Comments by Jaylene_G1 Jaylene Guzman Most recent public comments by Jaylene_G1 Jaylene Guzman https://nowcomment.com/users/92904 Diction https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318705 I believe when the writer said "Where it's rough and untended and hungry weed grows" they meant to use this as a comparison and/or metaphor to the adventure they desire. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Sound Techniques https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318704 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318704 The writer had rhymed the last sentences together. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Literary Element https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318703 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318703 I believe the writer wanted to bring tension amongst them and their mother. They did this by the difference of opinions and how the child wanted to be the exact thing the mother disliked. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Not a care in the world https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318702 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318702 The writer has a very different opinion then their mother. The writer says "I'd like to be a bad woman, too" They seem to enjoy having a more adventure filled life then the judgmental thoughts of others. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Mother has a different opinion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318701 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318701 The writer says the mother sneers ask they speak of hanging out with the other children. I believe the mother could have been judgmental and sheltering which made the writer desire to live a more lively life. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 A change of pace https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318700 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318700 The writer desires to be able to play with other children. "I want a good time today" makes me believe the writer wants a fun childhood. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Desiring more adventure. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318699 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105214?scroll_to=2318699 The artist of this poem writes "stayed in the front all my life" which makes me believe they have lived a sheltered lifestyle. The writing "I want a peek at the back" gives me the idea they desire a different lifestyle full of adventure. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:37:37 -0500 I agree, Tish has understanding parents https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2251430 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2251430 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:58:50 -0500 Most likely out of shock https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2251427 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2251427 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 10:53:09 -0500 Tish and her dad have a special relationship https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250636 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250636 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:04:40 -0500 It’s seems like it’s awkward https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250631 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250631 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:01:18 -0500 This probably put a strain on their relationship and could cause issues in the future https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2245978 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2245978 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:19:16 -0500 Church days are friendly and light hearted, sundays are good days, maybe church has something to do with it? https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2234048 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2234048 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:16:37 -0500 Not Alonzo’s baby, he probably knows but still wants to support her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2227896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2227896 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:44:52 -0500 Important person in her life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2227873 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2227873 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:58:50 -0500 I agree, I think this later lead into Baldwin’s doubt of his religion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169079 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169079 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:12:44 -0400 I think because it gives them sense of purpose in life or because it gives them hope and promise. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169077 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169077 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:11:08 -0400 Baldwin most likely meant he became less religious or had doubts. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169075 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169075 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:09:55 -0400 I think hatred stems from fear of being in the position some people put others in. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169073 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169073 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:08:52 -0400 I think Baldwin leaves home Or his relationship with his father gets worse after his father slapped him for being friends with a Jewish person https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169072 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169072 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:07:41 -0400 Baldwin realizes that the Bible writes his destiny and he feels as if there’s no escaping it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169067 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169067 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:04:30 -0400 I think Baldwin feels connected to the church and it’s his second home. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169061 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:46 -0400 Baldwin had drowned himself of work. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169060 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2169060 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 03:58:53 -0400 Religion wasn’t always a safe haven, or safe place to express yourself in a Christian dominated place https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168893 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:52:34 -0500 Baldwin took comfort in religion https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168876 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168876 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:39:37 -0400 Why did Baldwin say “why yours”? https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168875 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168875 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:38:35 -0400 Baldwin speaks on how the worlds word influences young minds into thinking they are less, and that it is hard to live in a world where no one is equal. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168873 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168873 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:37:44 -0500 Baldwin doubts his abilities and thinks he doesn’t have any talent https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168871 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168871 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:32:32 -0400 Baldwin doesn’t want other people to define his worth and value so he tries his best, https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168869 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168869 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:31:40 -0400 I think Baldwin is saying that power isn’t everything, whites people’s morals were looked down upon by slaves and what they made them do. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168865 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168865 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:28:30 -0400 Baldwin speaks about how white people must accept themselves first before they can accept black people. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168863 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168863 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:25:02 -0400 From a young age many kids were forced to grow up, boys were supposed to start working and providing, and girls were to talk and act a certain way. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168716 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168716 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:22:59 -0400 I think Baldwin is speaking about his first experiences and new outlook on the world. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168700 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168700 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:16:52 -0400 I think Hymn is speaking about spreading Jesus’s name https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168657 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168657 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:53:08 -0400 I think Kipling is speaking about how slaves took on the white mans burden of work, and how the white mans act will weigh on him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168638 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168638 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:39:58 -0400 It means a new born baby https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146317 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146317 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:58:22 -0400 . https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146301 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146301 I think the nephew doesn't know the grandmother either because she passed away or Baldwin's nephew lived somewhere else. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:57:05 -0400 I agree. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146299 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146299 I think he wrote this part to tell his nephew to be the best version of himself and not let society put him down. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:55:01 -0400 In the earlier text Baldwin says his nephew would perish in the ghetto, meaning he would have a hard time and struggle. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146296 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146296 He says now that he said that because his nephew who is an educated man does not represent stereotypes created by white people. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:53:47 -0400 Celebrating too soon https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146294 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146294 I think Baldwin implies that there is more to fight for and that all people need to be free. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:50:00 -0400 Wisdom https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146247 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146247 Baldwin gives word of wisdom to his nephew and advice on the world, he is a very wise person and seems very kind. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:25:01 -0400 Surviving slavery https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146234 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146234 I think Baldwin is speaking on slavery and how his nephew needs to escape it to keep him and his future generations safe. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:01:54 -0400 I think this is about Slavery https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146058 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146058 I think that Baldwin is trying to teach his nephew to keep his head up high and to not let anyone else tell him where his place is. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:41:07 -0400 Understanding his brother https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2146004 I think that Baldwin is saying he understands his brothers pain and cries when no one else notices. I think he is also a preacher which Baldwin notices his pain behind his words. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:29:33 -0400 Like a son to him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145999 Baldwin cares for his brother very much and I think he implies that his nephew is very much like his father in both looks and personality. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:21:59 -0400 I agree. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145993 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145993 I agree, I think he ripped it up many times to find the right words to express himself. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:18:25 -0400 Baldwin writes a letter to his nephew https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145989 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145989 Baldwin writes a letter to his nephew. He begins on how him and his father are part of a new era. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:14:53 -0400