Most recent public comments by Wylla johnson https://nowcomment.com/users/133744 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068137 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068137 If the church finds out what grandma did I'm sure there would be a lot of consequences. Not only would the church be upset but if a bystander saw the video and reported it, grandma may be in a lot of trouble with the law. Grandma may face legal backlash or some kind of reprimand through the church. We should all pray for her. Tue, 16 May 2023 20:56:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068135 The fact that uncle relle had grandmoms keys just confirms my thought of him having something to do with soo sad. He might have shown the video to grandmom and she started it and had uncle relle on clean up. Tue, 16 May 2023 20:56:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068132 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068132 I feel like uncle relle has something to do Right before this city mentioned that he smelled soo sad. Maybe uncle relle went into the shed to check on him. Tue, 16 May 2023 20:52:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068081 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068081 It seems like the writer is using vivid descriptions - “The air was thick with the smell of him. Soo Sad.” - to create a strong mental image and draw the reader further in. This suggests the smell serves an important purpose in the story and foreshadows what's to come. Let's keep reading to see what the smell will reveal! Tue, 16 May 2023 19:47:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3068080 What does he mean by he smelled Soo Sad? I feel like the smell of him in that shed is just something you won't forget. Mainly because it is hot down south and when it gets hit smells be getting worse. Tue, 16 May 2023 19:47:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067051 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067051 This is everybody's grandmom. They were acting like they just got struck with lighting. They were talking over the preacher. Fri, 12 May 2023 14:12:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067026 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067026 We can relate to the feeling of wrongness described by this text, even though our context and experiences are different. City is feeling out of place and uncomfortable reading the gospel due to their own choices in life, and we understand that sense of not belonging. By quoting from the text and discussing our personal experiences, we can come to an understanding of the effect of this text on our beliefs and understandings. For example, using Reader-Response as a lens, we can look at how this text might relate to our own sense of wrongness and the ways we may have experienced judgment or feelings of not belonging in our lives. We can also explore the ways in which the reader approaches the text personally and how this understanding is both subjective and ever-changing. Perhaps we can discuss our own thoughts and reflections about this text, how it has shaped or shifted our view of the gospel reading, or what types of conversations it has prompted us to have. To wrap up, let us take a moment to reflect on the text and how we can continue to think about it from different angles. Fri, 12 May 2023 11:59:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067025 they way city feel wried reading gospel out loud is something that I can relate to. MY grandma makes me go to church with her at least once a month to "cleanse me of demons". With things I do I feel wrong for reading the gospel. I use strong language a lot. Fri, 12 May 2023 11:59:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067023 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067023 Counter-Argument: The text suggests that the church is outside because it serves as a beacon to call attention to community members in need. While this interpretation may initially seem unexpected, it allows for an idea of communal support and active participation in community needs. This challenges the idea that churches serve only as a place for spiritual practices, as it presents an additional purpose for the church's location. Types of Evidence: To support this counter-argument, scholars could cite evidence from community surveys and interviews to show how the church's location has helped those in need. They could also draw on historical documents and archives to examine how this idea of the church being a community beacon has evolved over time. In addition, testimonies from religious practitioners and members of the community could provide insight into why this idea might have arisen in the first place. Find Reliable Sources: To find reliable sources to support this counter-argument, scholars should examine primary documents such as journals, church records, or community surveys. Newspapers, magazines, and other media outlets could also provide useful information. Reputable websites could be an additional resource, such as those belonging to theological institutions and well-known research organizations. Your Turn: Now reread the text with this counter-argument in mind and let me know what you are thinking about the text in your reply. Fri, 12 May 2023 11:51:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067021 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067021 I have never heard of a church being outside like that. Is it like a normal thing down south? Does this happen often? Did something happen to the roof? Maybe it was just a failed design. Fri, 12 May 2023 11:51:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067019 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067019 What made her snap? I want to know more about the power dynamics between Grandma and the man she almost killed. How does it relate to class? Did money have something to do with it? Did the man have more power than the Grandma? Re-read the text and consider the question, "How does this text comment on or represent class conflicts?" and share your thoughts with us. Fri, 12 May 2023 11:37:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067018 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3067018 She's just almost killed A man and she just went to church the next day like nothing happened. I want to see another book from grandmas point of view. I fee as though she really good at hiding whats she feeling but why did she do what she did? How did she find out what happened? Who told? Fri, 12 May 2023 11:37:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066978 Through this, we can feel City's longing for his granddaddy and the shared memory between him and his grandma. We can also infer that the objects in this shed hold a special connection to City, as it provides a reminder of what was. As reader-response scholars, let us explore how Grandma's preservation of these objects reflects her sentiments towards her late husband and how these objects also create a meaningful connection between her and City. Furthermore, let us also delve further into how this text reflects our own experiences, beliefs, and understandings. Reread the text and write about how Grandma is holding on to memories, and why these objects are important to her and her grandson. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:21:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066977 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3066977 These three sentences explain the context of the text, as well as emphasizing the fact that the grandmother chose to protect her grandson above all else. This highlights the grandmother's strong bond with her grandson, suggesting that this relationships stands out in comparison to other relationships within the family. Thus, it is important to have a basic understanding of the family structure and dynamics in order to gain a better understanding of this text. By re-reading this text, readers can dig deeper into the layers of the text and gain a more nuanced understanding of the grandmother's motivations and the patterns of behavior that she has upheld, which will provide a better understanding of the context and the impact of her decision. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:17:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063627 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063627 Grandma is keeping the sawdust, wood chips, and cinder blocks in the shed to preserve memories of her late husband, City's granddaddy. City´s desire to walk on the same sawdust suggests a special significance for the family. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:21:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3061685 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3061685 I had a feeling that she found out what actually happened and went after him. in 2020 a grandmother stood in front of a gun to protect her grandson. I feel like city grandma will do anything to protect him since it seems like he's the only grandbaby she has. Fri, 12 May 2023 10:17:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061214 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061214 Did she kill someone? Mon, 01 May 2023 23:10:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061213 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061213 thats how i be feeling when i get forced to go to church with my aunt and uncle while I'm down south for the summer Mon, 01 May 2023 23:01:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061212 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061212 i feel like ufa and grandma got something going on. Mon, 01 May 2023 22:55:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061211 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061211 the world is moving really fast for some of us all of a sudden. So I kinda understand where city is coming from. Mon, 01 May 2023 22:52:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061210 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061210 So what if book 2 is just the version of long division that city is reading right now. Mon, 01 May 2023 22:51:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061059 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061059 I had forgotten that they recorded what they did to city. THe fact that mymy was still in it Mon, 01 May 2023 12:49:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061053 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061053 I really feel after that grandma might be dating ufa Mon, 01 May 2023 12:43:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061051 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3061051 I feel like there is something wrong with this guy. How did he get to be a coach? Do people really trust him with their kids? Mon, 01 May 2023 12:37:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060111 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060111 Please explain why its out for his nickname to be wide load Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:55:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060108 did she start talking little because people felt like she talked too much in the past Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:53:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060107 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060107 I love how comfortable he is with her. But sometimes he just be doing to much Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:50:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060105 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060105 Now you got the sheets dirty after she just clean them.You really in trouble now Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:47:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060104 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060104 Does he not understand that running will only make it worst? Now she mad because you made her run Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:46:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060102 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060102 city is about 14 years old why are they still holding hands? THeir entire relationship is weird to me. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:45:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060101 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060101 I feel like city can learn a lot from grandma's code-switching like that. I know to him it might seem like shes weak but code-switching really does help in the world. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:44:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060099 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060099 Was this meant to seem racist? But also shes down south and a lot of this down there has a small hint of racism to this day. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:42:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060098 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060098 This chapter as a whole was just weird. I really don't know how to feel about it Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:40:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060095 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060095 i dont know if i wanna keep reading Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:37:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060094 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3060094 who talks about thier grandmom like that? Is this like just all over the south? Why is city like this bro? Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:36:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051186 City's character in the first four chapters of "Long Division" is complex and multifaceted, displaying a range of emotions and behaviors that make him a compelling and relatable protagonist.City is also shown to have a sharp wit and a dry sense of humor, which he uses to navigate the challenges he faces in his everyday life. He is not afraid to speak his mind and challenge authority, as seen in his interactions with his teacher, Ms. Roberta, whom he openly disrespects. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:39:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051147 Laymon's use of satire in WORDS, WORD ,WORK is a powerful tool for exposing the harmful effects of racial stereotypes in literature and the need for greater diversity and representation in storytelling. He comments on the harm that these stereotypes have on black identity and expression and the limitations that these stereotypes place on black people and their ability to fully express themselves. He also encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which literature and media shape our understanding of race and the importance of seeking out diverse perspectives. Overall, Laymon's use of commentary in chapter 4 is a powerful tool for challenging readers to break free from stereotypes and to question their own biases in order to create a more inclusive and just society. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:37:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051145 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051145 n chitlin city, Laymon satirizes the way that City's community views blackness as a monolithic entity and how they expect City to conform to these narrow and limited definitions. He also satirizes the way that black culture is often appropriated and commodified by mainstream society. Through the inner thoughts and observations of City, Laymon comments on the harm that these expectations have on black identity and expression and the limitations that these stereotypes place on black people and their ability to fully express themselves. He also encourages readers to think critically about the ways in which societal expectations and stereotypes shape our understanding of ourselves and others, and the importance of breaking free from these narrow and limiting ideas to fully express our individuality. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:36:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051144 Kiese Laymon employs satire and social commentary in, ALL CLEAN, to deftly address issues surrounding race, dignity, and education in the American school system. The protagonist, Citoyen, is accused of using a racial epithet and is subjected to an unconventional form of punishment in the form of a year-long test, which exemplifies how the American education system is designed to set children up for failure. The principal, Ms. Reeves, is depicted as a strict and somewhat peculiar figure who cites past historical events, such as the sacrifices made by children in the pursuit of education, to motivate Citoyen to improve his behavior. Moreover, the use of a quote from Maya Angelou, a celebrated African-American literary figure, speaks to the tendency of American culture to romanticize the words and teachings of the past without truly committing to them and instead frequently bemoaning the state of the country. "In Principal Reeves's office, adjacent to her bookshelf, hung a poster displaying a quote from Maya Angelou. The poster's backdrop featured the sun, and the words 'Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean. Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently' were inscribed in bold red letters." (Laymon, paragraph 48) Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:33:22 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051143 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3051143 One sentence uses satire and commentary to poke fun at the absurdities and contradictions of life in the fictional town of Melahatchie, Mississippi. Through the character of City, Laymon satirizes the small-mindedness and insularity of the town's residents, as well as their obsession with tradition and conformity. He also satirizes the hypocrisies of the town's power structures and the ways in which they perpetuate inequality and injustice. Overall, Laymon's use of satire and commentary is a powerful tool for exposing the complexities of small-town life and for encouraging readers to think critically about the social and cultural dynamics that shape their own communities. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:42:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042714 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042714 This is just wrong all the way. It's also tone-deaf. This isn't how you make people feel accepted Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:19:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042690 So if you walk into the bathroom and someone using it you have to say "kindly pause" until one of you has both feet out of the bathroom. That just gives off awkwardness that doesn't need to happen. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:12:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042679 I have never heard a guy say "kindly pause". For the first three paragraphs, it´s him and Lavander talking about each other. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:07:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3042674 when he wrote about what LaVander Peeler was wearing in depth was that meant for to read deeper? Did the tattoo that Lavander have have a deeper meaning the what it seems like Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:01:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343810?scroll_to=3033710 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343810?scroll_to=3033710 This is actually a great place to start if you want to keep your citizens safe. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:37 -0400