Author Archives: crayford28

I love the fact that Nazneen was able to finally ice skate! It makes me think about how I feel when I listen and/or watch artists on stage or the radio. I, to feel like the artist can be free … Continue reading →

I have to agree with a couple of my classmates when it comes how Monica Ali does a good job at describing this culture. I do not know about all cultures, especially this one specifically, but I did not think … Continue reading →

I definitely can see where Cooper missed the foreshadow in the beginning of the text. However, after reading it, I realized I read it a long time ago, but did not remember it. It was a great read and focuses … Continue reading →

Where exactly is the reading for Brick Lane?

I am not sure what to write about regarding chapter 10 except the fact that I really did not understand the text.

I understand there is a specific cultural context of this story; however, I can relate because throughout the whole ordeal, Shaila had hope. I think any parent would be hopeful in this situation and would want answers. This reminds me … Continue reading →

From what I can recall from the play, Macbeth is a story about greed and selfish gain, but on lady Macbeth’s manipulation. Macbeth is convinced to kill someone for ambitious gain, then after doing so, feels the need to keep … Continue reading →

As I reading about Michel Foucault’s Model of Knowledge and Power, I began to realize and understand that knowledge can be gained from power, it’s almost like the two are interchangeable. What I am confused about is when Foucault mentions … Continue reading →

This story was a bit confusing because I didn’t understand why the hair was cursed and why the father (who stole the hair) wanted to keep it knowing that it caused disaster.I did not understand why Atta was beaten in … Continue reading →

I thought Mulvey makes a great explanation by breaking down what objectification really is. I honestly looked at it as the first definition “turning someone into a mere thing”, not realizing that it really is inevitable to look at someone … Continue reading →

I just love everything dealing with the psych because it is interesting the way the mind works. When I read this chapter, I started thinking about a documentary I watched about serial killers and spree killers and one man in … Continue reading →

The foreshadow at the beginning of the story reveals something is to come as it states, “We owned it together until his boots filled with water on a windy night and he bought out my share”. The two brothers (Henry … Continue reading →

Grace asked the question about Twyla and Roberta’s race, but I believe that is the ambiguous part of the story. Certain clues within the text suggests they were black and white, considering the time period and comments. Twyla made the … Continue reading →

Based off the title “Daddy”, I did not know what to expect, however, I did not think it would be so cold. She bluntly and explicitly expresses her disdain for her father and I can feel her anger. Certain words … Continue reading →