Comments by Connor Whitpan Most recent public comments by Connor Whitpan https://nowcomment.com/users/94352 Main Idea/Throughline https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627511 https://nowcomment.com/documents/295851?scroll_to=2627511 "the more freedom that we give introverts to be themselves, the more likely that they are to come up with their own unique solutions to these problems." Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:11:34 -0500 Arthur Koestler https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536767 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536767 Arthur Koestler was a Hungarian British Jewish author and journalist. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:08:38 -0400 Taking Responsible Risks https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536765 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536765 It is important to take responsible risks because you can't really move forward without taking that risk. Even if it's the risk of failing. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:06:46 -0400 I agree with Austin https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536761 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2536761 I believe that persistence is one of the most important things when it comes to overcoming a challenge. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:03:34 -0400 Tone https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536751 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536751 This line shifts the tone. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:59:31 -0400 Forced marriage https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536747 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536747 The way this line is said by Janie conveys the message that Nanny is forcing her to marry Mr. Killicks. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:57:20 -0400 Introduces new character https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536740 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536740 This is the first time Logan Killicks is mentioned in the story. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:53:16 -0400 Intensity https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536737 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2536737 This exclamation shifts the intensity of the story. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:51:17 -0400 It is difficult for the father to find a job because he did not finish his education. That is why it is so important to him that his child finishes their education. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382696 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382696 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 I agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382501 State testing should not begin for students at such a young age. I feel like it discourages students. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 The father wants their child to finish their education to have a better life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382495 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 I feel like that is the goal for most parents, they want their children to surpass them in every way. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382490 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382490 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 They did not teach young children about this oppression. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382487 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382487 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 You should capitalize you I's, also Happy Birthday. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382483 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382483 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 I personally do not think that this title is much of a hook. https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382465 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382465 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 I disagree https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382446 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2382446 As a student, we lose certain freedoms. This loss of freedom is not as severe as a slave's though. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:02 -0400 James Baldwin https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376615 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376615 James Arthur Baldwin was an American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:55 -0400 Quartez Harris https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376517 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2376517 Quartez Harris is an educator and an author. He also lives in Cleveland Ohio with his son. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:54 -0400 Violence throughout the poem https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334106 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334106 All throughout this poem there is violence and conflict. Some examples are when Jordan says, "between your fist and my face" and "so against my pepper spray". Also when Jordan says, "Black and blue news" this is another way of saying bruises. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:40:40 -0500 Immersed in nature https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334087 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2334087 The character in the poem begins to fantasize about the nature around them. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:30:53 -0500 Closer to death https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301295 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301295 This line shows death is knocking on Morrie's door. He has less and less time as the book progresses. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:54:43 -0500 Better together https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301235 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301235 Morrie basically says that he could not survive without his family. He is stronger because of his family. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:58:33 -0500 Early COVID working https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265103 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2265103 As someone who began working at a grocery store at the beginning of the pandemic, I can tell you that it was a really surreal experience. Fri, 08 Jan 2021 08:39:07 -0500 The multitude of flowers and the people commemorating Kobe's death shows he will never be forgotten because he will live on within everyone. https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260263 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2260263 Kobe will not be forgotten,not because of his ability to play basketball, but because of the way he thought and the great things he did. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:35:25 -0500 Why is the film titled, "The Boys Next Door"? https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187491 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187491 I personally do not understand the title of the movie because the one neighbor that shows up only shows up twice. The neighbors are not an important character either. She shows that her and her husband are very insensitive towards people with disabilities. The story does not develop the neighbors any more than that. Overall I think the title could be different. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:30:52 -0500 Key Line of the Poem https://nowcomment.com/documents/238717?scroll_to=2175638 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238717?scroll_to=2175638 This line is about the struggle between the chimp and the owl which signifies the struggle within the mind. This line is the main point of the piece. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 13:50:10 -0400