In Jonathan Kozol’s report titled “Fremont High School,” he asserts that the use of apartheid methods of schooling still exists as of today. According to Kozol’s report, “Fremont High School enrolls almost five thousand students on a three- track schedule” (716). Fremont High School is surrounded by an eight- foot steel fence that is topped with spikes. Kozol describes the daily routine for students, as well as the conditions of Fremont High School (716-717). Kozol’s report reveals to the audience the prison-like conditions, the crowded facilities, as well as the potential for success as dictated by students.
As summarized by www.publishersweekly.com , “In this plainly written, powerful memoir, MacDonald, now 32, details not only his own story of growing up in Southie, Boston's Irish Catholic enclave, but examines the myriad ways in which the media and law enforcement agencies exploit marginalized working-class communities. MacDonald was one of nine children born (of several fathers) to his mother, Helen MacDonald, a colorful woman who played the accordion in local Irish pubs to supplement her welfare checks. Having grown up in the Old Colony housing project, he describes his neighbors' indigence and pride of place, as well as their blatant racism (in 1975 the anti-busing riots in Southie made national headlines) and their deep denial of the organized
After few hours reading, “The Sanctuary of School” was written by Lynda Barry, grew up in an interracial neighborhood in Seattle, Washington State. Then, I think this article was interesting to read. I love the way how she told us her past experience by using her own voice to lead us step by step get into her story, then she also shares us about her feeling and how it impacted to her future life. Plus, at the end, she argues that the government should not be cutting the school programs and art related activities. Those programs definitely do help the students and the parents as well.
Tom and Kylie both react to Daniel’s incident in different ways. This sets them both along the path of depression. During the story, they both deal with their depression in their own ways, as they move to a new town and start a “new” life. Tom responds to the incident, with fear and guilt.
With this time period in mind, the audience can infer the financial situation of their family is very dire and that they are holding on by a thread to even live a normal life. Moreover it explains how the play is narrated and held in the point of view of the main character, Tom, and it is a memory play which illustrates that the play is taking place in Tom's memory which recalls events from a person's life that may be exaggerated and described in a sentimental way thus showing how many parts may become fairly unrealistic. Furthermore, in scene two, where the audience is told that Laura, the sister, dropped out of college due to an incident involving a panic attack, the audience is able to understand her personality by demonstrating that she has a very anxious, shy, and coward-like personality, thus adding to the exposition of the character traits. Also, with her dropping out, it explains that the tuition for her college was fifty dollars which was a lot of money, and that it was their mother's, Amanda's, plans and ambitions thrown down the drain which further supports that the family is in need of money because of the Depression. These overall, add to the exposition of the plot by explaining the setting, adding to the character traits, and things as such, but it may also include the rising action which is when Laura decided to drop out of her college, wasting the fifty dollars her mother paid for her
He hasn’t seen his brother in about a year, but as he is walking out of his school he notices a familiar face and it turns out being one of his brother’s old friend. The old friend spoke to the narrator about how hard Sonny’s struggle is now and how it will still be a struggle later. The narrator went
In the book Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life, written by James Patterson the main character “Rafe,” goes through crazy, and sad things throughout middle school. The book is about a boy named Rafe, and he tries to break all the rules in the H.V.M.S. student rulebook. This book is a non-fiction and it focuses on the life of a troubled middle school boy. The three topics addressed in the book are: Rafe trying to break all the rules in the H.V.M.S. student rulebook also know as “Operation R.A.F.E.,” Rafe’s family, and Miller the bully. First, operation R.A.F.E. is a operation in which Rafe, the main character, has to break all the rules in the H.V.M.S. student rulebook.
Personal response essay The novel Touch Me shows an aspect of current Australian high school life where friend groups will change over some pointless drama. In the novel this is shown with how none of Xaviers mates would dance with Nuala and they bullied xavier and Nuala because she was wearing tails which is a type of suit that guys normally wear. This essay i will be coving 4 points in the novel that i think relate a lot to a real life high school which is sexism, sport, rumours and friendships. Sexism/ Sexual stereotypes
Joshua Halberstam, an ethics professor at a New York University, wrote a book titled Acing College, in the book he gives readers a view on how to be successful in college. The book contained an article “Class in the Classroom”. Halberstam, uses this article to show that actual classroom attendance does matter, their behavior can impact their grades. He starts off by telling a story of a student that had poor attendance in a class of his appeared in his office asking for an extension on his midterm. From there Halberstam goes into detail on four different sections; does attendance really count, what’s the best place to sit in the classroom, does class participation really matter, and the do's and don'ts of classroom behavior.
Craig and Holden similarly struggle with depression and can create a deep connection with the reader. Overwhelmed by the world, these characters become unable to remain content with their lives. It is this that ultimately makes them relatable characters as they fight an internal conflict throughout the story. Holden’s struggle with transitioning into adulthood and Craig’s undeniable pressure from his surrounding circle are topics that many teenagers can identify with. When Holden is in central park and passes by a lagoon, he says, "I was wondering if it would be frozen over when I got home, and if it was, where did the ducks go.
The narrator is an educated schoolteacher who leads a stable and conventional life, while Sonny is a struggling jazz musician who has been arrested for drug use and has faced many personal struggles. Baldwin uses these differences to highlight the challenges of maintaining relationships with family members who are vastly different from oneself. One example of this contrast can be seen in their attitudes towards education. The narrator values education and sees it as the key to success and stability, while Sonny views it as a hindrance to his creative expression. Another example is their approach to dealing with pain and suffering.
The story is a first-person story that is narrated by Sonny ‘s brother who provides not only insight into their lives, but also the environment they lived in. The narrator addresses their storyline including the dark sides of his community although he does so with a lot of cautious. With the manner in which the narrator is narrating the story, it is clear that he has got some difficult time when he is expressing his ideas and emotions. The narrator writes after the death of her daughter where he is writing back to his brother.
The beginning of Holden’s journey starts with the innocence and naivety of childhood. Childhood is the stage that ignorance is bliss with no care in the world. Holden goes to a prestigious boarding school for boys and he believes that everyone in that school is a phony in some way. Holden is an observant character as he stays in the background, but he can also cause the most trouble. Like a child, he asks many questions and he is very curious to the point that he can be annoying.
The only motivator that Holden has to continue living is his younger sister, Phoebe, who is extraordinarily intelligent for her age. After he gets kicked out of Pencey, Holden is lost in life. He speaks to many people, seeking advice and comfort, but they are not able to help him find a human connection. Holden’s depression increases throughout the novel, almost to the point of suicide. He criticizes many people and ideas, labeling them as ‘phony’.
High School Graduation The beginning of the Highs School year,was a new experience for me,because of begin alone in the school without knowing nobody, not knowing the language and have zero knowledge of the academic level i need it to have in order to graduate, on the mid senior year of high school,i got a call from the counselor Mr.Calume,he told me that, in order to graduate i need it to pass 4 states exams that can be only due 2 times per year semester,and i was in my last semester of high school,so the chances of me passing those test were low for me. There for, i meet some olds friends from when i was a child from my country (Venezuela) they have move to the same school i me,so they reached me some tips and trick to pass
