Most recent public comments by Aron Guerrero https://nowcomment.com/users/94408 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528338 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528338 It's ironic how Joe states he is a man with principle, but decides to talk and flirt with a woman way younger than him, and who is married already. Those must be some good principles. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:07:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528334 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528334 As we first me Mr.Killicks, we saw him as a very nice man who "would never lay a finger" on Janie as long as he was alive. However, as the novel moves along, we begin Killicks as someone different due to the many different things he is saying to Janie in just a day or two before when Janie decides to leaves him. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:25:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528331 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528331 What is it that Janie already knows that is making Mr.Killicks so upset? Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:21:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528330 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528330 The author yet again attempts to let the reader create an image, in his or her head, of the many possible settings there are. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:14:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528329 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528329 The author attempts to engage the reader by allowing theme to create the scenery described while also creating a perspective for them as a possible character in the novel. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:12:05 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528327 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528327 The author creates perspective for the reader on how things operated back then for both women and men. However, in order women to live "accordingly" they had to give up on their dreams and for those women who had their dreams shattered,that is how they became a woman Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:08:37 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528326 https://nowcomment.com/documents/231819?scroll_to=2528326 It seems as though what the author is trying to portray in this sentence is that The life of a man should be them searching for their dreams, wants, and desires while each second brings them closer to death and for those who fail will be sailing forever on the horizon. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:05:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/158358?scroll_to=2509577 https://nowcomment.com/documents/158358?scroll_to=2509577 I also agree that use of imagery in this paragraph is to create a sense of the reader being present in the story, but it could also be used to catch the readers attention. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:34:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377419 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377419 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377412 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377412 Could the author possibly mean that students have possibly discovered who they really by saying that the "finally see themselves" ? Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377399 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377399 We all love the sound of Last day of school. I know I do, especially if it's been a long year of school. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377386 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377386 To be a teacher and hear a student tell you that they do not have enough money for necessities must be tough to hear and it's more common than we think. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377365 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377365 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377321 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377206 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377206 Elementary was just the best. Those who had the luck to posses bean bags in their classrooms were lucky and swimming in the little plastic pools with friends during the summer was always a blast. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377199 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377199 I would always be scared of parent teacher conferences even though I hadn't done anything. Just the name is scary. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377180 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377180 When I was younger, I thought that Sellersburg was the whole world. That it was so big to have a lot of people at one place. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377178 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377178 The world is big place for boy just barely growing up. it might be too soon for the boy to see the world for it truly is. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377154 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377123 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377123 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377061 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377055 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377055 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377045 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263250?scroll_to=2377045 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:59:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374851 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374851 That is because, in other languages one word can mean a different thing if you simply use the wrong label in front of the word you think is right and then the sentence comes out totally different. It's not just in France, but in many countries as well. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:34:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374848 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374848 Not only is David Sedaris a comedian,American humorist,author, and radio contributor, but he also dedicated,intelligent,humorous, and persistent. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:30:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374809 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374809 The teacher most likely scolded them about the rain water dripping off their coats and umbrellas to teach them about some incident that could possibly occur in public with real life people. There are different types of people who believe different things. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:21:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374789 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374789 It's kind of ironic how Sedaris was once the student who knew but very little of what was occurring in his environment, let alone a different language, and then all of a sudden, he fully aware of everything. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:14:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374783 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374783 Sedaris understands everything because of his determination and persistence of staying in the class and receiving the insults from the teacher. Like most, they could've easily dropped the class second day. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:59:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374766 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2374766 Without the humor that Serdais has provided, it would've been less intriguing to most readers causing them to abandon his essay. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:51:42 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373945 https://nowcomment.com/documents/263224?scroll_to=2373945 Throughout the whole essay, Sedaris describes each student, that is present in the classroom, by where they are from. Some examples are "two Polish Annas", "Argentine bandonion player", and a "beautiful young Yugoslav". Seradis most likely included these descriptors to grab the readers attention throughout the essay or it could be something of a bigger picture Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:53:25 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/262700?scroll_to=2373220 We all seem to camouflage into someone we are not, or we camouflage within a group. It's a simple tactic used by many in this world in order to deceive others of something we are not."...Camouflage worn by bullies who are dangerously armed, but need hugs," instead of teaching the same "swimming lessons" that we don't learn how to swim of, why don't guide them through pool until we see that they are ready for the ocean, and sail them off? Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:20:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356403 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260954?scroll_to=2356403 Before ever stumbling upon the new world Malcolm X did, he knew nothing about this "new world". All he knew that was close to this new world is a man named Bimbi who Malcolm envied due to his 'stock of knowledge' that he possessed. Malcolm was frustrated because, unlike Bimbi, he could not express himself through his letters. That frustration and desire to become someone who can express himself through the letters of his writings, eventually led him to daily dictionary studies.This also led to the discovery of the new world in which Malcolm X discovered. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:14:12 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351981 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260283?scroll_to=2351981 Even if I am currently sixteen, I feel nothing like sixteen, both mentally, emotionally, and socially. I'm short but i still look sixteen. The reason why I say this is because it takes time. With time you grow older, wiser, and much more intelligent. That's why we do not see the results from the workout we just had a day ago. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:26:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351976 https://nowcomment.com/documents/260279?scroll_to=2351976 All Roger wanted to do was to get away from Mrs.Luella Bates Washington Jones. However, that changed most likely due to the kindness that Mr.s Luella had towards Roger. He no longer wanted to "run,run,run,run,run!" Instead, all he wanted to do was repay her back in whatever way possible. He felt a sense of regret ( connection to Tuesday's with Morrie) trying to steal Mrs.Luella Bates's pocketbook. Anybody can change in any way shape or form, you just have to be determined to change. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:01:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2335005 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258458?scroll_to=2335005 you're right. It's like nature has the special power to clear all the problems and worries from us in an instant. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:04:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334984 https://nowcomment.com/documents/258111?scroll_to=2334984 what safety is June Jordan talking about? Safety from what? and why did she choose "this safety" instead another one? Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:53:14 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301999 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301999 I am a bit curios as to what it is Morrie is detaching himself from. Is it family? Friends? Nature? Video games? or could it be the emotions that he gets (since this chapter is about emotions)? Whatever it is, why doesn't Morrie detach himself from the talks he has with Mitch if that is clearly emotionally driven? Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:10:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301892 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301892 And most people are stronger because of their family. It's the morphine we need and want Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:58:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301883 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246973?scroll_to=2301883 Morrie, being as old and wise as he is, says something very accurate in a conversations he has with Mitch saying " If you don't have the support and love and caring and concern that you get from a family, you don't have much at all." It's accurate because many of us human beings grow up without a farther figure or mother figure and become heartless sculptures roaming the earth, and there are some of them that grow up to be millionaires and have all this money and popularity surrounding them, yet they feel empty and unwanted because what they don't realize is that money can not buy happiness or love. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:26:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266519 https://nowcomment.com/documents/246060?scroll_to=2266519 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:38:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187378 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187378 His dance was one of the highlights of the movie and made me want to try and recreate the dance while sitting and enjoying the movie. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:49:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187376 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187376 "Civilizations are judged by the way they treat their most helpless of citizens," no one could have said it better than Lucien. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:37:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187375 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187375 I'm guessing that the scene where Lucien begins talking with more than just the people from the senate, it represents what Lucien might be thinking on how it going versus how it actually is going, or vice versa but with Jack. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:07:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187373 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187373 Earlier on in the film Jack had said that every time he loses his temper with the guys, Jack feels guilty for a whole week. So in this case, is Jack feeling guilty? I don't think so because he hasn't shown it, but then again, he may be hiding it. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:24:23 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187364 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187364 Going back to "Men Speak Up" by Akin Olunsanya in last weeks weekly work, the poem basically talks how men 'should be and act' and watching jack help Norman and the other with their problems and ignoring his own really made think of the verse in Akin's poem "..always be strong..,"because that is what Jack has been doing throughout the film. Some of us did not know because he kept it hidden just like most us men do. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:14:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187338 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187338 When Jack say "... they deserve better, I deserve better, somebody deserves better," instantly the counselor infers that maybe Jacks wife deserves better maybe due to the fact that he noticed that Jack never once mentioned his wife throughout anything he said at the beginning of the scene. However, that is the counselors opinion, therefore not answering Jacks question/statement on who deserves better. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:31:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187307 https://nowcomment.com/documents/240008?scroll_to=2187307 Right at the beginning of the scene between Jack and his wife and what seems to be their marriage counselor, Jack begins reveal his true emotions towards his friends asking Reena and the counselor what it is exactly they want Jack to say or reveal and there's a lot of pathos in this one scene. Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:20:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2175971 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2175971 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:11:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2167531 https://nowcomment.com/documents/238756?scroll_to=2167531 Akin Olunsanya writes on line 10 that " Always be strong," I can strongly relate and many more "Men" can as well just because of how we are expected to behave in this society. Throughout history the role of the man was to protect and provide for their family. That being said, we are expected to be strong and show absolutely no emotion and to some that stands to true to this day, but to others its the opposite. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:29:30 -0400