My weekly update:
On Monday, we were assigned to read “A Party Down at the Square” by Ralph Ellison. Though the discussion wasn’t very smooth, I managed to pick up a few important points. The one that struck me the most was the dehumanization of the African American man. The way the author described him had irked me before, but when it was pointed out that it was intended to be that way, I was bewildered. The narrator thought of a barbecued hog when he saw that man on fire! How careless can you be??? I need to admit though. He brilliantly got his message across by being careless. You can definitely understand how African American people were treated at the time if you read “A Party Down at the Square.” That’s why it was really hard for me to digest what I read…
Wednesday’s class was probably the most beneficial yet. As if Sonja knew my questions about the APA format all along, I received a lot of answers that will come in handy while I’ll be writing my research paper. In addition, we, group blue, are to make a presentation next week and with the midterms and the TLL paper, all I can say is: GOD, SAVE US!
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13 years ago
Yes, as you say, once you realise that Ellison has deliberately chosen the first person point of view so that we may participate in the dehumanisation of the black man, we are struck with the full force of racism.
ReplyDeleteI know our discussion was disappointing (and thanks so much for being one of the few to actually come prepared), so if there's anything you want to ask/discuss, let's do it here since I really think this is our most important short story this semester.
I'm so happy the APA lesson helped you! I like to be a mind-reader. :)
And it sounds like a really hectic week...I wish you the absolute best!
Thank you so much Sonja =)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the APA lesson is also helping me with my TLL paper, so I'm glad that we did it =D
COOL!! :D
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