Dominique Sandusky
English 1109 Monday- Wednesday
9/27/16
Journal four
The story I chose to write about was “The
Earl of Tennessee” on page 70-71. This story stands out to me, because she
explains his awful living conditions. There are cockroaches, mold and it
smelled damp. He’s kind of a mysterious man to them, because they don’t see him
very often so there are rumors about him. I thought the theme of this chapter
was judging people, because throughout this chapter she judges him on his
house, the way he dresses, and his girlfriend. I thought the writing was at its
best on page 70 when Cisneros says, “The little wooden door that has wedged
shut the dark for so long opens with a sigh and lets out a breath of mold and
dampness, like the books that have been left out in the rain”. I thought this
was a great line, because it’s so descriptive and I can actually see, and smell
what his place must be like.
My Aunt Tracy has always been my
second mom, best friend, sister, and aunt all in one. She’s been my supporter
no matter what kind of trouble I got myself in. I know I can always talk to
her, and trust that it stays between us. Growing up, it was nice not having to
feel alone, and having an adult with good advice to help guide me. Some stuff I
just couldn’t talk to my parents about but didn’t know what to do, and she was
always there to help me figure out the right thing to do and help me learn from
my mistakes.
I agree with your take on the theme of the chapter
ReplyDeleteI like the Quote that you picked out and how you pointed how she describes the scene.
ReplyDeleteI like the Quote that you picked out and how you pointed how she describes the scene.
ReplyDeleteThe quote you chose is really good because it's so descriptive. Also, I think the theme about judging people is a good theme for this story.
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