Most recent public comments by Kaziyah Root https://nowcomment.com/users/135308 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071721 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071721 jim with him* Wed, 24 May 2023 20:44:51 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071720 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071720 he was too late finding the bodies Wed, 24 May 2023 20:44:08 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071719 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071719 she didn’t want her daughter to see her dad like that Wed, 24 May 2023 20:42:45 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071717 Jim wasn’t drunk, he was just committed a crime Wed, 24 May 2023 20:41:54 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071715 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347720?scroll_to=3071715 she killed herself and the child Sat, 27 May 2023 04:43:07 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063611 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063611 Being a black person, or any POC, was very clearly articulated by City in a very clear manner. "treated like a visitor on their own road. in their own town, and in their own country." Racial inequality and race relations in America, both in the past and the present, are demonstrated by City's explanation of how Americans make black people feel unwelcome and unimportant even in settings where they should feel at home. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:41:53 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063609 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063609 I had a hunch that she discovered what actually transpired and pursued him. A grandma in 2020 confronted a gun to defend her grandson. Since it appears that he is the only grandchild she has, I have a feeling that city granny will go to any lengths to protect him. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:38:22 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063607 https://nowcomment.com/documents/347061?scroll_to=3063607 Grandma has an unusual way of doing things; she cleared the shed of all potentially hazardous items but left the mess that Grandpa had left behind. I believe this is her way of keeping a memento of him. because, based on what I've read so far in the novel, she isn't actually a lazy person. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:37:34 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063602 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063602 I can picture this incident where City finds out he's about to get "a whupping," as Kiese Laymon describes it. I'm familiar with his response. It threw him off stride that his grandma had brought it up so nonchalantly. As if it were just a whupping. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:20:29 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063601 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063601 Time travel and other concepts are referenced in the book more than once. Some of the things I noticed were the statement from Andre 3000 at the opening of the book and how, although being published before, the book seemed to have a lot of contemporary relevance later on. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:19:19 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063600 It's hilarious how traditional old folk never want to change to fit in with modern leisure. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:18:08 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063599 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063599 This is funny because he is describing everything Fri, 05 May 2023 18:14:53 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063598 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063598 This is yet another piece of proof that City is aware of how his grandmother's code switches. This serves as an illustration of how the book remarks on the current social environment. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:14:10 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063597 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063597 Why are they still holding hands? Fri, 05 May 2023 18:12:08 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063596 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063596 It's not very shocking that City's grandmother has changed the way she talks to some people. The environment and culture play a role in how some black people speak. Because that manner of speaking is considered unacceptable by others outside of that setting or society, she code flips Fri, 05 May 2023 18:11:35 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063594 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063594 What does the name mean? Fri, 05 May 2023 18:06:59 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063593 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063593 I wonder whether they're talking about the white people in the South. I've visited the south a few times, and I can tell you that it's not all that safe for us black folks. Maybe she's attempting to tell him about the perils of the south, his grandmother Fri, 05 May 2023 18:05:21 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063592 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063592 The grandmother makes me laugh because she reminds me a lot of my own grandmother, who is also very southern and shares many of the same values and sayings. Fri, 05 May 2023 18:04:05 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063591 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063591 City is starting to change and talk down on his family. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:38:19 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063589 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063589 Why is he speaking about his grandmother that way? Fri, 05 May 2023 17:35:06 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063588 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063588 I agree, because my grandmom is my safe place and whenever I wasn’t to get away I go to her place. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:34:30 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063587 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346612?scroll_to=3063587 Is City reading Book Two? Fri, 05 May 2023 17:33:17 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063585 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063585 He wore clothes that he already what woren. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:30:07 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063584 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063584 The noise City heard in the glover department was wasps Fri, 05 May 2023 17:28:45 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063583 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063583 They were cyber bullying City. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:27:26 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063582 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063582 This is funny because in todays society, face expressions speak louder then words. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:26:33 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063579 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063579 City describes how being black makes him feel.. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:24:15 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063578 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063578 I agree, because they treated City wrong due to the colors of his skin. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:23:34 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063576 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063576 I agree, the coach seemed very opinionated. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:22:57 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063575 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063575 This relates to the historical misconception that black people enjoy watermelon, which was meant to indicate that they are careless or something along those lines. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:21:01 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063574 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063574 Humor is stated up throughout this paragraph Fri, 05 May 2023 17:20:12 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063569 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063569 I agree, The choice of words proves her uncomfortable Fri, 05 May 2023 17:17:10 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063567 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063567 This implies racial conflict since it demonstrates that City's grandmother feels she can't be authentic around white people. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:15:23 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063566 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063566 I can attest to the fact that I act differently around particular people, altering my voice, having trouble walking straight, and acting erratically. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:11:59 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063565 His grandmother briefly discusses how careless today's youths are. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:08:26 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063564 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063564 City has the impression that he is only a character in the book, and that somebody else is in charge of everything. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:07:23 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063562 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346611?scroll_to=3063562 How is this title considered funny? Fri, 05 May 2023 17:05:25 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060008 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060008 I have to say that when Grandma actually pronounced the term on live television, I was also taken aback. The fact that the subject wasn't treated too seriously and was instead depicted in a more sarcastic manner, though, is something I admire. It demonstrates that the occurrence was not meant to be unpleasant or disrespectful but rather to be amusing for the audience. It also makes Grandma more likable and relatable as a character because she was able to laugh about the circumstance and not take herself too seriously. Grandma's portrayal in this scene exemplifies the need to have a sense of humor and to not always take ourselves too seriously. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:16:10 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060005 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3060005 It's important to note that Grandma also shows care and concern for City, despite the fact that she had to use physical punishment to teach him a lesson following her rage on public television. She makes an effort to demonstrate her love for City and her desire for nothing but the best for him because she recognizes the value of striking a balance between stern love and compassion. For instance, she took the time to explain to City what was wrong with his action and how it would have detrimental effects after the encounter. Additionally, she checked on his physical and emotional well-being and gave him advice and support throughout the duration of the incident's aftereffects. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:14:30 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059986 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059986 Fri, 05 May 2023 18:47:17 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059983 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059983 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:08:31 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059982 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059982 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:08:10 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059981 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059981 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:06:35 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059979 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059979 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:05:57 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059975 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059975 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:04:32 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059974 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059974 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:04:19 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059972 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:04:06 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059968 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:01:30 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059963 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059963 Who is Tom? Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:59:12 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059962 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059962 Grandma City's attitude has changed, and she now insists on being cautious among white people and avoiding any type of conflict. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:58:52 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059960 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059960 In this setting, Laymon uses humor to critique the usual American low-income communities and their casual tendency to take anything that might be useful to them. If this phrase were to be understood more deeply, it might also suggest that America's most vulnerable individuals are forced to steal because the country has failed them Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:54:05 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059958 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059958 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:51:56 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059957 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059957 What is his grandmom attempting to tell him? Does she have a message for him? Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:51:17 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059956 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059956 My mother frequently tells me not to be nasty or judgmental towards those who cook our meals because they have the capacity to tamper with the food, so I can connect to City's grandmother's method. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:44:20 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059955 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059955 City's complaining that her mother does not look as lovely as her mother has become a regular problem in America's current class system of beauty standards. Obviously, beautiful women should pass on their attractiveness to their offspring. When it doesn't, it is frequently looked down upon, which is the case with what City is doing in this instance. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:42:22 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059952 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059952 I discovered that City frequently says things that are quite dubious. He almost always thinks before he speaks, but he still speaks regardless Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:38:46 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059951 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059951 Kiese cites family history to support the idea that City's grandmother is so devoted to her grandson that she won't let him to grow older than five to fourteen. Under the surface, this indicates that Grandma had to look after City when he was a young child, forging their relationship. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:35:42 +0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059936 https://nowcomment.com/documents/346610?scroll_to=3059936 The language used here has a connection to the unofficial mental disorder known as "Main Character Syndrome," in which a person views themselves as the main character in their own life tale. Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:55:42 +0400