Most recent public comments by Daeja Doctor https://nowcomment.com/users/133735 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072662 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072662 all in all i didn’t like this story. it was too confusing for me to understand and there wasn’t enough context to really pull me into the story to like it Fri, 26 May 2023 21:58:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072661 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072661 if everything’s was done by her own hand, i wonder why. the real reason deep down Fri, 26 May 2023 21:56:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072660 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072660 the blatant evidence of racism and lack of caring is so crazy!! Fri, 26 May 2023 21:54:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072659 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072659 she was trying to protect her daughter from seeing a certain sight, to protect her innocence Fri, 26 May 2023 21:53:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072657 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3072657 This is a good example of the language and setting of where the story is Fri, 26 May 2023 21:51:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068065 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068065 I think we need to take another look at the text to further understand why City is so uncomfortable in diminishing himself and his identity to suit white people. There are multiple different examples of him standing up for himself that directly relate to his race, and each time he seems to have less and less patience to people telling him how they feel on his behavior. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:59:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068060 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068060 I don’t understand why a city is acting this way. He of all people should understand what coach is trying to say, especially from coming from his grandmothers house and doing what he did in the competition. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:59:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068056 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068056 We can agree that this is making him question and appreciate his own choices and opportunities. What will happen when he starts to grapple with this appreciation and respect? Can he use it to change his attitude towards the world? How will this impact his future decisions? Tue, 16 May 2023 16:52:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068054 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068054 I think what he is feeling here is respect, and he’s never had to really feel that before since he’s used to fighting for himself. He saw a different side of LaVander at the competition. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:52:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068053 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068053 We can see this by the change in the tone of the phrase as well. At the beginning it was a sort of sarcastic, dismissive jab, and now it feels more understanding to the situation. Could we say that this phrase shows growth not just in his relationship with LaVander, but in himself as well? It could represent him taking responsibility for himself and understanding how words have an impact on others. It could be an indication that City has grown and matured since the start of the story. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:48:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068050 I like how he brought back the “kindly pause” from chapter one. It makes things feel very full circle, especially considering how his relationship with LaVander has evolved since then. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:48:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068046 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068046 We can interpret this text using a Reader Response perspective to try to understand its effect on its reader. The text reflects the experiences, beliefs, and understandings of its reader by highlighting the features of the black man Coach, especially his lisp. This characterization of Coach centers on the description of his lisp as being deep and ringing. This detail suggests how important the differences that make one person unique are, and that those differences should be appreciated and celebrated. In this way, the text encourages the reader to look beyond the surface and explore the valuable aspects of black identity. What ideas or emotive reactions are created within the reader by this description of Coach? How does the way this text is written influence the reader’s experience? Is there a particular feeling that this text instills in us, and why? What does this text tell us about the role of identity within the story itself? Tue, 16 May 2023 16:42:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068042 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068042 I think City is acknowledging this as coaches best feature because it is something that defines him as black Tue, 16 May 2023 16:36:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068040 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068040 This question is important because it implies that the book City is reading may contain information that will explain how his story will turn out in the end. Sentence 2: "I followed her and sure enough, hidden by some pine needles, was a rusty brown handle coming out of ground.” This sentence is important because it reveals that the protagonist has stumbled upon a mysterious object. Background Knowledge: In order to understand this text more deeply, it would be important to have knowledge of the context in which the story is taking place. For example, what is the protagonist's purpose in this setting? Who is City, and what is the book he is reading? What is the significance of the mysterious object the protagonist and his companion have discovered? Inviting further reflection, one should also consider how the characters’ possible decisions regarding the rusty brown handle might affect the outcome of the story. Re-read the text and see what other questions or potential outcomes you can find in the story. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:34:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068035 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068035 I think it’s so crazy that the author decided to use the book as a retelling of City’s life rather than just some book. I wonder if this means that City’s future is already set in some way. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:28:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068033 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068033 This sentence is important because it establishes the setting in which MyMy's part of the story starts off in. As the story progresses, understanding this point of reference can help readers to identify the significance of events that occur in the Magic Woods. Additionally, the fact that Confederate flags were present is also indicative of the culture of the area. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:14:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068024 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3068024 I am glad that despite her age and weirdness, City treats MyMy like a person and gives respect to her beliefs. He called the woods the magic woods like she does and respects her preference to not speak. Tue, 16 May 2023 16:09:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064823 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064823 This tradition of beating kids with objects and not just belts or hands is a well know black kid generational thing. As soon as i read this my heart skipped a beat for City. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:40:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064815 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064815 My grand mom has a glass table too, it’s kind of crazy how relatable this is. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:34:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064813 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064813 This book continues to make connections to real time and events that the readers can recall in order to put into perspective where we are. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:33:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064811 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064811 Is the grand mom acting this way just to stay off the “radar” of the white people so to speak or is there more of a self rooted hatred for her own skin tone? Mon, 08 May 2023 19:32:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064809 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064809 As i read some of the other comments, I have to say i agree with the grandmother code switching here. I think the fact that she is here to buy a wig also is a good reason for why she did this. She doesn’t want to stand out more than she already is Mon, 08 May 2023 19:29:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064807 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064807 I think his grandmother was afraid that someone would hear him admitting to being that boy on TV. The white folks there wouldn’t appreciate that, it might even get them harassed. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:22:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064805 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064805 The mention of race here did not need to be brought up, that just goes to show how important of a role it plays in this book. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:19:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064804 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064804 The grandmother waited to say anything about her change being incorrect until she was far enough away to not be heard. It is clear here that she wanted to tell the white man off, but knew of the consequences that could’ve come from that, so she didn’t. She went against her nature for “survival” so to speak. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:16:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064802 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064802 I was just reading on something that mentioned how boys are or can be attracted to the female figures in their lives and try to later find that in their parters because they usually symbolize caretakers, this is what this seems like to me. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:12:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064798 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064798 This moment to me was very relatable. Even to this day i know my grand mom still treats me like a 7 year old. From speaking to me like a child to asking me if she can make me a sandwich. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:09:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052812 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052812 Laymon makes fun of the media’s preoccupation with sensationalizing Black grief and tragedy through comedy. Additionally, he uses commentary to draw attention to the systematic racism in American education and how it feeds the myth of white supremacy. Overall, the chapter exposes the hypocrisy and injustice of American culture through a blend of humor and critique. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:04:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052811 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052811 The level of competition and achievement that one wants to be pursued in this chapter. LaVander is more focused on beating his white competitors, but City also is wondering what is happening regarding the past spelling competition. Satire between the both of them from arriving at the competition. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:03:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052810 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052810 City and Lavender frequently debate one another about each other’s appearance or the qualities they like and dislike about one another. Knowing his mother and informing City about the history of many students who made changes was something Miss Reeves had to do. Brenda Travis, a high school student from McComb, just up the road, was fifteen years old, according to Principal Reeves. "Fifty years ago, that young woman canvassed these same streets with the SNCC’s voter registration volunteers. The girl was given a year in the state juvenile prison for the crime of ordering a hamburger from a white restaurant, and she led students like you on a sit-in. Satire and commentary are used from City and Principal Reeves’s conversation. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:03:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052809 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052809 The relationship between City and Shalaya Crump is very interesting especially they way they talk to each other. City really likes her, but her mind is more in the future like 2013. She has captured City’s attention, and he cares a great deal about her welfare. City learns about the history of racism and oppression in the South through his quest to save Shalaya, and he also develops a deeper understanding of his own identity and position in the universe. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:02:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051860 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051860 I pluggin this description into Youth Voices “ African American Caramel skin short curly hair 14 year old girl with full lips and shinny eyes. This image gives the visual that I see of what she may look like. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:37:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051846 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051846 The level of competition and achievement that one wants to be pursued in this chapter. LaVander is more focused on beating his white competitors, but City also is wondering what is happening regarding the past spelling competition. Satire between the both of them from arriving at the competition. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:10:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051842 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051842 The relationship between City and Shalaya Crump is very interesting especially they way they talk to each other. City really likes her, but her mind is more in the future like 2013. She has captured City's attention, and he cares a great deal about her welfare. City learns about the history of racism and oppression in the South through his quest to save Shalaya, and he also develops a deeper understanding of his own identity and position in the universe. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:05:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051841 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051841 City and Lavender frequently debate one another about each other's appearance or the qualities they like and dislike about one another. Knowing his mother and informing City about the history of many students who made changes was something Miss Reeves had to do. Brenda Travis, a high school student from McComb, just up the road, was fifteen years old, according to Principal Reeves. "Fifty years ago, that young woman canvassed these same streets with the SNCC's voter registration volunteers. The girl was given a year in the state juvenile prison for the crime of ordering a hamburger from a white restaurant, and she led students like you on a sit-in. Satire and commentary are used from City and Principal Reeves's conversation. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:04:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051839 https://nowcomment.com/documents/345985?scroll_to=3051839 Laymon makes fun of the media's preoccupation with sensationalizing Black grief and tragedy through comedy. Additionally, he uses commentary to draw attention to the systematic racism in American education and how it feeds the myth of white supremacy. Overall, the chapter exposes the hypocrisy and injustice of American culture through a blend of humor and critique. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:02:52 -0400