Thursday, April 16, 2009

Chapters 2 & 3 Christopher Creed

"This hard- stepping mom and this pasty- mouthed father are as clueless as two aliens. Chris Creed is about grounded and normal as a chimpanzee. How could people live their whole lives with their kid and not know this?" (pg.25 ch.2) This quote was said by Torey; a mental thought. Mrs. Creed was thanking everyone for searching in the woods during church mass. 

Mrs.Creed explains that her and her husband had no idea that her son was being bullied. Torey was saying how he doesn't understand how parents wouldn't know about big things in their children's' lives without being bad parents. 

Monday, March 30, 2009

Chapter 23: graduation speech

To all graduates class of 1940,
In the time of the Great Depression and the time where not every man is equal, one dream and inspiration can go a long way. One dream and one goal can get you start through your life. People such as Martin Luther King Jr. who stood up to racism and prejudges helped our community unite as one. Looking at the class of 1940, I stand here looking at a bright future filled with potential. It is up to you to choose destiny of the African American community. Every person in this room has the ability to achieve their goals and excel to higher levels. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 1940.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Communication

Tboy515: hey maya! did u get my note today?
Maya123: hey ummm...ya i did. the answer is no
Tboy515: why you got to be like that? i really like you
Maya123: ive got too much on my mind to think of you...it well never be
Tboy515: well im going to keep writing even though you dont want me to 
Maya123: your stubborn
Tboy515: hopefully my stubbornness will soften you
Maya123: back off creeper, and i will rip those letters up every time i see it 
Tboy515: time out!!!! WAIT you do like me but you just dont want me to know 
Maya123:EWWW....
Tboy515: it just takes time for you to know it...yet
Tboy515 signed off

Communication

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

chapter 17 & 18

"All those under the sounds of my voice who have no spiritual home, whose hearts are burdened and heavy-ladened, let them come." (pg.130 chapter 18). This quote is represented in the scene at the church. This shows that the African community is welcoming to others to join them in the "house of god". They are kind to one another and appreciate the time spent in the church. 
Prayers are part of their daily lives. Faith and god is what keeps them going during tough times. Momma's life is based off faith. She believes in god and believes in his teachings. She takes Bailey and Marguerite to church and when they act up or misbehave, they get punished. Religion, god, and faith are very important to the people in Stamps.  

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Act IV double double toil and trouble

Horses' liver and pig's fat
Moldy food and big kitty cat
Body oder and dust
Orange puke and a nail's rust
Rat tails  and dog's drool
Mud and a foolish fool
A knight's bloody knife and a woman's hair
Orange peels and the guts of a bear




Thursday, February 5, 2009

Act II: Gorgon Reference

Gorgon were three sisters who were tall, beautiful with long blonde hair and golden wings. The were good but changed for evil. MacDuff says how Medusa is ugly and when you see her you turned to stone. When MacDuff tells MacBeth to look at the king, he is saying how ugly and terrifying the sight is.