Comments by Esther Bahati Most recent public comments by Esther Bahati https://nowcomment.com/users/134257 Do you think Lizzie have the right to say that? https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3071105 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3071105 This quote is important as it illustrates the racial dynamics of the post-war South and offers insight into the attitudes of whites towards African Americans at this time. The quote also alludes to the amount of racial violence and terror that was inflicted upon African Americans during the Reconstruction Era. It is a stark reminder of the racism and inequality that existed in this period of American history. Additionally, the quote offers a glimpse into the power dynamics between Lizzie and the speaker. The casual choice of language and placement of Lizzie outside of the action of the previous night subtly show how marginalized African Americans were during this time period. To further understand the text and its historical context, it can be helpful to research the Jim Crow laws, the types of racial violence that were prevalent during the Reconstruction Era, and the civil rights movement that followed it. This text offers more than just a surface glimpse into the post-war South and encourages us to delve deeper into the dynamics of racism and inequality during this period. I invite you to take a second and third read of the text and see what other observations and insights you can uncover. Tue, 23 May 2023 14:43:52 -0400 what did she mean when she wrote this? https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070530 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070530 This quote is important as it reveals the narrator's fear and unease by describing a nightmarish image of an unknown Thing being hunted and hacked to death by a mysterious boy that hides in the darkness of night. It alludes to the narrator feeling vulnerable and of being underestimated, while also hinting at a hidden, violent, and threatening nature that she must deal with. In order to understand this text more deeply, it is important to be aware of the wider context of the work, as well as the symbolism being used. The author, Zora Neale Hurston, often explored themes of racism and sexism in her works, so it is possible that the "Thing" is being used to symbolize the oppression of those traditionally held back by society. On a more personal level, the quote may hint at repressed emotions or memories from the narrator's past that she feels powerless in the face of. To gain a better understanding of the narrator's state of mind and the hidden messages lurking within this passage, it is necessary to take a closer look. I invite you to read the text again and see what new insights you may be able to uncover. Mon, 22 May 2023 14:26:36 -0400 what did she think was confirmed when she was a child? https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070521 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070521 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:23:59 -0400 wait,,, what https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070517 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070517 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:22:33 -0400 what is dour? https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070513 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070513 dour: stern, harsh. a dour expression on her face. : obstinate, unyielding. an insistent hunger for learning and a dour … determination to achieve it, Walter Moberly. Mon, 22 May 2023 14:20:12 -0400 what is going on, it looks like it has strong words. https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070512 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070512 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:17:23 -0400 I don't think she has the right to say that as a white person. how did the other black people feel about it? https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070505 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070505 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:15:15 -0400 what does it mean https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070497 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070497 horror: when the creator of a work takes advantage of our Primal Fear of having something utterly horrible happen to our eyes, Mon, 22 May 2023 14:13:01 -0400 him https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070489 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347719?scroll_to=3070489 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:10:42 -0400 Specific details that provide evidence for the theme: https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065727 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065727 I think through two intertwined stories, Kiese Laymon’s Long Division examines the themes of race and inequality while highlighting the value of knowing one’s own history and the difficulties Black teenagers in America face. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:38:06 -0400 why the title was named that way? https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065725 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065725 This title works on multiple levels to create a sense of mystery and convey complex emotions related to the story. The main characters, Mymy and Coach Stroud, are mentioned by name, and the title "Sooo Sad" hints that the story will be a sad one. The opening paragraph of the story conveys feelings of anxiety and anticipation, as well as a sense of tragedy and poignancy. Finally, when Coach Stroud "wept like he had never wept before", this reinforces the strong emotion of sadness in the story. The narrator hoped that readers would feel empathy for the characters and their difficult situation and reflect on the courage it can take to tell difficult truths. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:36:48 -0400 Theme https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065681 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065681 In her novel Long Division, Kiese Laymon examines racial inequality, authorship, celebrity culture, violence, and religion in post-Katrina Mississippi. It contains two interconnected stories that bring attention to the existence of racist inequality as well as the effects of celebrity culture and viral popularity on Black Americans. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:25:15 -0400 what life does the grandma live and what things does she believe? https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065680 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065680 Grandma lived a simple life, but she was a wise woman full of faith and wit. She taught us to put God first, to be honest, and kind, to take care of each other, and to take care of our bodies. She showed us how to be brave and to face our fears head-on. She showed us how to be generous, welcoming people in our home, no matter their station in life. Grandma was a big believer in redemption, fairness, and justice even when the world was cruel. She taught us patience when things didn't go our way, and to never take more than our share. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:23:52 -0400 what did Coach Stroud was trying to make the reader understand? https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065679 Coach Stroud was trying to make the reader understand that although he was initially angry, he ultimately decided not to be too hard on MyMy and Kincaid. He was trying to explain that he viewed MyMy as anything but a monster and that he was simply worried about Kincaid being too young for a grown boyfriend or girlfriend nowadays. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:19:54 -0400 Coach https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065678 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065678 I notice that Coach is a supporting character in Kiese Laymon’s Long Division. He is a white man who leads the spelling team at Melahatchie High School, which features the main character, City. It is implied that Coach is a racist and misogynistic figure who routinely insults Black people and women. Additionally, it is revealed that he mistreats his daughter and wife. Coach’s connections and power in the neighborhood allow him to continue coaching the spelling team despite his troublesome behavior. His persona seeks to draw attention to how persistent racism and injustice are in Mississippi as well as the difficulties Black Americans face in addressing these problems. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:14:49 -0400 Thoughts https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065677 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065677 Grandma’s attitude change in front of the white woman, in my opinion, emphasizes the effects of systemic racism and the challenges marginalized people confront in negotiating unjust power structures. She might be proud of him or concerned about how white people will react, but it could also be a result of what she saw on television. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:13:58 -0400 Thought https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065676 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065676 I often consider how Laymon uses particular things, like the old floor model TV, deep freezers, and washing machine, to give Grandma’s house a distinctive and outlandish atmosphere. This adds authenticity and originality to the plot by going against the conventional notion of a house with a hall. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:13:06 -0400 what did the Grandma think about it when she saw him naked? https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065674 To determine what messages the book is conveying regarding gender roles, one can apply the Gender/Feminist Critical Lens. The protagonist's mother's response might be interpreted as imposing gendered expectations, in contrast to Grandma's acceptance of the protagonist in their undressed state. Why did the author decide to set up the situation in this manner if there are no messages? Wed, 10 May 2023 12:10:28 -0400 what was Grandma thinking when she said those words? https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3065672 Grandma's behavior is at odds with her identity and past character, which further informs our critical understanding of the text through a feminist lens. Wed, 10 May 2023 12:04:34 -0400 It remmed me how it feel like when you can spell some words that never heard. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060966 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060966 Lavender Peeler is informed by the narrator that "plagiarize" is actually spelled with two "as," two "i," and a "z," not a "s." They compare it to the buttery, white crumbs that keep falling from his father's mouth when he consumes a Popeyes buttermilk biscuit. The narrator then turns to face Octavia Whittington as there is a citation in the line. Mon, 01 May 2023 09:57:32 -0400 I don't know about the uncle Relle Lacked, it feel like he was up on something. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060963 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060963 Uncle Relle was a strange man with crimson eyes that were webbed and his own distinct speech. After losing the tips of three of his fingers in a vehicle accident, he is left with just three nubs, a thumb, and a pinky. He continuously pointed at individuals while holding out his right hand and requesting stuff from them that he didn't need. Mon, 01 May 2023 09:44:54 -0400 I think that Shalaya Crump convinced the narrator that high school girls would adore her, but the issue was that none of the ninth-grade females wore imitation Air Jordans, cracked jokes, or had Shalaya Crump's sleepy eyes. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060957 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3060957 Mon, 01 May 2023 09:32:18 -0400 think that this book opens with a parody of a grammar quiz show called "Can You Use That Word in a Sentence?" that mocks how language and education are frequently employed in American society as means of oppression and exclusion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053966 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053966 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:48:10 -0400 I also think City uses humor to defend their sexuality and compare Lavander's scent to a little beast in their criticism of it as a way of expression. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053964 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053964 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:43:43 -0400 I feel that Laymon's satirical and commentary-based writing style is a potent tool for highlighting the complexity of small-town life and inspiring readers to consider their communities critically. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053963 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053963 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:42:20 -0400 yes true because I nice that Citoyen Coldson insults other characters and expresses his opinions regarding racial and gender stereotypes using satire, sarcasm, humor, and exaggeration. This chapter gives us a taste of the humor and sarcasm. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053962 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053962 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:40:17 -0400 I agree because City uses satire and comedy to both laud and condemn Lavander in his criticism of him, expressing his feelings and ideas about him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053961 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053961 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:38:00 -0400 Satire is a literary device that exposes the folly or vices of individuals, communities, or societal norms through comedy, irony, exaggeration, or mockery. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053951 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053951 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:21:47 -0400 because the narrative structure's consistency creates a sense of familiarity and connection between the reader and the characters by the novel's use of time travel and self-referential aspects. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053950 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053950 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:20:18 -0400 chapter4:Kiese Laymon's Long Division explores race, history, and time through two sections: 1985 and 2013. In 1985, City travels through the past to stop his mother's slaying and discovers the background of racism in America. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053949 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053949 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:14:41 -0400 chapter3:Two opposing parallel narratives are highlighted in Kiese Laymon's book Long Division, one featuring an African American adolescent and one featuring a multiracial adolescent. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053947 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3053947 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:11:26 -0400 Chapter 2: Long Division by Kiese Laymon uses time travel and historical time jumps to establish a feeling of continuity. and the focus is placed on Kiese Laymon's novel, Long Division. the chapter provides a detailed analysis of the use of time, an spac. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052928 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052928 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:20:18 -0400 chapte 1:In her book Long Division, Kiese Laymon introduces readers to City, a young man with an exceptional capacity for time travel. He is caught up in a complicated investigation involving a girl who has gone missing and the effects of his time travel. https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052926 https://nowcomment.com/documents/343951?scroll_to=3052926 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:04:10 -0400