Ok lets see if I got the hang of this now.
For pages 49-65 I thought the book had a few confusing flash backs. One quote that stood out to me was "Nothing can stop you now except one thing:don't let the people at home hold you back. This was on page 51 this was said to Rocky from his teachers and coaches. Rocky sees what he has to do if he wants to be successful he'd have to kind of turn his back to his familes traditions and stuff. Tayo notices that Rocky ignores the old ways on purpose. I think Rocky might of went to far though he doesn't have to ignore every little tradition his family has just as long as he does want he wants to do in his life. Another quote that caught my eye was "There he is. He thinks he's something alright. Because he's part white. Don't you, half breed?" This shows a major conflict between Emo and Tayo. Emo is just picking on Tayo because he kinda has both worlds. Tayo is white and indian this can be a problem for Tayo when he's looked at by white people or indian people. So far the book has been interesting I kinda enjoy reading about Tayo.
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I don't know, some of the traditions seem to be unusual/unnecessary to me. Like leaving the deer out so people can throw cornmeal on it? That was weird. I think Emo is just thick; Tayo hates him because Emo hates soldiers.
ReplyDeleteHas there been a section where Tayo can relate to others that are half breeds?
ReplyDeleteI think that Emo needs to lay off of Tayo and be hating on someone else's life because Emo has no business being like that to Tayo.
ReplyDeleteShaun,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. It surprises me that some of the comments you guys make doesn't prompt further comments!
Question: why should Rocky have to give up on his traditions? Why couldn't he be successful and keep his culture.
Geoff, it gives me pause when you make comments about a part of someone's culture being "unnecessary." It is indicative of the current state of cultures here...or should I say lack there of.
Ms. Champagne
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