Most recent public comments by Fury Basso-Davis https://nowcomment.com/users/133697 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071085 The Crisis was a magazine founded by W.E.B. Du Bois Tue, 23 May 2023 14:24:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071082 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:20:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071059 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071059 "Thing" is used here and in other places along with "It" to take away the humanity of the person being hunted Tue, 23 May 2023 14:17:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3071050 takes away humanity, objectifying, Tue, 23 May 2023 14:16:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3070426 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347657?scroll_to=3070426 Tue, 23 May 2023 14:24:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3067607 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3067607 This quote from the book challenges gender roles by exploring how African-American boys who perform better in school than other girls, regardless of race, can be seen as a sign of success. It also challenges the idea that only boys need to compete and be tough in order to prove themselves. How does this quote challenge accepted stereotypes surrounding gender, especially in relation to African-Americans? How might such a challenge lead to different gender dynamics in the classroom? Mon, 15 May 2023 14:14:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065626 It's totally worth stopping to appreciate the way the author uses language in this paragraph 'cause they're painting a vivid picture of the narrator's experience. They conjure up images of feeling weird and uncomfortable as soon as he steps off the Greyhound bus and gives us insight into why the narrator is feeling like he's in a "video game." The metaphorical language used to describe his emotional reaction to being in a new place gives us a better understanding of how he's feeling and what his situation is. For example, they write, "That Long Division book had me feeling weird, new weird, like I was a character in a book or video game and someone was writing or controlling all the craziness around me." That sentence does a great job of putting us in his shoes and helping us understand his perspective. To get immersed in the words, try re-reading the paragraph and imagining that you are the one feeling these same feelings of being in a different environment with different people and different surroundings. Think about how it would feel to be in the Grandmother's arms but still feeling strange and out of place. Think about why you would be so confused and surprised when your Grandmother code-switches and how his situation would be different to someone else's who is a lot more familiar with the new culture and environment. Ask yourself why being in a new place can be so disorientating and how it can cause us to feel out of control and insignificant. By exploring the text more deeply and allowing yourself to go beyond the words and think about what it means for you, you can develop a deeper understanding of how it feels to experience the unfamiliar and the importance of cherishing relationships in times of difficulty. Wed, 10 May 2023 11:17:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065625 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065625 We might interpret Grandma's use of the word 'ma'am' as a sign of respect towards the younger woman but also recognizing the power dynamics in the situation. Grandma's use of 'ma'am' could be a way for her to show deference to the unequal power dynamics, even if the younger woman likely was not familiar with what 'ma'am' means. From a Social Power/Marxist perspective, this text suggests that there is a clear class struggle and power imbalances between the white woman and Grandma. The language and behavior used by both characters reflects the class struggle between them, as Grandma is forced to act a certain way due to the power the white woman has over her. How does this text illustrate the use of language as a way of exercising power amongst different social classes? How does Grandma's attitude towards the power imbalance relate to the traditional view of class dynamics between the white woman and Grandma? How does the different economic background of the characters influence their behavior in the text? Please reread this text with the Social Power/Marxist Critical Lens in mind, and write a response to these questions. Wed, 10 May 2023 11:11:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3065608 We might ask ourselves why the grandmother is acting this way--are gender roles and expectations playing a role in her behaviour? Is she trying to maintain certain gender norms, or is she afraid of the consequences of breaking them? What other factors might be at play here? Let's reread the text and look at it through a Gender/Feminist Critical Lens to further explore these questions and gain a better understanding of how gender roles and expectations are influencing the grandmother's behaviour. Wed, 10 May 2023 10:50:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041601 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041601 I think what his mom said is true because actions can have certain consequences, and if he doesn't think what he says is wrong, then others won't either, which will impact how people see other people in the future. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:43:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041574 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041574 Is the book long Divison written by City to answer the bonus question on the test he's been asked to take? Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:39:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041049 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3041049 I like what City said about how his principal doesn't like when students use the n-word when writing, especially when white people are going to be reading whatever is written. I think that it's a cool disruption from what you'd usually expect Tue, 28 Mar 2023 10:08:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3040978 When read side by side, I think the two quotes might mean something about how the characters are connected. The first quote suggests that one person lived two lives, and the second quote talks about how someone doesn't want to time travel anymore. From this, I think it's reasonable to assume that the main character travels through time and might live a different life, and after a while doesn't want to anymore Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:54:04 -0400