Comments by Oliver Belton Most recent public comments by Oliver Belton https://nowcomment.com/users/98418 The last stanza sounds like she is one of the girls described from earlier, so is it a date? or is that her job or something? https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2312586 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2312586 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:55:54 -0500 The author wants to show this man that they are listening and attentive to everything that he says because the author cares. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2312560 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2312560 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:50:27 -0500 Seems the man doesn't return the same feelings as the author. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2310172 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135537?scroll_to=2310172 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:32:04 -0500 This is key evidence since it's simply not possible and I think that's unfair that they are blaming him for something that is "claims" and not "evidence" https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301610 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301610 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:02:06 -0500 It seems that Fonny is getting desperate and more antsy and it makes me wonder if he's going to do something that he will regret soon. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301603 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301603 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:57:02 -0500 Foreshadowing... I think this relates to Fonny's case since it really out of his control. Even the way he was accused and barely any stable evidence. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301506 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301506 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:58:58 -0500 Fonny is way too nice and I think that represents his character. When he cares about someone he will go out of his way to do nice gestures or protect that person. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301501 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301501 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:55:49 -0500 Maybe in a way since she's still so young she's very naive and trusts way too easily. Maybe that's why Fonny doesn't want to separate from he so that she won't get hurt. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301498 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301498 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:53:34 -0500 I think she doesn't want Fonny to know that she's not okay because she doesn't want him to worry or stress. Especially since he's already in jail and has a lot on his plate. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301492 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301492 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:47:16 -0500 She can either make or break Fonny staying in jail, and the fact that she just disappeared is bad since she's the key witness and the victim in the crime. It seems off of that info, Fonny won't be able to get out since his fate depends on her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301479 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301479 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:33:48 -0500 It's respectful that he went to the house to ask for permission it seems. He didn't say "We are getting married" he said "We want". even though he's very keen on marrying Tish, It's almost as he wants to make sure they're okay with it first. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301427 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301427 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:21:15 -0500 He made sure Tish got home safely and held her the entire time. I think this is just more evidence that he simply could not have committed the crime he was accused of. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239919?scroll_to=2301418 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:14:51 -0500 I think this is a very big deal for Fonny, because if you see the environment and people he was raised around, either then a few like his friends at the spanish restaurant and Tish and her family... he doesn't get that anywhere else. So it's nice to see https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301414 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301414 that he can finally feel loved and appreciated by Tish. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:07:30 -0500 You would think for the crime he was accused for later on that he wouldn't had been so caring and careful with Tish... I think this is a great example of Fonny being empathetic and evidence that he didn't commit the crime especially since the crime is so https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301408 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301408 vile and so forceful. Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:00:29 -0500 Nice to see that he's still respectful and cares about Tish even after having a intimate moment. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301402 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301402 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:53:56 -0500 It's nice that he's reassuring Tish that even though that he doesn't have that and times may be hard... that at the end he will always go to her and be there. Really shows that he loves her and wants her to understand that. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301386 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301386 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:45:36 -0500 It must be emotionally draining even though she put up a strong front when she said those words, no one wants to see there younger sister be talked about like that and the baby also. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301293 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301293 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:53:31 -0500 They belong to the same race yet they talk like they don't. Also interesting to see how they look at someone who's "Funky" as a insult... I just think they hate anyone who aren't like them and who don't follow their ways of living and mannerisms etc. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301239 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301239 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:44:34 -0500 I wonder if Frank has hit the children before because why would Adrienne suddenly lean back when Frank rose his hands, Maybe Mrs. Hunt is not the only person he abuses. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301234 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301234 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:40:41 -0500 It's like the sisters are used to it and the behavior, which is concerning because no one is stopping them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301224 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301224 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:37:34 -0500 I noticed that the relationship is extremely toxic... Instead of agreeing to disagree it seems that they just attack each other and instead of both of them just making a plan and agreeing to get Fonny out they're attacking what the other one is thinking. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301185 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2301185 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:27:39 -0500 It seems like she believes that this was "the lords plans" for Fonny for his sins, just goes to show that she really doesn't know her son and hasn't made the effort. It's crazy how much she worships god and basically say not to worry since the lord will https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298820 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298820 handle it. Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:57:15 -0500 Agree, it seems like Fonny was her main support system so to see that his friends are helping out probably helps her so much. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298741 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298741 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:44:14 -0500 I think this shows that he has manners and is mature, Instead of acting and taking advantage he moved away and avoided Tish probably from being ashamed, Not many men would do that and I think that shows what type of character Fonny is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298596 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298596 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:04:05 -0500 I like that the father in laws seem to get along and it's very nice to see that he was thinking of personally telling Frank. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298545 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298545 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:41:45 -0500 It's interesting to still see how tension resides with everyone even with good news, It seems that when everyone stops talking and doing things, they only have time to think. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298502 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298502 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:25:00 -0500 I agree! https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298496 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:18:41 -0500 It's great that the mom wants to make the announcement special for Tish, Especially with the others reactions, It shows that she doesn't do gestures like that often. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298493 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239184?scroll_to=2298493 Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:18:07 -0500 Maybe this shows that Fonny felt more of a connection and that the gift would be more appreciated by Tish's mother then his own. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295204 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295204 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:42:07 -0500 I noticed a similarity between Tish and her sister, Earlier in the book Tish was scared but gave off a different impression to appear she was all together. So that a very interesting detail. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295173 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295173 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:34:46 -0500 I agree, It's like you can't even be your own person... It's either you work under someone else and can't do what you want to do. Or be yourself and end up paying the price for that. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295157 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295157 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:25:32 -0500 I think even though this was written in a different time period, I think kids still today feel like that and it's such a sad fact, a kid can really feel like they aren't worth anything if everyone around them tells the that. Perhaps that's https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295151 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295151 why people resort to drugs or other dangerous substances/crimes. Because you lose yourself in those things and forget that you are a failure. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:17:30 -0500 It almost seems as that line represented that they were they're for each other mentally as like support. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295133 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295133 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:59:04 -0500 It seems that Mrs. Hunt always wants to be better then everyone else, it seems like maybe that's a insecurity https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295117 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295117 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:57:38 -0500 Its interesting to see how Tish's mother does things without judging or questioning. Rather then Fonny's mom who judges him and is almost ashamed. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295115 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295115 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:55:15 -0500 It seems that Tish sees beauty differently from how society does. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295113 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295113 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:49:39 -0500 It seems like a constant pattern of unhappiness, maybe this is why Tish said earlier that she did not want to stay in New York. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295109 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295109 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:42:41 -0500 It's like she doesn't want anyone in the family to embrace anything that will make the "look black" https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295108 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:40:31 -0500 They almost seemed to have found the missing piece, like anything that they didn't find in their other friends or area or parents. They found in each other which is probably the reason they care about each other so much and don't want to lose the other. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295090 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295090 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:32:25 -0500 I think Fonny is aware that the type of love his parents have is almost abusive or at least not "true and genuine" love. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295088 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295088 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:29:31 -0500 I think this shows that Tish doesn't really judge someone based off of their features and that says a lot about what type of character she is. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295085 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:22:34 -0500 I also agree! https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295083 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295083 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:20:44 -0500 It's interesting how Tish describes being judged during those times to a animal like the Zebra. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295082 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:20:03 -0500 Even though Tish puts on this front like she has everything handled, It still goes to show that she's quite young and feels alone, it seems that Fonny was someone she really depended on. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295081 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2295081 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:18:10 -0500 Some key examples (When a guy attacks Tish in the store he goes to defend her which is why Tish says that Fonny worries a lot) and (So, when I said, “-Alonzo-?” he looked down and then he looked up and he smiled and he held the phone and he waited) https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292552 and later in the book when Fonny alerts the guard when Tish is having contractions. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:13:38 -0500 Someone so empathetic who worries doesn't seem like the the type of person to commit the crime he was accused of. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292539 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292539 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:13:38 -0500 No one wants to see someone they care about in that predicament. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292494 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292494 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:32:33 -0500 I agree, It sounds like she's giving up. https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292467 https://nowcomment.com/documents/239056?scroll_to=2292467 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:27:14 -0500