Comments by HEATHER FLORES-MEJIA Most recent public comments by HEATHER FLORES-MEJIA https://nowcomment.com/users/94194 The poem has this descriptive language that gives me an idea of the setting imagery. The description reminds me of an old town. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2317688 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2317688 Imagery : Descriptive language that evokes sensory experience. Creates the color and texture of the written work. Shapes the reader's perceptions. Stimulates ideas or vivid pictures in the reader's mind. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 The poem having period at the ending sticks out to me. Usually there isn't much punctuation in poems. It is also interesting how it ends with it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2316836 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2316836 End-Stopped : When a line ends with a complete phrase, or with punctuation (a dash, or closing parenthesis, colon, semicolon, question mark, or period). The opposite of 'enjambed". Can create a sense of order Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 The tone of this paragraph gives a relaxed environment. There is something about Nebraska that can make people feel relaxed. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2316721 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2316721 Tone: The text's attitude toward an event or situation- confessional, solemn, playful, urgent, relaxed, ironic, eulogy. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 The Nebraska life https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310847 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310847 With the descriptive language used in the poem it seem that Nebraska is a amazing place to stay at when you need a break from a huge populated city. Nebraska sounds like the ideal countryside trip. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 The quiet life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310829 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310829 This gives me a thought that it can get quiet in Nebraska. It seems like a nice place to stay at to look at nature. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 Life in a different state. https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310813 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105105?scroll_to=2310813 Being in one of the most well known state makes me forget that life in other states can be very different. Not being from the countryside can make me forget how different life can be. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:51:22 -0400 She has had a character development this far into the book. She has grown more independent and confident https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268027 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268027 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:13:17 -0500 I like how although Fonny is in jail they still have an strong relationship. They are still able to keep the bond that they have. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268025 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:32:50 -0500 Opinion: I find it interesting that they think she isn't in the country. There first though was that she fled the country. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268024 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2268024 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:29:25 -0500 Opinion: I was shocked when I first read this paragraph. It is very explicit paragraph. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264993 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264993 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:38:14 -0500 I think Fonny has this relationship with Daniel that is noticeable to all. She notices this since she pays a lot of attention to him. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264947 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264947 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:11:35 -0500 I find it nice how Tish's mother doesn't want Tish to give up. It shows the bond that Tish has with her mother. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264925 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264925 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:40:15 -0500 It is really nice the Tish's family includes Fonny. It shows how nice Tish and her family are. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264917 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264917 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:27:14 -0500 Fonny is a trustworthy person. He seems to be loyal as well. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264915 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2264915 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:25:19 -0500 They are talking about Tish and Fonny getting married. She is saying that the oldest should get married first. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2251509 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2251509 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:34:49 -0500 It's nice that they still are happy together even if their family is disapproving of things in their relationship. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250273 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250273 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:41:42 -0500 This makes me wonder if Fonny's family would have a change in mind about the baby. This baby is causing so drama in the family. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250258 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250258 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:50:00 -0500 Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250201 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250201 I think that it is interesting that she bring up that she tried to kill another child before. It makes me wonder if that could've been Fonny. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:27:34 -0500 There is nothing that they can do to stop the birth of the child. Even if they don't like their child they would still have it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250199 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250199 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:38:50 -0500 Why does she disprove the relationship of Tish and Fonny so much can she leave them alone for a while. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250198 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250198 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:23:11 -0500 How is anyone fine being told this. Is she aware of what she is saying. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250196 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250196 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:55:41 -0500 Question https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250195 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250195 How hard was he moving his hand to knock her down. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:53:22 -0500 It seems that he thinks that they won't be in good hands. He knows that something is going to happen to his son. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250194 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250194 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:10:06 -0500 Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250193 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250193 I think that she doesn't really trust her son which could be why she is saying this. It could also be that Ms. Hunt thinks that Fonny deserves to be in jail. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:30 -0500 Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250192 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250192 I think that Tish felt welcomed in the restaurant I think when she is in other parts of the city she doesn't feel welcomed. This restaurant makes her feel better. Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:23:06 -0500 I think that this is a good message to convey to the others. It also shows us readers a little more of how the family is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250191 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250191 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:46:45 -0500 Was the unfair treatment at home noticeable to all? Was this treatment on purpose or was it not planned? https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250190 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:45:06 -0500 Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250189 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250189 I'm getting mix messages from what he is trying to convey. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:41:32 -0500 I think Fonny had a big impact on Tish for her to say this. Tish loves him for who he is and not who he tries to be. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250188 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2250188 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:38:04 -0500 I was thinking the same thing. It might be explained later in the book. If there is no explanation there is probably an explanation somewhere. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2246827 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2246827 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:29:20 -0500 opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241610 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241610 I like how this paragraphed was written that make the readers feel a certain way. Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:55:21 -0500 Did the kids feel like they had some sort of responsibility to help out? https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241608 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:07:49 -0500 Question https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241607 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241607 Was she afraid of only her family or was there other thing that would lead to her being depress. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:05:21 -0500 Question https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241606 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241606 Is this what they needed a Lawyer for? How did he end up in jail if there point doesn't seem valid enough. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:02:21 -0500 Question https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241588 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241588 Why do they need a lawyer and what is it for. Could it lead to the reason Fonny is in jail? Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:58:01 -0500 opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241586 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241586 This paragraph seems different from the other paragraphs since it has more detail in the writing. I believe that this is one of the better paragraphs of the story. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:56:17 -0500 Question https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241583 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241583 What made Tish so nervous or afraid that she would start to shake? Could it be someone or something that she noticed. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:50:22 -0500 Did Mrs. Hunt trust Fonny https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241578 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241578 Did Mrs. Hunt trust Fonny enough to believe that he was going off to church. Also it sates that he would be there at Nine so what time did Mrs. Hunt believe was a reasonable time to get up. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:47:39 -0500 opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241577 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2241577 I think that there are many things about this that fits a stereotype. The kids are going to school, the Women are who clean and the men are working. It gives a general idea of how different it was. Sun, 13 Dec 2020 23:44:26 -0500 I can hear when he used the words "She wore high heels, too, which made a certain sound, something like a pistols." https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2234312 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2234312 When someone has shoes with loud heels it is something that is pronounced. It's usually something that is very loud so you can hear ever step that they take. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:05:16 -0500 Opinion https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2231969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2231969 I think that they have seen to many things happen in New York. I think they don't like how others think how its such an amazing city. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:41:25 -0500 I also agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228306 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228306 I think that he is aware of his parents not having the best of relationships. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:50:00 -0500 I seems that only one of them wanted it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228299 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228299 It seems like it is one sided and that it was forced onto one of them. Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:45:39 -0500 I think she didn't know how to bring up what she did to Fonny. I wonder how afraid she actually felt. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228267 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2228267 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:36:03 -0500 Was this something that would occur often? https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2223894 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2223894 The Sayings that he said were pretty odd so is this something that would happen often. Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:54:51 -0500 I believe it had to do with his mindset https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168782 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168782 I believe that his dad was put into the mindset that their specific religion that they follow is the correct one. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:51:31 -0400 I felt like this was a little extreme. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168774 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168774 When I first read this I felt like some of the reactions were too much. But it just shows what environment Baldwin was put through. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:45:01 -0400 Baldwin had also come to realization that The Bible was written and translated. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168767 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168767 He was to find out that the bible was made by White Men. I think that he started to feel different after he found this out. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:56:42 -0400 I think that it is difficult for Baldwin to make a choice of if he stays or leaves. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168747 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168747 Baldwin had experience wonderful things at the church but at the same time there were certain thing which may have caused him to want to leave. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:34:51 -0400 Opinion: I find it amazing that he became a preacher. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168736 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168736 When I first read this I thought it was interesting that he would become a preacher at a very young age. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:32:04 -0400 I feel like Baldwin is finding it difficult to not question his religion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168724 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168724 It is pursue that Religion is always correct but in Baldwins case he didn't feel like religion was for him. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:43:19 -0400 Baldwin felt something was different when he tried to get in contact with God. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168712 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168712 I think he felt like if he was not being heard by God. He felt like if this pain wasn't able to be heard in Heaven. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:12:44 -0400 The church had a big effect on what Baldwin had went thorough. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168698 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168698 It was clear that many parents wanted their children to attend church. Baldwin clearly felt something when he was at the church. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:15:46 -0400 The environment that they were in was not good for them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168672 They were told that they were worse than white people. They were put in a mentality where it was bad for themselves. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:01:59 -0400 Baldwin thought that that he did not have an actual talent. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168656 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168656 He realized that he couldn't do much with what he knew to do. He didn't believe that with the conditions he was in he could be a writer as a real job. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:52:55 -0400 I think he is trying to make a point to others that there is no reason for him to break any laws. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168613 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168613 He tried to look at all the different circumstances on why he would break the law but he still could not find one. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:15:55 -0400 I think Baldwin was telling others to not let others have power over them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168606 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2168606 Baldwin want to make sure that nothing is going to be set up in a certain way to seem like its ones fault. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:09:03 -0400 When I first read this sentence I thought that it was disgusting. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2166726 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2166726 How could that be unnoticed that this would happen. Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:32:24 -0400 Opinion: I find this disgusting that this event has occurred. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164165 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164165 He talks about how Two policemen assaulted him physically and verbally. It is even more disgusting since nothing much was done about it. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:45:07 -0400 I once again find it interesting that Baldwin decides to use song lyrics in the book. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164075 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164075 It is interesting since he uses this as a transition to talk about the experiences he had gone through as a child at the church. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:54:45 -0400 I find it interesting that James Baldwin would include this poem into his book. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164066 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2164066 The original poem was talking about the U.S and the Philippines, it was said that the U.S should take control of the Philippines again. I find it interesting that Baldwin chose to start the section like this. Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:37:55 -0500 I found this sentence strange. It was strange since the way that he described the girls doing isn't something that you would think people at church would be doing. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2150527 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231335?scroll_to=2150527 This makes me think of how this setting was back then. Using the paragraph the things that his friends would do is something that isn't done in these times Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:43:28 -0500 He's the publisher of the book which is why he is also credited. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145969 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145969 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:16:42 -0400 I was thinking the same thing but with some research you'll find out that he is the publisher of the book https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145968 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145968 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:15:40 -0400 Yes it is, They also have a website https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145961 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145961 https://progressive.org/magazine/letter-nephew/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:05:22 -0400 I agree with what you said but I will also like to add that I think he is advising for his nephew to do something similar. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145958 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145958 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:20:37 -0400 He is trying to tell his nephew that the celebrating is no worthy since no one is freed yet. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145950 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145950 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:55:39 -0400 This is about how the country made it so people of color could not succeed but he should not listen to what the others are saying. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145948 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145948 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:53:54 -0400 I think he is talking about how Their family has survived these conditions and now his nephew should also survive. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145930 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145930 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:51:02 -0400 I think he is talking about how they are struggling and he is trying to help his nephew not struggle. https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145927 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145927 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:45:57 -0400 I think he is remembering the sad moments that his brother went through https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145926 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145926 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 01:59:53 -0400 James seems to have a lot of memories of his brother https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145861 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145861 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:38:17 -0400 James Baldwin is trying to write this letter in a way that his nephew could understand. Which could be why he had to rewrite this letter 5 times https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145857 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231316?scroll_to=2145857 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:36:51 -0400