. All three of these phrases illustrate the tone of the conversation between the two women and provide valuable context that would be important to understand in order to better understand the text. To further understand this text, it is important to know the cultural and historical context in which it is set. Knowing the social conventions of Southern culture can help to understand why the women are talking in this particular way, as well as to appreciate the nuances of the interactions between them. Tue, 16 May 2023 21:19:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3063837 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3063837 this is a surprise I didn't expect this to happen but there was someone hints Fri, 05 May 2023 19:34:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060939 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060939 I wouldn't be surprise if it was because of the contest Mon, 01 May 2023 08:44:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060937 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060937 Interesting way of comparing dirt of playground to the Mexican trailer park dirt. Mon, 01 May 2023 08:38:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060244 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060244 Does surviving life to them mean fighting ? Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:57:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060241 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060241 I really hate how the older generation like to compare their experience in live with the new generation, it is obvious that the new generation life is going to different because the times are changing. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:55:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060239 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:53:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060238 The way City describes his grandparent is quite different that what my experience is like t my grandparents house, which point me off because he trying to generalize one type for all grandparents. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:51:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060236 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060236 I wonder if there is a reason to why the grandma approach white people with such caution or tries to not get involved with them. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:47:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060234 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060234 Is this might be to taken literally because if I'm reading it correctly it quite funny. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:45:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060233 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060233 is this part foreshadowing what meant happen later on as he stays with his grandmother. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:43:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060231 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060231 the compare between his mom lips and white people is wild, kinda funny too. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:41:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060230 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060230 I think the reason behind him feeling younger was because of the comfort Melahatchie brought. This is similar to what I feel like when I'm back in Eritrea ( my mother land). Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:39:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060229 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060229 Though this may seem as a main character syndrome I still kinda get the feeling that this is what he just actually feels like and that it may not be main character syndrome. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:36:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054248 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054248 "yeah, we were all decoration in a way" reminds me of how University are trying to include in more diversity and those few color students are like decoration for them Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:55:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051798 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051798 In this section, Satire is used all over as City talks about his love interest. The one I want to point out is when Shalaya used the words "dot-dot-dot" and how City was confident that she didn't mean it in the way everyone is. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:00:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051795 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051795 The saying that the test might take Citoyen a whole year is satire used to mock the American school system Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:55:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051793 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051793 LaVander is using satire to mock the stereotype of a black person Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:53:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051792 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051792 City uses Satire when he was explaining LaVander smell. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:52:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051791 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051791 In this sentence, Satire is used by City to emphasize her feelings about LaVander. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:50:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051155 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051155 City is a young black boy that has confidence that others around him would like to have. A hairbrush is a symbol of him as that is something that he always has with him. City could seem rude but I think that is what makes up his character, someone who is direct and clear about things. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:56:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051149 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051149 The chapter “Chilton City” delves deeply into satire through the experience of City and Lavander during their spelling bee contest, focusing on them being two young black boys. Throughout the chapter, City and Lavander face facing significant unfair treatment while competing in the contest, as they are given harder words to spell than their white counterparts. Lavender expresses his belief that the contest is designed to enable white people to feel good about themselves, highlighting the systemic racism that exists within certain competitive spaces. In this chapter, satire is used to show the issues of racism and inequality that City and Lavander face. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:50:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051141 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051141 The chapter "Special Game" in the novel takes a different approach to satire and commentary than the previous chapters. In this chapter, satire is mainly used to express the protagonist City's unrequited love for Shalya. City uses satire to explore the idea of what something should be and shouldn't be, which plays a significant role in the commentary of the chapter. He compares his relationship with Shalya to societal norms and expectations. Additionally, City reflects on Shalya's use of the phrase "the future dot-dot-dot," which he perceived differently than what others might actually use it for. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:32:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051128 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051128 "The chapter "All Clean" employs satire and commentary to criticize the American education system and its emphasis on testing. Citoyen is told that the test may take the rest of the year, highlighting the value of standardized testing. This critique continues as Citoyen comments on being looked at with sad red eyes, indicating a common experience of students being on a lower level to test scores. Additionally, Citoyen is told that this is the biggest day of their life, suggesting the narrow and excessive focus on testing in the education system."This is an excellent example of satire with mocker, the subject being testing. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:11:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051119 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051119 The satire and humor in "Long Division" by Kiese Laymon often come from City's commentary on Lavander and their interactions, as well as Laymon's projection of satire and commentary onto both characters. City's commentary on Lavander is often used as a tool to express his emotions and opinions about him. For example, when City talks about the "kindly pause" being almost like a mocker of their practice, he uses satire to criticize Lavander's behavior. Additionally, when City describes Lavander's smell as being so good that it's like a small beast farted in your mouth when you're too close to him, he is using humor to both praise and mock Lavander. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:20:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049804 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049804 Holding your teeth in place is a great example of satire that is used to criticize or mock American society since it's another way of saying your holding on to a grudge that is meanless since it's doesn't do anything. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:44:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049803 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049803 "one sentence is similar to imagery, as it doesn't literally doesn't mean one sentence, and at this moment City is kinda using it to tell laVander to stop talking. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:34:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049802 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3049802 This small desperation of how the LaVander sentences felt as they were trying to snatch out city heart from his chest is a great example of how the author gives the readers a sensory experience. The description of how the sentence felt to City kinda gives the reader their own experience of it. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:27:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041604 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041604 I agree that Lavender sentence could be more dynamic and short but I think that is something that makes up his personality Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:43:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041571 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041571 City in the beginning of the book said that Lavender cares too much about what white people think of him but I also think that City cares too much about what Lavender thinks. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:38:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041531 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041531 saying it until you're both completely out of the bathroom seems extreme and pointless. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:32:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041516 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041516 is this to be a hide message? what does City mean when he says that nothing really fades into anything ? Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:27:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041093 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041093 In this paragraph you really get to see the side of LaVander that City was talking about in first paragraph.The side of which LaVender cares too much about what white people think of him and this may be why he is saying these things. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:25:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041070 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041070 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:21:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041062 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041062 I agree about City gives a lot of details, the writing style that Kiese Laymon choose almost feels like City is journaling. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:24:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041039 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041039 The book has two epigraphs, one for each side of the book, which makes me wonder if both epigraphs are working together to suggest one theme. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:05:59 -0400