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Question: What character traits allowed Frederick Douglass to break free of slavery? Explain your answer.


 * One character trait that Douglass shows is anger. He is very angry at his master for treating him so horribly. At the beginning he stated, “I have already intimated that my condition was much worse, during the first six months of my stay” (Douglass 426). This quote shows that he was being treated badly, which would in turn force him to retaliate in anger. The fight that took place with Mr. Covey allowed him to gain his freedom. “This battle with Mr. Covey was the turning point in my career as a slave. It rekindled the few expiring embers of freedom” (Douglass 430). Because of this quote, it helps prove that the outbreak from the anger triggered Douglass to fight Mr. Covey, which earned him his freedom.

Another character trait would be determination. Douglass was so determined to be set free that he walked for miles down the road to talk to his slave owner. “After a journey of about seven miles, occupying some five hours to perform it, I arrived at master’s store” (Douglass 428). This proves that he would do whatever it takes, even if being killed to be a free man.

Question : The Paradise Dance Hall is mentioned several times. How does the Dance Hall function as a symbol in the movie?


 * The Paradise Dance Hall symbolizes the joy in the lives of all the people around the Wingfields. Many people are having fun, dancing, and socializing while just across the street from the dance hall, a family is suffering and trying to get by with what little money they have. In many of the scenes, you can hear the music from across the alley way coming into the house which often reminds them of how hard they have it.

Glenn: I agree with your analysis of the Dance Hall. Also, Tom in the play thinks about the Dance Hall and he looks across the street admiring the Dance Hall, this shows how he wishes for a better life full of adventure and excitement.

Hunter S.- I also agree because Tom says many time in the movie that he seeks out adventure and thats why he goes to the movies. The dance hall also symbolizes adventure and thats why Tom is looking out at it.

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I am Holden

Son of … disappointed parents Brother of ... D.B, Allie, Phoebe Who needs decent grades, true friends, cigarettes Who loves to smoke, his little sister, to complain Who sees his future crumbling, a shrink, a school who doesn’t seem to care about him Who hates liars, fake people, untidy/dirty people Who fears facing his parents, failing in life, being alone Who dreams of freedom, success, being happy with his family Who wonders if his parents will accept his mistakes, if life will get better, if he will ever get to see his brother, D.B. again Resident of Pencey Prep and New York

Caulfield

 1. Renaissance Poet  2. Born in 1819  3. Started a rebellion in poetry  4. Influences-  a.  Father was a liberal  i.  Democrats- farmers, workers and tradesman  b.  Grew up around Quakers  5. Formal education ended at age 11  6. Worked as apprentice for printer  7. Worked as editor in New Orleans  a.  Fascinated by other languages  b.  First encountered wounded soldiers  i.  War with Mexico  8. Slaves being sold  a.  “I sing the Body Electric” (poem about slaves being auctioned off) <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 9. Attended lectures by Ralph Waldo Emerson <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  Harmony between nature & man <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b.  Individualism <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> c.  Non-conformity <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 10. Journalist- had been concerned with white working men <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 11. Began to change attitude about slavery <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 12. Blacks became important part of poetry <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 13. Began education himself <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  Deliberately wrote against those he had formally imitated <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b.  Focused on the issue of slavery <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 14. Works focused on <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  Strength of America <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> i.  Not leaders <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> ii. Hardworking, patriotic citizens <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> iii. Carried a notebook where he wrote observations <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b.  Self-published __Leaves of Grass__ <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 15. Civil War <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  Brother enlisted and injured <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b.  Took care of wounded soldiers <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> c.  Lincoln was elected <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> i.  Stance on slavery <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> ii. Encounters at hospital <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> d.  Lincoln’s death <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> i.  “Oh Captain! My Captain!” <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 16. Deliberately set out to create new style <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 17. Uniquely American <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  Leaders <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> i.  Abe Lincoln <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 18. Main Character in Leaves of Grass (i) <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  People of America <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b.  America itself <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 19. List Poem <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a.  A poem comprised of a list of persons, places, things, or ideas which share a common denominator
 * Walt Whitman- I Hear America Singing**

Side note- Elliptical Day…and Josh is taller than I….. (am)

<span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 1)  American poet, novelist, playwright, short story writer <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 2)   Harlem renaissance <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a)  Black writers, artists, musicians <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b)   Stopped imitating styles of Europeans and white Americans <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> c)  Celebrated black Americans <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> 3)   Major concerns <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> a)  Uplifting of “his people” <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> b)   Insights into lives of working class Blacks <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> i)  Struggles <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> ii)   Joy <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> iii)  Laughter <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> iv)   Music <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> c)  Denounce racial stereotypes <span style="msobidifontfamily: Calibri; msobidithemefont: minor-latin; mso-list: Ignore; msolist: Ignore;"> d)   Protest social conditions
 * Langston Hughes- Let America Be America Again**