Most recent public comments by Aniyah Rogers https://nowcomment.com/users/133738 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3073238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3073238 I didn't expect her to kill herself, her child, and her unborn baby.. Tue, 30 May 2023 09:12:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3070579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3070579 Are they talking about a person? Mon, 22 May 2023 14:50:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069163 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069163 City's family is really crazy?? I'm so confused right now. I'll be happy when I get to the part where this is explained. Thu, 18 May 2023 13:48:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069153 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069153 We should look at the text to see what details LaVander waited to tell City. We need to pause to examine his words and how he says he is only telling City now. Looking closer at the text, we should think about why the author specifically chose this moment in the story for LaVander to tell City what the woman said. Let's read the passage again to explore the reasons. What might the author want us to know at this moment? Let's reread the text to discuss the significance of LaVander waiting until now to tell City. Thu, 18 May 2023 13:37:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3069147 It seems like the author comes up with more to shock us with every time you open the book. I like that he goes back and forth with details to explain the story further. Thu, 18 May 2023 13:37:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068633 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068633 I agree with you!!! He must really have strong feelings for LaVander if he's leaving something that he really cares about it with him. Wed, 17 May 2023 20:10:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066983 So I guess you get white Jesus. This passage is expressing feelings of anger and frustration with living in a country that has a history of unjust and oppressive treatment of people of color. The narrator is questioning why a church was ok with having a white Jesus when many of its members were people of color, who were treated unfairly on a regular basis. It suggests that the idea of white Jesus was used as a form of escapism, as it provides a semblance of hope and security to people living in a system that largely fails to protect them. The narrator's response implies a sense of resignation towards the idea of a white Jesus as it is a reminder of the hard realities that people of color often face. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:29:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066981 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066981 This is so funny to me because whenever I've been to church someone always has a fan with the random people or building on it. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:23:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066972 This sentence is important because it gives the context for the events that took place between City's grandmother and Sooo Sad; it sets up the atmosphere of the scene and tells us that something violent has taken place prior to the interaction between them Sooo Sad and City. The dynamic between City's grandmother and Sooo Sad; the grandmother is in a position of authority and is taking action to ensure that Sooo Sad will not offend her or City ever again. To understand this text deeper, it is important to have a general understanding of the characters involved and the environment in which the text is set. City's grandmother is an authority figure who has a strong presence and dedication to protecting her family, while Sooo Sad is a figure of terror and violence, who has hurt City in some way. The setting is a small, shed-like building, which adds to the foreboding atmosphere of the scene. Re-read the text and see if there is anything more that you can add - is there any underlying emotions in the text that weren't as obvious on a first read? What is the grandmother's relationship to City? What is Sooo Sad's relationship to City? What is the reason behind the grandmother's anger? Perhaps these questions and more can be answered on a second read. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:03:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064831 I'm so confused on what's going on right now. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:47:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064828 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064828 I find it so cute that they show that he has feeling for someone. I think that black men are mostly portrayed as people who shouldn't have feelings which isn't true at all. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:45:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064821 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064821 I would be sick to if I saw my grandmother kissing all up on someone. Definitely would be very uncomfortable and he still has still sleep in bed with her PLEASE. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:38:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064817 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064817 I wondered the exact same thing. That must be so uncomfortable?? Mon, 08 May 2023 19:35:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064814 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064814 His slang is really funny to me, and I love seeing the representation of black men in this story. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:33:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064812 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3064812 The often must like the use of the B-word. Even though it is said he always like cuts it out and doesn't say the full word. Why is that? Mon, 08 May 2023 19:32:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063213 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063213 I want to know more about Baize and exactly who she was. She's brought up pretty often throughout the book. Thu, 04 May 2023 19:14:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063212 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063212 I'm glad that he's trying to teach her that saying the word is wrong. It means that he really cares. Thu, 04 May 2023 19:09:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063210 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063210 I had a feeling something bad was going to happen but not exactly what. I was definitely correct too. Thu, 04 May 2023 19:07:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3062911 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3062911 I hear about this stereotype a lot. "Black people like watermelon and fried chicken." I wonder where it came from and just why? This also reminded me of a situation my dad went through when he was younger and played basketball. The stereotypes were still there just like they are now. Thu, 04 May 2023 08:47:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061055 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061055 Where did this nickname come from? Why this instead of calling him by is actual name? Mon, 01 May 2023 12:43:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057815 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057815 Very descriptive- Maybe too descriptive... Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:50:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057814 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057814 It's so funny seeing that he says the phrase "Girl, please" or "Girl, I know you know how to spell famous". Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:48:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057813 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057813 Is there a bigger story as to why she talks as little as possible or is it just because she wants to? Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:44:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057029 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057029 His grandmom really gives off the vibe of a person who was born in the ‘50s/’60s. They used to whoop their kids with everything but their hands. A shoe, belt, switch, HELLO??? It definitely gets worse as the list goes on too. Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:42:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057028 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057028 I think it’s very common for grandmothers to have glass tables. It’s like an heirloom to them. Mon, 08 May 2023 19:34:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057027 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057027 Why would they name it this?? Thu, 11 May 2023 08:47:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057026 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057026 It’s getting kind of weird now… Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:40:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3057025 This comment stuck out to me because my dad says this to my mom all the time. My mom also says things about my dad’s lips as well. So I feel like it was funny. Sun, 23 Apr 2023 22:39:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054498 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054498 This is so weird to me... Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:14:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054490 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054490 I honestly wonder how City's mom is feeling at this moment. Is she disappointed in herself? So mad at him that she can't physically look him or speak to him? Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:09:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054483 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3054483 They gave him the word "Chitterling" and then made it seem like he did something unexpected. This is actually crazy... Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:56:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053952 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053952 Why would they give him that word for his sentence? It makes it seem like they aren't serious about him at all... Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:21:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053944 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053944 Why would you say that in public, Why would you say that anywhere??? Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:08:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053943 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053943 I find it so funny that he's talking about his mother giving him a beating because it's very common in the black community. It kind of brings me closer to the book in a way. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:07:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042507 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042507 Not to say that's what LaVander Peeler gets.. but that's definitely what he gets. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:52:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042506 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042506 I don't like the fact that the word "homosexual" is used in a negative way. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:49:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042486 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042486 I'm so confused... this book is definitely a lot to handle- Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:23:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042457 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042457 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:59:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042456 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042456 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:54:13 -0400