Most recent public comments by Ethan Nattermann https://nowcomment.com/users/93472 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2639241 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2639241 At this point, when referencing different people, Cain moves her hands in different directions to make note of different types of people, especially moving her hands from side to side to gesture to "the person next to you". Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2639238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2639238 The appearance of the bag in Susan Cain's hands shows a bit of life, as it keeps the reader interested, as they wonder what may be inside. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562773 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562773 This piece by Sister Corita is an example of pop-art, a style popular in the 1950s and 60s, built on bright colors, pop culture, and images that "pop". Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562757 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562757 In life, sometimes we grow and no longer have need for some people in our lives anymore, we become different people and no longer desire to or need to have certain people in our lives. A friend of mine once told me "if you spend a long time with a certain group of people, you're not really growing". Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562724 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562724 Sister Corita's way of expressing gratitude for her God-given talents is something that we could all learn from, as encouraging others by showing them your talents can inspire them to do something they otherwise would not have done. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562712 https://nowcomment.com/documents/288499?scroll_to=2562712 Sister Magdalene Mary could be seen as a part of Sister Corita's personal "Hero's Journey", that being her call to adventure. If Sister Magdalene Mary had not done the things she has been described to have done, Sister Corita may not have reached the amount of people she did. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:14:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530181 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530181 Daniel Goleman is an American author who wrote for the New York Times for over a decade. Goleman's stories mainly focused on the brain and behavioral sciences. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:34:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530180 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530180 I have done things like this several times in my life, especially with my math classes, as I would lose patience very quickly. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:33:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530178 Conrad Hilton was an American entrepreneur and politician. Hilton was the founder of Hilton hotels, as very well known hotel chain. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:31:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530157 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530157 The dimension of policy reminds me of when my parents would always tell me to think before I acted, which was something I always tried to listen to. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:24:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530141 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530141 I feel that humans display intelligence in different ways depending on the person, and that there is no way that there are only 16 ways to display it. Some people may be good with "traditional" intelligence, but others may have more common sense. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:42:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530137 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2530137 Horace Mann was a Massachusetts educator in the 1800s, who was an enthusiastic supporter of public education. Mann would serve as both Secretary of Education for Massachusetts, along with being a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:58:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528028 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528028 Pheoby taking Janie food shows how she is a kind person, and she does not hold any ill will against Janie like the other people do. I think this may change later in the book, and the people will stop judging her once they learn more Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:48:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528027 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528027 This could be seen as foreshadowing, with this situation being out of Janie's control foreshadowing he eventually taking her life into her own hands. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:45:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528026 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528026 This memory from Janie shows how people are more alike than they think, and should not think bad of each other. Something we could all learn from. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:43:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528025 This is something that I can connect with as a person living in the Internet age, as it is common to see people say things online that they would not say to their face, and this is its older counterpart. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:40:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376751 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376751 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376734 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376734 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376723 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376723 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376716 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376716 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376691 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376691 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376682 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376682 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376679 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376677 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376677 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376676 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376676 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376673 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376673 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376671 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376671 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376666 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376663 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376663 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376658 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376658 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376649 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376649 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376642 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376642 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376634 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376634 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376630 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376630 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376625 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376625 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376616 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376616 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376593 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376593 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376560 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376560 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373747 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373747 Flora, the theme you have presented of "hard work pays of" was not one that I would have immediately pickup up one from this excerpt, but now that I have read your thoughts, I see that your theme is more prevalent throughout the excerpt than any of the ones I picked out. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:42:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373743 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373743 All the students in the school recounting their summers makes Sedaris feel alone at the school, as he has no companionship, not only due to his nationality and language, but also due to the age difference between himself and his peers. This sense of belonging will come later, as the students band together to make it through the class. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:39:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373738 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373738 At this point, Sedaris shows how one person can make someone else doubt themselves. This is a part of life that most, if not all, people can relate to. As an appeal to Pathos, this works very well, as Sedaris pulls at the readers emotions, causing the reader to fell bad for him, while also getting a negative reaction towards the teacher. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:36:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373733 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373733 Lucas, I agree with you very much with the idea of Sedaris making the classroom a dark place. What Sedaris goes on to do, in addition to your point, is shows the light that comes from that darkness, the light being the interaction with his classmates, making for a very compelling addition to Sedaris's memoir. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:32:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373727 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373727 By showing this interaction between his fellow students, David Sedaris shows something that is one of the most common experiences that people can experience when in a difficult situation: finding hope with the ones you are with. Sedaris takes time to point this out because if it were not for is fellow classmates, it is possible that less of them would have made it through the course, without help from each other. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:29:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2370101 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2370101 This idea of the difference between "regulars" and "honors" students is repeated many times throughout the talk. This idea is very prevalent is most schools across the country, where students who are deemed as "honor students" are given more praise than those known as "regulars". The "honors" are told to lead, while the "regulars" are shown to be followers. Yes, it is important to reward those students who show academic excellence, but it should not be at the expense of all the others. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:02:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2356165 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2356165 This interaction with the Irishman shows how different society was between America and Europe at the time. In Europe, slavery had been banned for a while, while in America, slavery was at its height. The reaction of the Irishman shows how slavery disgusts him, and how he thinks it should be abolished, like in his homeland. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2356145 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260957?scroll_to=2356145 This line shows how children are better than adults, because they do not have as much experience in their society. The children are kind to Frederick because their parents have not corrupted them to the idea of slavery. Using their kindness and inexperience in society, Frederick befriends the children and receives their help with learning. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:02:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352056 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352056 I did not notice this idea until reading your comment. This part makes much more sense now. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:29:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352055 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2352055 This thought by Sandra Cisneros is very relatable because I have had many people ask me if I feel older on my birthday, and I always tell them I don't. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:27:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352018 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2352018 Trey, I agree with you that Mrs. Jones seems to not be phased by Roger attempting to steal her purse. This makes me think this may be a common occurrence. I am curious to know what you think. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351535 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351535 With this line, the reader think that Mrs. Jones will get Roger in trouble for stealing her purse, but instead, he will never forget her for the nice things she had done for him. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351530 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351530 Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones decides to help Roger, after learning that there is no one at his home to feed him, making "help those who cannot help themselves" as possible theme from the story. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334755 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334755 I think this line sums up how humans desire a greater understanding of nature, and how they are currently "unable to read" it. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:09:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334732 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334732 This line shows how Jordan feels ostracized by her peers because of her gender, and how she feels ostracized by the authorities for her race. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:50:42 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301619 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301619 Compassion is essential to the experience of life. Without compassion there can be no joy, and without compassion, society would likely fall into chaos. Morrie appeared to have a greater grasp of compassion than a great many of us, which is what made him a great professor who was beloved. He realized that without compassion, the would would be a much darker place. He references this ideology later, when he says the sixties, with all the hippies spreading love, was a better time to live in than more modern ones. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:08:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301572 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301572 I agree with Charlotte here, as without a feeling of purpose, what are we living for. Finding a purpose is something that people often struggle with. Purpose can be defined as many things, from a job, to your family, to your religion, purpose is what drives a person to keep going, just like Morrie's purpose is to help Mitch. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:47:28 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2261551 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2261551 Gavin, I agree with you that the joy and hope on this woman's face looks forward to a great new year. Sadly, it would not turn out this way. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:34:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2261549 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2261549 I understand that people were angered by the death of George Floyd, I was too. It is a right for people to protest what they see as unjust; however, it is not a right to destroy businesses and communities out of that anger and for the people that do these things to pretend that they are some sort of hero. If you want to change the system, do not commit criminal acts, like the arson seen in this image. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:50:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186776 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2186776 I agree that Chicago is a diverse city, but this dance does not seem to be for everyone, but for people who are involved with social services. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:00:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184677 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184677 I agree with you, Mr. Hankins, that there is a point of risk with each of the character's goals. At this point while watching the movie, I thought that most of the dreams would come true, but obviously that was not the case by the end of the film. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:07:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184667 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2184667 I think that Norman gave up his keys to Jack instead of Sheila because Jack is a very trusted person in Norman's life. He trusts Jack more than possibly anyone in his life, unlike Sheila who he does not trust as much. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:59:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2178781 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2178781 This interaction between Jack and Arnold, while comedic, really shows how manic Arnold can be. While most people would just accept that there is water on their pants and move one, this really worries Arnold and makes him seemingly overthink the situation. His solution makes sense, but is not the first solution that came to my mind. I would like to know what others thought of this interaction. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:16:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2178733 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2178733 At this point in the film, it appears that everyone in the group has something that they are looking forward to. For Barry, it is his visit wit his dad. For Lucian, it is his testimony in front of the "State Snack". For Arnold, it seems to be his million dollar ticket, and for Norman, it is getting to dance with Sheila. I ask you all, do you think all of these hopes will go well, or will some not work out? Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:47:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171887 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171887 By mentioning age her, the speaker seems to feel like they have wasted time by not asking for help when needed, making their 34 years not as good as they could have been. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:01:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171883 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171883 Tavian, when you mentioned holding things in until they burst, I have some experience with that. There was a point in my life where someone had hurt me very badly to the point where I hated them. Then I spoke with another person and they explained to me how holding that in hurt them, not me. So I can confirm what you said; that holding emotions in is not something you should do. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:11:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171879 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2171879 I really agree with you, Jordyn. This poem seems to be targeted at people who are afraid to say how they feel, (in my opinion more-so men than young people, based on the title) and young people are in that category. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:14:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168131 Carter, I agree with you that this poem was not in any way happy, but did you, like me, feel reassured that it was ok to open up to people about your problems? Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:10:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168090 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168090 Society expects men to simply hold back all of their feelings, for us to be emotionless. This poem really highlights that it is okay for men to open up about their feelings, instead of holding them in all the time. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:11:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2168076 This poem asks the intended reader, men, to stop putting up the "tough guy" front and to ask for help if they need it, as asking for help can save your mind. This hits home especially in lines 19-22. "Anxiety. Depression, bipolar personality disorder, Schizophrenia... C'mon fellas, These are very real." This really stands out to tell us guys that it is ok to ask for help, and sometimes help is essential. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:51:35 -0400