Author Archives: Kayla Singh
Group C – Further Reading Post
In Walter Dean Myers’ Monster, the protagonist, Steve Harmon sees himself as monstrous because he is viewed as monstrous by everyone in the courtroom. Throughout the semester, we talked about different ways an adolescent can be viewed as monstrous wether … Continue reading
Group C – Close Reading Post
In Deepa Mehta’s 2005 film Water, Chuyia (Sarala Kariyawasam) is an eight year old widow who is forced to live in the temple of widows, which also forces her to become an untouchable. The untouchables are the lowest class of … Continue reading
Race quote:
“Greasers can’t walk alone too much or they’ll get jumped, or someone will come by and scream ‘Greaser!’ at them.” Chapter 1, Page 2
Group C- Comparative Post.
In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”, the “monster” that Victor Frankenstein creates is everything but monstrous. Victor made him feel monstrous because he was disgusted by the inhuman being that he created. Victor says to his monster, “you have made me wretched … Continue reading
Group C Summary Post.
This is officer Darren Wilson’s entire script/transcript of the grand jury testimony posted on The Washington Post website. Darren Wilson basically explained where and what he did for another case before he heard the Michael Brown call on his radio. … Continue reading