Valda 10th grade english blog

1. Why didn’t Beneatha want to be a doctor anymore? Because she didn’t care about helping people anymore and changed her mind and views on the issues.
2. How did Asagai define “idealists” and “realists”? Idealists belive and dream of change and don’t give up, while realists are who only see the circle or who give up and don’t dream.
3. What does Asagai ask Beneatha to do? He asks her to come home with him to Nigeria.
4. What fault does Mama find with herself? She aims too high for things in life and often gets way too ahead of herself.
5. What solution does Walter have? To take the money instead of moving in the houses because the people living there were willing to pay money so that no black people could move in. He thinks that if he takes the money and makes a good deal with the bussiness ma, then he will get lots of money.
6. Why didn’t Walter take the money Lindner offered? Because he still had some dignity left to not beg for money and he wanted to move into the house that his family had every right to.
7.  What metaphorical significance does the small plant have for the Youngers? It symbolized a new beginning for the family and even though it is a small step, it still a step forward into a better future.

(A sarcastic teenager who can’t take anything seriously) Hahahahaaha!! the funniest thing just happened! I was like driving and like these cows jumped right in front of my car! so then i like swerved and ran into a ditch! and i like totally totaled  my car! hahahahaa! whatever, daddy will probably pay for it anyways and the cows are alright i think. wow, i’m like really hungry! omg! let’s go shopping! yay for daddy’s credit card! i cant wait to go and buy those new shoes that i saw at the mall last weekend! and then we can go get manicures! omg! let’s party!

1. Why did Walter ask Ruth what was wrong with her? Because he was concerned about her.
2. Why was Ruth upset when Walter gave Travis the money? Because they didn’t have any and he was trying to prove a point.
3. Who are Willy and Bobo? They are the other two people who are trying to do a business deal of opening a liquor store with Walter. they all agreed to add some money and hopefully start their own store soon.
4. Walter said, “Damn my eggs . . . damn all the eggs that ever was!” Why? Because he was upset that she wasn’t listening to him and his ideas.
5. Who is Beneatha? Beneatha is the sister of Walter who wants to go to medical school someday. She wants to be educated and be more aware of the world around her. She encourages her family to learn about different cultures and is the most independent  and goal-orientated one in the family.
6. Why was Mama getting a check for $10,000? Because her husband “Walter the old” died and she received insurance money for his death.
7. Why did Beneatha say she wouldn’t marry George? She didn’t want to marry George because she doesn’t love him and he doesn’t make her feel happy. Also, his family is very snobby because of their wealth and not very nice.
8. What was Beneatha’s attitude towards God? She doesn’t believe in him because she is very doubtful and blames God for many things.
9. What happened to Ruth at the end of Act I Scene One? Ruth faints on the floor because she is pregnant.

Why did the author think the U of Chicago test revealed that he was racist?  Is he right? He didn’t believe that he was racist until he took a test that tested his subconscious mind through reactions of how quickly he shot at people. The test was based on the race of the person he shot, and was measured by how quickly he reacted to each race. I think there is some truth to this test.
Do these tests measure “unconscious” racism?  Why do you think so? Yes i think so to some degree but i do not think you can completely judge yourself from one test because there are always variables.
Why does the author think that sexism may be harder to fight than racism?  What research suggests this? Because sexism is within EVERY race and much more difficult to fight off. The stereo-type of women being either nice or really coldis a balance that many women face.
Paraphrase this quote: The challenge for women competing in politics or business is less misogyny than unconscious sexism: Americans don’t hate women, but they do frequently stereotype them as warm and friendly, creating a mismatch with the stereotype we hold of leaders as tough and strong.

People are unconscious about their sexist views and they do not truly hate anyone but they can’t help their views of certain people partly because of the media and how people are portrayed. It is extremely hard to get rid of a stereo-type.
What is the real problem women face according to the author?  What do you think? They face being underestimated in the work world and are often ignore or disliked for being successful. I think it is important to prove those people wrong and hopefully our generation will start to see the truth.
How can this problem be confronted according to the author?  What do you think? Being more exposed todifferent races or gender can help give someone a new perspective and not just assume stereo-types like the media has. I think it is great because even though elderly people are nice, they seem to still have somewhat “old-school” racist views. I am proud to have grown up in a culture where many different cultures are accepted. Hopefully, our awareness of others will increase even more and one day we could eliminate extreme racism.

Walter (the younger/son) wants to create a liquor store so that he can be treated like other cool, rich guys who own liquor stores. He is suddenly realizing that he is getting older and he wants to live out his dream of accomplishing his goals and getting rich.

Beneatha is the sister of Walter who wants to go to medical school someday. She wants to be educated and be more aware of the world around her. She encourages her family to learn about different cultures and is the most independent  and goal-orientated one in the family.

Lena/Mama is the mother and head of the family. She tries to keep her family together especially, after her husband “Walter the Old” dies and leaves her with $10, 000. She is the one who must decide what to do with the money and who to give it to. She tries to somewhat equally divide it for each child of hers but Walter insists that he should get the money to start the liquor store. She gives into him eventually and of course the deal falls through and he loses all of the moeny. They are unable to move into the house that they so desperately wanted and dreamed of for so long.

I really enjoyed the DSPs especially, the DSP of Emily’s group. I thought they had the best plot and it was clear to understand and very fun to watch. I found it funny and entertaining and very original and clever. I loved their choice of characters and settings. I also liked Jessica and Ariel group’s DSP because their storyline was very different. It was a more complex plot and i loved watching their story unfold, especially because it was based on some historical events such as the Gold Rush. I really enjoyed being able to watch other DSPs because i like to see other people’s interpretations and thoughts in such a cool way; it is an awesome way to express yourself instead of just writing down your ideas because it gives a visualization and better understanding.

I think race is a major issue within our country. I know that many people have stereo-types partly because of the media. It is so sad to see people judge one another without even knowing each other first. I believe that every country handles race in different ways, but i think France in particular does a great job of making everyone feel welcome. When I went to France last summer, i was able to see how people treated each other and generally they were more accepting of different cultures. I can only hope that one day countries around the world can finally let grudges of race-related issues go.

Our story is about:

A very nerdy guy who likes a pretty/popular girl who only cares about money and shopping. So to impress her, the guy uses his “nerdy-tech skills” with  the help of his best friend , albert,  and try to rob a bank. He thinks that if he can steal enough money he will be able to get her to like him. He must face many struggles such as how to successfully rob a bank, balance his morals, and finally get the true love of his life. In the end he realizes that maybe the girl he thought he loved so much is not who he thought he was and that she’s not even worth it. He learns that he should be more confident in himself and comfortalble with who he is and should not try to always impress others.

Marian Wright Edelman:
Never work just for money or for power. They won’t save your soul or help you sleep at night.

I agree with this quote because I find it to be so true throughout history and in my life. If people spend so much time working just for money or power, then they lose sight of what really matters in life such as friends and family. For example, many health care companies strive to make as much money as possible by not helping people when they need serious medical care, and many people die because of this. In the end, the companies make lots of money at the price of innocent human lives but, nobody is ever happy with the results; it causes heartache for the patients and their families and the companies never seem to be content and have enough money to stop. An excess of money and power does not make people happy no matter what they may believe. It will haunt the CEOs and workers who turned patients away for the rest of their lives, and it is on their consciences. It doesn’t in the end how much money you made throughout your lifetime because nobody will care. What matters is when you die, you are able to reflect back on your life and feel proud of your choices and whether or not you helped other people.

Another example of power that won’t make you happy is found often in high school. There are many cliques in just about every high school that are based on a person’s “status” or “popularity.” The more popular you are, the more power you will have. A great example of this kind of power struggle is in the movie “Mean Girls” where popularity/competition is a full on war. The girls in the movie lie, cheat, betray each other, steal friends and boyfriends, and even get into physical fights.  However, in the end of the movie, the girls realize what is really important and forgive each other and move on with their lives. It is a great lesson to learn especially, when you find yourself lost in a hopeless struggle for money or in this case, power. Often people lose track of who they really are and instead embrace/accept the awful person in which they’ve become to get what they want in life. It is sad to see someone who can’t even recognize themselves after some time.

When I was elementary school Pokemon cards determined whether or not you were cool. I remember that kids used to spend hours trading them back and forth in hopes of getting a “rare/valuable” card. One day I somehow got one of those coveted, really cool, shiny cards. I was so excited and sure that I would look so cool on the playground, that I didn’t realize what I was doing until it was too late. Some older, intimidating fourth grader convinced me to trade my special card for a stack of mediocre cards including one with a unicorn in flames on it. So, I accepted his offer, eager to improve my already increasing status and popularity among the Pokemon card experts. Soon after, it hit me that I got completely wrapped up in the moment and thoughts of popularity that I didn’t realize that I just traded my very best card, and went back into loser status. I never played or traded my Pokemon again, but I did try to get my card back from the evil fourth grader. He then threatened my best friend and me and proceeded to tell us that at the next recess, he would murder us. We once again easily fell for his cruel “joke” and started crying and saying goodbye to everything in our lives. We were so convinced that we were about to die that we tried to call our moms and tell them one last time how much we loved them, and we even attempted to run away. Unfortunately, we accidentally got lost and had to turn around to our school and face him. When we finally found him again he had completely forgotten about us and moved on to his next victim. In the end I learned a very important lesson; power is a dangerous thing and it can lead to major consequences.

Law#1: Never Outshine the Master is a very important law because it keeps a person humble and liked better by their peers. It is good to appear not to be the very best because people will despise you greatly for it. Once people are jealous or insecure, they tend to do crazy things. Yes i believe that it would and should work, if you do it in the right way. You have to be careful not to appear weak, but also must seem strong enough to be almost, as good as your master to let people know that you are capable of handling things. It can be a moral law because it forces humility whether you would like to practice it or not. Staying humble is important in order to gain respect from your peers as well as your boss, because everyone loves someone who is not a greedy, power-hungry, arrogant person. This strategy could definitely help in gaining not only respect, but also some power.

There once was a little sheep named Shaun who wanted to be a very successful chef, so he studied recipe books and practiced cooking everyday. Finally the annual cook-a-thon contest came around and Shaun entered the contest in hopes of becoming a famous chef. He worked very hard to put together a great dish for the judges; he spent hours picking only the freshest fruits and vegetables from his garden. Then the day finally came and the winner was to be chosen after the fancy dinner. However, there was a really talented goat who made a delicious black berry pie and Shaun was afraid that the goat would win the contest. Should Shaun cheat and eat the black berry pie to ensure that he would win the contest? Shaun contemplated this decision all day long but decided not to eat it afterall. He did the right thing and no matter what happens, he is proud of himself.