Blog Post Assignment 4c

Chapter 18 Quote( pg 136)

"Don't it look nice? Ain't this much better?"

1) Does the quotation provide detail about the setting?
This quote does provide detail about the setting. This is simply telling about how nice the room is compared to the cell that Jefferson was in.

2) Does the quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson, or another character?
This quote does characterize Paul. This shows that Paul cares about this family unlike the sheriff. Paul wants them to see Jefferson outside of the cell, and he helps make that happen.

Chapter 19 Quote( pg 142)

"It was cold and it rained for two weeks preceding our Christmas program."

1) Does the quotation provide detail about the setting?
This quote does provide detail. This quote tells about how the weather was before Christmas.

2) Does the quotation indicate a conflict?
This quote indicates external conflict. This quote shows how the weather is before Christmas. It is a console because it is something that no one can control.

Blog Post Assignment 4b

Chapter 16 Quote (pg 122)

"Corn for a hog"
"Corn for a hog? A hog, Jefferson? You ain't no hog, Jefferson. You ain't no hog"

1) Does the quotation indicate a conflict?
  This quote does indicate conflict. Jefferson has conflict with himself. He calls himself a pig in front of Miss. Emma, he has so much internal conflict he just does not care about what goes on outside of jail. He does not see himself as a human at all and he wants to make that clear to everyone.

2) Does the quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson, of another character?
  This quote does characterize Jefferson, He has no faith. He does not believe that there is life outside of jail, he does not believe that people care for him. He did not realize how much people love him.

Chapter 17 Quote (pg 127)

"This jailhouse food 'nough to kill a man."
"Then don't eat out,"
"What? And starve to death? Uh-uh"

1) Does the quotation provide detail about the setting?

This quote provides detail about the setting because the prisoner tells about the food. Apparently if it is enough to kill a man then it has to be pretty bad. The fact that he complains about the food and still eats it makes this quote seem more funny than serious. This did not classify the time period because a prisoner could say that at anytime.

2) Does the quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson, or another character?

This quote characterizes the prisoner. He is still humorous even though he is in jail. He most likely has a lot more faith than Jefferson.

Blog Post Assignment 4a

Chapter 14 ( A Lesson Before Dying) Quotes
Pg(105)
" You ought to find something to do on Sunday. Like going to church. "
" I know you believe "
" You don't want to, but I know you do. "
" The only thing I believe in is loving you. "

1) Does the quotation relate to a theme?
These quotes have two themes. One would be religion and the other would be love. It would be religion because Vivian wants Grant to go to church. Love would be the other theme because Grant really wants to show how much love he has for Vivian by telling her that, " The only thing I believe in is loving you. "

2) Does the quotation characterize Grant, Jefferson, or another character?
These quotes characterize Grant and Vivian's relationship. This shows how Vivian wants the best for Grant by encouraging him to attend church. Grant after being silent tells about his love for her and that shows how much they really love each other.

Blog Post Assignment 3

There are many places I would love to travel. For right now I would love to visit the Bahamas. My first reason would be because I have heard how much fun it is there. My second reason would be because my stepmother is from there. I have met some of her family but I think it would be amazing to see how different it is there. I would love to taste the food. There is also a drink named Goombay that's is really delicious and full of sugar. I would just enjoy learning more about her family and her culture.

My Temporary Escape

There are many reasons that people have temporary escapes. As a teen one might say it is meant to get away from the problems that seem unrecoverable. Since a childhood, my temporary escape was to be with my Nonnie (Grandmother). She is my best friend and when I am around her I feel like she is all I need to be happy. She gives advice that no teenage girl could ever give. I love her so much just for having so much faith in me and loving me for who I truly am. She is the reason that i am smart, sarcastic, and loving. If I were to ever lose her I am honestly not sure how my life would be afterwards.